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Panayotov

lines on the record: 34
first: 2017-01-10
most recent: 2020-01-13
sittings or episodes: 6
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“With a view to strengthening multilateralism, Bulgaria also stresses the importance of good- neighbourly relations, regional stability and mutual cooperation and puts special emphasis on finding and implementing definitive, inclusive and binding solutions to bilateral disputes in the Western Balkans and on dedicating additional efforts to reconciliation. Today’s commitment to respecting and upholding the United Nations Charter will be our nations’ joint legacy for succeeding generations. Commemorating the sixty-fifth anniversary of its membership in the United Nations, the Republic of Bulgaria joins all those who continue to advocate global peace, international rule of law, respect for human rights and mutually benefiting sustainable development.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“Many multilateral agreements and institutions, including those in the field of non-proliferation and arms control, which for years have served us well, now suffer from lack of consensus, stalemate and even violations. We firmly believe that only through multilateralism will our nations be able to preserve international security and stability and build upon the achievements of the rules-based global system. The moment is critical, and active engagement and concerted collective efforts are needed now more than ever.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“Addressing some of the newly arising threats, such as terrorism, violent extremism, asymmetric and hybrid attacks, space and cyberwarfare, requires qualitatively new levels of international cooperation and dialogue, whose foundations lie at the core of the United Nations system and its Charter. In addition to our commitment to the United Nations Charter, Bulgaria has lent its full support to the Alliance for Multilateralism and Good Human Rights Stories, two recently launched initiatives that further contribute to building a stable and secure world. Against the backdrop of the current international tensions, the Republic of Bulgaria shares the deep concern about the crisis of multilateralism.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“To keep the momentum, and for our common benefit, we need to reconfirm its relevance and validity on the eve of its seventy-fifth anniversary. Nowadays, we witness security challenges of an increasingly complex nature. Just a few days ago, the Secretary-General stated that geopolitical tensions are at their highest level since the beginning of the new millennium. This is particularly relevant for the Middle East, where utmost restraint and de-escalation are crucial now to prevent violence from spiralling out of control and developments that may have detrimental consequences.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“They, who twice in their lifetimes suffered the devastating effects of war, managed to choose the path of cooperation, instead of confrontation, and to set the foundation of a new, more just and rules-based global order. The United Nations and its Charter are the legacy and the promise to future generations that all peace-loving nations will be equal and have the right and responsibility to settle their international disputes by non-violent means. Since then, our world has faced multiple shifts. Despite the ever-changing circumstances, the United Nations Charter, particularly its purposes and principles, has proved its role as a cornerstone in upholding the international rule of law and maintaining global peace and security.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“At the outset, allow me to express my county’s gratitude to Viet Nam, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh, and to you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate dedicated to a fundamentally important topic — upholding the United Nations Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is a privilege and honour for me to be here today to engage in this discussion. My country fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (see S/PV.8699). Seventy-five years ago, the drafters of the Charter of the United Nations wisely and humbly acknowledged that global peace and security can be restored and sustained only by collective efforts.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“However, the challenges are many, and we therefore recognize that there should be better coordination and greater efficiency and effectiveness with a view to strengthening the role of the United Nations. To that end, Bulgaria supports the Secretary- General's reform proposals for restructuring the United Nations peace and security pillar and welcomes his Action for Peacekeeping initiative (see S/PV.8218) and strong commitment to the zero-tolerance policy on sexual abuse and exploitation.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“We also believe that strengthening the mediation capacity of the United Nations is key, and Bulgaria has therefore made another voluntary financial pledge to the United Nations Mediation Trust Fund this year. In the wake of the recent reviews of the peace and security architecture, United Nations peacekeeping has evolved, giving priority to the broader scope of tasks related to the protection of civilians, particularly the protection of women and children in conflicts. In that regard, Bulgaria, as a police-contributing country to United Nations peacekeeping operations, has endorsed the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“If the States involved do not want, or are not able, to bring those responsible to justice, we have a very important tool at our disposal - the International Criminal Court, which can ensure that such crimes do not go unpunished. Another basic aspect of the protection of civilians is prevention. In that regard, Bulgaria shares the view that implementing the concept of sustaining peace is a cost-effective way of finding viable political solutions to armed conflicts by addressing their root causes, reducing fragility in post-conflict situations and combining humanitarian and development efforts. My country is following up on its humanitarian development commitments made at the World Humanitarian Summit and continues to give financial support to United Nations-related activities in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the concept note (S/2018/444, annex) for today's debate offers a valuable opportunity for considering the broader scope, including its preventive and humanitarian aspects, of the concept of the protection of civilians. The human costs of armed conflicts can be seen in all too many places. In order to address the numerous humanitarian challenges around the world, we must ensure the basics, which include respecting and implementing international humanitarian law. Sieges, starvation and unacceptable restrictions on humanitarian access are clearly unlawful. When compliance fails, accountability must be ensured.