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Nin Novoa

lines on the record: 39
first: 2015-09-30
most recent: 2016-09-21
sittings or episodes: 4
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“We must not forget that the commitment to peace and security in the region and with the Syrian people is now a shared commitment. The shocking images that continuously bombard us with the horror of this conflict remind us of the primary role of the Organization and of what we should be doing. It is in our hands. We can and must do more.”
2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source
“It is essential to restore the dialogue between the parties so as to reach without further delay a political, peaceful and Syrian-led solution that takes nothing but the interests of the Syrian people into account. Uruguay stresses the importance for this process to enjoy the support of the United Nations and the key actors in the conflict. In that regard, we are deeply concerned about the fragility of recent ceasefire agreements. We are convinced that without the strict compliance of all stakeholders, a long-term political solution that ensures peace for the Syrian people will not be possible. Similarly, the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance is essential, and guarantees for such effective delivery are linked directly to the aforementioned ceasefire. There can be no humanitarian action without a ceasefire.”
2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source
“We therefore consider it essential that, together with the political efforts being exerted in the Syrian conflict, the commitment to the implementation of effective and efficient measures against the financing of terrorist groups be renewed, with a comprehensive and long-term approach. Similarly, greater efforts should be made with respect to arms trafficking, regulating trade and ensuring the effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty. This decision requires the commitment of all States of the international community, which we humbly request. We must continue to support the work and efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura.”
2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source
“Now and forever, we condemn the increasing use of chemical weapons against the civilian population, which is one of the most flagrant violations of international humanitarian law, and we repudiate the use of barrel bombs that do untold harm to the local populace. Those who are responsible must be identified by the Joint Investigative Mechanism. In that context, I reiterate Uruguay's firmest condemnation of the activities ofterrorist groups operating in the region. We are convinced that there can be no justification for such acts, be it political, ideological, philosophical, religious, ethnic, racial or of any other nature. Similarly, we are concerned about the growing destabilizing impact of these groups in the conflict in Syria, which adversely affect the ability to achieve sustainable solutions to the aforementioned conflict.”
2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source
“We must therefore renew our commitment, set aside our differences and commit to a negotiated solution that will make possible a way out of the current crisis. Dialogue requires that all stakeholders respect their obligations under international law, particularly international humanitarian law and international human rights law. It is imperative to respect the provisions of the Council's resolutions. Just over four months ago, the Council adopted resolution 2286 (2016), on the protection of hospitals and humanitarian personnel in situations of armed conflict. However, despite the fact that the resolution was co-sponsored by more than 80 United Nations States Members, hospitals continue to be bombed. No mistake can justify such action while the most vulnerable continue to be attacked.”
2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source
“We have struggled to overcome existing obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian aid to those most in need. Worst of all, we have witnessed indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets, including hospitals and schools. Those who have been able to flee are unable to return to their homes. Their lives have been destroyed, families have been separated and their futures erased. They do not understand economic, political or strategic interests. They want solutions, actions, measures and firm political commitments. That is why we are here today: to shoulder the responsibility that has been assigned to the Security Council. The Syrian population needs an urgent response from every one of us meeting here.”
2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source
“Also at those meetings, my country has stressed the serious humanitarian crisis facing the Syrian people and the need to move towards sustainable political solutions. We have agreed on the need to take measures in that regard. However, we meet again today to discuss what more we can do and should do. We are concerned that, despite the efforts made at the international level, we have not achieved effective solutions to respond to the current conflict. We have not been able to overcome the obstacles to achieving lasting peace, or to end the suffering of millions of people. After five years of conflict, we continue to witness the loss of thousands of innocent lives. We have seen violations of all human rights of the civilian population. We have observed the use of warfare tactics such as hunger.”
2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source
“Mr. Nin Novoa (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank the New Zealand presidency for convening this informative, high-level meeting to address the challenges of one of the main threats to international peace and security, namely, the current conflict in Syria, on which we have focussed since the very beginning. Uruguay particularly appreciates this meeting because we are convinced that the Security Council can do much more to mobilize the necessary political will with a view to achieving negotiated long- term solutions for the Syrian people. Every three months, the Council meets to analyse the situation in the Middle East. At each of those meetings, all Council members emphatically express the urgent need to find solutions to the crisis.”
