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first: 2022-01-12
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“The Agreement, welcomed by the Security Council in its resolution 1031 (1995), marked a crucial turnaround in a bloody conflict that claimed the lives of some 100,000 people, by putting in place structural arrangements for peace, reconciliation, reconstruction and democracy. In view of the heightening political and ethnic divisions prevailing in the country, it is necessary for the Security Council to collectively reaffirm its support for the implementation of the Agreement and call on all parties to fulfil in good faith the unrealized commitments towards peace and the path of stabilization.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“By that vote, the Security Council is ensuring that EUFOR-Althea will continue to support the maintenance of a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with the military aspects of the 1995 General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We note the High Representative’s sixty-fourth report on the implementation of the peace agreement and have carefully considered the content thereof. As this is Ghana’s final consideration of this agenda item during our present term on the Council, we would like to re-emphasize the following five key points. First, we reaffirm the centrality of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in ending the war, establishing peace and preserving the unity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a federal State.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“We believe that the continuing support of the international community remains vital to the realization of a peaceful, united and sovereign State of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in abating the persisting political and institutional blockages and challenges to the constitutional order, nearly three decades after the end of the war. Ghana therefore welcomes the Council’s unanimous adoption of the resolution to renew the mandate of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR-Althea) for a further 12 months, and we thank Switzerland for its leadership as the penholder for the resolution.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“I congratulate you, Mr. President, on China’s assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of November. We wish you success and equally express appreciation to Brazil for its earnest leadership of the Council last month. I acknowledge the presence of the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also acknowledge the significant strides his country is making from the ashes of the tragic war and encourage the resolution of the intense political and multi-ethnic divisions which continue to frustrate efforts to achieve peace and stabilization.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“We emphasize that only a resolution founded on the principles of international law and the values of the Charter of the United Nations can ensure a sustainable and durable peace between these two neighbouring countries. We reaffirm Ghana’s unwavering support for sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity, as well as the right to self-defence established under the Charter. Lastly, we would like to take this opportunity to once again reiterate our call for a cessation of hostilities and de-escalation of tensions and to urge the Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“In spite of the several imperatives for bringing the war to an end, the parties’ actions continue to be heavily driven by military logic. We strongly believe that in this conflict, as with all other violent conflicts, peace cannot be won militarily, and as we have often stated in this Chamber, there is no alternative to winning peace in Ukraine. Achieving a cessation of hostilities and turning a new page in peacemaking are critical and must remain an international priority. We therefore continue to urge Council members, together with the support of the international community, to intensify their diplomatic efforts geared to ending the war and opening channels for dialogue.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s appreciation to Mr. Ebo, Deputy to the High Representative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, for his informative briefing. As the Council is well aware, violent conflicts create conditions that encourage the amassing of weapons and increase the risk of proliferation and diversion to unintended users, further exacerbating other conflict situations and worsening the global environment for peace and security. States therefore have an obligation to uphold and comply with relevant international non-proliferation measures designed to prevent the spread of weapons from theatres of conflict. Ghana remains deeply concerned about the fact that no plausible advances have so far been made in efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our call for all efforts to be directed towards de-escalating the rising tensions and for our actions to be guided by humanitarian considerations even in this difficult and tragic moment.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“Indeed, Ghana had hoped that United States-sponsored draft resolution S/2023/792, which, as a Council, we had worked on over the weekend to improve the humanitarian language, including clear references to humanitarian pauses, could have garnered Council support. While we supported draft resolution, we still believe that the order for civilians and United Nations staff to evacuate all areas in Gaza north of Wadi Gaza and to relocate to southern Gaza needs to be rescinded to save human lives. We thank the Russian Federation for its draft resolution S/2023/795. However, we would have wished for more time to consider the various proposals.