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“Security and governance reforms should continue, and the interests of all peoples of the country, especially in its northern territories, must be duly taken into accounted. Terrorists, who, judging by their increased attacks, feel increasingly comfortable, must not be given an opportunity to benefit from the current predicaments. Militants’ improvised explosive devices are impacting civilians more and more often, as was the case in September, when a bus and an ambulance were attacked. Especially alarming is the situation in Mopti, which is the arena of recurrent attacks on military patrols and convoys. Violent inter-ethnic and intercommunal clashes continue in the centre of the country.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“We have taken note of the decisions made by the interim authorities in this regard, including the transition charter and the appointments of the President and the Prime Minister. The formation of a ministerial Cabinet is also a step in the right direction. We welcome the discharge from custody of former Prime Minister Boubou Cissé and other high-ranking officials arrested on 18 August. We expect that the terms of the transition period — 18 months — will be strictly upheld, to be followed by general elections. Prospects for stabilization in Mali also depend on whether the new authorities and other political forces will scrupulously follow the Algiers Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We hope that this will be subject to constructive dialogue with signatory groups.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Russian Federation. We are grateful to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mahamat Saleh Annadif for his briefing about the situation in Mali and the work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). As we see it, in the current circumstances, the Security Council must continue to focus on the situation in the country. We remain very concerned about the situation in Mali after the coup d’état of 18 August. We are in favour of creating conditions for the speediest possible resumption of the national dialogue to develop mechanisms to return the country to constitutional order.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“I thank the representative of Germany for what he said about us, but I would just like to note that our lengthy journey and return home began in July, during the German presidency of the Security Council, with Germany’s efforts to return first to the Secretariat and then to the Chamber. Therefore, the German delegation pioneered this journey, as did subsequent presidencies, which was supported by all States members of the Security Council. I want to thank all my colleagues at this meeting, once again, for supporting the idea of returning to the Security Council Chamber.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“I thank Mr. Annadif for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Annadif is joining today’s meeting via video- teleconference. 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/2020/952, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Annadif.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“I would urge members to undergo such a test as often as possible for their own safety and for that of everyone in the Chamber. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Mali Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali (S/2020/952)”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“Before we adopt the agenda for today’s meeting, I would like to congratulate all members on returning to the Security Council Chamber. The last meeting we held in the Chamber was under the Chinese presidency in March (see S/PV.8745). I want to thank all members for supporting the decision for us to return to the Security Council Chamber. The Economic and Social Council Chamber was very hospitable, but we needed to return to our home, and we have done that today. I want to thank the Secretariat for its support for our joint decision. I wish to say that, while we have set up plastic dividers, our health and safety depend first and foremost on us. We should act responsibly. For example, just before this meeting, I underwent a test for the coronavirus disease. I am pleased to say that it was negative.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“We will continue to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). There is both a humanitarian and a political dimension to UNRWA’s work, as it has an important stabilizing effect on the Palestinian territories and the countries of the Middle East.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“In addition, Russia is actively working with various Palestinian representatives in order to bridge differences, while supporting the efforts of its Egyptian friends. In that regard, we reiterate our call to refrain from provocative actions and unilateral measures. First of all, annexation plans must stop. Israel must cease its settlement activities in the West Bank and its policy of demolishing Palestinian property. There must be an end to violence and terrorist activities. In addition, the parties should refrain from aggressive or provocative rhetoric. The international community should take active steps to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the Palestinian territories, which are experiencing a socioeconomic crisis. The Palestinian people need assistance in combating the coronavirus.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“In his statement at the general debate of the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly on 25 September, Palestinian President Abbas addressed that aspect and put forward an initiative aimed at the resumption of negotiations to resolve the Palestinian question. We firmly believe that one-sided efforts will not achieve a breakthrough. We need to strengthen collective diplomacy to ensure that the international community’s efforts to create the necessary conditions for the implementation of the only viable two-State solution through direct Palestinian-Israeli talks do not fail. We call on our partners in the Quartet — the United Nations, the European Union and the United States — to strengthen cooperation to that end. We are also ready to engage in dialogue with key regional actors and to involve them in the work of the Quartet.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“However, there has been an understanding that a just settlement of the Palestinian question based on international law as endorsed by the United Nations — including its resolutions, and on the Arab Peace Initiative and the fundamental principle of the two-State solution — must be an inherent component of that solution. That basis provides for the creation of an independent, sovereign and territorially contiguous Palestinian State within the 1967 borders and with its capital in East Jerusalem, which would live in peace with Israel. At the same time, we note once again that the whole range of final-status issues should be determined through direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis. These negotiations must be launched at the first possible opportunity.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): At the outset, we would like to express our sincere condolences in connection with the death of the Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah. His passing is an enormous loss, especially given the important role he played in the region. I would like to offer our condolences to the Government and all the people of Kuwait. We thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. This month, we have seen the signing of agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirate and Bahrain. At every juncture of work on the Middle East peace process, Russia, as a permanent member of the Security Council and a participant in the Middle East Quartet, has always believed in the need for a comprehensive solution to the conflict.”
