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Nicolas De Rivière

lines on the record: 545
first: 2020-04-07
most recent: 2021-07-30
sittings or episodes: 116
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“It offers none of the necessary guarantees of impartiality and transparency. The European Union and its member States, whose financial mobilization represents 70 per cent of the commitments made at the fourth Brussels Conference on supporting the future of Syria and the region, will continue to insist on the application of the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence and of the principles-and-parameters document, defined by the United Nations, in order to provide the necessary guarantees for the implementation of the assistance provided to the populations in need in Syria. Finally, I would like to recall that, until a credible political process in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) is firmly under way, France and the European Union will not finance reconstruction.”
2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source
“Respect for international humanitarian law is non-negotiable; it is an obligation for all parties. I am thinking in particular of the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. France will continue to give its full support to mechanisms to combat impunity. All parties, in particular the Syrian regime, must ensure humanitarian access. France regrets the closure of the Bab Al-Salam crossing point, which provided vital access for 1.3 million people in the Aleppo region. We also regret the lack of consensus within the Security Council to reopen Al-Yarubiyah crossing point, at a time when the spread of the pandemic makes the delivery of medical aid to the north-east even more essential. The politicization of humanitarian aid in Syria is unacceptable. Cross-line aid is largely insufficient to meet the needs.”
2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank Mark Lowcock and Amany Qaddour for their briefings. As has been pointed out, the humanitarian situation in Syria continues to deteriorate. The coronavirus disease pandemic, rising food insecurity and the economic crisis resulting from corruption and disastrous management by the regime are increasing humanitarian needs every day. The top priority must be the establishment of an immediate cessation of hostilities and a humanitarian pause, in accordance with resolution 2532 (2020) and the Secretary-General’s call. This is all the more essential as the pandemic is spreading, including in the north-west, where the Russian-Turkish truce remains fragile. In this regard, we condemn the deadly attacks of 20 and 26 July near Azaz and in Ras Al-Ayn.”
2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source
“In that framework, the work of the Climate Security Mechanism is invaluable, but it must be strengthened, in particular with the appointment of a Special Envoy for climate security. In any case, the United Nations must play an important role in developing these recommendations and then in coordinating the efforts that must be implemented as a matter of priority by national Governments, regional organizations and international partners. Faced with these certain risks, we cannot take refuge in denial or disinformation. We can anticipate and respond to them and prevent conflicts. We must act now — that is the role of the United Nations and the Council, as well as France’s commitment. That is why we support the idea of submitting a draft resolution to the General Assembly aimed at implementing the proposals made today.”
2020-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/751 (2020) · source
“Faced with these security risks, we must mobilize a wide range of tools and strengthen the capacities of the Secretariat in terms of climate expertise and coordination. In some cases, such as after an extreme weather event, emergency humanitarian measures will be required in order to save lives and ensure security, but also to provide the means for reconstruction. In other cases, it will be necessary to help communities adapt to the inevitable rise in sea levels and soil degradation. Sometimes it will be necessary to pre-empt threats by providing small producers with insurance mechanisms that will allow them to restart economic activity quickly after a climate disaster, rather than have to migrate to other areas.”
2020-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/751 (2020) · source
“France would like the Secretary- General to play that role by presenting to the General Assembly and to the Security Council a report every two years that takes stock of the risks to peace and security posed by the impacts of climate change, in all regions of the world and with different projections in time. This is the only way to put in place truly appropriate responses to the current threats in the Sahel, parts of Asia and island States. It is also the only way to foresee future threats and to help the most vulnerable countries cope with the pressures they will face in the decades to come. The second proposal concerns the role of the United Nations in developing recommendations for concrete actions.”
2020-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/751 (2020) · source
“The first proposal aims to adopt a collective tool that would analyse and give early warning of the impacts of climate change on international peace and security. Some data and analytical tools already exist, but they are dispersed among States and even within the United Nations, between its various agencies, and in think tanks. It is about bringing them together in a single document and giving them significant visibility. What is missing is a whistle-blower, such as what the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change does for climate change.”