2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source
“I wish to inform all concerned that we will be continuing the open debate through the lunch hour, as we have a very large number of speakers. I now give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“It is essential that we continue to do as much as possible to reach a broad political consensus on these continuing conflicts. We believe in diplomacy and the type of inclusive political solution that is vital to ensuring that there is trust between the parties to a conflict and that a peace can be a lasting one. We are encouraged by some positive recent examples, such as the P5+1 agreement with Iran, resolution 2254 (2015) and the inclusive talks in Vienna. Among others, they give us hope that there are better days to come for the peoples of this region, who want exactly the same thing as all the rest of us - to live in peace. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I shall now give the floor to the other members of the Council.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“We are also alarmed by what is going on in Yemen, North Africa, Somalia and northern Nigeria, in all of which there are close connections between terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, Al-Qaida, Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram. In that regard, we emphasize how urgent it is that we confront the terrorist scourge effectively, within the framework of international law and coordinated through the United Nations. We also call for greater efforts to combat the financing of terrorist groups, through a comprehensive and large-scale approach based on political and socioeconomic strategies that can promote social inclusion, political participation and equality aimed at enabling us to deal with the underlying causes of this problem.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“These kinds of conflicts and violence call into question the capacity of the international system and the Security Council to fulfil their mandate, but we must act to combat the criminal scourge of terrorism. Through its efforts, the United Nations has succeeded in avoiding a new world war, but not the fragmentation and multiplication of these sorts of conflicts, whose transnational nature compels us to seek new strategies. Iraq and Afghanistan represent two other examples of humanitarian hells where failed interventions have left a vacuum that radical extremism has filled. It is crucial that we prevent this from happening in Syria.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“The country has been devastated by all the actions of armed groups - among whom terrorists are increasingly prominent - invading territories, wielding banned weapons, recruiting and enslaving children, using schools and hospitals for military purposes and systematically Violating the human rights of the population, especially women and girls. Extremist groups run joint training and recruitment camps for coordinating atrocities that have nothing to do with defending any religion or ideology. For such groups, the concept of sovereignty has no meaning; it knows no bounds or borders. Their threat is spreading like a pandemic across areas where civilians are the main victims. Thus, upon entering the twenty-first century we have witnessed a regression to the most disgusting forms of brutality.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“At the same time, the international community's efforts to reach a political solution to the conflict are fundamental, a solution based on a broad, inclusive and transparent national dialogue that represents all sectors of society and can enable Syrians to decide their own future. We welcomed and supported the major decision the Council made in December when, for the first time since the conflict began five years ago, the members managed to put aside their differences in order to agree on a road map for Syria with the adoption of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“In that sense, Uruguay unequivocally condemns the systematic violations of human rights committed by all actors in the conflict, both the Government and the non-State entities. That is why Uruguay strongly calls upon the parties to fulfil their obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law. In that same conviction, we also condemn the obstruction blocking rapid and safe access of humanitarian aid to the affected territories, particularly in the areas under siege. We strongly reject the use of hunger as a weapon of war, which by any measure constitutes a war crime. It is unacceptable that people are still dying while the international community has the resources to help those who need it most by ensuring that they have food, medicines and basic supplies.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Uruguay will persist in its constructive and balanced approach to facilitate the process. We will support actions that call for a cessation of hostilities and the initiation of peace talks. We cannot discuss the Middle East issue without mentioning the ongoing conflict in Syria. It has a devastating impact, not only on the Syrian people, but also on the entire region and around the world. Uruguay is extremely concerned at the increasing severity of the conflict, which is causing irreversible damage to millions ofpeople and has taken a heavy toll in terms of fatalities, refugees and displaced persons. The civilian population remains the main victims of the conflict and the consequences of war.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“We also reiterate the importance of international cooperation in efforts to support the socioeconomic development of the Palestinian people. The strengthening and establishment of national institutions and basic infrastructure are essential to efforts to ensure the viability of the Palestinian State, which has travelled far along the road towards being able to affirm its status as a full State. Such full statehood should also be capable of eliminating terrorism. Uruguay maintains deep ties of friendship with the State of Israel and has forged similar links with the State of Palestine, which is why we express our willingness to collaborate and support, to the extent we are able, in the search for solutions that can finally and successfully conclude this nearly 70-year process, which, despite significant efforts, has yet to be concluded.