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2012-07-25
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2012-07-25
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  1. “It will be a long road towards inclusive governance that fulfils the aspirations of all Egyptians for greater freedom, democracy and respect for the rule of law. We stand ready to support President Morsy in that regard. Indeed, one of the pressing challenges he faces is the precarious security situation in the Sinai peninsula, which has profound implications for Israel. In that regard, we welcome President Morsy's commitment to honour Egypt's international obligations and responsibilities to protect religious minorities. The sky is indeed dark over the region, but this body can choose to exercise its power and authority and can act to support them. It is time.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

  2. “The stakes are too high for the peace process itself, but also for the Organization, as we saw with the funding situation concerning UNESCO. Rather, both parties need to stop talking about talking, and instead roll up their sleeves, sit down and start serious negotiations towards a two-State solution. Concerted action to combat violence and incitement to violence would help to create an atmosphere conducive to negotiating peace. Against that very dark backdrop, Egypt's first democratic presidential elections were a glimmer of light and a historic moment. My Government celebrates that tremendous achievement of the Egyptian people as a demonstration of what can happen when people are allowed to exercise their basic democratic rights. But an election is only a beginning. President Morsy faces many challenges.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

  3. “It is a regime that stifles free speech and access to information and religious freedom, and that denies the Iranian people a democratic voice. On behalf of those voices that are silenced inside Iran, we will continue to speak out. Amid this strife and instability, the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians is languishing. We wholly support the Quartet's efforts based on its statement of last September (see SG/2178), as well as Jordan's efforts to bring the parties together. But the parties themselves need to resume direct peace negotiations without delay or preconditions. Unilateral actions by either side are not helpful to a resumption of negotiations, since they prejudge the outcome. I must be clear that Canada cannot accept any renewed effort by the Palestinian Authority to change its status in the United Nations.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

  4. “Iran needs to understand that the international community is serious, and that it is expected to take real and concrete steps to halt its nuclear-weapons development programme before any sanctions are eased. For years, Canada has implemented some of the toughest sanctions against Iran. Now, the full impact of the European Union oil embargo that began on 1 July is beginning to bite. Only through that kind of concerted action will we be able to impress on the Iranian authorities that the game is up and that the time has come to stop enrichment and comply with their international obligations. The target of our sanctions is not the Iranian people, but rather the regime, which continues its nuclear programme in violation of international law.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

  5. “The failure to do so during the recent debate on the renewal of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria demonstrates the tragic unwillingness of some Council members to live up to their international responsibilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency's reports of Iranian non-compliance with its international obligations and on that country's nuclear-weapons development effort reinforce our deep concern about Iran's ambitions and the resulting consequences for regional and global security. While we acknowledge that Iran has come without preconditions to the table with the five permanent members of the Security Council plus, those talks cannot drag on forever while centrifuges continue to spin at Natanz and Fordow.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

  6. “There are growing tensions in Lebanon and a massive outflow of refugees to Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon. Democracy based on the rule of law and respect for human rights is the best way for disparate voices to live together in peace. The Action Group on Syria in Geneva has conceived a pragmatic transition plan, building on Joint Special Envoy Annan's six-point plan. But it will not work unless those who continue to support the Al-Assad regime with arms and resources stop doing so immediately. It is past time for the Security Council to stand up for peace with universal and binding sanctions to pressure Al-Assad to honour commitments he has already made.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

  7. “From barbaric acts of terrorism aimed at Israel, as we witnessed in Bulgaria last week, to the senseless slaughter of civilians perpetrated by extremists in Iraq; from the violence in Syria, which has the potential to spin the region into turmoil, to Iran's continued unwillingness to respond with real action to address our concerns about its nuclear activities - it is time for the Security Council to overcome its paralysis and act with determination to protect peace and stability on behalf of all nations. The Al-Assad regime has lost legitimacy by waging a campaign of terror on the Syrian people, who began their campaign for freedom, dignity and democracy with peaceful demonstrations. There is no future for Al-Assad in Syria. His regime is creating sectarian strife and regional instability.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source

  8. “On behalf ofthe Government of Canada, I would like to thank the Colombian presidency for convening today's open debate on the Middle East. There are dark clouds gathering over the Middle East. The region is more volatile and unstable than it has been in years. We face multiple and serious challenges to regional and global peace and security.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816 (2012) · source