2020-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/751 (2020) · source
“In that context, I would like to share with the Council three beliefs. The first is that the repercussions of climate change and the collapse of biodiversity on international security must imperatively become a key element of the conflict prevention agenda. The second is that a rigorous and regular analysis of these risks is necessary and in the international public interest; the United Nations must play a central role in this regard. The third is that this risk analysis must be accompanied by preventive measures to be implemented by national Governments, regional organizations, development partners and United Nations agencies. On the basis of these beliefs, France wishes to work with all Member States on the several proposals we have already shared, including the following main two.”
2020-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/751 (2020) · source
“First, I would like to commend Germany for considering the links between climate change and security as one of the main priorities of its term on the Security Council. I would also like to commend Mr. Jenča and the speakers who followed him for their briefings. At a time when the response to the global health crisis caused by coronavirus disease is mobilizing the attention of all, it is important not to forget the threats to international security linked to environmental risk, in particular to climate change and the destruction of natural biotopes, and to strengthen our collective action on this matter. A world in a state of climate emergency, such as ours, is an endangered world exposed to increased security risks and new threats. It is to anticipate, prevent and limit those effects that the international community must act.”
2020-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/751 (2020) · source
“They are accompanied by mechanisms to safeguard humanitarian and medical aid.Neither France nor the European Union will finance reconstruction until a credible political process is initiated. France will continue to fully support mechanisms to fight impunity and welcomes in that regard the latest report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry regarding Idlib.”
2020-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/743 (2020) · source
“In the current context, the priority remains responding to the immense humanitarian needs of the population throughout Syria. That is what France and the European Union have once again committed to at the fourth Brussels conference. France regrets the non-renewal of the cross-border mechanism for the Bab Al-Salam crossing point, which provided vital access for 1.3 million people in the Aleppo region. We will continue to assist Syrians and ensure that this aid is not diverted or manipulated by the regime. The economic crisis in Syria is the result of disastrous economic management, chronic corruption and the regime’s destruction of its own country. European sanctions target individuals and entities that participate in the repression and profit from the fallout from the conflict.”
2020-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/743 (2020) · source
“The establishment of a ceasefire under the aegis of the United Nations remains more necessary than ever. Growing instability, particularly in the areas reconquered by the regime and in the north-west, as well as the resurgence of Da’esh in the centre of the country, are worrying. The coronavirus disease pandemic is spreading, including in the north-west, while humanitarian access to that region has been reduced in the absence of agreement in the Council. The truce in the north-west must be preserved, and an immediate cessation of hostilities and a humanitarian pause must be implemented in accordance with resolution 2532 (2020), which endorsed the Secretary-General’s appeal. That is the condition for uniting our efforts in the fight against the terrorist groups listed by the Council, in full compliance with international humanitarian law.”
2020-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/743 (2020) · source
“We call for the resumption of discussions as soon as possible, in preparation for the third meeting of the Constitutional Committee. The regime’s continued blocking of the work of the Constitutional Committee is unacceptable. It will be the responsibility of the Security Council to take note if the Committee’s work is blocked again. The Constitutional Committee alone will not be sufficient to establish a credible political transition. All the elements of resolution 2254 (2015) must be implemented in order to meet the expectations of the Syrian people. Ms. Mustafa reminded us of the importance of making progress on the issue of detainees and missing persons. The Council must unite in response to her call and that of the Special Envoy for the release of prisoners and greater access to detention centres.”
2020-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/743 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Ms. Wafa Mustafa for their briefings. There is an urgent need to relaunch a credible political process in order to bring Syria and the region back on the road to stability. France will not recognize the results of the sham elections held on 19 July in the areas controlled by the regime. In order to be legitimate, any election must meet the criteria set out in resolution 2254 (2015): it must be free and transparent, take place under United Nations supervision and allow all Syrians, including the diaspora, to participate. The recent parliamentary elections did not meet any of those criteria and deprived millions of displaced Syrians and refugees of their right to vote. The only legitimate political process is the one taking place in Geneva under the aegis of the United Nations.”
2020-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/743 (2020) · source
“On 7 July 2020, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Egypt and Jordan jointly reiterated the importance of resuming a fruitful dialogue between the Israeli and Palestinian parties. They also offered their support to facilitate progress in the negotiations. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm France’s full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and to call for a surge of mobilization to enable the Agency to overcome its financial crisis and continue to implement its full mandate.”