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Compliance with international law and international humanitarian law, in particular obligations with regard to the protection of civilians, as well as the immediate cessation of violence and illegal settlement activity, which has been mentioned in a number of Security Council resolutions - all of these constitute serious challenges to achieving a just and lasting peace and appear to be fundamental, if we are to overcome the current situation and re-establish a climate of confidence that enables sustainable progress. Furthermore, the parties have the obligation and the responsibility to advance towards mutual understanding and should refrain from adopting unilateral decisions that interfere with dialogue.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“We also encourage the parties to return to the negotiating table to achieve a peaceful, just, negotiated and lasting solution to the conflict in accordance with international law, a solution that also provides for the interests and meets the needs of both parties. My country believes that by helping the parties to return to the negotiating table to reach an agreement is a moral obligation and a strategic imperative for the Organization and the Council.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“In that conviction, Uruguay recognized the State of Israel early on, and much later, when we accepted that the inconclusive process could not be prolonged, we recognized the State of Palestine, as did that many other Latin American States. Today, our country has embassies in Israel and in Palestine. Both countries have embassies in Uruguay. We are aware that the solution to the conflict must be found through bilateral talks. We also recognize that the situation is currently characterized by paralysis, which only dispels the possibility of achieving peace. For that reason, we share the vision of numerous countries that love peace, have a democratic tradition and promote human rights. We believe that the international community must increase its efforts to support the process.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“There have been increasing doubts even about the viability of a two-State solution. Furthermore, we also face an alarming upsurge in violence. In that regard, Uruguay has maintained its firm support for the two-State solution, two independent States and the right of Israel and Palestine to live in peace within secure and recognized borders in an atmosphere of renewed cooperation - two States free of any threats or acts that undermine peace, including acts of terrorism, and with agreements with regard to Jerusalem and other aspects, such as equitable access to safe drinking water and respect for holy sites.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“In that regard, the then Permanent Representative of Uruguay to the United Nations, Ambassador Enrique Rodriguez Fabregat, said: "Those of us who are voting for partition are not voting against either of these two peoples. We are voting for both of them, for their progress, their civic development, their advancement in the community of nations." (A/PV125, p. 1350) This year will mark 25 years since the historic Madrid Peace Conference, where a series of bilateral and multilateral negotiations began, which led to the Oslo Accords. Despite various efforts and initiatives made since that time, peace between the parties still seems distant. We find ourselves in a situation where it does not appear possible that peace negotiations will be resumed in the short term.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Given their seriousness, these high-level discussions on the issue also indicate a high level of political commitment. The Middle East is facing a number of complex challenges, which have resulted in stagnation and the resurgence of various conflicts, the emergence of new threats and the suffering of thousands of innocent victims. Our country notes with great concern the paralysis of the peace process in the Middle East, the current situation in Syria and the expansion of terrorism in the region. With regard to the Middle East peace process, the General Assembly, nearly seven decades ago, adopted resolution 181 (II) A-B, whereby it resolved to create two States. Uruguay firmly supported that resolution, convinced that it would allow the Israelis and the Palestinians to live in peace and within secure borders.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uruguay. I would like to welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and to acknowledge his statement. In particular, I would like to highlight the broad participation of countries in this debate, which points to the relevance and timeliness of our exchange of views and ideas on this subject. We are aware of the relevance of the issue and of the responsibility with which we assume the task of presiding over this open debate, just a few days after having taken our seat on the Security Council, 50 years after our first participation as a Council member. In that regard, we thought it both timely and relevant to convene this open debate at the ministerial level, following the example set in October (see S/PV.7540).”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“I propose that the Council invite the observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. It is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Ioannis Vrailas, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mr. Rodolfo Reyes Rodriguez, Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, to participate in this meeting.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, the Ministers and other representatives present at today's meeting. Their participation is an affirmation of the importance of the subject matter under discussion. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Maldives, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey to participate in this meeting.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“There is one last effort remaining before the definitive peace agreement is signed on 23 March, after which it will be subject to the political will of the Colombian people. I am proud to be presiding over this meeting for two reasons. The first is the clear empathy that we feel for the Colombian people; the second is that this event makes the entire American continent free of armed conflict. We, the inhabitants of the Americas, and the world should be proud of this. Uruguay will continue to support this process so long as the parties deem necessary. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia.”