2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source
“This principle should apply to all the decisions, including those concerning the monitoring of a cessation of hostilities — that is, UNSMIL. As soon as the Libyans agree on it within the existing dialogue mechanism, such monitoring should be carried out at the request of and with the agreement of the Libyan parties. We underscore our unflagging support for United Nations efforts, including those of UNSMIL, to move the Libyan settlement process forward. Russia shares the international consensus that the United Nations has a central role to play in this process. We express the hope that in the very near future, we will see the appointment of a Special Envoy and Head of UNSMIL.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8758 (2020) · source
“Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation abstained in the voting on resolution 2542 (2020), on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), submitted by the United Kingdom. We abstained because not all our amendments of principle were reflected in the text. In our approach to the Libyan settlement, we have consistently proceeded on the basis that solutions proposed to Libya can be implemented only if the Libyan sides agree to them. This is a fundamental principle enshrined in Security Council resolutions. It is the Libyans themselves alone who should determine the future of their country. I recall that we said this when we were adopting resolution 2510 (2020).”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8758 (2020) · source
“We oppose any attempt to place the blame on one party or one country, as was voiced here today, especially since the countries in the region, including the country that was accused again today, could play a positive role in generally de-escalating the situation, including in Yemen. We see that some countries in the region demonstrate readiness to normalize relations, and we expect that they will show the same constructive attitude towards their other neighbours. We once again invite all interested parties to launch a comprehensive dialogue aimed at creating an atmosphere conducive to cooperation in the region.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“We are convinced that all efforts to settle the conflict in Yemen and other countries in the region should be interlinked and undertaken in parallel with other steps aimed at generally de-escalating the situation in the Middle East. We stand ready to work together on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East as a whole, including on the basis of Security Council resolution 598 (1987), which called on the Secretary-General, together with the States of the region, to develop a security and confidence architecture in the region. We have proposed our own concept of collective security in the Persian Gulf. There are a number of other peace initiatives, and they have one main element in common: the principle of inclusiveness.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“Russia maintains contacts with all the Yemeni and outside stakeholders and will continue to encourage their search for compromise in support of the efforts made by the United Nations and Mr. Griffiths himself. We will continue to back the efforts made by the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement, and we expect that our colleagues in the Security Council and the international community as a whole will do so as well. The situation in Yemen is directly affecting the Middle East, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea region. Whether or not the crises in the Middle East are interlinked is an issue that could be discussed in academic circles, but for us there should be no doubt in that respect.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“The most important thing here is that the parties in Yemen are showing understanding and general agreement with the fact that they need to launch a nation-wide dialogue aimed at discussing the future of the country. What is of vital importance here is to ensure that the views of all political, social, ethnic and religious groups in Yemen are taken into account. We also understand that the devil is in the details, and that is why it has not been possible to agree on the plan proposed by Martin. One of the issues mentioned is that of the FSO SAFER oil tanker. We believe that solutions to the tanker issue that would be acceptable to all parties could be found provided that all of the parties’ interests are duly taken into account.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“It will be possible to really improve the humanitarian situation in the country only if a political and diplomatic settlement to the conflict is found. There is no possible military solution to the situation in Yemen. However, so far, the implementation of the Riyadh, Stockholm and Al-Hudaydah agreements has not yielded the results that we want, namely, a country- wide ceasefire, and the relaunching, as soon as possible, of an inclusive inter-Yemeni dialogue. The stalling of those agreements could lead to further escalation. The only entities that could profit from such a situation are extremists and terrorists, who could use Yemen to expand their influence far beyond the boundaries of the country. We support the work done by Mr. Griffiths and understand the difficulties he has to face when providing mediation services.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“We are also concerned by the information from the United Nations to the effect that because of insufficient funding, basic assistance programmes are being discontinued; this includes programmes aimed at ensuring food security and access to water and medical services. In these conditions, where the national health system has been undermined by the long-standing conflict, what is needed is collective action to help Yemen in its fight against the coronavirus disease pandemic. We call upon donors, including from other countries in the region, to increase their relevant support. At the same time, we believe that humanitarian assistance should be impartial in nature. One should not classify the Yemenis as the “good ones” and the “bad ones”.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Griffiths, and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for presenting an overview of the political and humanitarian situations in Yemen. We continue to witness the developments in the situation in the Republic of Yemen, where for the sixth year running we are seeing an acute conflict that is negatively impacting the security and stability of not only the country but also of the region as a whole. We are concerned by the fact that the hostilities are continuing and that civilians are the main ones affected. Because humanitarian issues and challenges are taking centre stage, there must be an immediate reaction on the part of the international community.