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Nicolas De Rivière

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first: 2020-04-07
most recent: 2021-07-30
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“I thank the Secretary-General and all the other speakers for their presentations. I would like to commend Russia for making women’s rights a priority of its presidency of the Security Council. Twenty years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we are still far from having achieved the goals set. This is no time for celebration. Progress in this area has been undermined by a succession of crises of which women are systematically the victims. Backtracking is a constant threat in every conflict or crisis, including the current pandemic. The time has passed from acknowledgement to action. The Security Council must not tolerate any regression. That is why it is essential to preserve each and every one of our resolutions and, above all, to work together to implement them.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“No conference can achieve that. We will oppose any attempt to politicize the subject of refugee return to the detriment of the refugees’ interests.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the adoption of sanctions by the European Union against seven new Ministers of the Syrian Government. Those sanctions specifically target individuals who are guilty of human rights violations or who take advantage of their links with the regime and the war economy. The instrumentalization of the sanctions issue to mask the responsibility of the Syrian regime in this tragedy does not deceive anyone. The Small Group Ministers also pledged on 22 October not to finance the return of refugees if it does not take place in accordance with the standards set by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The conditions for the safe, dignified and voluntary return of Syrian refugees are not yet in place. Only a credible political process will allow returns, and the United Nations will have to monitor such returns.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“Those serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law will not go unpunished. France will ensure that they do not go unpunished. It is essential to guarantee full humanitarian access, particularly to the province of Idlib and southern Syria, but also to the north-east, where there are alarming obstacles to the delivery of medical aid. We deplore the progressive reduction of crossing points for the delivery of aid. This is all the more serious in the context of the spread of the coronavirus disease pandemic and worsening food insecurity as the Syrian population prepares to face the harshness of a new winter of war. In the absence of any significant progress on the political front, France and its partners will not deviate from their stance on sanctions, reconstruction and the return of refugees.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“At the same time, work must be done to prepare for free and fair elections, under the supervision of the United Nations, so that all Syrians can participate, including internally displaced persons, refugees and those from the diaspora. France will not recognize the results of elections that do not comply with the provisions set out in resolution 2254 (2015). We will not be fooled by the regime’s attempts to legitimize itself. The humanitarian situation remains disastrous, and international law is being trampled underfoot. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, must be an absolute priority. We strongly condemn the indiscriminate attacks carried out by the regime and its allies, which have targeted the population as well as civilian infrastructure. The number of civilian casualties continues to rise.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“Pedersen to work on all elements of resolution 2254 (2015), in response to the call made by the Small Group on Syria Ministers on 22 October. A neutral and secure environment must be put in place as a matter of priority. That requires not only progress on the detainee issue but also a nationwide cessation of hostilities, in accordance with resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2254 (2015). France condemns the resumption of bombing in the south and west of Idlib and calls on the regime and its allies not to launch a new offensive. We are also very concerned by the resurgence of Da’esh in Syria, where action by the international coalition remains more necessary than ever.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Lowcock and Mr. Pedersen for their interventions. It has to be said that they do not bring us any good news. Despite the efforts of the Special Envoy, the political process is completely deadlocked. One year after its creation, the Constitutional Committee’s record is almost nil. The masks are coming off, and we should not delude ourselves: this process has become an end in itself, allowing the regime and its supporters to gain time. That is regrettable, but it is so, despite the commitment and patience of Geir Pedersen. The regime’s refusal to engage in good faith in the negotiations has gone on too long. It is more urgent than ever that the parties finally start substantive discussions on the constitution. I therefore encourage Mr.”