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“Bulgaria thanks you, Madam President, for convening this important debate and commends Poland's strong commitment to the topic. Today's briefers' valuable presentations demonstrate that almost 20 years after the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), on the protection of civilians, this agenda item continues to be highly relevant to the Security Council's work. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union and its member States, and I would like to make the following additional remarks in my national capacity. We all agree that the best way to protect civilians is to prevent conflicts from erupting or recurring in the first place.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“We established a specialized shelter for children earlier this year in order to improve the protection of child victims of trafficking by providing them with specially designed integrated services that include psychological, social, medical and legal support, assistance and social reintegration. In the past few years, Bulgaria has increased its capacity to ensure the rights of victims of trafficking, with a special focus on children, and its participation in international efforts to fight this crime. Special measures are being taken to raise public awareness, particularly among children, in partnership with local authorities, civil society and youth volunteers.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“We have also established a national referral mechanism for supporting trafficked persons, with the aim of strengthening respect for the human rights of victims of trafficking by providing them with unconditional support and protection, based on the principle of non-discrimination. Bulgaria's national anti-trafficking strategy for the period from 2017 to 2021 follows a victim-centred, human rights-based, gender-specific and child-focused approach. Our national commission for combating trafficking in human beings, which coordinates State policy in this priority area, provides assistance to victims of trafficking in Government-funded shelters across the country.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“We welcome the special emphasis that the new resolution puts on the protection of children and its strong language on children's rights, which is a key priority for the Government of Bulgaria. Bulgaria was a pioneer among European countries in enacting specific anti-trafficking legislation as long ago as 2003, and our legal and institutional framework for combating trafficking in persons is one of the most comprehensive in existence. Bulgaria has criminalized trafficking in persons and introduced more severe punishment for crimes involving children. Our legislation includes provisions to ensure that victims of trafficking are not penalized for being forcibly involved in unlawful activities.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Better cooperation should be established among countries of origin, transit and destination on information-sharing and on victim identification, support and reintegration. Bulgaria reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, and against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, which, along with resolution 2331 (2016), constitute a solid foundation of international law in this area. We would like to highlight the importance of resolution 2388 (2017), on the trafficking of persons in conflict situations, adopted today by the Council.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“I would first like to thank the Italian presidency for organizing today's open debate. Bulgaria aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union on behalf of its member countries. Trafficking in persons is a grave human rights violation and a highly lucrative form of transnational organized crime, with huge human, social and economic implications, and it requires a concerted global response. The problem is further exacerbated by conflicts and the resulting large movements of refugees and migrants, who often become easy targets for various forms of exploitation. Bulgaria emphasizes the importance of accelerating international cooperation to eliminate human trafficking through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary and cross-border approach.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“In Bulgaria, as elsewhere in the world, the majority of victims trafficked for sexual exploitation are women and girls. In View of that, the national anti-trafficking commission of Bulgaria provides specialized assistance to women victims of trafficking in three Government- funded shelters. Given the particular vulnerability of children to trafficking, annual prevention campaigns are organized in schools in partnership with local authorities, academia, civil society and a network of youth volunteers. A specialized coordination mechanism for referrals and assistance for unaccompanied children and child victims of trafficking has also been established. In the coming months, the Bulgarian authorities will also open a new specialized facility to provide protection, assistance and reintegration of child victims of trafficking.