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Omaish

lines on the record: 139
first: 2011-07-26
most recent: 2015-11-19
sittings or episodes: 32
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“We urge the international community to back Kosovo's efforts. A strengthening of Kosovo's international status is an investment in peace and will lead to stability and security in the region. It will also ensure socioeconomic growth. Jordan again urges the members of the Security Council to request that the reporting period for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) be extended from three to six months because, generally speaking, the situation in Kosovo is stabilizing and there is palpable improvement at all levels. In conclusion, we wish to convey our gratitude to the Head and staff of UNMIK and to welcome and praise their efforts.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“We would also like to welcome the positive result between the two countries with respect to the setting up of the First Agreement on Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations between the two countries. We reiterate the call of the Secretary-General to the parties to preserve the current momentum in their relations by implementing that agreement. Furthermore, we wish to see all disputes settled and all obstacles overcome on the path to implementing the array of agreements that will have to be implemented through agreed upon specialized channels. Jordan supports the legitimate efforts of Kosovo to expand international recognition of it as an independent State, including its efforts to join various international organizations and United Nations agencies, for which it meets all the necessary criteria.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“Furthermore, it is very important to forge relationships of good-neighbourliness among the countries on the principle of mutual respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each and every State, without, of course, forgetting the critical principle of non-interference in the domestic affairs of States. All of this will strengthen social, economic and security progress. We therefore call on all the States in the region of the Balkans to promote cooperation among themselves in various fields and settle pending issues. To this end, Jordan welcomes the progress made in the European Union-facilitated dialogue between the Republic of Serbia and Kosovo and backs the efforts to fully normalize relations between the two States.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“We call on the authorities in Kosovo to endeavour to make progress on the issue of disappeared individuals and internally displaced persons. We urge the authorities in Kosovo to continue to bolster the rule of law and transcend all obstacles to that end. In this respect, we reaffirm the importance of the activities of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, which is making a valuable contribution by helping the authorities in Kosovo to strengthen the rule of law and justice. The existence of a common vision for cooperation and regional integration in the Balkans and the good- faith efforts made by the countries of the region to implement that vision will inevitably lead to economic recovery and a stabilization of the security situation in the region.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“This has been reflected over time in concrete successes on the ground, and these successes have shown quite clearly that the people of Kosovo are able to meet the challenges and make progress on the path towards a modern and prosperous State. Similarly, Jordan welcomes the adoption by the Government of Kosovo of a strategy for combating violent extremism and radicalization. We also pay tribute to the Government of Kosovo for its ongoing commitment to protecting cultural and religious diversity. There are a great many religious sites in the country. We call on the authorities in Kosovo to bring to justice all those who have defaced or defiled these cultural and religious sites, once the incidents have been duly investigated by the relevant authorities.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to start by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zahir Tahin, for his comprehensive briefing, to congratulate him on his appointment to his new position and to wish him every possible success in his endeavours. Similarly, I would like to welcome Mr. Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, and Ms. Citaku, and thank them for their statements. We have noted the positive progress that has been achieved in Kosovo. We welcome the untiring efforts deployed by the Kosovo authorities to develop institutions and enshrine the values of justice and equality among all citizens.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to congratulate the delegation of the Russian Federation on its assumption of the presidency of the Council next month, and we pledge our full support and cooperation.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“We also stress that the Security Council should not concentrate merely on the political or security issues related to the Syrian crisis. It should also focus on the humanitarian ones - in the light of the serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Syria - as well as the grave, unprecedented repercussions on neighbouring countries, owing in particular to the outflow of Syrian refugees. It is very important that the Security Council remain informed about all of those issues in the Middle East. We believe that the Security Council resolutions and its meetings with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict provide a useful opportunity for members of the Council to learn more about the plight of civilians in Syria and Iraq, as well as about violations of human rights.