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2011-07-26

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2015-11-19

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1. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I wish to start by thanking the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his briefing. Jordan has taken note of the conclusions contained in the High Representative's forty-seventh report on implementation of the Bosnia and Herzegovina peace agreement (see S/2015/300, annex). The report includes a number of positive steps forward, which we welcome. At the same time, we are concerned by actions that continue to undermine the foundations of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The agreement between the Bosnian parties to form the current Government has placed Bosnia and Herzegovina back on the path to normalization. Jordan therefore welcomes the formation of the Government and calls on it to pursue its efforts to meet the political, social and economic aspirations of its citizens.”

   2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source

2. “To conclude, Jordan looks forward to cooperating with Member States next month and hopes that our delegation will do as well as the March presidency.”

   2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

3. “The meeting was an important opportunity to highlight the magnitude of the internal difficulties in the Middle East as a result of terrorism, which deliberately and systematically targets religious and ethnic minorities in Syria and Iraq with the aim of eliminating them. At the same time, I would like to stress that security, peace and stability will come to the Middle East only when efforts to confront terrorism and extremism are coupled with a serious and comprehensive attempt to address the root causes that underlie such acts. The main challenges facing the Middle East, in particular the Israeli-Arab conflict and the crisis in Syria, are at the heart of instability in the region and must be taken into account.”

   2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

4. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to express my thanks and appreciation to you and your team, Sir, for your excellent stewardship of the work of the Council this month. There have been many developments in the international arena on issues related to the work of the Council. Our work culminated at the end of last week in the adoption of the two important resolutions 2213 (2015) and 2214 (2015) on the situation in Libya. In that regard, I commend your very effective and productive management of the affairs of the Council this month. I also welcome the French initiative in organizing the open debate on the protection of minorities in the Middle East (see S/PV.7419).”

   2015-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7422 (2015) · source

5. “In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm that Jordan, as an active Member of the United Nations and a Mediterranean partner in the OSCE, will spare no effort in promoting cooperation between these two Organizations and supporting them in all fields, especially human rights, disarmament, the environment and dealing with the consequences of natural disasters.”

   2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source

6. “As Council members know well, the topic of security, in the broadest sense, is at the top of the priorities and concerns of the OSCE, specifically when carrying out its periodic discussions. Among the most prominent common security threats facing all of us today are those resulting from terrorism and terrorist entities which threaten international peace and security. In this context, Jordan calls for intensified joint cooperation with relevant organizations, including the OSCE, in a unified international effort to combat terrorism through a comprehensive and effective approach to tackle this scourge and save our world from it.”

   2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source

7. “We also commend of the positive role of the OSCE in the Ukrainian crisis since it began, especially in facilitating communication and dialogue between the stakeholders and its efforts to provide tangible measures on the ground to de-escalate the situation and pave the way to a peaceful and sustainable resolution to that conflict. Promoting human rights, the rule of law and democracy in post-conflict countries is fundamental in building sustainable piece in those communities. We cannot therefore overlook the role of the OSCE in those fields in addition to numerous efforts and initiatives in dealing with conflicts and ending tensions, especially in the Southern Caucasus and Afghanistan, and as far afield as the Balkans, where we hope that, under the current chairmanship of the OSCE, there will be improved good-neighbourly relations.”

   2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source

8. “In this context, we look forward to further progress in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia through the good offices of the OSCE, given its leading role in dealing with that conflict through the Minsk Group, by finding a peaceful solution for it that respects the unity and sovereignty of the internationally recognized Azerbaijani territories and ends the suffering of the refugees resulting from that conflict. It should be based on the various relevant resolutions issued by the Security Council, the General Assembly and the OSCE.”

   2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source

9. “Based on the purposes and objectives of the OSCE, Jordan supports all forms of cooperation between that organization and the United Nations in keeping with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations and in fulfilment of the Charter objectives, especially those aimed at making today's turbulent world more secure, stable and peaceful and welcoming of all persons, without discrimination or exclusion. Jordan also supports the role of the OSCE in maintaining diplomatic channels between parties to conflict as a forum enabling communication among the parties.”