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“Bulgaria was one of the pioneers in Europe to adopt specialized anti-trafficking legislation, in 2003. Bulgaria has penalized trafficking in line with the highest international legal standards and has gone one step further by introducing more severe punishment for crimes involving children as victims. A national commission for combatting trafficking in persons is operating at the central level, and there are nine local anti-trafficking commissions specialized in preventing trafficking among vulnerable communities. The new national anti-trafficking strategy for the period from 2017 to 2021 has a special focus on early detection and prevention. Trafficking is a gendered phenomenon, and the majority of the victims are women and girls.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“The Bulgarian Government invests in building capacities to identify potential and actual victims of trafficking among migrants and asylum seekers and to provide adequate protection, in particular to children on the move. Bulgaria is committed to the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols Thereto, known as the Palermo Protocols, which represent a solid foundation of international law in this area. Furthermore, Bulgaria welcomed the first-ever Security Council resolution on the trafficking of persons in conflict situations - resolution 2331 (2016), adopted last December. Bulgaria is one of the countries in Europe with the most comprehensive institutional framework to combat trafficking in persons.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“As an external border of the European Union, Bulgaria pays special attention to the nexus between conflict and trafficking in persons and actively supports United Nations-led efforts to end political and security crises in the region, which are conducive to migration flows. The early identification of victims of trafficking in mixed migration flows is one of the main priorities of the Bulgarian national commission for combatting trafficking in persons, which has established strong partnerships with the relevant United Nations bodies and other organizations aimed at ensuring the effective management of migration processes and respect for the human rights of all persons.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“Better cooperation should be established among countries of origin, transit and destination in connection with information sharing, victim identification, support and reintegration. In recent years Bulgaria has enhanced its law enforcement cooperation with countries in the European Union and other partners with regard to irregular migration, smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings. Bulgarian law enforcement authorities are active partners in numerous EU-led and transnational operations aimed at curbing trafficking and smuggling and bringing perpetrators to justice.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“First, I thank the United Kingdom for organizing today's debate. Bulgaria aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union (EU). Trafficking in persons is a gross violation of human rights and also one of the most serious and lucrative forms of transnational organized crime with huge human, social and economic implications. The problem is further exacerbated by conflicts and the ensuing large movements of refugees and migrants who often become easy targets of various forms of exploitation. It is therefore imperative to accelerate the global response to human trafficking through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary and cross-border approach. In a globalized world, no country alone can disentangle the webs of traffickers.”
2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source
“An illustration of the promise of such an alignment can be found in the current phase of the peace process in Cyprus, where the Security Council is united behind renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, the Secretary-General is providing his good offices and the European Union is giving constructive support to efforts to reach a solution based on the relevant Council resolutions. We firmly believe that - despite major setbacks such as the recent encroachments on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, Georgia and other countries in Eastern Europe - the European continent can be conflict-free, and that vision can be realized by creating synergies between the efforts of the relevant international organizations and through the good-faith commitment of all the parties involved.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“We appeal to all sides in the afoermentioned conflicts to be engaged in reaching concrete results on outstanding issues, such as commitment to the non-use of force and the improvement of the humanitarian and security situations of the affected population. We believe that the United Nations is well positioned to monitor developments on the ground, including the implementation of agreements and respect for human rights, thereby providing the members of the Security Council with objective and quality information in a timely manner. Even though we are all aware that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to addressing conflicts in Europe, it is evident that the unity of efforts within the Security Council, complemented by the engagement of the Secretary-General and the support of the relevant regional organizations, represent a potent force.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“We support the Geneva international discussions and the meetings in the framework of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism in Gali and Ergneti, which are essential to stabilizing the situation on the ground and achieving a lasting solution of the conflicts in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. We fully back the Minsk Group co-Chairs and support the negotiations on a comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict without precondition. The best prospect for a peace settlement is to continue the mediation efforts ofthe Minsk Group, as the internationally established format endorsed by the Security Council. We stress the importance of re-engaging in meaningful negotiations and of moving beyond the status quo, as we believe that the status quo is not a solution.