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1. “The result of the vote is as follows: In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Viet Nam. Against: None. Abstaining: None. The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The resolution has been adopted as resolution 2531 (2020) of 29 June 2020. The text of the resolution, which is set out in the annex to the present letter,* will be issued as a document of the Security Council without delay.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/613 (2020) · source

2. “I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/600, which was submitted by France in connection with the agenda item “The situation in Mali”. The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID -19 pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Council indicating their national position on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/600.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/613 (2020) · source

3. “The result of the vote is as follows: For: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Viet Nam Against: None Abstaining: None The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The resolution has been adopted as resolution 2530 (2020) of 29 June 2020. The text of the resolution, which is set out in the annex to the present letter,* will be issued as a document of the Security Council without delay.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/612 (2020) · source

4. “I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/595, which was submitted by the United States of America and the Russian Federation in connection with the agenda item “The situation in the Middle East”. The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council ( S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID -19 pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Council indicating their national position on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/595.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/612 (2020) · source

5. “Today, our collective priority must be to address the emergencies and respond to the huge humanitarian needs in Syria before considering any development activity. We contribute to that everywhere in Syria. Until a credible political process is firmly under way, France and the EU will not finance reconstruction in Syria. The Council members know our position on the lifting of sanctions and normalization, which remains unchanged.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/635 (2020) · source

6. “The instrumentalization of humanitarian aid must stop. The Syrian population must not become hostage to it. The European Union (EU) and its member States are the main contributors of humanitarian aid, regardless of the beneficiaries, having allocated more than 18 billion euros to the Syrian people since 2011. The fourth Brussels conference will confirm that yet again. In addition, France will continue to strongly support all efforts aimed at preventing violations of international humanitarian and human rights law and punishing their perpetrators. Lastly, only a political solution in line with resolution 2254 (2015) will end the humanitarian tragedy and bring long-term stability to the country.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/635 (2020) · source

7. “In that regard, we deeply regret Russia’s decision to withdraw from the deconfliction mechanism. All parties, in particular the Syrian regime, must ensure humanitarian access. The cross-border humanitarian mechanism has never been so indispensable, both in the north-west and in the north-east. Cross-line aid is vastly insufficient to respond to the needs and, in any case, does not provide all necessary guarantees of transparency and impartiality. A renewal for 12 months of the cross-border mechanism, as requested by the Secretary-General, is essential. France fully supports the draft resolution prepared by Germany and Belgium, including the reopening for an initial period of six months of the Al-Yarubiyah border crossing, which fully responds to those humanitarian imperatives. I call on Council members to show unity and responsibility.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/635 (2020) · source

8. “First of all, many thanks to Mr. Lowcock and Ms. Sirkin for their presentations. As they reminded us, with the coronavirus disease pandemic and the economic crisis resulting from corruption and disastrous management, humanitarian needs have been steadily increasing in a country where more than 11 million people depend on humanitarian aid. Only a nationwide, immediate and sustainable ceasefire, under the auspices of the United Nations, will make it possible to protect the civilian population. It is essential as the truce between Russia and Turkey in the north-west remains fragile. We will never say it often enough — respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation for all parties. I am referring in particular to the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel and their infrastructure.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/635 (2020) · source

9. “The non-extendable 24-hour voting period will expire at 2 p.m. on Monday, 29 June 2020. Please submit your vote (in favour, against or abstention) on the draft resolution , as well as your possible explanation of vote, by sending a letter signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires a.i. within the non-extendable 24-hour voting period set out above to the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division of the United Nations Secretariat (egian@un.org). It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period. I also intend to convene a video-teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the vote shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, on the afternoon of Monday, 29 June 2020.”

   2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/625 (2020) · source

10. “In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the members of the Security Council in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, as set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following: The members of the Council have discussed the draft resolution submitted France in connection with the agenda item “The situation in Mali” (S/2020/600). The draft resolution has been put into blue (see enclosure). In my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above- mentioned draft resolution to a vote. The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for this draft resolution will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, 26 June 2020.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/625 (2020) · source

11. “I also intend to convene a video-teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the vote shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, on the afternoon of Monday, 29 June 2020.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/624 (2020) · source

12. “The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for this draft resolution will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, 26 June 2020, and will expire at 2 p.m. on Monday, 29 June 2020. Please submit your vote (in favour, against or abstention) on the draft resolution, as well as your possible explanation of vote, by sending the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division in the United Nations Secretariat (egian@ un.org) a letter signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires a.i. within the non-extendable 24-hour voting period set out above. It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/624 (2020) · source