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“Concerning the Syrian conflict, we welcome the unity of purpose in the Council, as exemplified by the adoption of the important presidential statement S/PRST/2015/15, in support of the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, towards a political solution based on the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), as well as the adoption of resolution 2235 (2015), which establishses the Joint Investigative Mechanism to address the use of chemical weapons in Syria. However, we wish to stress that unity is not merely about the Council adopting a resolution or a presidential statement. Unity is also about the working methods of the Security Council, in particular when it comes to the adoption of such products.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“It is our hope that this will become a recurrent method on the part of those members that are provided the opportunity to preside over the Council for more than one month. The complicated conflicts and humanitarian, security and political situations of the past decades have regrettably led to the fact that issues in our region have taken up a large part of the Council's agenda, without any real progress in their consideration, particularly regarding the question of Palestine, which represents the core of the conflict in the Middle East. We reiterate the need for the Council to shoulder its moral and legal responsibilities in order to help the Palestinian people to achieve their legitimate right to live in freedom and dignity in an independent State.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to join others in expressing our condolences over the passing away of the Force Commander of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. I thank you, Madam President, and your team for your successful conduct of the work of the Security Council during the month of August. Allow me to address the following specific points. The Nigerian presidency has focused on the same issues this past month as did in April 2014, during its prior presidency of the Council, including security sector reform. We believe that has effectively contributed to the follow-up on the subject and has ensured the Council's effective involvement in, and a review of, the practical implementation of its resolutions on the subject.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“It has also been established that there is a correlation between armed conflict, organized crime and terrorism. Jordan reaffirms that it will continue to contribute effectively to peacekeeping operations in support of the efforts of the United Nations and the international community as a whole to achieve objectives of such operations. I would also like to express our appreciation for the briefing on post-conflict peacebuilding (see S/PV.7472), which gave us an overview of progress in that area. It was established that the United Nations working procedures related to peacebuilding must be improved and modernized, and that peacekeeping operations need adequate financial and human resources. In that regard, we welcome the work of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“In that regard, I note the rise in the number of civilian victims, particularly children, resulting from arbitrary bombardments in Syria, and the Syrian regime's use of barrel bombs, especially in populated areas and against hospitals, schools and basic infrastructure. We also reaffirm the need for the parties to the Syrian conflict to cease their violations of international law and to comply with the resolutions of the Security Council. The Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, needs international support to reach a solution on Syria that complies with the First Geneva Convention. The information provided regarding peacekeeping operations has clarified what such operations have been doing in recent years to address the threat posed by non-State groups and their effects.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Iwould like to begin by expressing our appreciation, Mr. President, for the way in which you have conducted the work of the Council during the month of June, during which there were several events of note and the adoption of several important resolutions and decisions. My congratulations also go to the team assisting you, who have contributed to the success of the Council's work this month. I take this opportunity to welcome the Malaysian initiative of holding an open debate on the protection of children in conflict situations (see S/PV.7466), given the scarcely credible increase in the number of crimes and violations against children in armed conflicts, in particular in the Middle East and Africa.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“Jordan appreciates all of the efforts carried out by the OSCE in eastern Ukraine and reiterates that it has a crucial role in monitoring borders and the ceasefire, in addition to facilitating humanitarian access. We call upon all parties to facilitate the work of that organization and allow it to have access to all affected regions in order to ensure the provision ofbasic services to citizens. It is important that citizens, and refugees in particular, avoid involvement in political diversions or confrontations. They must be provided with the social and humanitarian services necessary for daily subsistence. We pay tribute to the important role of the OSCE in preparing local elections, and we hope that these elections will soon be organized in eastern Ukraine, pursuant to the Minsk agreements.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“Those agreements and all of their provisions must be implemented globally without exception, particularly with regard to halting the illicit transfer of heavy weaponry and to its full withdrawal, together with the withdrawal of foreign fighters from eastern Ukraine. Jordan welcomes the recent meeting held by the Trilateral Contact Group working group. It is a positive step forward, and it requires that all parties continue to hold such meetings regularly, on the basis of the Minsk agreements. Achieving a diplomatic solution and promoting common language and points of agreement among the parties on certain areas of some agreements are essential and vital to reach a lasting peace that meets the ambitions and requirements of the parties and the stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“That will have an impact on all of the outstanding issues between the parties and worsen the economic, social and humanitarian situation even further. Such a situation will threaten the security and stability of the entire region. Jordan invites all parties to assume their responsibilities and to emphasize constructive and direct dialogue, as well as positive discussions among them under the Normandy format, in order to reach a peaceful settlement of the crisis. We reiterate the fact that the only solution to the crisis depends on full respect by all parties - particularly the separatists - of the Minsk agreements on the ceasefire, as well as of resolution 2202 (2015).”