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“What remains most important is to guarantee the full implementation of the agreed package of measures and, first and utmost, to abide by the latest ceasefire, to complete the withdrawal of heavy weapons, and to grant unhindered access to the Special Monitoring Missison of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to all sites. That would allow the Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group of the OSCE to accelerate the implementation of the Minsk agreements. Bulgaria reaffirms its strong support for the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“This poses a great danger to stability and security in Europe, as whenever the principle of territorial integrity is challenged violent confrontations and bloodshed arise as a natural consequence, as seen in a number of instances. Regional organizations have demonstrated that they can play a constructive role in conflict resolution. In today's world of global challenges, international organizations have to find a smart balance between the principles of subsidiarity and complementarity, while taking into account the particularity of each conflict and its context. Bulgaria is eager to see a peaceful way out of the crisis in Ukraine, with full respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the country within its internationally recognized borders.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“However, there are still a number of protracted and unresolved conflicts in Europe that remind us that the post-Cold War transition is not yet over. In the current global instability, it is essential that no efforts be spared to resolve the conflicts in Europe. If any conflict is to be resolved, it is vital that all parties be guided by and respect the relevant international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, in particular the principle of preserving and respecting the territorial integrity of countries - a core principle of the post-1945 world order. In recent years, however, the international consensus on the principle of territorial integrity has begun to erode, with an impact on Georgia and Ukraine, among others.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Most of the border changes came about peacefully, but the continent also witnessed a level of violence unseen since the end of the Second World War. The United Nations and the relevant international organizations in Europe have been engaged in finding peaceful and sustainable solutions to the conflicts. The applied tool box has been extensive, from outright military interventions, through peacekeeping and preventive deployment, to the incentives of membership in the European and the Euro-Atlantic institutions. In some instances we have celebrated success; in others, painful lessons had to be learned. Many of the countries that went through difficult times have been able to turn the page and to prosper.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Mr. Panayotov (Bulgaria) (spoke in Russian): At the outset, I should like to express the sincere condolences of the Government of Bulgaria in connection with the passing of an outstanding diplomat and human being, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, Ambassador Vitaly Ivanovich Churkin. (spoke in English) It is a privilege and honour for me to be here today to engage in this discussion. Let me first thank Ukraine for convening today's debate on a topic of particular importance to my country, and all the briefers for their comprehensive presentations. As has already been highlighted, the end ofthe Cold War unleashed a profound geopolitical transformation in Eastern Europe that doubled the number of States on the map.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“In that regard, at the World Humanitarian Summit, Bulgaria made a set of commitments that particularly relates to prevention by addressing the root causes of armed conflicts, reducing fragility in post-conflict situations and bringing humanitarian, development and peacebuilding efforts together. Furthermore, Bulgaria has consistently supported the mediation capacities of the United Nations system, including through an annual voluntary financial contribution to the United Nations Mediation Trust Fund. Bearing in mind the increasing relevance of the prevention of conflicts and sustaining peace, let me assure the Council of my country's readiness to continue backing the activities ofthe United Nations in maintaining international peace and security.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“With that understanding, Bulgaria contributed to the development and subsequent operationalization of the United Nations Guidance for Effective Mediation, which calls for a comprehensive and integrated approach that flows through all three pillars of the United Nations: peace and security, development and human rights. The human costs of armed conflicts can be seen in all too many places. My country therefore feels obliged to take upon itself a greater commitment to implementing the new concept of sustaining peace as a cost-effective way to find sustainable political solutions to armed conflicts, which currently drive 80 per cent of the global humanitarian needs.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“The message for bringing prevention back to the fore emerged from the United Nations reviews on peace and security, which offered a wealth of recommendations for the way forward, including by addressing the root causes of armed conflicts at a much earlier stage. In that regard, Bulgaria welcomes the important new concept of sustaining peace, which encompasses activities aimed at addressing the root causes, preventing the outbreak and recurrence of armed conflicts and moving towards recovery and development in conflict- affected countries. Focusing greater energy on prevention also means that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development should be part of our strategies for sustaining peace.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Bulgaria thanks Sweden for convening this debate on a subject that is very relevant and timely. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing outlining his vision on how to take the work of the United Nations on prevention forward. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and its member States. The concept paper presented by the Swedish presidency (S/2017/6, annex) for today's debate offers us a valuable opportunity to consider many aspects of prevention, including the role that it can play in ending human suffering and reducing humanitarian needs.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source