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1. “We are ready to cooperate with all interested actors and invite everyone to engage in collective efforts. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.”

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2. “Against the backdrop of the ongoing exchange of accusations, we are seeing an increase in the military presence, including on the part of States outside of the region, which creates the risk of a military confrontation. Any incident could lead to a conflict that would have devastating consequences. We consistently call on all parties concerned to take steps to de-escalate and resolve the problems in the subregion through political and diplomatic means. It is becoming increasingly important to develop a sustainable mechanism for collective security in the region on the basis of dialogue among equals. A Russian initiative to that effect is aimed specifically at resolving conflict and developing confidence-building and oversight measures. Russia will contribute actively to stabilizing the situation in the Middle East.”

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3. “No unilateral steps can replace the key principles of a two-State solution, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative. We continue to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, whose work has both humanitarian and political dimensions, as it has an important stabilizing role in the Palestinian territories and the countries of the Middle East. All final status issues, including Jerusalem, fundamental security issues and refugees, must be resolved through direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis. The unresolved Palestinian issue is one ofthe factors contributing to the emergence of new challenges in the Middle East. We are concerned about another flare-up of tension in the Gulf region.”

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4. “Russia is doing its utmost to promote the full spectrum of measures related to the peace process, including by providing a potential platform for meetings, without preconditions, between the leaders of Israel and Palestine. We are also taking steps to restore intra-Palestinian unity and welcome the steps taken by our Egyptian colleagues in that regard. Against that backdrop, it is clear that sending a Security Council mission to the region is long overdue. Its goal will be to enhance trust, facilitate the relaunching of negotiations between the parties and to prevent the collapse of the international community's efforts to ensure conditions for the implementation of the only viable solution, based on international law. This basis was developed by the Security Council, and its revision should be undertaken within the Security Council, too.”

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5. “We believe that the intention to drag out the efforts to find a lasting comprehensive solution to this issue is counterproductive. Unilateral actions bring us no closer to resolving the long-standing and newer problems of the region. It is clear to us, as it is to most of our colleagues, that the only way forward is to combine international and regional efforts, with the key involvement of the United Nations and the Security Council. That tenet should be the starting point for all relevant efforts and initiatives. We support the use of the Middle East Quartet of international mediators as a unique mechanism to assist the peace process that has been approved by the relevant Council resolutions.”

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6. “In that connection, we share concerns about recent statements by the Israeli leadership regarding its intention to extend Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley. Following through on those intentions will inevitably escalate tensions in the region and undermine hopes for the long-awaited peace between Israel and its Arab neighbours. That also applies to the decision of the United States Administration on Jerusalem and the illegitimate recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, which is a flagrant violation of international law, particularly resolution 497 (1981). At the same time, we are seeing persistent attempts to impose alternative arrangements for a peace process - arrangements that undermine long-established and internationally recognized parameters for resolving the Palestinian problem.”

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7. “We believe that the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa, including all ethnic and religious groups, are inextricably linked. They had struck a balance that was upset in the recent past and continues to be disrupted by geopolitical engineering imposed from outside, interference in internal affairs, the use of force and the collapse of entire States. We note with concern the ongoing tense situation in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. It is further complicated by Israel's continued settlement activity and demolition of Palestinian buildings, as well as the situation in and around the Gaza Strip. Such activity is not only illegal under international law, but is also one of the most serious obstacles to the establishment ofajust, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.”

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8. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. We want to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, and we welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs ofPalestine, Mr. Riad Al-Malki, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Jordan, Mr. Ayman Safadi. The Middle East is at the heart of world politics. The region is plagued by multiple crises, old and new. Russia is closely following the latest developments, as we have long-standing relations with the States of the region, based on mutual respect, mutually beneficial cooperation and common interests. It is no accident that I mention common interests.”

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9. “I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. I now call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Observer State of Palestine.”

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10. “On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Al-Malki to today's meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”

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11. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Israel and Jordan to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Ayman Safadi, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and previous practice in this regard, I propose that the Council invite His Excellency Mr. Riad Al-Malki, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Observer State of Palestine, to participate in this meeting. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

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12. “We call on the parties to return to the negotiating table as soon as possible. The Russian Federation reaffirms its commitment to facilitating the peace process in Afghanistan and its willingness to act as a guarantor of an agreement between the United States and the Taliban, alongside other key States of the region. Afghanistan is about to hold presidential elections, scheduled for September this year. We trust that the elections will take place in an atmosphere of calm and be a powerful consolidating factor for the people of Afghanistan. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Turkey.”