   2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source

10. “The OSCE, which enjoys a unique membership, is able to play a vital and fundamental role, especially concerning conflicts in the context of European and Central Asian States. Through its efforts aimed at resolving conflicts, be they intra-State or regional in nature, the OSCE has since its establishment sought to find solutions and to remedy a number of conflicts which, without the joint efforts of that Organization and other members of the international community, would have intensified and continued much longer.”

    2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source

11. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and I congratulate him on assuming his role as Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for this year. We are confident that Serbia's effective and strong relations, especially with States concerned by conflicts within the purview of the OSCE, will enable him through his chairmanship to develop communications among the parties and to create condition conducive to resolving those conflicts in a comprehensive and cooperative manner.”

    2015-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7391 (2015) · source

12. “National ownership is key to achieving lasting peace. The open debate on post-conflict peacebuilding (see S/PV.7359) was another opportunity to emphasize the lasting effects of peacebuilding, the comprehensive evaluation of the peacebuilding architecture, which will be reviewed later this year, as well as the importance of peacebuilding to consolidating political gains and to building the capacity of States concerned to complement international efforts. We look forward to tomorrow's meeting on the protection of civilians and the role of women in that regard. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the delegation of China, which will assume the presidency of the Council in February, with our full support.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

13. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank your delegation, Sir, for its successful leadership of the Security Council over the past month. In that regard, we welcome the initiatives of your presidency focusing on international peace and security and peacebuilding. I would like to recall in particular the open debate held on inclusive development for the maintenance of international peace and security (see S/PV.7361), which was presided over by the President of the Republic of Chile herself. The meeting reiterated the importance of inclusive development to safeguarding international peace and security, how complementary programmes and policies promote the link between political, security and development actions, and the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law.”

    2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source

14. “Last week, on behalf of the Group of Arab States, Jordan submitted a draft text calling for a peaceful, just, permanent and comprehensive Middle East settlement that would end the Israeli occupation of Arab lands and ensure the establishment of two independent States, Israel and a sovereign and contiguous Palestinian State. In that regard. Jordan looks forward to working with Member States towards achieving a consensus agreement on the draft resolution. In conclusion, I take this opportunity to congratulate the incoming Chilean presidency and to wish it every success in managing the Council's work next month. I also express my delegation's gratitude to the delegations of Argentina, Australia, Luxembourg, the Republic of Korea and Rwanda for their efforts and cooperation on all matters addressed this year.”

    2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source

15. “We also express our appreciation for the leading role played by Chad in the adoption of resolution 2195 (2014) on this subject. The open debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, peace operations and the United Nations-African Union partnership and its evolution (see S/PV.7343) provided an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of integrating the efforts of the Organization and the African Union in promoting the partnership between them and of cooperation and coordination between the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council in matters affecting the peace and stability of Africa.”

    2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source

16. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me at the outset to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to you, Sir, and your team, for the excellent manner in which you have managed the work of the Security Council throughout this month. We commend the initiative of Chad to organize the open debate on the theme "Threats to international peace and security: terrorism and cross-border crime" (see S/PV.7351). Jordan is fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges and danger posed to the world by terrorism, and reaffirms the importance of promoting international and regional cooperation in developing effective mechanisms to counter terrorism, cross- border crime, and the ramifications of the nexus between those two phenomena.”

    2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7352 (2014) · source

17. “In conclusion, I would like to welcome the Chadian presidency and to wish it every success in conducting the Council's business next month.”

    2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source

18. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): As I am the lucky thirteenth speaker in this session, I do not have much to say. However, I would like to join all the previous speakers in extending our thanks and appreciation to you, Mr. President and all the members of your team for the able and successful manner in which you conducted the Council's business this month. I would like briefly to express our appreciation for Australia's leadership during the open debate held to discuss international cooperation in the field of combating terrorism (see S/PV.7316) and Australia's work on the comprehensive review of sanctions regimes. We also value Australia's initiative to hold a debate on the role of the police components of peacekeeping operations (see S/PV.7317), which culminated in the adoption of resolution 2185 (2014).”