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“We regret that once again the veto has been used to prevent the Council from shouldering its responsibilities in a critical situation that demands decisive action. The trajectory of the ongoing war between the State of Israel and Hamas is simply not sustainable and could engulf the entire region if we do not effectively mobilize as a Council. The civilian cost so far is unacceptable and more human suffering will occur if we do not act. It is for that reason that we are deeply saddened by the Council’s continuing inability to positively influence events on the ground by speaking with one voice to protect civilians and to stop the bloodshed.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate previous calls to the High Commissioner for Human Rights, in coordination with other United Nations entities, to establish a framework for the protection of women who cooperate with the United Nations. Effective bilateral cooperation, as well as collaboration across regional organizations, on the women and peace and security agenda is crucial for accelerating the economic empowerment of women in peace and security and women’s empowerment initiatives. We therefore encourage such partnerships. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate Ghana’s commitment to ensuring the inclusion of women in our governance and peace initiatives at all levels. We will continue to protect their rights and strengthen their voices in support of efforts to spur sustainable development.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“The private sector has the capacity to play a bigger and useful role in peacebuilding by offering logistical support, financial assistance, discounts and pro bono support to women peacebuilders as part of their corporate social responsibilities. Secondly, the Council must create a safe environment for women involved in peace and security, including mediators, community advocates, journalists and peacekeepers to carry out their work, through digital and offline platforms. Women civil society representatives and peacebuilders who brief the Council deserve special attention. They, as well as their families, should be accorded the utmost protection by the United Nations.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“And we remain committed to ensuring further growth in that area. Against that background, Ghana would like to highlight the following three points regarding how we can translate the full, equal and meaningful participation of women from theory into practice. First of all, the Security Council should reinforce its support for platforms such as the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action, which rallies together United Nations Member States, regional organizations, civil society groups and the private sector to foster women’s economic security and leadership. Such partnerships should be harnessed by the Council and the United Nations at large as a means of enhancing public and private sector participation in financing peace and post-conflict recovery.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“We welcome the contributions of women from the grassroots to the peace and security agenda. In the Council, we continue to hear the inspiring and enlightening briefings of courageous women, whose brave struggle for women’s rights have brought significant changes to their communities, sometimes at tremendous personal costs. It is evident that women’s voices and perspectives are indispensable in peace efforts and should therefore be encouraged and protected. Ghana is a firm advocate of women’s participation at all levels of national, regional and international decision-making. We believe that women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. For that reason, the number of women in Ghana’s leadership has increased considerably over time.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“The Security Council is once again convening around the all-important subject of women peace and security. With the adoption of landmark resolution 1325 (2000) in October 2000, we have continued to advocate for women’s voices to be heard in peace and security discourses. We thank the Secretary-General António Guterres for his remarks and the briefers for the insightful presentations. In March, during the presidency of Mozambique, the Council was given the opportunity to reaffirm the importance of resolution 1325 (2000), take stock of its implementation and set goals in preparation for its twenty-fifth year, in 2025 (see S/PV.9276). Today it is evident that although we have made some strides towards the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, we still have many more miles to travel.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“We urge all stakeholders, especially political leaders on both sides, to refrain from inflammatory actions and rhetoric, pursue confidence-building measures and strengthen mutual trust in order to address outstanding issues through direct dialogue.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“We also call on all parties to the conflict to recognize their non-negotiable legal obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law, protect the lives of civilians wherever they are and at all times and refrain from attacks on civilian facilities and infrastructure. We believe that the Council has an obligation to continue consultations in order to reach consensus in an expedited manner on a draft resolution that addresses the immediate crisis that is ongoing in the region, including the dire humanitarian situation facing millions. In concluding, Ghana reaffirms its belief that the path to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East runs through the two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side within secure and recognized borders, on the basis of the negotiated 1967 borders.