2020-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1049 (2020) · source
“France and the European Union are ready to support him in that endeavour.Finally, we reiterate our appeal to all Member States, especially our partners in the Gulf, to finance the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which is all the more essential in times of the coronavirus disease pandemic. France has doubled its contribution to the Agency since 2017 and will continue to support it in these difficult times. It will also continue to support civil society organizations and to call for respect for international humanitarian law and human rights. France calls on the Council to join efforts to relaunch a political process that has been at a standstill since 2014. That is our responsibility as guarantors of international peace and security.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“France continues to coordinate closely with Germany, Egypt and Jordan on this issue, in line with the Amman meeting of 24 September. France will also support any initiative that is in line with the agreed parameters and international law. In that regard, we welcome Minister Al-Malki’s detailed proposal to organize an international conference and invite him to do so with the help of all stakeholders. We wish to take advantage of the presence of Mr. Al-Malki today to encourage him to continue the initial efforts in the area of inter-Palestinian reconciliation. We welcome the commitment of President Abbas to hold general elections in the Palestinian territories. We call on the Palestinian Authority to hold these elections without further delay in order to meet democratic demands and promote peace.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“The expansion of the settlements is a flagrant violation of international law and constitutes an obstacle to a just, comprehensive and lasting peace, as set out in resolution 2334 (2016). That decision is compounded by the launch of the bidding process for the construction of new units in Givat Hamatos, scheduled for 2 November. The record rates of demolition of Palestinian structures, including in East Jerusalem, are also worrisome. These demolitions must stop. That is what we reaffirmed with Germany, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom on 16 October. We must work to recreate a positive dynamic to enable the parties to resume dialogue. In conjunction with its European and Arab partners, France is ready to support a gradual resumption of talks based on concrete and realistic commitments on both sides.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“What is at stake is the credibility of the Security Council, which has endorsed those parameters and is the guarantor of international law. Along with its European partners, France has welcomed the normalization agreements between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, and welcomes the announcement of an agreement with the Sudan. France hopes that they can contribute to the stability of the region. The decision taken in that regard by the Israeli authorities to suspend their annexation plans is a positive step. France calls on Israel to make it a definitive measure. France is concerned about the current dynamics of de facto annexation of the occupied territories. In that regard, we condemn the decision of the Israeli authorities to launch plans for the construction of more than 4,900 housing units in the West Bank settlements.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“I thank the Special Coordinator for his briefing. I welcome Minister Al-Malki, as well as the Russian and Vietnamese Deputy Ministers and the Tunisian Secretary of State. We recall every month that the parameters for the settlement of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict are well-known: two States, living in peace and security, within secure and recognized borders on the basis of the 1967 lines, both with Jerusalem as their capital. This is not an ideological position disconnected from reality and belonging to a bygone past. On the contrary, it is the only realistic solution to ensure the stability of the region and, in particular, the security of Israel, on which France will never compromise, and the Palestinians’ inalienable right to self-determination.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“It will have to be carried out gradually because confidence is built step by step on the basis of deeds. The Council can count on the commitment of France and its European partners to contribute to it.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“Faced with the humanitarian catastrophe that has characterized that conflict for the past 10 years, Russia and Iran have a responsibility to put pressure on the Syrian regime to take this path. Finally, I would like to say a word about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is undermining regional stability. France welcomes the normalization of relations between Israel and two Gulf countries, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. We welcome its contribution to Israel’s security and to peace and security in the region. But we hope that it will also contribute equally to the resumption of Israeli- Palestinian negotiations, with a view to implementing the two-State solution and Israel’s definitive renunciation of its plans to annex all or part of the West Bank. The task is immense, but it is essential.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“International cooperation is precisely what made it possible to defeat Da’esh militarily in Iraq and Syria, in support of the Iraqi authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces. The fight must continue, because the terrorist threat persists and in some places is becoming increasingly present once again. Iraq must now also be supported in its efforts to achieve stability, development and reform. It is that support that my authorities expressed yesterday to the Iraqi Prime Minister during his visit to France and which must be shared by all players, first and foremost by Iraq’s neighbours. It is essential to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis that complies with the parameters of resolution 2254 (2015) and is fully inclusive.