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13. “National reconciliation should be the result of an all- encompassing inter-Afghan dialogue and a concerted approach to uniting the entire country and all Afghans, without exception. However, after years of conflict, the path to peace in Afghanistan will be arduous and require the consolidation of the efforts of all actors. In addition, there will be a need for strategic patience to ensure that the blueprint for a final settlement is fully operational. We deplore the suspension of talks between the United States and the Taliban, a positive outcome to which would have paved the way for further progress in achieving a peaceful settlement, national reconciliation and a comprehensive solution in Afghanistan. We trust that the situation that has arisen will not lead to excessive delays in United States-Taliban dialogue.”

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14. “We stand ready to continue to provide our full cooperation in that regard. Another channel for successful engagement on Afghanistan is the trilateral consultations format on the Afghan peace process at the level of the special representatives of Russia, the United States and China, with the participation of Pakistan at the meeting of the troika in Beijing on 11 July. We note the growing awareness of the importance of the regional context of an Afghan settlement and the need to harness the potential of established structures in that regard, in particular the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the renewed SCO Contact Group with Afghanistan, as well as the CSTO.”

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15. “The Russian Federation has already done and continues to do a great deal to establish peace on Afghan soil. Examples of our efforts include inter-Afghan contacts on the Russian platform during the Moscow format of consultations, held on 9 November 2018, and during celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Russian-Afghan diplomatic relations on 28 and 29 May this year. Such steps are based on the understanding that national reconciliation hinges on inclusive dialogue, leaving no social and political forces behind. The intra-Afghan dialogue was launched in Moscow on 5 and 6 February. For the first time, it brought together eminent politicians, women and the Taliban at the same table and confirmed the fact that a broad discussion remains key to achieving peace in Afghanistan.”

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16. “The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) always stands ready to provide its assistance in that regard, as it has extensive experience in combating the drug threat, including through Operation Channel. We intend to continue working with our Afghan friends to eliminate the security threats, primarily those posed by ISIL and Al-Qaida, and to build the capacities of civilian, security and counter-narcotics agencies. The Russian Federation consistently supports the aspirations of the Afghan people for lasting peace in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. We are genuinely eager to promote an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led reconciliation process and subsequent stabilization in the country. We have said time and again that a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan is our common goal.”

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17. “The countless victims of those heinous attacks include civilians, above all women and children, as well as military and police personnel. We pay tribute to their courage and to their memory. The situation is further complicated by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Afghanistan. Its fighters retain influence in the country. They fill their ranks by adding foreign terrorist fighters with combat experience in Syria and Iraq and by creating so-called sleeper cells. As Mr. Fedotov rightly noted earlier, the drug problem is inextricably linked to terrorism. Narcodollars provide considerable financial support for terrorism. We believe that it is extremely important to continue and strengthen international efforts to counter that scourge.”

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18. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. We thank Mr. Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA); Mr. Fedotov, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as Ambassador Djani, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), for their in-depth analyses of the current situation in Afghanistan. UNAMA plays an important role in coordinating international assistance to Afghanistan. The security situation in the country remains a source of concern. Despite the efforts of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces, the country remains plagued by brutal terrorist attacks.”

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19. “Before I give the floor to Council members, I should like to inform them that I will have to leave in a little while to present the report of the Security Council to the General Assembly (A/73/2). It is the report we have agreed and approved. Mr. Safronkov will steer the meeting in my absence. (spoke in Russian) I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

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20. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr.Silvio Gonzato, charge' d'affaires of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/703, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Yamamoto, Mr. Fedotov and Ambassador Triansyah Djani, Permanent Representative of Indonesia, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). I now give the floor to Mr. Yamamoto.”

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21. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Egypt, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; and Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Mr. Fedotov is joining today's meeting via video- teleconference from Vienna.”

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22. “Despite the withdrawal of the United States, the implementation of the JCPOA by all of its remaining participants is currently continuing in full. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Germany.”

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23. “At this point, the only way of preserving the agreement is the conscientious implementation by all the remaining States participating in it ofthe obligations they voluntarily undertook. In that context, I would like to note that there is clear evidence in the Secretary- General's report ofIran's inarguable compliance with its commitments under the JCPOA, which has consistently been confirmed not just by the International Atomic Energy Agency but also by the Secretariat, which, as can be seen from the report, has no verified proof to the contrary. In conclusion, I would like to state that the Russian Federation remains committed to the unconditional and comprehensive implementation of the provisions of resolution 2231 (2015) and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.”