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“In these circumstances, AMISOM remains the linchpin in the fight against terrorism. We supported the extension of the mandate of the African peacekeepers until the end of February 2021. Given the prospects of the phased closure of the Mission, strengthening the capacity of the Somali National Army is critical. At the same time, we object to attempts by a number of countries to forcibly expedite the drawdown of AMISOM. Given the current situation, we deem it judicious for the Security Council to jointly and systematically pursue its efforts to reach agreement on multifaceted assistance to the country’s authorities with a view to achieving a definitive end to the internal crisis in Somalia.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“We concur with the conclusions of the Secretary- General’s latest report (S/2020/798) that the security situation in Somalia remains volatile. Al-Shabaab has not stopped its terrorist activities. The fight against extremists has been adversely affected by the poor supply of weaponry to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and its inability to procure military equipment, in particular helicopters, and is further compounded by the lack of engagement with the Somali National Army and the general passivity of the Somali authorities on the issues of restoring the local administration and security structures in the liberated areas. We believe that it is our common task to identify the proper response to the threat posed to the country by improvised explosive devices, which Al-Shabaab increasingly relies on in its operations.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“We remain convinced that the broadest possible implementation of the electoral model could potentially help extricate Somalia from the current political impasse and a state of permanent, all-out war. It could also deal a heavy blow to the positions of Al-Shabaab, which is keen on maintaining the traditional clan-based system of voting. We value the now regular virtual consultations between the Federal Government and the leadership of the states of Jubaland, Galmudug, Puntland, Hirshabelle and South-West. We are concerned about the breakdown in August of the second round of talks between the delegations of Somalia and the self-proclaimed Somaliland. We urge both sides to explore possible compromises as a way of resolving their differences.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“The Russian Federation welcomes the efforts made by Mogadishu to achieve political stability, the normalization of the socioeconomic situation and the phased establishment of democratic institutions in the country. We steadfastly champion the maintenance of the territorial integrity and unity of Somalia. In recent months, the Federal Government has achieved concrete results in its dialogue with the federal member states in the run-up to next year’s scheduled elections. We trust that this week’s summit in Galmudug will help to identify the modalities of the future vote. The Security Council should fully support Mogadishu’s commitment to holding one-person, one-vote elections.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I wish to begin, if I may, by extending my heartfelt condolences to our Somali colleagues in the wake of the terrorist attack perpetrated by Al-Shabaab last weekend at the Elite Hotel in Mogadishu. I ask my dear friends to please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are thankful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, James Swan, as well as to the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia, Mr. Madeira, for their comprehensive briefings on the situation in Somalia. We also welcome to his first meeting in person the new Permanent Representative of Belgium, Philippe Kridelka.”
2020-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8755 (2020) · source
“We shall continue to assist Mr. Griffiths and United Nations mediation efforts in Yemen, including through contacts with all the political forces in the country and other interested sides, both in our national capacity and in our capacity as one of the five permanent members of the Security Council. We wish to emphasize that a settlement of the conflict is not helped by attempts to shift blame to other regional players. This is all the more true when these regional players are positioned to play a positive role in ending the conflict. The necessary basis for this already exists, namely, resolution 598 (1987), which called on the Secretary-General, in conjunction with regional States, to develop a security architecture and national initiatives, including the Russian blueprint for collective security and the Persian Gulf zone.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“Before these problems could be solved, the country was engulfed by the tidal wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with the unfortunate statistical distinction of having the world’s highest mortality rate. That is why the provision of humanitarian assistance to Yemen needs to be our priority, with a parallel pooling of efforts to settle the conflict. This is the only way to launch a full-fledged humanitarian response. In this connection, we note the positive contribution of the international High-level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, which addressed ways to improve the dire humanitarian situation and to deliver assistance to the Yemeni population. At the same time, I recall that humanitarian assistance must be impartial in nature. The Russian position on the Yemeni settlement remains unchanged.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“We call on the parties to the conflict to refrain from the use of force and to take measures to de-escalate tensions and to facilitate the efforts at the United Nations to reach ceasefire and revive the political dialogue process. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is of growing concern. It is deteriorating not by the day but by the hour. The conflict has already inflicted irrevocable damage on the country’s economy, the social sector and civilian infrastructure, which will take years to rebuild. Millions of Yemenis are starving and unable to access the critical medical services and treatment, and they require various forms of assistance.