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“Working for security in the Gulf requires a commitment in good faith by all regional and international players to resolve the crises on its doorstep, which often reflect or even deepen regional tensions. Putting an end to the war in Yemen would first and foremost lead to finally putting an end to the suffering of the Yemeni population and would also help to set in motion a positive dynamic in the region. We call on the parties to cease hostilities and to engage in good faith in the talks led by Special Envoy Martin Griffiths to reach a comprehensive and inclusive political agreement under the auspices of the United Nations. Peace in Yemen is possible. If all the countries gathered here today work together, it can become a reality.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“In order to work to de-escalate tensions, a framework for structured dialogue could make it possible to break the spiral of mistrust that threatens the security and stability of the region. It could help develop regional and bilateral initiatives on transparency and confidence-building measures. The Secretary-General can legitimately organize this regional dialogue and propose options for moving forward towards the establishment of a security architecture in the region. Along with its European partners, France is already involved in this collective undertaking. Almost a year ago we launched the European initiative for maritime surveillance in the Strait of Hormuz, and we will continue, on that basis, again with our European partners at the forefront, to support the regional dialogue for stability in the Gulf.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“Their violation, in particular by Iran, has been widely documented, including in the latest report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2020/531). Together with our E3 partners, Germany and the United Kingdom, we also strongly condemned, just over a year ago, the attacks on the facilities of Saudi Aramco, for which Iranian responsibility was established. All of those violations and actions are unacceptable. They must stop, and we must collectively consider how to stop them. Regional security and the authority of Security Council decisions are at stake. We are continuing our efforts in that regard to identify concrete and ambitious solutions to meet the challenges posed by the lifting of the United Nations embargo.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“Certain restrictive measures, starting with the European arms embargo and the planned restrictions on missile transfers, will be maintained in accordance with the JCPOA and remain in force until October 2023. We will ensure that those provisions are strictly respected. We also call on all participants in the JCPOA, as well as possible suppliers and recipients from Iran, to exercise the utmost restraint and responsibility in considering the consequences that possible transfers could have for regional security and stability, and to draw the necessary conclusions. The Security Council has also strictly controlled arms and missile transfers in the region to non-State actors in Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon and has adopted other general restrictions on such transfers in the framework of resolution 1540 (2004). Those regimes must be fully respected.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“France welcomes the fact that the Council almost unanimously reaffirmed its support for the JCPOA in August and September. Resolution 2231 (2015) must be fully implemented by everyone. Iran must therefore put an immediate end to the violations of its nuclear commitments and take no further measures that would aggravate the nuclear situation. Similarly, restrictions on the development of missiles that are nuclear-weapon delivery systems must be respected. Secondly, I would like to recall that the expiry of the conventional arms embargo does not in any way mean that all restrictions on the supply, transfer or purchase of arms to or from Iran are now completely lifted.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“There are political challenges as well, with the peoples of the region, particularly young people and women, aspiring to peace, democracy, respect for human rights and economic and social well-being, which insecurity, the coronavirus disease and climate change are putting to the test. In the face of those challenges, it is necessary to work to stabilize the regional situation by rejecting polarization and to work together to build the regional security architecture of tomorrow. To do so, international law and commitments must first be respected. I would like to stress two points in that regard. First, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015) have provided a concrete and effective solution to the Iranian nuclear- proliferation crisis.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“I thank Russia for having organized this debate. I also thank the Secretary- General and the speakers for their presentations, and the countries of the region and the regional organizations present for their participation. This debate is important because the risk of destabilization in the region is real, given the many challenges that the region is facing — security challenges with a risk of nuclear proliferation, the illegal acquisition and transfer of arms, terrorism and several conflicts at the very gates of the Gulf, which are sometimes the scene of rivalry between Powers from the region and elsewhere.”