2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source
“Together with its partners, in particular Arab and European partners, France is determined to continue to work towards the resumption of credible and ambitious negotiations between the parties, based on international law, the resolutions of the Security Council and internationally agreed parameters. It is up to the parties, with the support of the international community, to negotiate the concessions necessary to move forward on the path to peace. The conflict will not be resolved through unilateral decisions. The path to peace will be long and difficult. It will require courageous political decisions. Progress towards inter-Palestinian reconciliation would be an important step in that direction. In conjunction with its Arab and European partners, France is ready to play its full part in this process.”
2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source
“In particular, France calls on Israel to put an end to the expansion of settlements in Givat Hamatos and in Area E-1, which are particularly sensitive with regard to the viability of the two-State solution. The planned opening of the bidding procedure for the construction of more than 1,000 housing units in Givat Hamatos and the continuation of the procedure for the construction of 3,500 housing units in Area E-1 are worrisome in this regard. France is also concerned about the continuing demolitions, confiscations and evictions in Area C and East Jerusalem, despite the fact that the Israeli authorities committed themselves to suspending demolitions due to the coronavirus disease.”
2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source
“France will not recognize any modification to the June 1967 lines, except those agreed by both parties, in accordance with international law, the resolutions of the Security Council and the internationally agreed parameters on which the two-State solution is based. As the EU High Representative has said, any annexation decision would have consequences for the European Union’s relationship with Israel. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian also indicated that such a decision could not go unanswered in view of its seriousness. It is therefore the responsibility of the Council to remain mobilized to prevent any such decision. France also expresses its deep concern about the continuing colonization in violation of international law.”
2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source
“As the overwhelming majority of Council members recalled last month, any annexation would constitute a clear violation of international law (see S/2020/596). It would be a flagrant violation of the international order, whose rules we have together established, starting with the Charter of the United Nations, which enunciates the principle of refraining from the acquisition of territory by force. Any annexation of territory would also deal an irreversible blow not just to the peace process but also to the two-State solution. It would strengthen the enemies of peace, to the detriment of efforts to achieve regional peace and guarantee Israel’s security. Annexation would not be in the interest of either Israelis or Palestinians.”
2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source
“I thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Levy and Mr. Shikaki for their briefings. France supports the statement submitted by the delegation of the European Union (EU) (annex 28). Because it impacts the stability of the region, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a subject of prime importance. The parameters of its settlement are well known: two States, living in peace and security, along secure and recognized borders, with Jerusalem as their respective capitals. It is not only a question of law but also of pragmatism: only the two-State solution will respond to the aspirations of the Palestinians and guarantee Israel’s security, with which France will never compromise. In this context, France reiterates its appeal to Israel to abandon any plan to annex parts of the West Bank, whatever the perimeter.”
2020-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/736 (2020) · source
“The Special Representative’s warning and documentation role is crucial. We will continue to support the inclusion of conflict-related sexual violence in country- specific resolutions and advocate for adequate resources for the teams on the ground. We urgently need to transform commitments into compliance. France will do its part, including in the context of the Generation Equality Forum, which we will organize in partnership with Mexico, UN-Women and civil society.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“The Security Council has clearly identified solutions to combat this scourge: when the participation of women at all levels of the decision- making process is ensured and real attention is paid to their economic and social emancipation, societies emerge reinforced from crises more just and equal. Supporting survivors of sexual violence, including when court proceedings are inaccessible or blocked, is essential. This is why France has decided to grant €6.2 million to the Global Survivors Fund, spearheaded by the Nobel Laureates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad. Such support must be comprehensive. To this end, France provided €5 million in funding for a project that empowers women by improving access to sexual- and reproductive-health services and tackles sexual violence in the Wadi Fira region in Chad.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“We strongly condemn the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and terror with the aim of permanently traumatizing populations, thereby undermining all efforts to find a sustainable solution to crises. The fight against impunity is the best deterrent. Those responsible for sexual violence must be systematically prosecuted and sentenced. This must be a priority at the national level. International justice also has a role to play in cases of mass atrocities. We support the work of the International Criminal Court in this regard. Preventing sexual violence requires tackling gender inequalities. Sexual violence remains exacerbated by discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes. The rise of overtly sexist, misogynist and homophobic political discourse reinforces sexual and gender-based violence.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank our briefers today and pay particular tribute to civil society organizations for their action in the field. I also welcome the leadership of Germany and the Dominican Republic, co-Chairs of the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, on this subject. We share the concerns expressed by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2020/487). Access to justice and basic health care for victims, including sexual- and reproductive-health services, are major challenges, particularly in the context of the coronavirus disease pandemic. We regret the politicization of these issues to the detriment of women and girls.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“We encourage Nigeria, whose role is essential, to capitalize on these successes in order to build up its military effort against Boko Haram. Only the restoration of security will make it possible to redeploy basic services, restart the economy and carry out long-term development actions. It is also essential that the actions of humanitarian actors and international humanitarian law be respected.”