13. “In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the members of the Security Council in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, as set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following issue. The members of the Council have discussed the draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation and the United States of America, in connection with the agenda item “The situation in the Middle East” (S/2020/595). The draft resolution has been put in blue (see enclosure). In my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above- mentioned draft resolution to a vote.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/624 (2020) · source

14. “France also encourages the Secretary-General to use his good offices in support of those efforts. As we have just celebrated the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, conflict prevention and the peaceful settlement of disputes must be at the heart of the work of the United Nations. Finally, we solemnly call upon Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan to exercise restraint and show their sense of responsibility. Indeed, it is through dialogue — and dialogue alone — that we will be able to avoid escalation and resolve this dispute. I therefore call on each of the parties to refrain from any action that could undermine this objective and the continuation of the discussions.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source

15. “In that regard, the discussions held among the parties last week, led by President Ramaphosa, are a step in the right direction. They must continue in a constructive spirit in order to reach an agreement. We encourage their continuation in that framework and call for their early conclusion, in accordance with the spirit that prevailed in the recent discussions among the Heads of State and Government. A mutually beneficial agreement would make it possible to turn the dam into an opportunity for development and prosperity for all the peoples of the region, rather than a factor of tension and division. We call on all parties to respect international law and related conventions, as well as the Declaration of Principles adopted by the three parties in 2015.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source

16. “I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing and welcome Foreign Minister Selim and the Permanent Representatives of the Sudan and Ethiopia to the Security Council. The dispute surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, if not resolved to the satisfaction of all parties, could lead to further tensions in the region. As my European Union colleagues have already said, every effort must be made to avoid an escalation. I therefore call upon the parties to act responsibly. I welcome the efforts of the Sudanese Government to relaunch the negotiation process, as well as the involvement of South Africa, the United States and the European Union in those talks. The African Union has a major role to play in facilitating and supporting those negotiations.”

    2020-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/636 (2020) · source

17. “The result of the vote is as follows: In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Viet Nam. Against: None. Abstaining: Russian Federation. The draft resolution received 14 votes in favour, none against and 1 abstention (Russian Federation). The resolution has been adopted as resolution 2529 (2020) of 25 June 2020. The text of the resolution, which is set out in the annex to the present letter,* will be issued as a document of the Security Council without delay.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/590 (2020) · source

18. “I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/579, which was submitted by Viet Nam in connection with the agenda item “International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals”. The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representative s of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Council indicating their national position on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/579.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/590 (2020) · source

19. “The result of the vote is as follows: In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Viet Nam Against: None Abstaining: None The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The resolution has been adopted as resolution 2528 (2020) of 25 June 2020. The resolution, which is set out in the annex to the present letter,* will be issued as a document of the Security Council without delay.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/589 (2020) · source

20. “I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/578, which was submitted by France in connection with the agenda item “The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Council indicating their national position on the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/578.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/589 (2020) · source

21. “on Wednesday, 24 June 2020 and expire at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 25 June 2020. Please submit your vote (in favour, against or abstention) on that draft resolution and possible explanation of vote by sending to the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Secretariat (egian@un.org) a letter signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires a.i. within the non-extendable 24-hour voting period set out above. It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period. I also intend to convene a video-teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the vote shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, on the afternoon of Thursday, 25 June 2020.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/602 (2020) · source

22. “In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the members of the Security Council in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, and as set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following. The members of the Council have discussed a draft resolution, submitted by Viet Nam, in connection with the agenda item “International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals”. That draft resolution has been put in blue (S/2020/579, see enclosure). In my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above- mentioned draft resolution to a vote. The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for that draft resolution will begin at 2 p.m.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/602 (2020) · source

23. “I also intend to convene a video-teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the vote shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, on the afternoon of Thursday, 25 June 2020.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/601 (2020) · source

24. “The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for that draft resolution will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 24 June 2020 and expire at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 25 June 2020. Please submit your vote (in favour, against or abstention) on that draft resolution and possible explanation of vote by sending the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Secretariat (egian@un.org) a letter signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires a.i. within the non-extendable 24-hour voting period set out above. It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/601 (2020) · source

25. “In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the members of the Security Council in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, and as reflected in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following: The members of the Council have discussed a draft resolution, submitted by France, in connection with the agenda item “The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. The draft resolution has been put in blue (S/2020/578, see enclosure). With the understanding of the members of the Council, in my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above-mentioned draft resolution to a vote.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/601 (2020) · source

