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Pandor/Mr. Matjila

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2019-10-28
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  1. “I thank the representative of Croatia for delivering the shortest speech of the day; he spoke for an average of 40 seconds per European Union country. If everybody could speak for only 40 seconds, we would be finished before 4 p.m. I now give the floor to the representative of Viet Nam.”

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  2. “On behalf ofus all, I really want to thank the interpreters, security personnel and engineers for having donated 15 minutes of their available time for peace and hope in the Middle East. There are a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. I intend, with the concurrence of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.15 p.m. and resumed at 3.10pm. The President: I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the text in writing and deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Qatar.”

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  3. “I wish the representative ofPakistan well in her next assignment. 1 now give the floor to the representative of Namibia, who will speak both in his national capacity and in his capacity as Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”

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  4. “I once again remind all speakers to keep to the allocated time limits. I now give the floor to the representative of Japan.”

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  5. “I appeal to all speakers to limit their statements to no more than the four minutes allocated. I now give the floor to the representative of Norway.”

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  6. “I would like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. 1 now give the floor to the representative of Turkey.”

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  7. “We must do more before the next debate. There are many who will speak on this subject today, which indicates great trouble and great interest in this troubling inadequacy. Let us remember that while debate is important, we lose credibility as an institution when words are not accompanied by action. The people of Palestine require action. I new resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the other Council members who wish to make statements.”

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  8. “The Council cannot be seen to condone such actions of violence and hostility as the building of further barriers and walls, the closing of schools and the killing of civilians. The Council should act to ensure gestures of hope and the building of trust between the parties, which requires, as a first step, a firm statement against intolerance of violent infringements and other negative actions. This institution, the United Nations, was founded on the principles of ensuring the presence and practice of human rights, respect for the worth and dignity of every person, equality whether rich or poor, mighty or weak, and a world of justice, peace and respect for international law. On the subject of Palestine, we have clearly failed on these principles. Our commitments have fallen short, and suffering continues unabated.”

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  9. “Secondly, the Council must visibly show its solidarity with the long-suffering people of Palestine by ensuring that the long-overdue field visit to the occupied Palestinian territory is conducted by those on the Council willing to do so. Thirdly, the Council must take further action against the continued violation of human rights and disregard for international law. South Africa fully supports a two-State solution and an agreed peace process aimed at ensuring two coexisting Viable States side by side, offering hope and example to those who suffer hatred and insecurity. This solution would bring important benefits for the entire region. We also utterly condemn the human rights violations against the Palestinian people and the Violence directed at the people of Gaza and the West Bank through occupation and aggression by Israel.”

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  10. “We in South Africa are gravely concerned by the continued disregard for the long-standing Middle East peace process through the systematic foreclosing of the final status issues, particularly with regard to the borders, the return of refugees, the status of Jerusalem and the ever-expanding illegal settlements. There is clearly no intention to seek or achieve peace by those implementing such actions. How is it possible to believe in the Council, in peace and security, in the face of such offending breaches of its very decisions? The Council must find ways to repair its damaged and waning credibility as a source of peace and security. First, the Council must insist on receiving regular written reports on the implementation of its decisions, particularly with respect to resolution 2334 (2016).”

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  11. “Resolution 2334 (2016) confirmed that the Council would not recognize any changes to the 4 June 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those that were agreed by the parties through mediation. Yet those very agreed decisions and negotiations have been undermined through unilateral decisions aimed at predetermining the outcome of the negotiations. That points to bad faith and can never secure peace. Of even greater concern is the fact that the people of Palestine seem to have become a forgotten people whose hopes are dissipating in the face of diminishing world support and the absence of any real attempt at honest and genuine negotiations.”

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  12. “The Council has a duty to the people of Palestine, which is clearly articulated in the Charter of the United Nations, and it is vital that dedicated attention be directed towards finally achieving the outcomes stated in manifold United Nations resolutions. South Africa believes that it is always possible to find solutions to seemingly intractable challenges. Our own struggles were advanced by United Nations action and determination to end a crime against humanity. We need similar, vigorous international solidarity, indignation and commitment for Palestine. The Council is fully aware that it is in this very organ that the elusive breakthrough exists - that it is only several of the members present here that can ensure peace and security in Palestine and the entire Middle East. Council resolutions have been breached and ignored.”

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  13. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa. South Africa firmly believes that the question of peace in the Middle East will not be resolved unless the question of Palestine is resolved. Today, we debate the longest-standing subject on the agenda of the Security Council. Our failure to find a resolution to the plight of the people of Palestine and to secure their peace and freedom is a profound stain on our stated mission and objectives. In the period since our previous debate, the situation has deteriorated markedly, suggesting even less hope for peace.”

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  14. “I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine.”

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  15. “There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”

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  16. “Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Mladenov is joining the meeting via video- teleconference from Jerusalem. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite the following to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Neville Gertze, Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People; and His Excellency Mr. Maged Abdelfattah Abdelaziz, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations, to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard.”

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  17. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrian,Bangladesh, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Viet Nam to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr.”

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