2020-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/706 (2020) · source
“In Burkina Faso, we are concerned about the prevailing insecurity in the north and the east, which could hinder the successful holding of the 22 November elections. We encourage the authorities to strengthen the State’s presence in these outlying areas, with a view to restoring basic services and easing tensions. It is important to consolidate the gains made in this country, which successfully completed its democratic transition five years ago. France supports the role of the Economic Community of West African States and the International Organization of La Francophonie in supporting political processes in the region. Lastly, the situation in the Lake Chad basin must be closely monitored. France welcomes the successes achieved by Chadian troops against terrorist groups.”
2020-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/706 (2020) · source
“France welcomes announcements made by the Sahelian authorities with regard to the opening of investigations into allegations of human rights violations, in particular those concerning certain members of their armies, and calls for those responsible to be identified and brought to justice. On the political front, the current year is decisive for the consolidation of democratic processes. In that regard, I refer in particular to Guinea and Burkina Faso. In Guinea, the 22 March legislative elections and referendum were fraught with tension. Distrust among political actors remains strong. Comprehensive dialogue is critical. The presidential election in October will be crucial for the continuation of the political process in the country, and it is important that it be conducted in a transparent, credible and inclusive manner.”
2020-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/706 (2020) · source
“Nevertheless, military operations launched in March by France and the countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel have produced results, weakening and disrupting terrorist groups — whether the Islamic State in Greater Sahara or armed groups affiliates of Al-Qaida. In that connection, I note the neutralization, on 3 June, of the leader of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, Abdelmalek Droukdel. We also note progress in regional State development and redeployment, and have supported such efforts alongside our partners, particularly those in the European Union.”
2020-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/706 (2020) · source
“We must therefore redouble our efforts to support the countries of the region as they face multiple challenges — whether related to security, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, humanitarian consequences, economic development or climate change and its impact on the peace and stability of States. The security situation in the area remains fragile, mainly in the Sahel. The Nouakchott summit of 30 June allowed us to take stock of the situation and the shared commitments made in Pau. All the countries of the region and their partners reaffirmed their determination to combat terrorism and intensify efforts to achieve lasting stabilization in the region. In the three-border area between Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger, terrorist groups are continuing their activities, forcing thousands of people to flee the violence.”
2020-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/706 (2020) · source
“Allow me to start by expressing France’s deepest condolences to Côte d’Ivoire on the passing away of its Prime Minister, Amadou Gon Coulibaly. As Côte d’Ivoire is currently entering an electoral period that is paramount for the country’s future, France pays tribute to this great servant of the Ivorian people. France commends the Special Representative and the team of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) for their ongoing efforts in recent months, despite the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The pandemic is already having serious consequences in West Africa and the Sahel.”