26. “Rapid progress must be made in this regard, and the commitment of the contributing countries is necessary to that end. We owe it to the populations that are suffering every day from attacks by armed groups.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source

27. “The Government is engaging in voluntary action in this area and can count on France’s support, as demonstrated by the visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, on 8 and 9 June. These encouraging prospects and persistent challenges must be taken into account in the establishment of a joint road map between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations towards an exit for MONUSCO. This work must be completed as soon as possible. France encourages the Congolese authorities to commit themselves fully to this exercise. In the meantime, the constant improvement of MONUSCO’s performance remains crucial. In particular, an ambitious reform of the Intervention Brigade is critical.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source

28. “In these regions, a determined commitment by the national and provincial authorities is necessary, so that, beyond the military aspect, a socioeconomic response can be provided to address the root causes of conflict. This is the case in Ituri, where the re-emergence of a 20-year-old conflict illustrates the long-term risks to not addressing structural causes. As Mr. Usseni Jamael has shown us, that also requires strong action to stop the illicit exploitation and export of natural resources. France calls on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the countries of the region to act decisively on this issue. On the health and humanitarian front, the situation remains worrisome because of the multiplicity of ongoing epidemics.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source

29. “Progress is being made on the fight against corruption, on the implementation of certain aspects of the Government’s programme and on reconciliation. On the security front, some regions are entering a post-conflict phase, and the focus must now be put on State-building and development to consolidate their stability. In these regions, the Congolese authorities can take over from MONUSCO, enabling the Mission to refocus its efforts on the regions that are still suffering from the actions of Congolese and foreign armed groups, intercommunal violence, the plundering of natural resources and numerous human rights violations perpetrated against civilian populations, particularly women and children.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source

30. “I thank Ms. Zerrougui and Mr. Usseni Jamael for their briefings. I take this opportunity to address my deepest condolences to Indonesia and its Ambassador after the tragic death of its peacekeeper. The Democratic Republic of the Congo still faces many challenges. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is helping, but the Mission cannot replace the action of the Congolese authorities. The country’s long-term stability will depend on their ability to develop the capacity to bring security and stability to the citizens of the Democratic Republic. The election of President Tshilombo Tshisekedi has raised prospects that are encouraging.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source

31. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source

32. “Jamal Usseni, Director of Save Act Mine, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Russian Federation, South Africa (on behalf of the three African countries that are members of the Security Council — the Niger, South Africa and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo convened on Thursday, 25 June 2020.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source

33. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Mr.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/598 (2020) · source

34. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source

35. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; and Ms. Shaharzad Akbar, Chairperson, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on “The situation in Afghanistan”, held on Thursday, 25 June 2020.”

    2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source

36. “Those parameters are clear and well-known — two States, living side by side in peace and security along secure and recognized borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States. Any annexation, regardless of its size, would undoubtedly be an irreversible step in the opposite direction — that of a single State — which would put an end to the national aspirations of the Palestinians and to the Israeli democratic project. We must collectively warn against that prospect and reaffirm our readiness to accompany the parties along the two-State path, which is the only one likely to lead to a just and lasting peace in the region.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

37. “Unless we are able to relaunch a peace process immediately, our collective responsibility — and first and foremost that of the Council, which has defined and endorsed the parameters for resolving the conflict — is to preserve the conditions for future negotiations and the possibility of an agreement between the parties. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict will not be resolved through unilateral decisions. Together with its European partners, France will continue to promote the path of negotiations and, more broadly, multilateralism and the defence of a rules- based international order. We stand ready to play our full part in relaunching an ambitious political process and resuming credible negotiations based on international law, the relevant resolutions of the Council and internationally agreed parameters.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

38. “Our mobilization is therefore essential to prevent any annexation decision, which would be in the interests of neither the Palestinians nor the Israelis. France calls on the Israeli Government to refrain from any unilateral measures that could lead to annexation. France will not recognize any modification of the June 1967 lines except those agreed by the two parties, in accordance with international law, the resolutions of the Council and the parameters on which the two-State solution is based. As Minister Le Drian said, given its gravity, annexation cannot go unanswered. Specifically, it would adversely affect the European Union’s relations with Israel.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