    2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source

19. “We stress the importance of cooperation among all parties for a comprehensive and swift implementation of all the provisions of the agreements, including provisions regarding the ceasefire and the halting of weapons flows. We emphasize the need to uphold and maintain the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, as undermining those would be a violation of international law. We also recall that it is crucial that there be no impunity or immunity for those having perpetrated violations or acts of violence. We further recall that such individuals must be brought before justice to ensure that the situation in Ukraine not further deteriorate.”

    2014-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7311 (2014) · source

20. “Those shared challenges and can be tackled only through cooperation among all the parties so as to ensure that the conflict not worsen irreversibly. In that regard, the holding of legislative elections in the country on 26 October was an important step on the path to political reform, which the Ukrainian Government has committed itself to. We therefore encourage the Government to continue its efforts to step up the national dialogue and to put in place all the necessary political and economic reforms that can contribute to the national reconciliation process among all members of Ukrainian society. Jordan will continue to back the Minsk agreements.”

    2014-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7311 (2014) · source

21. “We reiterate our call to all parties, in particular armed groups, to show restraint and discipline, calm the situation and make intensive, serious and sincere efforts to prevent a further worsening of the situation, which would be dire for all concerned. Any deferral of a political solution based on the peace agreements will only further exacerbate violence and instability and bring about a worsening of the humanitarian situation, which must be addressed. Any delay will only further prolong the ongoing investigation of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7 crash. The shared challenges have to be tackled by all Ukrainians across the board, be they in the east or the west of the country. I am referring to the political reforms, national reconciliation and economic development.”

    2014-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7311 (2014) · source

22. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): I, too, would like to thank the briefers for their presentations this afternoon. Jordan is extremely concerned by the worsening security situation and the increase in shelling in eastern Ukraine, which follows a period of tenuous calm in the region. We now fear a resumption of full-scale fighting. If the situation is not brought under control, there could be spillover effects beyond Ukraine and into the entire region. Jordan believes that the military build-up and the illegal flow of weapons into Ukraine, as stated in the report of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, are violations of the Minsk agreements. Any attempt by the parties to resume the fighting flouts international efforts aimed at reaching a lasting and peaceful solution to the conflict.”

    2014-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7311 (2014) · source

23. “Despite my statement concerning my delegation's avoidance of current substantive matters before the Council, the events taking place in East Jerusalem and the escalation of actions on the part ofIsrael compels me to reiterate that the Council must bear its responsibility concerning those events with a View to putting an end to the escalation in the Palestinian territories, particularly in View of Israel's actions in Al-Haram Al-Sharif. We thank the Council for its positive response to our call to hold an emergency meeting yesterday on the issue (see S/PV.7291). In conclusion, I would like to congratulate the Australian delegation on its assumption of the presidency next month and to wish it every success in conducting the Council's work.”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

24. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me at the outset to extend to you, Madam President, and to your team my delegation's gratitude and appreciation for your excellent conduct of the work of the Council this month, which has seen important international developments with respect to various items on the Council's agenda. In addressing these wrap-up sessions, it has been customary for my delegation to avoid extensive consideration of the substantive issues before the Council and to limit our intervention to the Council's working methods. In that regard, we wish to commend the manner in which the Council's work was conducted this month, particularly in consultations. That format has been effective and fruitful, despite the fact that at times it has resulted in the extension of meetings beyond the regular time frame.”

    2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source

25. “We hope that UNMIK and international organizations will continue to find solutions to all these problems in order to strengthen trust. Furthermore, religious tolerance has a key role to play in achieving political reconciliation. Coexistence among the different religions is the only path to building a real democracy in Kosovo. We therefore call on everyone to take advantage of the outcome of the annual conference on inter-faith dialogue that took place during the week of tolerance and reconciliation in Kosovo. To conclude, we would like to express our gratitude to the head of UNMIK and his team for their efforts to ensure that the Mission fulfils its responsibilities in all areas.”

    2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

26. “We urge the parties to continue engaging politically in a constitutional framework in order to establish a new Government that can address the challenges facing the region. We have already reaffirmed the importance of post-conflict transitional justice that seeks to strengthen reconciliation among communities. Jordan therefore commends Kosovo's determination to establish the rule of law and a new special tribunal to follow-up the decisions of the EULEX Special Investigative Task Force. It is essential to continue monitoring the problems caused by this conflict, which have had a major impact on the collective spirit of the various communities in Kosovo and the region. One such problem is that of displaced, repatriated and missing persons.”