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“The Security Council and the international community must therefore provide every type of support to the parties and help them overcome all obstacles and difficulties in order to implement the peace agreements reached between them. Jordan expresses its concern over the continuing violations of the ceasefire between the Ukrainian Government and the separatists, as well as the increased number of violations in recent days, together with the increase in the degree of violence in some parts of eastern Ukraine, particularly in the region of Donetsk and neighbouring towns. The continuing military confrontations and provocative acts and their expansion will only further complicate the situation and nullify the peace agreements reached between the parties.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Jeffrey Feltman and Alexander Hug, Deputy Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, for their exhaustive briefings this morning. The relative improvement of the security situation in eastern Ukraine over the past two months has had a positive effect between the parties at the political level, despite the fact that the progress achieved has been slow and limited. Nevertheless, it is our conviction that halting stabilization efforts would be inappropriate. We therefore will continue to promote stability throughout Ukrainian territory through strengthening respect for the ceasefire agreement, limiting the conflict and preventing its spread to other regions.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“The Tribunals must be supported by all available means to complete their work within the timeline set by their respective Presidents. At the same time, we stress the importance of a smooth transition to the Residual Mechanism and the implementation of the completion strategy after all trials have been finalized. In the current phase we must focus on the technical and administrative issues affecting the work of the Tribunals in order to ensure the effective completion of their work. We are concerned about the remaining fugitives indicted by the ICTR and call on the relevant stakeholders to hand over those persons for whom arrest warrants remain outstanding.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“Despite the challenges and financial costs of the investigations and trials, the Tribunals' accomplishments confirm the sound decision to establish them and to ensure their success. The Tribunals have played a crucial role in developing principles of international criminal law that are invoked today by the International Criminal Court and numerous international courts in rendering their decisions and judgements. We therefore encourage all international judicial institutions and national courts to make the best use of the Tribunals' judicial and administrative experience. Achieving the fundamental goals of the Tribunals will require constructive cooperation and strong support, which Jordan continues to offer.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset I would like to welcome Judges Meron and Joensen and Prosecutors Brammertz and Jallow and thank them for their outstanding achievements and the exceptional work carried out by the Tribunals. The Council established both the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in response to crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide and in order to ensure the prosecution of the perpetrators of such crimes, the fight against impunity and the promotion of the rule of law. Over the years, the Tribunals have made positive progress towards achieving their fundamental goals through the significant number of cases adjudicated and the few remaining cases, which together provide the best evidence of that progress.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“In closing, Jordan stresses the importance of giving due attention to border control. This will be key to halting the flow of fighters. Here Jordan is making tremendous efforts in terms of border control. This is an extra burden for Jordan because of the presence of terrorist organizations and extremist organizations in neighbouring countries. Jordan reiterates its call on international partners to provide the assistance necessary to support Jordan in facing this danger and shouldering the border-control burden, which has cost us immensely to date. We hope that there will be an international call to support countries such as Jordan that are on the front lines ofthe fight against terrorism.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“This was made clear in the report of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, which clearly stated that countries neighbouring conflict zones, which include my own country, Jordan, suffer security burdens, and that this requires us to allocate greater resources to help them face the negative impact of the presence of such terrorist fighters in neighbouring countries. Here we emphasize that Jordan is one of the States most affected by this phenomenon because of our geographical proximity. We are also at the forefront of confronting this phenomenon by all means - ideological, military and security- related - which has led to attempts by some of these fighters to infiltrate Jordanian territory so as to carry out terrorist attacks with sophisticated technologies, particularly given that they have acquired paramilitary skills.