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“While commending the personal efforts of the Secretary-General, the leaders of Egypt and the United States, their Governments and the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator and staff in negotiating the opening of the Rafah border crossing, we appeal to the Government of Israel to allow the delivery of more humanitarian aid and urgently needed supplies, especially fuel, which is badly needed to power health centres and water treatment plants in Gaza. We are grateful to Egypt, Qatar, the United States of America and relevant countries for the release of the four hostages, and the International Committee of the Red Cross for facilitating the process. We call on Hamas to release all those in their custody without any preconditions.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“According to the United Nations, the relentless bombardment has directly hit the facilities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), such as schools, hospitals, places of worship and shelters, and displaced approximately 1.1 million civilians, including approximately 13,000 UNRWA staff and staff of other humanitarian agencies. We mourn the loss of innocent lives and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured in the war and hope that all displaced people in the affected areas will find a safe place to shelter.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“We are very much concerned about the continuing holding of hostages, four of whom have been released; the reported deaths of 1,400 Israelis and 4,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians, children and the elderly, and the destruction of approximately 40 per cent of housing in Gaza since 7 October. We note that the continued hostilities, which have extended to the West Bank, Syria and Lebanon, portend great danger for the region and for global peace and security. We are equally concerned about the destruction of public infrastructure and private property, not only in Israel and in Gaza but also in the West Bank, Syria and Lebanon.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“But the ongoing hostilities and ensuing humanitarian crisis on the Gaza Strip cast a shadow on this auspicious day. It is also regrettable that the Security Council has not been successful in reaching consensus on a comprehensive humanitarian response since 7 October. While we welcome the opening of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza to allow a convoy of 54 trucks containing much-needed humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, we are aware that much more needs to be done to meet the needs of the more than 2 million people in Gaza. Following the 7 October attacks launched by Hamas in southern Israel and the abduction of Israeli citizens and nationals of other countries, the Government of Ghana condemned the actions of Hamas and called on the group to cease its attacks and release the hostages without conditions.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General, António Guterres, for his remarks. I am also grateful to Special Coordinator Mr. Tor Wennesland and to the Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Ms. Lynn Hastings, for their in-depth briefings. The events on the ground are indeed sobering. We take note of the measures being taken to ensure de-escalation of the hostilities and allow for diplomatic and mediation efforts to address the ongoing war, as well as the dire humanitarian situation. We are meeting on a day that is celebrated globally as United Nations Day, 78 years since the founding of the Organization. Ordinarily, it is a day to reflect on the need for the promotion of global unity and the centrality of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, let me reaffirm the importance of United Nations efforts in support of a comprehensive and lasting solution to this decades-long problem. We also reiterate the need for all peace efforts in the Kosovo region to be based on the principles of international law and the values of the United Nations. We reiterate once again that all sides must demonstrate an unprecedented level of commitment and good faith in the normalization process. Greater efforts are certainly required for the full and effective implementation of the European Union-facilitated agreements reached in Ohrid and Brussels and earlier commitments in the wider interest of the people and the Balkan region.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“We continue to be concerned about the persisting tensions in northern Kosovo. The tensions and violent escalations reported by the Secretary-General are emblematic of a deeply divided society. We therefore call for stepping up confidence- and trust-building efforts to help assuage the deep-seated grievances that stand in the way of reason and mutual cooperation. Our delegation has also consistently advocated for ensuring that the issue of missing persons is not politicized, and we welcome the understanding reached by both sides to address the issue as a humanitarian concern. We believe that approach is essential if we are to see accelerated efforts to uncover the facts about the 1,600 missing persons who are still unaccounted for after 25 years.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we appreciate the sustained support of the European Union and urge for continuing efforts to resolve the concerns surrounding sequencing modalities, which have stalled progress. My delegation firmly believes that dialogue and diplomacy offer the best chances for resolving the long-standing dispute between the Kosovo region and Serbia, and in that regard, we welcome the role of regional actors in support of de-escalation. We urge all authorities to refrain from unilateral actions and inflammatory rhetoric, which in some instances have resulted in violent clashes, leading to needless civilian casualties. The parties must continue to remain committed to dialogue in good faith with the aim of reaching mutually agreed pathways for achieving the objectives of normalization and peaceful coexistence.