    2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

27. “On this point, we reiterate the importance of the activities of EULEX aimed at helping Kosovo in strengthening the institutions of justice and the rule of law. We condemn the incident in which a EULEX convoy was shot at, and we encourage an investigation. Furthermore, Jordan welcomes the transparent and successful elections that were organized on 8 June with a high participation of voters. Furthermore, we commend the decision to establish new municipal councils. These successes clearly show that the Kosovar authorities are committed to establishing fully inclusive institutions and that they have a long-term political vision and are capable of managing a democratic process.”

    2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

28. “Despite our support for ongoing technical discussions, we consider it extremely important to resume the high-level dialogue as quickly as possible. Furthermore, we believe that it is the duty of both parties to pursue the dialogue and the thorough implementation of the First Agreement. The European Union will have an essential role to play in accelerating dialogue. We hope that the aspirations of both sides to integrate with the European Union and that their relationships with regional organizations will contribute to strengthening security and stability in the region, and to promoting relations among the countries of the region in various spheres with a view to fulfilling the aspirations oftheir peoples and achieving prosperity.”

    2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

29. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his highly informative briefing. I also welcome the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, and thank them for their statements. Kosovo continues to make significant progress in re-establishing a unified, democratic, multi-ethnic State participating actively in the international community. We therefore urge all States to support Kosovo in taking advantage of the progress achieved. We duly note that the elections convened in Kosovo and in Serbia have slowed the dialogue facilitated by the European Union in the framework of the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations of 19 April 2013.”

    2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

30. “Fourthly, Secretariat briefings should include a deep analysis into why a particular crisis was triggered in the first place, and not just a description of the unfolding of the events of the crisis at hand, so that Council members can understand the very DNA of the cr1s1s. Fifthly, it is important, when the Council is managing several hot crises simultaneously, to create space for thought between our statements. We as Council members need time to think and consult in the proper non-United Nations sense of the term. I thank you again, Mr. President, and wish the delegation of the United States of America all the best during the month of September.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

31. “Secondly, in order to place more of the responsibility on Council members themselves, briefings should be followed in consultations by our questions addressed only to the briefers, as is the norm. The Secretariat should then leave the Consultations Room so that we can have a discussion among ourselves on how to move the agenda item forward, after which we can inform the Secretariat accordingly. Thirdly, we should commit ourselves to making concise statements focused on reaching beyond the surface features of a violent crisis and on trying to understand its deeper complexities.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

32. “First of all, I would like to join all other speakers today in thanking you, Mr. President, and your colleagues for the exceptional manner with which you have handled the affairs of the Security Council during what has been a very busy month. I will not review the substance of what has been on the Council's agenda over the month of August. Rather, I will focus on the Council's methods of work by making some basic suggestions, which we have raised in the past. First, when the Council workload is very heavy, as we have witnessed this month and today, we should abbreviate informal consultations to have only the briefer speak, followed by questions or comments that do not exceed three minutes. No showcasing should be allowed, so that we can free up time for thinking about the problems presented outside the Chamber.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

33. “We call on the international community to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Under the leadership of his majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Jordan is working substantively through intensive contacts with the leaders of the region and the world, to reach a ceasefire agreement. We stress that the only solution to guarantee a definitive end to such Israeli aggression would be a political solution through the resumption of comprehensive, serious negotiations based on the two-State solution. That would include the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on Palestinian land, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the relevant international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, in order to ensure security and stability for all the States and peoples of the region.”

    2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source

34. “Many schools and health facilities have been destroyed, thereby escalating the suffocating human suffering in the Gaza Strip. Jordan calls on Israel to immediately end its military operations. We call on Israel to withdraw its forces from the Gaza Strip. Jordan calls for a complete de-escalation and ceasefire and an end to the targeting of innocent civilians anywhere, as well as for their protection. We call for respect for the rules of international humanitarian law. In that regard, Jordan supports the Egyptian initiative towards ceasefire and de-escalation, that has been tabled. Jordan has strengthened the capacity of the military field hospital that has been operating in Gaza for years. We have accelerated urgent medical assistance to the Strip. Jordan has also opened its doors to the waves of Palestinian wounded.”

