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Orrenius Skau

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2017-11-29

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2018-12-21

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1. “Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her important briefing and the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/1025). We welcome the inclusion in the report of recommendations that offer means of implementation for Member States and the Secretariat and provide a clear road map for the future. We also welcome the initiative of the Secretary-General to address past recommendations. Today's discussion is particularly timely and important as we approach the third United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and its International Tracing Instrument, which will take place in June 2018.”

   2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source

2. “In this regard, it is also our hope that the EU-coordinated mechanism envisaged for channelling voluntary contributions to the Joint Force and ensuring full financial reimbursements to MINUSMA, in close coordination with other donors, will guarantee reliable and consistent funding streams. We look forward to continued discussions on this matter. Let me conclude by reiterating that the full inclusive and effective implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, including by ensuring the participation of women, must remain a priority. The peace agreement is our best chance at preventing further spread of instability and building sustained peace.”

   2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

3. “The interlinkage between security, human rights and development has been demonstrated on many occasions. Today's resolution calls for the establishment of a robust human rights and international humanitarian law compliance framework and calls on the United Nations, as well as partners, to support its implementation. That is paramount if the Joint Force is to be successful in its fight against terrorism, as is strict compliance with the human rights due diligence policy. Sweden is ready to contribute to the establishment of the compliance framework, in addition to our existing support to the Force through the European Union (EU). We believe that the Security Council's repeated calls for regional ownership, our expectations for the Force and our demand for accountability should be matched with adequate resources and support.”

   2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

4. “Any security initiative in and for the region must therefore be part of a holistic approach that in particular encompasses governance and development aspects. As such, the Joint Force needs to be framed within, and accountable to, a broader political framework. Coordination with the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and other regional initiatives and partners, such as the African Union, will be important. Today's resolution further states that United Nations support to the Joint Force through the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) must not affect the Mission's capacity to implement its mandate and its strategic priorities. In that regard, we look forward to the follow-up reporting, as stipulated by the resolution.”

   2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

5. “Let me also begin by expressing our outrage at last night's attack on United Nations peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We offer our deepest condolences to the familiies of the victims and to the Government and the people of Tanzania. That deliberate attack constitutes a war crime and should be condemned in the strongest terms. Perpetrators must be brought to justice. Indeed, it is a sad day for the United Nations family and for United Nations peacekeeping. Sweden voted in favour of resolution 2391 (2017) because the endeavours for peace, development and security in the region by the countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel deserve our full support. In order to achieve sustainable peace and stability in the Sahel, our primary focus must remain on addressing the root causes of instability.”

   2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

6. “In that regard, we look forward to discussions in the Committee, with input from the Panel of Experts and relevant United Nations bodies, on how to ensure that the resolutions are implemented as intended and rigorously, while, at the same time, ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches those in need of assistance.”

   2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

7. “The responsibility to protect and uphold the well-being of its people indisputably falls to the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Yet, while the Democratic People's Republic of Korea regime diverts critical resources to expensive weapons programmes, its people continue to suffer from serious human rights violations and a grave humanitarian situation. The humanitarian situation remains of serious concern. The measures adopted by the Council were never intended to have a negative effect on humanitarian assistance. Therefore, recent reports that the sanctions are having adverse consequences, including on the ability ofhumanitarian organizations to respond to those urgent humanitarian needs, are deeply concerning. Such challenges need to be addressed, and humanitarian principles need to be adhered to.”

   2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

8. “Turning now to the report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and your team for the excellent work as Chair of that important Committee. The Committee has a critical role to play in effectively implementing the resolutions adopted by the Council in order to ensure that they have the desired effect. The Committee and its Panel of Experts should continue its outreach to Member States on sanctions implementation, as well as to support their capacity- building efforts. Some further efforts are already under way, but more can be done. We look forward to continuing discussions on how to enhance the effectiveness of restrictive measures.”

   2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

9. “It should return to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons regime and the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. Sweden fully supports the relevant resolutions adopted unanimously by the Council in relation to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It is important that the Council remain united and that the Security Council resolutions be swiftly implemented by all countries so as to ensure the full effect of those resolutions. At the same time, sanctions alone will not resolve the situation on the Korean peninsula. We need to pave the way for a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution. Therefore, in parallel with an effective and rigorous implementation of the sanctions regime, we must urgently undertake further work to reduce tensions, so as to advance the prospects for a comprehensive settlement.”

   2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

10. “Iwould like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing. Sweden condemns yesterday's intercontinental ballistic missile test in the strongest terms. The test constitutes a clear threat to international peace and security, an unacceptable provocation and a clear breach of the international obligations of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in defiance of numerous Security Council resolutions. The actions of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea represent a threat not only to its own region but to all regions. We again urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to heed the Council's decisions that it should cease provocations, fulfil its international obligations, engage in meaningful dialogue and abandon its nuclear and missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source