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“On the political front, we note with concern the persisting tensions hindering the further implementation of the normalization agreement of 27 February and its implementation annex of 18 March. We continue to believe that the agreement offers a renewed opportunity for achieving a comprehensive normalization of relations between Serbia and the Kosovo region, which is essential to long-term peace, security and prosperity in the Balkans. In welcoming the establishment of a joint monitoring committee for the agreement as an important step, we therefore believe that further efforts are needed to operationalize it and to advance normalization between the two sides.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“We also welcome UNMIK-led initiatives on trust-building, social cohesion and enhanced intercommunal engagement. We note and urge further support for UNMIK’s engagement with women and young people aimed at enhancing their role in peacebuilding and supporting resilience-building measures at the community level. The decision to integrate the women and peace and security agenda and incorporate gender perspectives into the normalization process can enhance the chances of restoring peace, stability and economic growth in the region. However, we have noted with concern the violations committed against UNMIK offices and reiterate the inviolability of the Mission’s premises and assets. We urge for taking every measure necessary to ensure that its operations are unimpeded.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“I would like to welcome the participation in today’s meeting of Ms. Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia. We thank the Secretary-General for his most recent report (S/2023/735) on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), and we are also grateful to Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, for her important briefing and continued leadership of the United Nations efforts in the Kosovo region. My delegation also takes note of Ms. Osmani- Sadriu’s remarks. At the outset, let me reiterate Ghana’s continuing support for UNMIK’s mandate. Given the political conditions that persist in the region, the role of UNMIK in promoting security, stability and respect for human rights remains vital.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“We remain firmly of the view that a just and lasting peace in Ukraine can be attained by placing at the centre of peace efforts the values and purposes of the Charter and fundamental principles of international law such as those relating to the use of force, the sovereign equality of States, territorial integrity, the non-recognition of forcibly acquired territory and criminal accountability. Finally, as we reiterate our call for the cessation of hostilities and the de-escalation of tensions, we urge the Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“Urgent action is now required to prevent the conflict from escalating further and restore the conditions necessary for peaceful coexistence and mutual cooperation, as envisaged in the Charter of the United Nations. We urge for intensifying diplomatic efforts to facilitate a credible process of dialogue between the parties and all other relevant stakeholders. In that respect, we encourage the regional bodies that are key actors of the European security architecture to reactivate their engagement.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“After nearly 600 days of the brutal onslaught on Ukraine, it is clear to us that the use of force, aside from being outlawed by international law, is not the most strategic choice for advancing the individual or collective interests of States. We are firmly of the view that the conflict between the two countries can be resolved only through dialogue, not military means. Unfortunately, right now a commitment from the parties to resuming negotiations in good faith seems to be lacking, and actions such as those I mentioned make the chances for a peaceful resolution in the immediate term increasingly distant. The various conflicts raging across the world have put our international system and the Security Council, which is mandated to help promote international peace and security, under immense pressure.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“As we gather in the Chamber today, our concerns have only been heightened by the egregious acts being committed against the people of Ukraine. Civilians and civilian infrastructure continue to be attacked despite the clear prohibitions on such attacks under international humanitarian law. The missile attack on Hroza on 5 October is on record as being one of the deadliest attacks on civilians of the entire war, after it was established that it had wiped out a third of the village’s population. Other attacks reported in Kharkiv, among other areas, have resulted in the deaths of many, including children.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Deputy to the High Representative, for his briefing and for reminding us about the measures needed to address the risk of proliferation and diversion to unintended users associated with the transfer of conventional weapons. We share the concern about the matters raised by the Deputy to the High Representative, and we also thank the civil-society briefer, Mr. Nixon, for sharing his views with the Security Council. In September, when the Council met to deliberate on this topic, my delegation expressed its deep concern about the continuing aggression by the Russian Federation against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine (see S/PV.9415). We noted in particular the deterioration in the humanitarian situation and the effects of the war on peace and security worldwide.”