    2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source

35. “Has humankind becomejaded as the world has become accustomed to seeing dead children in Gaza, dead children on the beaches of Gaza and dead children among the remains of their destroyed homes? Israel's aggression has claimed more than 270 martyrs to date, as well as more than 1,500 injured. The numbers continue to escalate. The United Nations has reported that more than 80 per cent of the Palestinian casualties are civilians. More than 20 per cent are children. More than 1,600 Palestinian homes have been obliterated. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have left their homes in northern and central Gaza. More than 18,000 have sought refuge in the schools of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. More than half of the people of Gaza are living without water.”

    2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source

36. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Jordan, on behalf of the Group of Arab States, called for the convening of this urgent meeting to discuss the latest grave developments in the Gaza Strip. We thank the members of the Council for responding quickly to our call. Jordan rejects and condemns in the strongest terms the repeated aggressions waged by Israel on the Gaza Strip. We denounce its war on the Palestinian people and the most recent developments following the launch of the land invasion against the Gaza Strip last night. Jordan denounces the disproportionate, unjustified use of excessive force and the indiscriminate targeting of innocent civilians - the sons and daughters of the Palestinian people.”

    2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7220 (2014) · source

37. “Jordan reaffirms the importance of respecting the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine. In conclusion, we urge the Ukrainian Government to continue its efforts aimed at promoting the political participation of all Ukrainians and ensuring the full implementation of international conventions on human rights while taking into consideration the concerns of minorities and non-Ukranian speakers.”

    2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source

38. “Previously, Jordan expressed its great concern for the deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine. We hereby reaffirm our call for all influential parties in Ukraine to act in order to end the deterioration, to exert pressure on the insurgents to disarm and to withdraw from the facilities and buildings they are occupying, and to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in order to restore stability to eastern Ukraine. We also call for a guarantee that the displaced people can return to their homes as soon as possible. Jordan urges all the parties to the Geneva statement and the Berlin joint declaration to abide by their provisions. We call upon all the relevant parties to facilitate the work of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine, especially in eastern Ukraine.”

    2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source

39. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Jordan expresses its deep regret over the criminal incident that led to the downing of the Malaysia Airline aircraft over eastern Ukraine yesterday. We also express our deepest condolence to the Government of Malaysia and to all the families of the victims who were killed in that disastrous incident. Jordan calls for an independent, full and comprehensive investigation of yesterday's incident, including the participation of the relevant Ukrainian authorities and cooperation with other relevant authorities, including the Malaysian authorities. The Jordanian Government is gravely concerned over the deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine, which has taken a new and very dangerous turn following yesterday's events.”

    2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source

40. “I would also request that the international community remain engaged and active with regard to responding to the peacebuilding needs of countries in which such activities have been undertaken.”

    2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source

41. “We must note the importance of the role of the Commission with respect to addressing issues, including identifying risks and loopholes that peacebuilding operations could face in countries on its agenda, to identifying the level of interest and commitment on the part of active parties at the national, regional and international levels, to promoting coherence among United Nations policies, activities and objectives and those that are outside the United Nations, and to garnering support for United Nations missions' processes in the countries on the Commission's agenda. In conclusion, I would like to stress the importance ofthe consultative role ofthe Peacebuilding Commission in peacebuilding activities and its current role in the fields of advocacy and mobilization of resources.”

    2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source

42. “We also stress the role of the emerging partnership between the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Dag Hammarskjold Foundation, which aims at supporting the Commission's consideration of a number of policy-related work streams. We believe that the Commission's giving greater priority to the role of its membership, especially in view of its unique compositional structure, is Vital to maximizing the results and impacts of the Commission.”

    2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source

43. “A follow-up to the measures aimed at enhancing the participation of women in the implementation of the Vision set out in Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) is vital in this context. Returning to the report of the Commission on its seventh session, my delegation welcomes the fact that the Commission has maintained the format for reporting on the progress in taking forward the recommendations of the 2010 review, which it introduced for the first time in the report on its sixth session (S/2013/63). We also stress our support for the Organizational Committee and commend in particular its efforts with regard to the series of informal discussions aimed at generating shared understanding within the membership on areas requiring immediate action, outreach and practical implementation.”