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24. “We believe such practices are completely unacceptable and consider them malicious attempts to create a groundlessly negative climate around Iran by circumventing the Council. In connection with all of this, we would like to remind the Secretariat yet again that paragraph 7 of the note by the President of 16 January 2016 provides for semi-annual reports on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) as a whole, not its individual parts. We hope that future reports will be prepared strictly in line with the existing mandate and that all activities that run counter to the Council's decisions, in particular the entry into force of the unilateral measures announced by the United States on 8 May, will receive due attention.”

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25. “In the absence of any facts pointing to a violation of the requirements of resolution 2231 (2015), the need for the inclusion in the report of a reference to the facts of the participation of Iran's Defence Industries Organization in a foreign arms exhibition in Iraq, or of a memorandum of understanding between the Iranian construction company Khatam al-Anbiya and the Syrian authorities, raises serious questions. We must continue to insist that the report should not contain information from open sources or references to unverified or unverifiable information provided by individual countries, especially when it is not even being brought to the attention of the members of the Security Council.”

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26. “We again emphasize that Secretariat staff do not have the qualifications or expertise for analysing and evaluating missile systems or conventional weapons. In our view, therefore, the technical information in the report on the study of the missile components in Saudi Arabia that were fired from Yemen proves nothing and is simply groundless, while there was no independent expert analysis of the Secretariat's conclusions. On top of that, the very fact and the timeline of Iran's alleged transfers of the ballistic-missile systems or their components to the Houthis have not been established, as the report emphasizes. The report therefore indicates an absence of any of the elements that constitute a violation. The same applies to the Secretariat's illegitimate inspections in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.”

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27. “In general, the report is overtly unbalanced and more like a collection of unproven accusations about Iran than an attempt to paint an objective picture of the situation concerning the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), an approach that is all the more incomprehensible considering that none of the examples of Tehran's alleged violations of the resolution have been confirmed, owing to insufficient information and the lack of a firm body of proof. We are once again compelled to point out that it is unacceptable for the Secretariat to carry out any so- called investigations ofpotential violations ofresolution 2231 (2015) without a clear mandate from the Security Council, as provided for in paragraph 6 of the note by the President dated 16 January 2016 (S/2016/44).”

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28. “It is also striking that in referencing the resolution's call to all Member States to support the implementation of the JCPOA and refrain from actions that could undermine it, the report completely ignores the public statements by the leadership of the United States and a number of other countries that fly in the face of that position. We are surprised at the complete absence in the report of any mention that Tehran has started a dispute-settlement process under the JCPOA related to the irresponsible actions of the United States, which the Security Council and the Secretary-General were duly informed in a letter of 11 May from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iran.”

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29. “Considering the significance that the unilateral actions by the United States have for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and the JCPOA, we were astonished that the report mentions it only in passing. It is simply unfathomable that it was possible to draft a document entitled "Implementation of resolution 2231 (2015)" with no mention whatever of the fact that Washington's reimposition of unilateral sanctions is a direct violation not only of its obligations under the JCPOA, but also of resolution 2231 (2015).”

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30. “In that regard, we would like to recall that the Russian Federation has frequently taken the floor in the Council to condemn the irresponsible attempts by the United States to torpedo the JCPOA and has expressed the hope that reason would nonetheless prevail and issues of global security and stability would no longer be held hostage to Washington's internal political processes. Now, following the withdrawal of the United States from the agreement, we are obliged to conclude that our calls went unheeded and that the unique potential of the JCPOA, which has not been allowed to function at full strength, is under threat. Furthermore, the step taken by the American side will do serious harm both to the nuclear non-proliferation regime and to the interests of security in the Middle East.”

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31. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. We would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for presenting the biannual report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2018/602). We also note the effective work being done by Mr. Karel van Oosterom, Permanent Representative of the Netherlands, as Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). We would also like to thank Mr. Vale de Almeida for his briefing. We fully agree with the Secretary-General in his report when he states that he deeply regrets the withdrawal of the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and points out that issues not within the scope of the agreement should not be used as a pretext for dismantling it.”

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32. “I thank Ambassador Van Oosterom for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

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33. “Joao Vale de Almeida, Head ofthe Delegation ofthe European Union to the United Nations; and Ambassador Karel van Oosterom, Permanent Representative of the Netherlands, in his capacity as Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). I now give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”

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34. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to the following documents: S/2018/601, which contains a letter dated 12 June 2018 from the Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/2018/602, which contains the fifth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015); and S/20l8/624, which contains a letter dated 21 June 2018 from the Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) addressed to the President of the Security Council. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs; His Excellency Mr.”

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35. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Germany to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs; and His Excellency Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

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36. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I would like to thank the members of the Security Council and the Secretariat for their participation. The meeting rose at 1.40 pm.”