2023-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9436 (2023) · source
“We urge the United Nations and the international community to devote resources and steadfast efforts to secure the cessation of the military hostilities. Ending the hostilities is necessary and most urgent to pave the way for a political solution, as there can be no military solution to the conflict. We continue to believe that diplomacy and dialogue offer the best chances of a comprehensive and lasting resolution of the conflict and affirm our support for all international peace efforts. In conclusion, we take this opportunity to reiterate once more our call on the Russian Federation to end its aggression against Ukraine and respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity in line with the norms and principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“Unfortunately, the attack, which has claimed the lives of more than 50 people, including a young child, is not an isolated incident but one of the many brutalities which have characterized the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine and for which there must be accountability. We therefore urge independent, transparent and thorough investigations into the attack and note in this respect, the speedy response of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in deploying a field team to gather relevant information. As we have stated in previous meetings of the Council, there is no alternative to winning the peace in Ukraine. It stands in our common interest to help end the carnage that the war has brought in its wake and the global impact it has created.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“The missile attack on the village of Hroza in the Kharkiv region, on 5 October, is another painful reminder that innocent Ukrainian civilians continue to be in the crosshairs of the conflict and pay the highest price of the war with their lives and livelihoods. We take this opportunity to express our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. We condemn all attacks targeted at civilians and civilian infrastructure and once again emphasize the obligation of warring parties under international law to refrain from causing harm to civilians. We stress that humanitarian principles of distinction, proportionality and necessity must be respected at all times without variation.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary- General Joyce Msuya their sobering briefings on the deeply concerning and persisting humanitarian situation in Ukraine. The intense military contestations of the warring parties in Ukraine continues to create grave concerns for the safety and security of civilians in several parts of the country. Given the wide international support and appeals for the peaceful settlement of the conflict, it is most unfortunate to witness the further hardening of the conflict into a war of attrition, with worsening security and humanitarian consequences.”
2023-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9431 (2023) · source
“We therefore reiterate our appeal for unimpeded humanitarian access, as well as the free movement of persons, commercial cargo and transport along the Lachin corridor and other identified routes. We re-emphasize, in line with international law, that the rights and freedoms of all the inhabitants of Nagorno-Karabakh must be protected and preserved, devoid of ethnic considerations or any other form of discrimination. In conclusion, we urge the unified support of the Council for a truly comprehensive and lasting peace for Nagorno-Karabakh and request the Council to remain seized of this matter.”
2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source
“We wish also to emphasize that while the authorities continue in the discussions on the way forward, the recent developments should not be allowed to derail earlier ceasefire arrangements and the progress towards a comprehensive settlement and the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including the delimitation and demarcation of borders. The Council would recall that in December 2022, when the Lachin corridor was first closed, and in subsequent meetings on the subject, my delegation expressed concerns about the possible humanitarian fallouts. Nine months on and with the winter season drawing close, we remain deeply concerned about the fate of the thousands, especially women and children, whose access to life-saving aid, medical supplies and other critical necessities remain significantly diminished.”
2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source
“All sides are strongly encouraged to exercise restraint amid the of heightened tensions and to cooperate with the Russian peacekeeping contingents within the framework of earlier agreed arrangements. If the future reintegration of Nagorno-Karabakh with the rest of Azerbaijan is to be successful, we believe that the approach must be reconciliatory and non-confrontational. We therefore urge all concerned to disengage from all actions that foster mistrust and to seek the path of dialogue in good faith.”
2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source
“We take this opportunity to extend our deep sympathies to the families and loved ones of those civilians and Russian peacekeepers who sadly and rather needlessly lost their lives. We view positively the further news of a ceasefire arrangement having been reached within a day of the operation and join the calls made in the Council and in the general debate of the General Assembly for the immediate cessation of all military hostilities. An escalation of the tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh is one that the continent of Europe and the rest of our world can ill afford at this time of immense global insecurity and political upheavals. The prevailing security conditions are unsettling but highlight the continuing need for international and regional support for trust- and confidence-building measures to complement ongoing political peace processes.”
2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source
“At the outset, we would like to thank you, Madam President, and France for convening this meeting on the recent security developments in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. We also are grateful to Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for his briefing. We welcome in this meeting the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan and hope that the Council’s deliberations will help to strengthen the resolve of the two nations for a peaceful and lasting resolution of the long-standing conflict. The reported local anti-terrorist operation carried out by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh two days ago, on 19 September, and its concerning casualties are a reminder of the fragile peace in the region and the latent risk of tragic eruptions, as we have witnessed twice in the past.”