2016-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7609 (2016) · source
“The resolution enjoyed the unanimous support of the entire Security Council, and surely of the entire international community. That is so in large part because of the firm conviction and determination demonstrated by both parties to attain lasting peace. This attitude is clearly reflected in the text adopted, which recognizes the unambiguous national ownership of the implementation of the Final Agreement and establishes a political mission with unarmed observers, which says a lot about the political and institutional maturity of Colombia. I also wish to acknowledge the important role played as guarantors of the process by a number of countries, including Cuba and Norway; Chile and Venezuela, which supported the process; and the United Kingdom as facilitator of the resolution.”
2016-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7609 (2016) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uruguay. On behalf of my country, I wish to express my great satisfaction at the adoption of resolution 2261 (2016), and congratulate the friendly country of Colombia on taking this essential step to achieve lasting peace. The resolution establishes the role that the international community, through the United Nations, will play in monitoring the implementation of one of the most complex aspects of the post-conflict process: the conditions ceasefire and bilateral and definitive cessation of hostilities and abandonment of arms by both parties to the conflict, the Government of Colombia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - Ejercito del Pueblo.”
2016-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7609 (2016) · source
“In favour: Angola, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Senegal, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The President (Spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2261 (2016). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2016-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7609 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Colombia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I welcome Her Excellency Ms. Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2016/67, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by all the members of the Security Council. I thank the members of the Council for sponsoring the draft resolution, which is now a presidential text. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2016-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7609 (2016) · source
“Uruguay supports the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and is committed to actions aimed at strengthening its implementation, as it is aware of the importance of collective action. In this framework, Uruguay would like to announce that it is currently considering the definition of a national strategy against terrorism that makes it possible to cooperate effectively with international efforts in the consideration of this global phenomenon. No State or individual is exempt from becoming a victim of a terrorist attack. We must act together immediately to repair the damage caused to those affected and their families and to prevent future attacks in order to protect potential victims.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The international community cannot remain indifferent in the face of these crimes and the suffering of their victims. The attacks on the civilian populations, in particular on women and children, perpetrated by Boko Haram on the African continent demonstrate the terrible escalation in frequency, brutality, cruelty and virulence of the actions of this group against their own compatriots. It systemically subjects them to terror and violates their basic rights. Uruguay condemns its actions and reiterates that there cannot be any religious, ethnic or any kind of other justification to legitimize such actions. Similarly, Uruguay hopes that these barbaric actions do not go unpunished and that those responsible will be tried and convicted in accordance with the existing norms.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Uruguay notes with great concern the escalation and brutality of the actions of the group called the Islamic State, including the deliberate destruction of the cultural heritage of humankind. We denounce in the most emphatic way the cruelty and disregard for human dignity that this group has demonstrated. That is why, given the actions of the Islamic State, it is not possible to sustain the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes and to demand dialogue and negotiation with an entity that has adopted a clear strategy of terror. In this context, Uruguay emphasizes the need for urgent action by the international community, using means consistent with the Charter of the United Nations, to put a stop to the actions of this terrorist group.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We believe that the responses designed by the international community should not focus exclusively on the implementation of coercive measures in accordance with international law, but should also offer solutions based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the structural factors that are at the root and origin of this phenomenon. Poverty, the lack of job opportunities, social exclusion, xenophobia and discrimination and the challenges with regard to access to education create an environment conducive to the formation of new terrorist groups and the recruitment of followers. We are convinced that addressing those challenges will also prevent the emergence of new hotbeds of tension related to the structural factors I just mentioned.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Its transnational nature, its innovative modes of action and its growing impact at the international level demand immediate responses from the international community, and in particular from the Security Council, the body to which the Charter grants primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Uruguay condemns terrorism and all its forms of action and stresses the need for measures by the international community that are consistent with the Charter of the United Nations and that make it possible to counter the operations of terrorist groups.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Mr. Nin Novoa (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate and for your efforts during Russia's presidency to achieve progress on the major issues on the agenda of the Security Council. For me, it is an honour to be here today to exchange views on a topic of particular importance for international peace and security, that is, the terrorist threat in the Middle East and North Africa. It is one of the greatest violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and peaceful coexistence among nations and among individuals.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source