    2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source

44. “Those forces are capable of undertaking certain aspects of a peacebuilding operation requiring particular security and military skills. The process of enabling a State to regain its ability to undertake its tasks and shoulder the burden of governance must include many aspects relating to assisting the more vulnerable segments of the population, that is, women and children, as well as laying the foundations of a development process in the post-conflict era. That would be achieved by working with United Nations partners at that stage. Peacebuilding therefore requires more than diplomacy and military action. We must stress here the role of women in the post-conflict peacebuilding agenda.”

    2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source

45. “However, this period might appear even more sensitive in non-international conflicts, given their nature, as they have a higher potential for problems that could make the recurrence of conflict more likely. It is therefore extremely important to ensure integration and coherence between peacebuilding on the one hand and peacemaking on the other, so as to realize permanent peace and security and prevent a recurrence of armed conflict. The activities of peacekeeping operations are different from those of peacebuilding ones; however, the developments witnessed by peacekeeping operations make such forces capable of playing a part in the peacebuilding process, particularly in the context of multidimensional peacekeeping operations.”

    2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source

46. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to begin by thanking the Permanent Representatives of Croatia and Brazil for their comprehensive briefings this morning. The end of a given conflict and the cessation of hostilities will not lead to peace so long as the root causes of the conflict remain, as these could lead to a spiral of Violence. We must therefore address the root causes of conflict and try to resolve them. Let us recall the words of the Secretary-General, who said, in paragraph 63 of his report (S/1998/318): "By post-conflict peace-building, I mean actions undertaken at the end of a conflict to consolidate peace and prevent a recurrence of armed confrontation." The concept ofpeacebuilding entails a vision for the post-conflict era and addresses the very sensitive period that follows armed conflicts.”

    2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source

47. “The President has also proposed a general amnesty to separatists who elect to surrender their weapons, as well as to open safe corridors so that they can leave Ukraine. He is also continuing to work to promote the rights of minorities and communities that are not Ukrainian speakers. Those are all signs of good will on the part of the Ukrainian authorities that enhance the chances of achieving a peaceful solution to the crisis. In conclusion, we appeal to the international community and the United Nations to combine their efforts to ensure the success of the peace plan and to continue with mediation and good offices in order to end the crisis and bring about a return to stability in Ukraine.”

    2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source

48. “We also welcome the commitment of the Ukrainian authorities to implementing the points of the Geneva statement of 17 April. We reiterate the need to respect international norms in all operations that may be launched to re-establish the State's authority throughout Ukrainian territory. The democratic election of a new President in Ukraine last month represents a ray of hope for the Ukrainian people. Jordan pays tribute to the steps that President Poroshenko is beginning to take in order to ensure a return to stability in his country, starting with the visit he made to the regions of the east of Ukraine and his proposal for a peace plan that would put an end to the revolt in the east.”

    2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source

49. “It has also led to a rise in the number of messages of hatred and media propaganda campaigns fabricated by those groups. Jordan therefore reiterates its condemnation of all those acts, as well as its invitation to all those with influence in Ukraine to strive to de-escalate the situation and to reach a solution that can re-establish stability in eastern Ukraine and thereby guarantee the return of internally displaced persons to their homes and to avert a negative socioeconomic impact in Ukraine. Jordan welcomes the progress achieved by the Ukrainian Government in implementing the recommendations contained in the two previous reports. We appeal to the Government to continue to accelerate its efforts in order to implement all the recommendations contained in the last report.”

    2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source

50. “Mr. Omaish (Jordan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I should like to thank Mr. Simonovic' and Mr. Zerihoun for their briefings this morning. We have taken note of the conclusions and recommendations contained in the third report, dated 15 June, of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, based on the findings of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine. My delegation expresses its deep concern over the worsening situation in eastern Ukraine, and particularly in Donetsk and Luhansk, following the proliferation of weapons and a rise in the number of armed elements, which have in turn increased the number ofkidnappings, incidents of forced detention and torture, and crime in that region.”

    2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source