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“In the same context, I should like to stress the important role of United Nations entities, which have made great efforts so far but need to do more in order to achieve synchronicity among them. Also important is the launching of projects and programmes aimed at capacity-building with tangible impacts on the ground, and that we move from awareness to supplying equipment and capacities. In addition to the role of these fighters in fuelling conflict wherever they go and the danger that their countries of origin face once they return, we must highlight the threat that nations neighbouring conflict zones face.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“Facing this phenomenon requires a unified effort with significant resources. Many of the States that want to face this phenomenon still lack the capacity to do so. Here we emphasize the importance of giving greater attention to the issues of facilitating assistance, closing gaps and building the capacities of States. We greatly appreciate the assistance provided by donor nations and organizations to other countries, and we urge them to continue these efforts to achieve common benefits, whose fruits would benefit both the recipients and donors. It may be correct to call this mutual assistance, considering the scope of the danger and the collective threat that it represents.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein emphasized,duringthesummitmeetingheldlastSeptember over which United States President Obama presided (see S/PV.7272), the importance of transparency in our efforts to fight this phenomenon. These organizations rely for their survival on deals, agreements and international support. Accordingly, we must apply a policy of zero tolerance towards any country or organization or individual who facilitates, supports or finances terrorist organizations, supplies them with arms or promotes them, whether through the media, through the exploitation of religious figures for incitement, or by assisting in the recruitment of fighters for such organizations. We must have complete compliance and cannot allow a situation in which a country complies in one aspect while wreaking havoc in another.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“It is for that reason that Jordan, as part of its international efforts to combat this phenomenon, organized a meeting of the Security Council presided over by his Royal Highness Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II (see S/PV.7432). ordan emphasizes that facing the problem of youth extremism will be facilitated through collective efforts and a systematic and competent vision that includes military and security aspects in the short term, as well as the long-term aspects of renewing religious discourse and rectifying misconceptions, particularly among young people, spreading awareness among them, educating them and addressing the reasons for which they fall victim to such organizations.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“Preventive measures are the cornerstone of our efforts to address this phenomenon. On that basis, Jordan emphasizes the importance of carefully studying the reasons for which terrorist organizations attract fighters in conflict zones. The most important of those reasons are violent extremist ideologies, foreign occupation, lack of awareness and education; and economic, social and political conditions, as well as the exploitation of information technology such as the Internet in the systematic recruitment and propagation of extremist ideologies through social networks. Young people remain the segment most targeted for recruitment by and the victims of terrorist organizations. According to the Monitoring Team's report, most fighters are between the ages of 15 and 35.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“Jordan reiterates that combating this phenomenon at the national level alone is not enough. A deepening and strengthening of regional cooperation will be required. It is also very important that intelligence services in the nations most affected share information so as to foster sustained cooperation. Here Jordan commends the efforts of INTERPOL, particularly regarding the development of a database that includes information on foreign terrorist fighters. We emphasize the importance of expanding the cooperation between States and INTERPOL through the provision by States to INTERPOL of the information that they have available on such fighters. Despite the importance of undertaking measures to address this phenomenon, it is also wise and prudent to tackle the root causes that drive fighters to join conflicts.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“Resolution 2178 (2014) established the main pillars for combating the phenomenon and charted a road map for addressing the challenge. Unfortunately, however, we are seeing increased numbers of fighters. Despite the best efforts of nations and international organizations, that requires us all to take a firm stance and to reevaluate our gaps and weaknesses. In that regard, we wish to stress the importance of national legislative frameworks that define the legal aspects of addressing the phenomenon. Here let me note that Jordan has adopted a package of national laws that will decisively confront this phenomenon. It criminalizes the recruitment of or attempts to recruit persons to join, or attempt to join, any armed group or terrorist organization inside or outside the Kingdom, in keeping with the terrorism- prevention law.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset allow me, Sir, to express our sincere thanks to you for presiding over this important debate. I also commend the role of the Mission of the United States of America for taking the initiative to introduce presidential statement PRST/2015/11, which we have just adopted. We welcome that document. Jordan is deeply concerned by the threat posed by the increasing number of foreign terrorist fighters. According to the report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team (S/2015/358), there are some 25,000 foreign terrorist fighters from 100 countries, which is more than half the number of States Members of the United Nations. This diversity amplifies the impact of terrorism on those nations.”