2020-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/706 (2020) · source
“France does not choose one side or the other in Libya and has always said that there will be no military solution to this conflict. Together with its partners in the European Union, it will remain fully committed and mobilized in the service of the Libyan people to find a political solution to the conflict in conjunction with all the Libyan parties and its partners in the region.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“Any initiative in support of a ceasefire agreement and a negotiated political settlement of the Libyan crisis must be fully inclusive and resolutely consistent with the principles of the Berlin Conference, which remains the only viable international framework. It is also important to make progress in establishing a credible mechanism for monitoring Libyan oil revenues to ensure that they benefit the Libyan people and are not diverted to militias. Finally, we call on the Secretary-General to appoint a new Special Representative as soon as possible. It is high time for the members of the Council to act constructively. Despite the efforts and remarkable work of Ms. Stephanie Williams, whom I commend, the vacuum left by the departure of Ghassan Salamé nearly five months ago can only fuel a deleterious dynamic.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“This agreement must specifically provide for the withdrawal from all parts of Libya of all foreign forces, mercenaries and military equipment delivered in violation of the resolutions of the Council, the disarmament of the militias, and the deployment of a monitoring mechanism by the United Nations. Those are the messages that Minister Le Drian conveyed to Libyan actors in his calls on the various parties last week. In particular, he called on them to adopt a balanced negotiating position within the framework of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, at a time when some, both inside and outside Libya, are tempted to continue the offensive. All efforts to promote a political solution, including the Egyptian initiative announced on 6 June, should be encouraged.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“We remain very concerned about the repeated violations of the embargo contrary to the commitments made at the Berlin Conference and to resolution 2510 (2020) adopted by the Security Council, which applies to everyone. Turkey, like Russia, is no exception. Secondly, the end of hostilities is essential if the conditions necessary for the effective resumption of the inter-Libyan political dialogue are to be created. There is an urgent need to transform the current freeze into a solid truce and make progress towards a lasting and credible ceasefire in the framework of the 5+5 Military Committee under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“Foreign interference in Libya must stop, and the arms embargo established by the Security Council must be fully respected. France reiterates its full support for the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI to ensure the implementation of the embargo, in which we actively participate. The Operation is aimed at preventing all violations in an impartial manner, whatever their origin and whoever their beneficiaries may be. The European Union ensures the implementation of the embargo pursuant to the framework of the Security Council mandate. It is important in this context to avoid any incident of the kind we recently experienced as a result of dangerous manoeuvres by the Turkish navy.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“I am delivering this statement on behalf of Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. I thank the Secretary-General for his presence and for his briefing. For France, there are two priorities today in Libya. First, it is more urgent than ever that foreign interference in the Libyan conflict ceases. The risks of regional escalation and a “Syrianization” of Libya are real. Despite the relative calm and the stabilization of the front line on the Sirte-Al-Jufra axis, the continued military reinforcement of both camps is worrying. A further deterioration of the security would threaten Libya’s interests and risk destabilizing its neighbours and Europe. It would also undermine progress in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“Finally, there is no doubt that strict respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law is a precondition for the success of peacekeeping and the fight against terrorism. It requires a continuous dialogue on human rights that is constructive and solutions-oriented with a view to enabling States to meet the security, justice and prosperity needs of their people.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“France also supports a strengthened role for regional organizations in this area, which is why we have provided legal advisers to the European training missions in Mali and the Central African Republic, the NATO mission in Iraq and the Group of Five for the Sahel. Let me recall the importance of the human rights due diligence policy followed by the United Nations in its cooperation with non-United Nations forces. It is a question of credibility but also of effectiveness. In the Sahel, the implementation of the human rights compliance framework is inseparable from the operationalization of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel. In that regard, we commend the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“Moreover, the United Nations and its peacekeepers should be exemplary when it comes to human rights. This is a priority for France. I would like to recall the importance of the zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse. We support the certification procedure for national military units designated to serve in operations, and we recall the importance of adequate training to prevent sexual violence. Every year, France trains 30,000 French-speaking African soldiers likely to be deployed in peacekeeping operations. Training extends to respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“Nevertheless, we reiterate that the primary responsibility lies with host countries; indeed, there can be no effective human rights protection without their mobilization. Thirdly, we note the human rights components’ integration into local communities, which is at the root of early-warning mechanisms for the protection of civilians. Finally, through the human rights components’ knowledge of victims, they are able to respond to victims’ demands for reparations. The Global Fund for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, which France supports, should benefit from the expertise of peace missions and operations. To live up to this demanding mandate, peace operations and missions must be provided with the necessary skills, resources and budgets.