2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source
“It is that dynamism and agility that must be swiftly restored in order to protect civilians and neutralize armed groups. The full engagement of contributing countries is indispensable in that regard. We owe this to the Congolese State and to the population. It is time for resolution 1325 (2000), whose twentieth anniversary we are celebrating this month, to become a reality for Congolese women and men. France, in its national capacity and within the Council, will continue to support the rights of women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Resolution 2538 (2020) must also be operationally implemented within MONUSCO. A new stage in the relationship between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations is taking shape. The long-term peace and stability of the country depend on it.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“An ambitious reform of the Force Intervention Brigade also remains indispensable. Last December, the Council unanimously underlined the importance of improving the efficiency of the Brigade by assigning new staff officers and additional units. As President Tshilombo Tshisekedi recalled before the General Assembly (see A/75/PV.5), the Democratic Republic of the Congo supports the principle of an enhancement of the Brigade’s operational capacity. We therefore encourage the Secretariat and the contributing countries to continue their discussions in order to swiftly achieve the implementation of the Council’s decisions. The Force Intervention Brigade played a major role in the defeat of the Mouvement du 23 mars in 2013 thanks to its offensive posture.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“Efforts must continue to combat the coronavirus disease, cholera and the Ebola epidemic that has broken out in the western part of the country. The threat of famine is a matter of particular concern. The Government knows that it can count on the full support of France, as evidenced by the European humanitarian airlift set up before the summer. We must be fully vigilant with regard to the protection of hospitals and humanitarian personnel. I welcome the mobilization of MONUSCO to contribute to the safety of Dr. Mukwege and the Panzi clinic. Local protection capacities must be further strengthened. Finally — and this is my third point — improving MONUSCO’s action must remain at the centre of our attention in view of the renewal of its mandate. All possible measures must be taken to enable MONUSCO to attain its full operational capacity.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law are on the rise, particularly in the east. The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, whose work I commend, can do more to address this — for example, by making additional designations. The development of a national strategy for the fight against impunity and the implementation of transitional justice mechanisms is essential. The Congolese authorities must also continue to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court. The end of the tenth Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as of the measles outbreak, are major successes.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“It is in these regions, in Ituri and the Kivus, that the Mission’s efforts must be recentred to meet the conditions for its withdrawal when the time comes. Moreover, a regional approach remains indispensable, as the violence in the east is perpetrated by national as well as foreign armed groups. The joint strategy being prepared with the Congolese authorities to allow for a progressive transfer of MONUSCO’s tasks has to address the root causes of the conflicts. It will have to include clear and realistic indicators in terms of disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, reintegration and reinstallation of foreign armed groups, in terms of security sector reform, rule of law, and control of the exploitation of natural resources. That brings me to my second point.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Representative Leila Zerrougui and the Ambassador of the Niger for their interventions. I would like to emphasize three points. First is the adaptation of our response to the persistent security challenges. Certain regions, such as the Kasais or Tanganyika, are entering a promising phase of stabilization. The Congolese authorities must continue to consolidate the progress that has been achieved in strengthening institutions and socioeconomic development in order to take over from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), which has begun to disengage in these regions. Other regions remain heavily affected by violence against civilians, particularly women and children, as well as against the security forces. Sexual violence persists.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“Protecting the environment therefore requires the full investment of all and greater international cooperation, since reconstruction and lasting peace depend on that. Rest assured that France, in conjunction with its partners, will continue its efforts in that direction.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“It is urgent that the United Nations teams can have access to the tanker. Finally, climate and environmental issues must be systematically integrated into the planning of interventions by armed and security forces, while conducting humanitarian relief operations after natural disasters or during peacekeeping operations. Taking climate and environmental refugees into account is a global S/2020/929 challenge that requires considerable coordination efforts between all actors, particularly on the ground. It is also with that in mind that we are continuing to reflect as to how to adjust our humanitarian instruments to better anticipate and take into account the possible environmental and climatic consequences of any humanitarian action on the ground.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“In order not to be taken by surprise and to enable the Security Council to react in time, France would like the Secretary-General to be able to present every two years an assessment of the threats to international peace and security posed by the impacts of climate change in all regions of the world and over different time horizons. In addition, it is essential to assess the risks of environmental damage in fragile humanitarian situations. This will be my second point. The case of the FSO SAFER oil tanker in Yemen demonstrates the seriousness and urgency of the problem. The tanker poses an immense risk to the ecosystem and biodiversity, as well as to the health and livelihoods of millions of people in the Red Sea coastal States already affected by conflicts and environmental disasters. That is particularly the case in Yemen.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“We need to anticipate the humanitarian consequences of environmental disasters. We are not starting from scratch. For the past ten years, the European Union and the United Nations have established a partnership to build capacity in conflict prevention and land and natural resource management. That needs to become more systematic. We need to go further and equip ourselves with analytical tools. Some 2,500 conflicts are linked to fossil fuels, water, food and land, with already terrible humanitarian consequences that will be even more destabilizing in the future.