2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Madam, for giving me the floor. We entirely reject the false allegations and fallacious references made by today by the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic about my country. He failed in his attempt to distract the attention of the international community from the practices of the Syrian regime against its own people in all sectors of society. The regime is seeking to shirk its own ethical and legal responsibilities under international humanitarian law to protect Syrian civilians andjournalists and to preventjournalists from being attacked and targeted.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“We pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in trying to shed light on the facts during armed conflict and thus promoting international peace and security.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“We would like to reiterate what has already been stated today, namely, the need for media organizations to offer training programmes for journalists and media professionals who are covering events in conflict areas. It is essential to bolster their ability to deal with the kind of dangerous situations that they could face and to ensure their physical protection in carrying out their job. Along the same lines, efforts must be promoted to ensure the highest quality medical service to journalists and media professionals who are victims and to offer them the necessary psychological, social and legal support when they are wounded in the course of their work. Finally, allow me to reiterate Jordan's support for the protection of civilians, including journalists and media professionals in armed conflict.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“That must be a priority for the United Nations. Peacekeeping operations should therefore also work with State institutions and parties to the conflict to raise awareness among them of the legal protection that journalists benefit from during armed conflict and the risks that such attacks pose for them. More pressure needs to be exerted to ensure greater protection for journalists and prosecution of those responsible for attacks against them. The goal of the journalists and media professionals working in conflict zones is to have direct access to events as they unfold in order to shed light on the facts and communicate them in a frank, objective and complete manner.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“In certain conditions, and to guarantee accountability and protection for such individuals, the international community must set up commissions to investigate, monitor and gather information on crimes committed against journalists and media professionals during armed conflict. Jordan believes that the time has come to consider once again a draft international convention on the international protection of journalists and those in other dangerous professions. Such a convention would include provisions and mechanisms to protect journalists and media outlets during armed conflict in order to ensure that they are provided with the highest possible protection. In the same vein, in terms of combating violations and crimes against journalists and media professionals, those responsible for such acts who have enjoyed impunity must be prosecuted.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“That has led to a significant increase in the level of violations committed against journalists and has strengthened impunity for those responsible. One of the most significant challenges the international community faces is ensuring accountability and fighting against impunity for those responsible for violence and crimes against journalists and media professionals and their headquarters during a conflict. We would like to reiterate, in this context, the need for the United Nations to help the States experiencing armed conflict to establish and rebuild national legal institutions and witness-protection programmes so that States can prosecute those responsible for attacks against civilians, including journalists.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“However, in spite of such efforts, we continue to witness unprecedented increases in the number of victims among international journalists and media professionals. The year 2014 witnessed the deaths of 67 journalists and the abductions of 119, as well as the exile of 139 journalists and the imprisonment of 221. In 2015, 25 journalists have already been killed. Many womenjournalists have been victims of the worst forms of sexual and physical violence. Such organized and methodical targeting of journalists and other media professionals is a violation of international humanitarian law. The reason for such attacks is the very nature of journalists' work and their attempt to cover conflicts and wars, most of which are no longer traditional conflicts and in which at least one of the parties is a non-State actor.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): The Jordanian delegation expresses its warmest gratitude for the opportunity to discuss the very important topic of the protection of j ournalists in conflict situations. We thank the Deputy Secretary-General and Mr. Christophe Deloire and Ms. Marianne Pearl. Significant progress has been achieved in developing legal criteria on the protection of journalists and media professionals in armed conflict since the adoption ofthe Hague conventions of 1899 and 1907, the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their two Additional Protocols of 1977, and General Assembly resolution 2677 (XXV) of 1970. Those actions comprise decisive steps in ensuring the protection ofjournalists in situations of armed conflict.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“The growing recognition over time of Kosovo as a State is a true testament to the country's position within the international community, and Jordan therefore encourages that community to facilitate and to refrain from undermining Kosovo's integration into all the relevant international organizations and forums as long as Kosovo continues to fulfil the requisite conditions. In view of the stability of the situation in Kosovo, we support extending the period covered by the Secretary- General's reports on the work of UNMIK. Finally, we would like to express our appreciation to the Head of UNMIK and his team for their efforts to implement the Mission's mandate.