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“For example, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Shabunda action plan, launched in response to investigations by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has led to the arrest of an armed group leader responsible for violations and abuses. Secondly, we acknowledge the importance of the human rights components’ support for national authorities. For example, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali provides essential support for national investigations, and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic supported the creation of the Special Criminal Court by launching investigations into serious violations.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“The human rights mandate given to peace operations and missions should be an integral part of the political strategy led by a Special Representative or Special Envoy in conjunction with United Nations country teams and national authorities. Such a political strategy must be based on an inclusive dialogue with all components of society — women, youth, human rights defenders and marginalized groups — in order to address the root causes of conflicts and prevent crises. This is what reform and the actions carried out by the Secretary-General, which we fully support, mean. The inclusion of women in peace processes must stop being a slogan and become a reality. I would like to commend the human rights components of the missions that perform essential functions. First, we note the warning role they play.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“I thank the German presidency for organizing today’s open debate, and I welcome the presence of the German Minister of Defence. I also wish to thank Ms. Bachelet, Mr. Shearer and Mr. Dismas Kitenge Senga for their briefings. The coronavirus disease, whose humanitarian, economic and social impacts are a destabilizing factor, illustrates the strong connection between human rights, development and peace. To achieve sustainable peace, progress must be made on these fronts in parallel, which is why the Security Council must take into account economic and social rights, as well as civil and political rights, when carrying out its mandate to maintain peace and security. The protection of human rights is not only an objective in itself; it also contributes to effective peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“But it is together that we must build a comprehensive strategy on all aspects of the Iranian issue, with our eyes open, without naivety, and with pragmatism and lucidity. It is this long-term objective that we wish to prioritize, while preserving the international order based on law, of which we are the guarantors.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“All members of the Council share fundamental security interests. They bring us together around shared objectives and responsibilities. That is the raison d’être of this Council and the spirit that drives us all. I would therefore like to believe that none of us would risk backsliding in such a way as to exacerbate tensions in the Middle East. The JCPOA, which is the result of compromise, can of course be seen as an instrument that could be improved. But there is, as yet, no serious alternative to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and its disappearance would improve neither the regional situation nor the security of our populations. We certainly have differences of approach.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“We will continue to be guided by the following objectives: respect for the authority and integrity of the Security Council and commitment to regional stability and security. We would not, however, support unilateral proposals leading to the return of sanctions. They would only deepen divisions in the Security Council and beyond and would not be likely to improve the nuclear non-proliferation situation on the ground. As the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom stated in Berlin on 19 June, “we firmly believe that any unilateral attempt to trigger United Nations sanctions snapback would have serious adverse consequences in the Security Council. We would not support such a decision, which would be incompatible with our current efforts to preserve the JCPOA”.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“Let me be clear: these destabilizing activities, which we have condemned, are unacceptable and must stop. As the E-3 Berlin ministerial declaration of 19 June testifies, France, together with Germany and the United Kingdom, understands and shares the concerns regarding the implications of the upcoming expiration of the embargo on conventional arms provided for in resolution 2231 (2015). We have expressed our readiness to explore constructive options to address our common concerns, including outside the Security Council. We intend to address this issue in close consultation with all members of the Council, in particular the remaining participants in the JCPOA, and other key actors.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“Those measures have serious proliferation consequences, which is why the E-3 activated the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism in January this year: to address this serious problem, but to address it within the framework of the agreement. France, Germany and the United Kingdom have fully implemented their commitments. We remain committed to preserving the agreement and to continuing discussions to bring Iran back to full compliance with its commitments under the JCPOA. This requires constructive engagement by Iran and by all. We have just heard very worrisome confirmation of Iran’s violations of the provisions of resolution 2231 (2015) on arms transfers. The Secretary-General’s conclusions, which we support, are consistent with our assessment.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“The Security Council not only endorsed the Vienna agreement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) through resolution 2231 (2015); it also validated a method — that of pragmatic and demanding multilateralism, a method that was then carried out by its five permanent members in unity and in a steadfast and exemplary manner. We are all keenly attuned to the challenges of the moment. The trajectories of the signatory States have diverged since the United States left the agreement, to our great regret and concern. Since then, worrisomely, Iran has taken measures that are contrary to its commitments under the agreement.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General, the Secretary of State of the United States and the Iranian Foreign Minister for their participation. I also thank the briefers for their interventions. Our priority remains ensuring that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons. This is a proliferation issue, and therefore a peace and security issue, that affects and concerns us all. That is why France, Germany and the United Kingdom have been working since 2003 to resolve the crisis over Iran’s nuclear programme. And we were able to find a way out of this crisis in 2015, thanks to the perseverance of the international community, and to the convergence from 2006 towards the line taken by France, Germany and the United Kingdom — the E-3 — and to robust dialogue with Iran.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source