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“They lead to the displacement of populations and an increase in the level of food and health insecurity, as well as nutritional, economic, demographic and social imbalances. The Sahel is unfortunately an excellent illustration of that, and the populations have undeniably understood this. The French Development Agency therefore supports several Sahelian non-governmental organizations that are at the forefront of the fight against desertification through regional projects, such as the Great Green Wall. It is an ambitious project, commensurate with the challenges of the region. In support of the populations and authorities, which are of course on the front line, we need preventive diplomacy that addresses all the destabilizing factors, including those related to climate change and biodiversity collapse. This will be my first point.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“I would like to welcome your presence among us, Mr. Minister, and to commend the presidency of the Niger for organizing this debate, which follows the meetings held at the initiative of Germany in July (see S/2020/751) and France in April (see S/2020/340). This demonstrates the integration of the environmental dimension into conflict prevention and crisis resolution. It has become a reality at the Security Council. The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Inna Modja spoke with conviction. The consequences of climate change and environmental degradation are considerable.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“I would like to recall that European sanctions are targeted; they are aimed at individuals and entities that participate in the repression and profit from the fallout of the conflict. They include strong measures to safeguard the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid. We must stop instrumentalizing the issue of sanctions.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“The European Union and its member States, which represent 70 per cent of the commitments made at the fourth Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, will continue to ensure full respect for the guarantees of impartiality and transparency in the delivery of aid, and the implementation of the principles and parameters document in Syria. Finally, until a credible political process consistent with resolution 2254 (2015) is firmly under way, France and the European Union will not finance reconstruction. Our positions on the lifting of sanctions and normalization also remain unchanged. The instrumentalization of the sanctions issue to mask the responsibility of the Syrian regime in this humanitarian tragedy fools no one.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“We call on all parties, in particular the Syrian regime, to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. The shortcomings in the delivery of medical aid in the north-east, in particular, are alarming. We regret the lack of consensus in the Security Council to reopen Al-Yarubiyah crossing point, as well as the closure of the Bab Al-Salam crossing point, which has resulted in a dramatic lengthening of the routes of humanitarian convoys. The politicization and instrumentalization of humanitarian aid in Syria is unacceptable.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“In this context, every effort must be made to put in place an immediate, lasting and verifiable cessation of hostilities at the national level and a humanitarian pause, in accordance with resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2254 (2015) and the appeal of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy. The continued air strikes in the Idlib region are a worrisome signal, as is the significant instability in the south-west and north-east. We cannot repeat it often enough — the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as civilian infrastructure, must be a top priority. Rising humanitarian and medical needs make it more essential than ever to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“I thank Mr. Lowcock for his briefing. His conclusions are indisputable — the coronavirus disease pandemic continues to spread, particularly in the regime- held areas, but also in the north-west and north-east. We cannot rely on the Syrian regime’s official figures, which are well below reality. The rate of contamination of medical and humanitarian personnel is alarming. And, while testing capacities are gradually being strengthened, they remain largely insufficient. The indirect impacts of this pandemic are also very worrying. Food insecurity is deteriorating by the day, further increasing the humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable populations.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“For its part, France will continue to work closely with its partners to develop cooperation among French-speaking countries at the United Nations and between the United Nations and the OIF. This has recently resulted in the establishment of a francophone platform of the Security Council, which makes our work more inclusive, and I thank the President of the Niger for activating it today. I therefore call for the continuation of this fruitful francophone cooperation and for the strengthening of ties between la Francophonie and the United Nations.”
2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source
“Secondly, I wish to emphasize that the United Nations could benefit more from the OIF’s expertise, particularly in the field. As many peacekeeping operations take place in French-speaking countries, proficiency in French is a guarantee of effectiveness and should therefore more systematically be a precondition for deployment. The OIF is developing, alongside France and the United Nations, joint training for personnel, particularly women, deployed in operations. Similarly, the Boutros-Ghali Peacekeeping Observatory promotes discussion among French-speaking contributing States, the Security Council and the Secretariat. Its publications are valuable, and we would benefit from disseminating them and referring to them in our work at the Council.”
2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source
“The OIF could opportunely play a role, in cooperation with the United Nations, in long-term support for the next electoral process, in order to allow a return to constitutional order. In Guinea, the International Organization of la Francophonie has again this year advocated for a resumption of dialogue. In the run-up to the presidential election of 18 October, which we remain concerned about, we believe that the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie could usefully call on all Guinean actors to assume responsibility, engage in dialogue and exercise the utmost restraint. We welcome the deepening of the relationship between the International Organization of the Francophonie and the African Union and the contribution that this dialogue can make to preventive multilateral diplomacy.”