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37. “Parliamentary elections, followed by a presidential election, are approaching in Afghanistan. We support holding them on schedule and take note of the authorities' statement regarding the successful completion of the voter registration procedure. In the circumstances, it is more important than ever to keep to a balanced internal political policy. We cannot allow Afghan society to become ethnically polarized or permit any infringements on the rights of minorities. The elections should be inclusive and a powerful force for consolidation, bringing Afghanistan one step closer to attaining full political and economic independence and returning it to the path of sustainable development. It is obvious to us that ensuring broad regional and international cooperation will help to achieve that goal. Russia is ready for constructive work.”

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38. “We strongly urge the Taliban to respond in kind. We support the existing formats for national reconciliation in Afghanistan. However, we believe firmly that the principle of honest and equitable partnership, taking the interests of all the regional stakeholders into account, that forms the basis of the Moscow format and mechanism of the revived Shanghai Cooperation Organization-Afghanistan Contact Group, is ideally suited to the task of launching the negotiation process. In that context, we note the Contact Group's successful holding on 28 May in Beijing of its second meeting, in which the participants unanimously affirmed their readiness to promote interaction within its framework based on the protocol defining the priority tasks and modalities for the mechanism's work.”

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39. “We want to remind the Council that the Collective Security Treaty Organization - which has extensive experience in countering the drug threat, including through its Operation Kanal - is always ready to put its shoulder to the wheel in this area. At the same time, we believe that the Afghans themselves must play the decisive role. After all, it is the country's people who end up being the main victims of illegal business. We welcome President Ghani's statement on the announcement and subsequent extension of the temporary ceasefire. It is important that these measures not be expanded to the international terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, especially ISIL. We hope that the peace initiatives will give impetus to ending the fratricidal war in Afghanistan and to launching a peaceful dialogue and a process of national reconciliation.”

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40. “We expect a proper report, not a form letter. And in general, we need to see more determined efforts from the Afghan authorities and the foreign contingents stationed there to clear the terrorists out of northern Afghanistan. As Mr. Fedotov rightly pointed out today, the terrorist threat is inextricably tied to the drug problem. Afghan narcotics support the terrorists financially. In 2017, the acreage in the country under drug crops increased by 63 per cent and drug production doubled. All of this intensifies the drug threat both for Afghanistan and internationally. The situation clearly demands that we ramp up our collective efforts rapidly or risk letting this get out of control for good.”

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41. “We get the distinct impression that their true goal is to divert attention from the many real mistakes that have been made in Afghanistan over the past 17 years. One ofthe insurgents' sources of support is the military assistance supplied to Afghanistan by a number of our partners, which is provided without being properly accounted for and is frequently simply being stolen. We should point out that Western military experts have mentioned this too. We have had no clear explanations of the unidentified helicopters transporting weapons and fighters for the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) through Afghan airspace, which is completely controlled by our partners. The stubborn silence on this subject continues. Our demand that the situation be investigated without delay and this undisclosed practice cease still stands.”

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42. “The group, which has as many as 10,000 fighters in its ranks, is already operating in at least nine of the 34 provinces, and increasingly often is organizing barbaric terrorist attacks with numerous terrorist casualties, including in Kabul, and continually consolidating its positions in northern Afghanistan, turning it into a springboard for further expansioninto CentralAsia. ISIL's establishment of camps for training militants, including fighters from Central Asian States, is particularly worrying. We must not keep silent about these facts. Against this backdrop, we are again hearing accusations that Russia is supporting the Taliban. That is not new. This is something we have heard about frequently in the past few years, with practically identical wording every time and zero facts to back it up.”

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43. “The Taliban controls a significant part of the country's territory. The insurgents' latest offensive raises serious questions about their willingness to begin peace negotiations. All of this once again convinces us of the damage that is done by relying on force to resolve the problem and on attempts to marginalize some regional stakeholders and bring in others. These kinds of balancing acts worsen regional tensions and antagonize the very stakeholders who are capable of contributing to a settlement. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a factor in this deteriorating situation.”

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44. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. We are grateful to today's briefers, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary- General of the United Nations Office of Counter- Terrorism and Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, for their thorough analysis of the current state of affairs in Afghanistan. Their assessments confirm that the main barriers to stabilizing the situation in the country are the threats represented by terrorism and drugs. The conclusion to be drawn is that our fight against them must be uncompromising, and we must do it together. The security situation in Afghanistan continues to be the most serious cause for concern.”

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45. “Gerton Van Den Akker, representative of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/539, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. I now give the floor to Mr. Yamamoto.”

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46. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; and Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary- General, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr.”

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