39. “France shares the deep concerns expressed today by the members of the Council and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, as well as those shared on several occasions by the High Representative of the European Union regarding the Israeli Government’s declared threat to annex parts of the West Bank after 1 July. That would be a serious breach of international law, in flagrant violation of the principle of non-acquisition of territory by force, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Any annexation of territory in the West Bank, regardless of its size, would also irreversibly undermine the peace process and the two-State solution. Such a decision would further undermine the stability of a region beset by crises and Israel’s relationship with its Arab neighbours.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

40. “I thank the Secretary-General of the United Nations for his introduction, as well as the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States and the Special Coordinator for their briefings. I also welcome the participation of the Ministers of Palestine, South Africa, Indonesia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, Viet Nam and the United Kingdom. We are at a turning point in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Almost 30 years ago, the signatories to the Oslo Accords had the courage to take the first steps towards resolving the oldest conflict on the Council’s agenda. With one week to go before the deadline of 1 July, the hope of achieving comprehensive peace in the Middle East has never seemed so remote.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

41. “Pursuant to the understanding reached among the Council members for this video teleconference, the following delegations and entities submitted written statements, copies of which are also enclosed: Costa Rica, Egypt, the European Union, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

42. “James Cleverly; the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Mr. Alvin Botes; the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Mr. Dang Minh Khoi; and by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, the Niger, the Russian Federation and the United States of America, in connection with the video teleconference on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”, held on Wednesday, 24 June 2020. Statements were also made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine, Mr. Riad Al-Malki, and by the representative of Israel.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

43. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres; the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov; and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit; as well as the statements delivered by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Commerce of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sir Louis Straker; the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Mrs. Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi; the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, Mr. Noureddine Erray; the Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

44. “It has significantly increased its bilateral aid in this area and actively supports UNESCO, in particular in strengthening the resilience of young people in the face of violent extremism in the Sahel. France has also strengthened its support to the Global Partnership for Education with a historic contribution of €200 million. Since girls are particularly vulnerable, France supports the establishment of a protective environment for girls in schools. This is one of the objectives of the “Priority for Equality” initiative, which operates in the Sahel countries. Finally, in the face of the unacceptable increase of mutilation and sexual violence, our action includes a section devoted to care. This is why we support, for instance, several projects in Iraq as well as the Mukwege-Murad fund for survivors of sexual violence.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

45. “It is a heavy responsibility that is to be exercised on the basis of rigorous and objective criteria. For its part, France will continue to play an active role and promote the universal endorsement of the Paris Principles and Commitments. In the field, France supports projects for children in emergency situations. In particular, through UNICEF and the Education Cannot Wait Fund, we support projects in Lebanon and the Sahel. Protecting children from recruitment and indoctrination by terrorist groups is imperative. Empowerment, through education and training, is one of the best ramparts against these forms of exploitation. This is why France has made education a priority of its external action.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

46. “Our discussions have highlighted this collective success, which illustrates what the multilateral system can do best when the Security Council is vigilant, united and equipped with effective tools. However, grave violations against children continue at alarming levels, fuelled by the escalation of conflict. That is why we must make the best use of the tools that the Security Council has put in place. Its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict must continue to meet regularly, develop contacts with those involved in child protection, and carry out field visits. In this respect, I pay tribute to Belgium for its dynamic chairmanship of the Working Group. Since 2001, the Council has also asked the Secretary-General to release an annual infamous list.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

47. “I add my voice to the acknowledgements given to our briefers of the day. I would like to thank Mariam in particular, and through her the youth of Mali and all those who work daily on the ground to improve the situation of children. Fifteen years ago, the age of Mariam, my predecessor Ambassador De la Sablière and his counterpart from Benin submitted an ambitious and innovative draft resolution to the Council. Resolution 1612 (2005) structures our collective action to put an end to the infamy that brings us together today. Since 2005, our efforts have resulted in the release of more than 150,000 children, thanks to the commitment of the Security Council, successive Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, UNICEF and civil society.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

48. “Pursuant to the procedure described in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of Security Council (S/2020/372) and agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the enclosed briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

49. “In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for this video-teleconference, the following delegations and entities submitted written statements, copies of which are also enclosed: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, the European Union, Fiji, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, India, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Norway, Pakistan, the Observer State of Palestine, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Yemen.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

50. “I have the honour to refer to the video-teleconference of the Security Council convened on 23 June 2020 under the agenda item entitled “Children and Armed Conflict”. Enclosed herewith are copies of the briefings provided on that occasion by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba; the Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund, Henrietta Fore; and Mariam, the civil society briefer; as well as copies of the statements delivered by the representatives of Council members Belgium, Estonia, France, Indonesia, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (on behalf of the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa and Tunisia), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam.”

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