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Olmedo

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2022-11-22
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2023-12-18
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  1. “Finally, the Security Council has a duty to preserve the Oslo Accords and defend the two-State solution. At a time when violations of the Oslo Accords are multiplying, particularly violations of the provisions relating to Area C, the Security Council has a responsibility to the parties. Past agreements must be respected. The policy of fait accompli must not undermine the solution of two States living side by side in peace and security, with Jerusalem as the capitals of both States. Israelis and Palestinians deserve a just and lasting peace.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source

  2. “All these unilateral measures, in violation of international law, are pushing away the prospect of direct talks between the parties, and in the long term, the prospect of a two-State solution. They also contribute to the dynamic of annexation and therefore to further destabilization. To preserve the two-State solution, it is more necessary than ever to continue the implementation of the policy of differentiation, in accordance with resolution 2334 (2016), that is, to legally formalize the distinction between the territory of Israel and the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. We also recall the importance of respecting the historical status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem. In the current context, we must avoid any act of provocation.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source

  3. “Demolitions of Palestinian structures are intensifying in the West Bank, particularly in Area C, most recently of a school financed by the international community on 23 November. Like all children, Palestinian children have a right to education. We are also very concerned about the continuing evictions of Palestinians. We are worried about the continued construction of outposts and the announcements that promise their legalization. We call on the next Israeli Government not to implement these decisions, and, with our main partners, we will remain vigilant on this issue. In the Palestinian territories, as elsewhere, France will never recognize the illegal annexation of territories.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source

  4. “France condemns the violence of settlers who attack Palestinian civilians as well as members of Israeli civil society. All this only increases the risk of spiralling provocations and reprisals. Those responsible for this violence must answer for their actions before the competent authorities. At the same time, France condemns all terrorist attacks against Israelis, which are unacceptable and which we have strongly condemned. We reaffirm our commitment to the security of Israel. In this context, the priority today is to put an end to the Israeli policy of colonization in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. France condemns this policy of colonization.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source

  5. “Mr. Olmedo (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Tor Wennesland for his briefing, which gives us a sense of the gravity of the situation on the ground. The very worrying level of violence increases the risk of further escalation. We share the concern expressed by the Secretary-General in his report. The year 2022 was the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank since 2005. In this context, we call on all actors to remain calm. France calls on the Israeli authorities to use force in a proportionate manner. We are deeply shocked by the murder of a Palestinian teenager in Jenin on 11 December. This attack must be investigated. We recall that the protection of civilians is an obligation under international humanitarian law.”

    2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source

  6. “The risk of radiological, biological, chemical and nuclear materials and delivery systems falling into the hands of terrorists remains high, and proliferation channels are becoming more diverse. We need to do more in the area of assistance, whether in terms of securing sensitive materials and goods, strengthening border controls or establishing export-control mechanisms. The 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts play an essential role that we believe deserves to be better defined, and we hope that will be the case in the context of the negotiations under way for the renewal of its mandate by the end of the month.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

  7. “We once again congratulate India for that meeting, which gave us an opportunity to reflect collectively on the new methods of financing terrorism, a priority subject for France, particularly since the adoption of resolution 2462 (2019) and the adoption of the Paris Agenda in 2018 on the occasion of the No Money for Terror Conference, the latest session of which was held in India last week. We were also pleased to discuss together in New Delhi the challenges of combating online terrorist propaganda, a subject that we are also promoting, with many partners, through the Christchurch Call. The CTC’s exchanges with all digital actors, particularly private ones, were particularly productive and helpful. Finally, let us recall that resolution 1540 (2004) is a pillar of our collective security system.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

  8. “France would like to pay tribute to the thorough work of the Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), which is a valuable source of expertise for all institutions responsible for tackling counter-terrorism. CTED must continue to have access to all countries and all actors, including civil society, and must be able to continue to carry out all its tasks, which help consolidate the rigorous framework established for respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in the fight against terrorism. We hope that CTED can quickly return to normal operations. The CTC allows us to reflect on the evolving terrorist threat. As Chair, India organized a special meeting in New Delhi, to great success.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

  9. “Unfortunately, that threat continues to evolve and expand, particularly in Africa, reaching the Gulf of Guinea, but also in the Levant region, in Afghanistan, in Europe, as well as in South Asia and the Pacific. France attaches great importance to the 1267 Committee continuing to fulfil its essential missions of threat analysis and the rigorous implementation and monitoring of the sanctions list. We also highly value the independent and impartial work of the Ombudsman. As members of the Council, we must make full use of the sanctions provided for in the 1267 regime and must preserve their integrity and effectiveness. Secondly, the 1373 Committee, also known as the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), performs essential functions and, after the years of the pandemic, has been particularly active this year.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

  10. “Mr. Olmedo (France) (spoke in French): I would like to join others in thanking Norway, India and Mexico for their chairmanships, respectively, of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities; the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter- terrorism; and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). I would like to briefly touch upon the activities of each of those Committees. First, I would like to say a few words about the 1267 Committee, which has a key role in our fight against jihadism. The terrorism of Al-Qaida, Da’esh and their affiliates remains the most acute terrorist threat.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

  11. “We will advocate for regional efforts to benefit from sustainable funding, including from United Nations assessed contributions. We will also continue to provide operational support at the request of the countries concerned. In Côte d’Ivoire, for example, our initiatives include the Franco-Ivorian International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism and the Interregional Maritime Security Institute in Abidjan.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  12. “The report of the Secretary-General underlines the links between piracy, climate change and illegal fishing, which call for a broad approach, including by addressing issues related to development, support for local communities and the preservation of ecosystems. We must also remain attentive to the links between organized crime and terrorism. France calls for the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States, the Gulf of Guinea Commission, the Group of Five for the Sahel and the Accra Initiative to continue in their efforts to implement regional security initiatives. France will remain committed to supporting those efforts and continuing its coordination work with all partners in the region.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  13. “As the Secretary-General’s report reminds us, the European Union is the only partner to deploy a sustained and coordinated maritime presence in support of the States of the Gulf of Guinea, and we are proud of that. France is proud to participate in that effort. Moreover, we are taking action on a bilateral basis, in particular in Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon. In Gabon, for example, French personnel and French ships regularly conduct trainings and exercises with their Gabonese partners. Secondly, the Security Council must remain mobilized and continue to closely follow maritime security issues in the Gulf of Guinea. The issue is, in fact, far from being limited to piracy.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  14. “France calls for all efforts contributing to that result to be pursued and strengthened. Here I wish to refer, first and foremost, to the actions of the countries in the region, on both the security and the legal and judicial fronts, to criminalize acts of piracy and conduct investigations and prosecutions. I also refer to the cooperation frameworks that have been put in place, starting with the Yaoundé Architecture, which we must continue to operationalize and support.Finally, I wish to highlight the support provided by the international community, the United Nations and its agencies, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  15. “Mr. Olmedo (France) (spoke in French): I thank all the briefers for their presentations. France commends Ghana and Norway for their efforts to mobilize the international community on the issue of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, which is a strategic area not only for the coastal countries, but also for their landlocked neighbours, which are equally dependent on access to the sea. We also welcome the adoption of resolution 2634 (2022), negotiated by Ghana and Norway. We call on all Member States and the regional and international organizations to implement all the recommendations contained in that text. I would like to make two points. First, we welcome the significant decline in acts of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, as attested to in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/818).”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source