2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source
“One obviously recalls the important efforts made in some countries by former Secretary-General Abdou Diouf and the major role of his good offices in favour of reconciliation. In recent years, the OIF has been involved in a very large number of electoral processes, through actions ranging from the organization of training seminars to the deployment of electoral observation missions. Most recently in Mali, the International Organization of la Francophonie reacted in unison with the United Nations to condemn the 18 August coup de force. It is now essential that the civil political transition be put in place as quickly as possible and be accompanied by Mali’s international partners, particularly the Economic Community of West African States.”
2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source
“During the crisis that we are going through, the International Organization of la Francophonie (IOF) has been able to mobilize to back innovation, ensure the continuity of education for millions of children and support the empowerment of vulnerable women and girls. I would like to emphasize two points. First, I want to commend the growing role of the Francophonie in peace and security, particularly since the adoption of the Bamako Declaration on Democracy in 2000. In that context, at the Francophonie summits, members reiterate their commitment to strengthening their participation in peacekeeping operations. The commitment of the International Organization of la Francophonie to democracy also guides its work in supporting the holding of free, reliable and transparent elections.”
2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank the Niger for organizing this debate, as well as Ms. Mushikiwabo, Ms. Keita and Minister Mnatsakanyan for their briefings. As you, Sir, recalled, it was in Niamey that 50 years ago 21 States established a cooperation agreement, which became the most universal international organization after the United Nations. Our meeting today has a symbolism that is all the stronger because five of the founders of the Security Council are among its current members. The commitment to the French language and multilingualism unites us, and that is why we are such fervent defenders of it. But, beyond that, we share a common identity among Francophones based on a set of values, foremost among which are solidarity, cultural diversity and human rights.”
2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source
“The Council must be united on the appointment of a new mediator by the Secretary-General without further delay. Almost six months have passed since the resignation of Ghassan Salamé. The vacancy in the United Nations mediation must be filled. To enable the United Nations to fully play its role in Libya, we support the United Kingdom as it negotiates an ambitious renewal of UNSMIL’s mandate for one year. In particular, we are open close discussion with all our partners within the Council on ways to enhance the effectiveness of the Mission. We propose strengthening UNSMIL’s role in supporting a possible ceasefire in Libya and in enforcing the arms embargo. France will remain fully committed to a political solution in Libya in order to put an end to this conflict, which has gone on for too long.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“We call on Libyan and international actors to make every effort to that end by ceasing hostilities and committing themselves in good faith to supporting these developments. Foreign forces must withdraw from Libya. Such interference is not acceptable. In that regard, we condemn the interference and violations of the arms embargo, the number of which has unfortunately increased since the Berlin Conference of 19 January. France also calls on the parties to continue their efforts to enable the resumption of oil production as soon as possible and the transparent allocation of the resulting revenues. In this perspective, the Council must fully play its role and, in particular, strengthen the mediation of the United Nations and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“That must pave the way for elections, the reunification of Libyan institutions and economic and security reforms, which are absolutely essential. In this spirit, the statements of 21 August by the President of the Presidential Council, Faiez Serraj, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, represent a positive step. Those statements must now be followed by action on the ground and lead to an immediate and lasting ceasefire, the cessation of military operations in Libya, the dismantling of militias and the resumption of oil production. This momentum, which must be based on reciprocal, credible and verifiable gestures, will lead to the resumption of the political process.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank and congratulate Indonesia for its presidency of the Security Council in August, to wish the Niger good luck for the month of September and to assure the President of the Council of my full support. I thank Stephanie Williams and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for their work, of course, and also for their briefings. We continue to reiterate that there is no military solution in Libya. Once again, France calls for a ceasefire and the resumption of the political process, under the auspices of the United Nations and on the basis of the parameters agreed upon by the Libyans.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“Our positions on the lifting of sanctions and normalization also remain unchanged. Let us not be misled by the fable of the regime — the economic crisis in Syria is the result of the regime’s destruction of its own country. European sanctions are targeted; they target individuals and entities that participate in the repression and profit from the fallout of the conflict. They provide strong mechanisms to safeguard the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid. This instrumentalization of the sanctions issue is completely unacceptable.”
2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source