2023-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9422 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we call once again on the Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine, in compliance with the rules of international law and the core values of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“Ghana strongly believes in the importance of seeking an immediate end to the intensifying military conflict, which we believe should be the focus of the Security Council and the international community’s attention while efforts are also made to facilitate constructive dialogue between the warring parties. As we have said in previous statements in the Council, the security interests and concerns of the parties can best be addressed by peaceful means, not through the barrel of a gun. We therefore encourage the drawing of lessons from past United Nations-mediated conflicts to support a peaceful, comprehensive and lasting resolution of the conflict between the Russian Federation and its neighbour Ukraine.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“We continue to be mindful of the growing numbers of civilian casualties and the threats posed to international peace and security by the proliferation of arms. Nothing is normal about the current security and humanitarian situation in Ukraine, as ordinary and innocent citizens continue to pay the price of the war with their lives and livelihoods. We reiterate our calls to all sides to endeavour to uphold the obligations imposed by international humanitarian law for protecting civilian lives during war and preserving life-supporting infrastructure. We also re-emphasize the necessity for strict compliance by all concerned States with their obligations under the Arms Trade Treaty and other international arrangements in order to safeguard against the diversion or illicit transfer of conventional weapons to unintended recipients.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her informative briefing. I also thank the civil-society briefer, Mr. George Szamuely, for sharing his views. Ghana continues to be deeply concerned about the Russian Federation’s sustained aggression against Ukraine and its implications for international peace and security. We reiterate Ghana’s continuing commitment to the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, and reaffirm Ukraine’s inherent right to self-defence afforded by the rules of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. As the Security Council once again addresses the subject of the supply of weapons to Ukraine, our view is that there is no alternative to winning the peace in Ukraine.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“Accordingly, we encourage the use of diplomacy to build bridges towards peace and call for the sustained support of the international community. Fourthly, we strongly urge the Russian Federation to heed the many calls for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of its troops from Ukraine. The cessation of violence would offer some respite to the suffering people of Ukraine and further support a negotiated settlement free from the sway of the war. Finally, and in closing, I wish to reiterate the interest of my country, Ghana, in seeing an early end to the war. We reiterate our support for all international efforts aimed at realizing our collective objective, namely, peace in Ukraine.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“It also diminishes our ability to protect present and future generations from the scourge of war. Secondly, the protection of civilians everywhere must be prioritized, and all necessary measures taken to avoid causing harm to them, in line with requirements under international humanitarian law. We also stress the need for humanitarian access to all areas, as millions of people still stand in need of life-saving assistance. Thirdly, we stress the crucial importance of dialogue in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement on a credible pathway for negotiating a settlement of the conflict. We believe that the conflict between the two neighbouring countries should ultimately be resolved around the table and not on the battlefield.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“In parallel, the global economic repercussions caused by the war continue to visit situations of hardship and instability on many populations already faced with socioeconomic difficulties. In assessing the trend of the war over these past 17 months, we conclude that its perpetuation can only lead down a path of further destruction and tragic outcomes at great costs to all. Accordingly, my delegation wishes to reiterate the following four points. First, the rules and principles of international law must be respected and upheld by all States and applied in a consistent manner. A selective application based solely on the convenient choices of States weakens the international legal order as well as the protection that that order affords to ordinary and vulnerable citizens.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“Ghana, however, continues to be deeply concerned about the fact that the prospects for peace in Ukraine remain starkly dim, with the parties now heavily invested in a fierce military contest. It would appear that the strong appeal for a military win over any other resolution is the only common denominator between the parties at this time. Regretfully, the calls for peace continue to go unheeded, and the chances of sustainable peace are reduced by the events of each passing day. As we have always maintained, nothing justifies the extensive destruction of the war and the accompanying civilian casualties now running into the tens of thousands. Characteristically, innocent citizens, especially women and children, continue to pay the highest price of the war.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source