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“To that end, the interests of all Yemeni social groups must be taken into account and the settlement needs to be both a compromise and satisfactory to all. The same approach can and should be applied to address the SFO Safer tanker issue with the assistance of the United Nations. We are firmly of the view that both Mr. Griffiths and Mr. Lowcock are well positioned to help the Yemenis reach the necessary arrangements. Unfortunately, it behoves us to note that the implementation of the Stockholm and the Riyadh agreements is stalled. We welcome efforts aimed at reviving those agreements, which would help to facilitate to a comprehensive settlement.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We wish to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their overviews of the political and humanitarian situation in Yemen. We listened attentively to the striking, even heartbreaking stories delivered by Ms. Wafa′a Alsaidy and Ms. Raja Abdullah Ahmed Almasabi about the lives of ordinary Yemeni civilians in the midst of conflict. We support the mediation efforts undertaken by Mr. Griffiths to rekindle political dialogue and reach a settlement to the conflict. The international community is united in the understanding that Yemen’s problems cannot be resolved militarily. It is important for the Yemeni parties themselves to promptly embrace this premise and to undertake to craft measures to build trust and establish a universal ceasefire.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8753 (2020) · source
“We call on the Central African authorities to continue to meet the benchmarks for the review of the arms embargo so that the Council has every reason to lift it in a year’s time. We wish to assure the Council that Russia will continue to provide assistance to the Central African Republic, both in its process of national reconciliation and in the context of strengthening its security forces, with a view to normalizing the situation in the country and reaching a sustainable settlement to the armed conflict.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8750 (2020) · source
“At the same time, we would like to recall that the authorities are calling on the Council to fully lift the arms embargo, and, of course, they have every reason to do so. We are therefore determined to further review the Security Council’s restrictive sanctions. The arms embargo on the Central African Republic may have played a positive role in the early stages, but it is now effectively an obstacle to the rearming of the national army and security forces — the very institutions that bear the primary responsibility for upholding the security of their own citizens. Meanwhile, the saboteurs of the peace process continue to replenish their stockpiles of weapons through smuggling.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8750 (2020) · source
“Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation supported the adoption of resolution 2536 (2020), extending the sanctions regime imposed on the Central African Republic. We were guided by the importance of pursuing coordinated international efforts to promote a peaceful settlement of the armed conflict in that country. We note the work of the French sponsors of the resolution, who succeeded in securing the support of all Council members, That was achieved not least by the decision to respond to Bangui’s legitimate demands for the further easing of the sanctions regime. The simplified procedure for supplying grenade launchers for the needs of the Central African Republic, provided for in the resolution, is another small step in support of the Central African people.”
2020-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8750 (2020) · source
“We trust that the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia will continue to play a significant role in ensuring the reintegration of former members of armed groups into peaceful life and political activities.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“We call on Bogotá to promptly engage in a constructive dialogue with Havana and Oslo in order to settle the issue of the status of negotiators currently on the island. At the same time, it is imperative that the existing guarantee protocols be observed. I recall that Cuba hosts those individuals on its territory as part of its international mediator obligations. In conclusion, I would like to repeat that in the Council we have frequently called Colombia a showcase for effective international support. Today it needs to justify to that trust by becoming a showcase of national ownership. As a permanent member of the Security Council, Russia stands ready to continue to support the Colombian peace process provided that the Government is committed to fully implementing the final peace agreement.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“We welcome the Colombian Government’s declared commitment to the obligations under the peace agreement and fully share the Secretary- General’s call to observe them. The Secretary-General and the Security Council see the peace agreement in the form in which it was signed over three years ago as the basis for a settlement. It has made possible broad international support for the Colombian peace process. We hope that all political forces in the country will demonstrate the necessary national ownership and focus on its implementation. We regret that the authorities of the country did not observe the unilateral ceasefire initiatives proposed, in line with the Secretary-General’s call. We recall that there can be no sustainable peace without the participation of all key forces, including the Ejército de Liberación Nacional.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“Clemencia Carabalí Rodallega. We expect that, as the epidemiological situation in Colombia improves, Colombians will be catching up in all the areas where progress either faltered or slowed during the fight against COVID-19. As the Secretary- General’s report rightly mentions, the country needs to make immediate progress on all tracks — from agricultural reforms to the political and socioeconomic reintegration of former combatants and ensuring their safety and security. The peace process in Colombia should not be put on hold. It is important to revitalize the dialogue among the various political parties as quickly as possible in order to facilitate mutual understanding on key issues relating to the country’s future development and the reform process.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Like other Security Council members, we also wish to thank the Secretariat and all those involved in organizing this meeting. We thank Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, for his presentation of the Secretary- General’s report on the Mission (S/2020/603) and for his briefing on the implementation of the obligations under the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace and the situation in the country, which, like others, could not escape the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We also welcome the traditional participation in this meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Ms. Claudia Blum de Barberi. We also listened with great interest to the compelling assessments of Ms.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8749 (2020) · source