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“We encourage the European Union and the country's regional partners to help the Government in its efforts to achieve its goals in northern Kosovo. Stability and security in the Balkans in general can be achieved only through good neighbourly, healthy, established relationships between every country in the region. In that regard, we welcome the positive developments in Kosovo's relations with the Governmentsoftheregion,particularlyintheresumption of a high-level dialogue with Serbia. We reiterate the importance of promoting the implementation of the April 2013 First Agreement of Principles between the two countries. We also encourage every country in the region to strengthen its common efforts and action in every area, particularly in the security, economic and social fields.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“We are also pleased with the action on creating a specialist court to try cases investigated by the European Union Special Investigative Task Force, which should help Kosovo to turn the page on a part of its past. We are concerned about the events in northern Kosovo in which the central authorities' power has been challenged by local communities in various areas in that region and about the continued ethnic tensions there. We urge the Kosovo authorities to maintain contact and conduct dialogue designed to arrive at an understanding that will ensure that a healthy atmosphere prevails within a united State. We encourage them to institute a programme of social reforms so that all members of society can live together in peace.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“We urge the Government of Kosovo to guarantee that issue for all and to strengthen reconciliation among all of Kosovo's communities. The rule of law is the cornerstone of every modern and democratic country, and the establishment of the authority of the State and the rule of law throughout Kosovo is an important factor in the country's stability and security. In that regard, Jordan welcomes and supports the efforts the Kosovo authorities have made in that area in conformity with international law and international humanitarian law, and affirm the importance of the work of the United Nations Interior Mission in Kosovo in helping the authorities to strengthen the rule of law.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“That definitely represents a step in the right direction for reform and development, and we encourage the country's authorities to pursue it. The changes that Kosovans aspire to for a better life for themselves and their children will require a greater degree of committed, shared action on the part of all the parties in Kosovo. The continuing emigration, legal or illegal, out of Kosovo, will require the country's decision-makers to focus on the needs, particularly the economic needs, of that sector of society, in order to begin to deal with all the problems that hinder Kosovo's economy. It is also vital to foster a genuine sense of citizenship in their country in every resident of Kosovo, something that cannot be achieved until every citizen possesses equal rights and responsibilities without discrimination of any kind.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I would first like to thank Mr. Farid Zarif, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for his comprehensive briefing, and to warmly welcome Mr. Dacic', First Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, and Mr. Hashim Thaci and thank them for their statements this morning. Jordan commends the Government of Kosovo's continued efforts since its formation to deal with the numerous challenges facing the country. It has worked to demonstrate that it cares about development and has made important decisions in areas such as the integration ofjudiciary structures and in passing a law criminalizing the actions of Kosovars who participate in foreign armed conflicts.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, we pay tribute to the multinational stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina and commend its efforts to assist with the implementation ofthe peace agreements and promote capacity building.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“The political difficulties experienced by Bosnia and Herzegovina during the period that preceded the agreement on the formation of the current Government show that the only path open to the Bosnians is to work together to overcome the problems and difficulties currently afflicting the country. Thus, the respect of all Bosnians for the unity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina within its recognized international borders is essential to the country's progress and prosperity. We urge all those who promote the idea of secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina to refrain from making such calls, which contravene the provisions of the Bosnian Constitution and the Dayton Peace Agreement. We also urge them to harness their energies to strengthen national unity and to engage in positive cooperation with all entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“At the same time, we urge the international community to continue to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in that vital sector, and we urge all the countries of the region to develop and strengthen their relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that context, and in the interest of strengthening the country's cooperation and regional integration, Jordan welcomes the adoption by the Bosnian Parliamentary Assembly in February of the Presidency's written commitment to maintaining the country's efforts to accede to the European Union, in accordance with the aspirations of Bosnians Within their broader, more comprehensive vision of the future. This will require greater effort on the part of Bosnian leaders by taking important decisions to overcome the challenges involved in meeting the necessary criteria for accession.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“Jordan commends the efforts undertaken in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the area of reform in general, but reaffirms the importance of redoubling efforts in the areas of the rule of law, the fight against corruption and other pivotal issues. If Bosnia and Herzegovina is to meet these challenges, the current authorities, the leaders of the various parties and the political elite need to work together vigorously to confront these challenges, regardless of their differences. In the light of the difficult economic conditions afflicting Bosnia and Herzegovina, all stakeholders must stand together to revive the country's weakened economy. This responsibility lies primarily with Bosnians themselves, who must work to create the conditions necessary to reviving the country's economic system.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source