“As we move forward the issue of youth participation in the entire range of peace processes, including peace settlements and peacebuilding, it is important to bear in mind that what is needed is to eliminate the obstacles thereto, including by introducing preventive measures with respect to the spread of extremist ideologies and terrorism among young people. The meeting rose at 10.35 a.m.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation voted in favour of resolution 2535 (2020), submitted by the Dominican Republic and France, on youth, peace and security. The negotiations on the resolution were far from easy and showed that there were conceptual differences among delegations on the role and objectives of the Security Council when it comes to youth, taking into account the specific mandate of the Security Council itself. Despite that, the co-penholders tried to find consensus solutions and managed to strike a balance among the wide range of views of the members of the Security Council, which in turn made it possible for us to have a unanimous vote on the resolution. We expect that future discussions of youth issues in the Security Council will be comprehensive in nature.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8748 (2020) · source
“I also thank the Secretariat for its support during the drafting process, in particular the staff of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Department for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, who prepared the main part of the report and offered useful recommendations during the drafting of the introduction. We look forward to hearing the views of Members on the report of the Security Council in the upcoming discussion in the General Assembly.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8746 (2020) · source
“In drafting the introduction, we sought to provide a brief but comprehensive description of the key activities of the Council during the reporting period so as to ensure that all Member States and interested parties received as much information as possible about the Council’s work in 2019. I take this opportunity to thank all members of the Council who contributed to the draft report. Last but not least, I would like to express my gratitude to the delegations of Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru and Poland, which were members of the Council in 2019.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8746 (2020) · source
“The Council carries out that responsibility on behalf of all States Members of the United Nations, as set out in Article 24 of the Charter. We are convinced that the annual report is an important mechanism for keeping other Member States informed of our activities. In 2019, the Russian delegation was responsible for coordinating the introduction to the report. For our part, we sought to be as constructive and balanced as possible in fulfilling that task. We are pleased to say that this year, for the first time, we were able to agree on the draft report by mid-May, thanks to the contributions of all members of the Council. This shows that the Security Council can discharge the matters entrusted to it expeditiously and collectively.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8746 (2020) · source
“I find it difficult to switch to Russian. I got used to speaking another language and it will be a difficult adaptation to return to the normal procedures. We are indeed very glad that we finally made it to the Council. We are just starting, and I think that it will become more and more regular, even with some adjustments with regard to the Chamber, but we will collectively think about that. (spoke in Russian) The Russian Federation is today presenting the draft annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly. We hope that all Council members will support its unanimous adoption. The draft report contains information about the actions that the Security Council took in 2019 to maintain international peace and security.”
2020-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8746 (2020) · source
“We call on the international community to pool its efforts in providing technical assistance to African countries and to focus it on the truly important aspects of combating extremism and terrorism.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In his most recent report on small arms and light weapons (S/2019/1011), the Secretary-General expressed serious concern about the enormous quantity of weapons from Libyan stockpiles that illegally enter the countries of the Sahel and beyond. In other words, that flow has not decreased even nine years since the beginning of the civil war in Libya. Unfortunately, not all countries are equally concerned about that problem. In conclusion, I would like to note that Russia is closely monitoring developments in key regions of Africa. We already provide appropriate military and technical assistance to a number of countries and training to military and police personnel.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In the past, certain countries did not take into account that attempts to establish a system of “managed chaos” would inevitably be followed by a loss of control over the situation. The destruction of statehood in Libya determined the nature of the current terrorist threat in Africa. It is evident that it is difficult to talk about progress in the fight against terrorism in the region without progress in the reconstruction of that country. The Libyan context can also not be overlooked with regard to the priority task of combating the flow of arms to terrorists, in accordance with the document adopted today.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, in line with the presidential statement adopted today, States and the relevant international organizations should take a balanced approach to analysing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, paying equal attention to internal and external factors. Clearly, resolving socioeconomic problems, including reducing unemployment, would help to eradicate the breeding ground for terrorism. At the same time, as I have already noted and as the presidential statement rightly states, the current rise in terrorism is largely due to the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters and the expansion of major terrorist groups, that is, external reasons. In fact, there are many more such factors.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source