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first: 1995-12-20
most recent: 2015-03-18
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“Apart from the strong international political engagement, in which the PBC finds a natural place, that can be supported by technical cooperation in public administration, aligned with the Special Representative's proposals, and support to political dialogue, including through social communication. Let me highlight, in that regard, the importance of sustained engagement by the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, including in making technical expertise available. The Security Council plays a key role in that regard by helping ensure that electoral results are respected and continuing to monitor closely the post-electoral political developments. On the social and economic track, one objective is to make significant strides on social and economic indicators, with a focus on food security and rural development.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“The Guinea-Bissau configuration of the PBC can play an important role in supporting the Special Representative's vision. Thirdly, I would like to propose for further discussion three achievable, modest, medium-term strategic objectives in the institutional, socioeconomic and security areas, which can guide the PBC in its resumed engagement and also contribute to the Council's subsequent deliberations. On the institutional track, one objective is the completion of a full democratic cycle with a constitutional transfer of power to elected officials.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, I would like to present some conclusions that may help provide a strategy for our collective engagement with Guinea-Bissau and measure progress in the peacebuilding agenda, including with a view to engaging with legitimate authorities in future. First, Guinea-Bissau's international partners, especially those in the region, have a decisive role to play in fostering stability. For that contribution to materialize in the most effective way, strong political coordination is central. That is one clear area for the immediate engagement of the PBC. Secondly, I wish to highlight the vision of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ramos-Horta of intensive international support to a State-rebuilding programme following the elections.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“As stated in the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/105), nearly half of the population relies on cashew nut sales for their primary income. Alternatives aimed at diversifying the economy range from processing cashew nuts, stimulating the production of other crops, including rice, cassava and beans, and promoting fishery, to investments in the mining and tourism sectors. The logistics services sector can play an important role, with the planned construction of a deep-water port in Buba, where natural conditions are favourable. In the absence of legitimate authorities, I was not able to discuss strategic, long-term peacebuilding priorities with national decision makers.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“I fully concur with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's call on all political actors to overcome their political divides, move to the next phase and march peacefully and decisively to a new chapter in the country's political life without further delay - a new chapter that is possible and in which I believe the PBC can play a constructive strategic role. On the economic front, the impact of political instability on the economy is devastating. Public finances are in a very poor state. The withdrawal of international assistance has had a direct impact on public services and economic activity. Food insecurity in fertile Guinea-Bissau is a glaring contradiction. Dependency on the cashew nut was pointed out as a major challenge.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“The next elections therefore have the potential to be the most significant step for the consolidation of democracy in Guinea-Bissau's history. In the light of the extension of voter registration, the resulting rescheduling of elections does not necessarily imply a lack of commitment. The technical quality of elections, for which the registration process is key, is just as important. I welcome the election of a new leader of Guinea-Bissau's major party, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cabo Verde. The nomination of candidates by various parties and the success of the registration process in difficult conditions can help to generate positive dynamics for the restoration of democracy, in spite of the many challenges ahead.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“I am all the more convinced that impunity in Guinea-Bissau is a result of persistent political instability, weak institutions and unresolved hurdles in civil-military relations. An integrated approach capable of reinforcing national ownership of a renewed commitment to democracy and a more inclusive society will yield the best results. While in Bissau, I could testify to Timor-Leste's invaluable contribution in support of the voter- registration process. The importance of the registration process transcends the upcoming elections. It enables the exercise of civil and political rights, but can also serve planning and policy-making purposes. I commend the people of Guinea-Bissau for the enthusiasm with which they participated in the registration process, which allowed for a historical expansion of the electorate throughout the country.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“I was impressed by the willingness of key regional and international partners in Bissau, such as ECOWAS and the European Union, to heed that call. Following the elections, my own country, Brazil, will reassess the prospects for resumed cooperation in that field. International crime and drug-trafficking remain major concerns among international interlocutors, in spite of assessments pointing to a relative decline. The issue of irregular fishing and logging licenses was raised by national interlocutors as an emerging challenge. Institutional constraints, the political situation and the lack of law-enforcement resources remain significant obstacles. A focus on increasing transparent revenue-collection and strengthening local capacities to promote social and economic development stands a good chance of garnering support.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“Any effective process will have to ensure that no social group or stakeholder be - nor perceive itself as being - relegated to second-class citizenship, and that the various contributions to the process of institutional progress be recognized in a plural and democratic national environment with equal opportunity for all. International coordination among key actors supporting security sector reform in Guinea-Bissau will remain important. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is positioned to play a central role, including through the strengthened presence of the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau. The international community should be ready to rally behind the Special Representative of the Secretary- General's lead and support efforts decisively and swiftly.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“While there seems to be a national consensus on the urgency of, and even the main modalities for, the modernization of the security sector, simplistic notions about the role of the military in politics, with little consideration of civil-military relations and the conduct of political elites, are of limited practical assistance. A more comprehensive approach is necessary. Meaningful modernization entails an adequate understanding of the underlying historical and sociological factors contributing to political instability since independence, and also since the conflict of 1998. It will require sustained support to political dialogue, State reform and the modernization of key State structures, from the police and the judiciary to public administration and services.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“It seems that an urgent reflection on the part of the international community is needed to avoid such twisted consequences. In contacts with international partners I was able to identify a scenario of improved regional and subregional coordination. A positive regional context is a key factor for stability in Guinea-Bissau. I will continue to work for such positive trends to gain even more traction. In meetings with various transitional authorities, including in the military, I could observe the very complex realities related to the modernization of the security and defence sectors.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Judy Cheng-Hopkins for joining me, in a demonstration of her ongoing commitment. During my four-day visit to Bissau, I spoke with a wide spectrum of interlocutors, including transitional authorities, political actors, civil servants, civil society organizations and international partners. In each of those meetings, I stressed that free and transparent elections and a return to constitutional order were essential for the full resumption of much-needed international cooperation. I found a country in serious economic distress, in spite of its human and material resources and potential. The consequences of the 2012 coup hit the poorest and most vulnerable the hardest, and do not seem to have affected its perpetrators in significant ways.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“I thank you for convening this meeting, Madam President, and for the invitation to briefthe Security Council in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jose' Ramos-Horta, for his briefing and his outstanding leadership at this very crucial moment of Guinea- Bissau's history. As has been mentioned, I accepted the invitation from the Special Representative of the Secretary- General to visit the country late last month. I take this opportunity to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, all personnel of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea Bissau and the Peacebuilding Support Office for their support to the visit.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“We expect the Council to raise its voice against breaches of the primacy of law in international affairs, such as the acquisition of territory by force, disregard for and lack of compliance with international commitments and United Nations resolutions, be it for humanitarian access or the elimination of nuclear weapons, and the illicit flow of arms to conflict zones. These are goals that we must pursue together.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The rule of law at the international level is essential to remind us that no State is above the law and that claims of exceptionalism are unacceptable in themselves and extremely damaging to the multilateral system. Multilateral cooperation for peace and security rests on the foundation of the sovereign equality of States. We must be aware of doctrines that seek to erode respect for sovereignty in advancing unilateral agendas. The more multipolar the world becomes, the stronger our reliance must be on the rule of law at the international level as a cornerstone of sustainable peace. Upholding the rule of law at the international level is part of the responsibilities of the Security Council.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“New actors, in particular developing countries, are participating more fully in debates on extremely important and vital areas such as human rights, trade, finance and sustainable development. Regarding the environment, for instance, global governance has already included wide-ranging participation by developing countries. No one would dream of discussing climate change or biodiversity without the important participation of all of the stakeholder countries, including civil society and academia. In all of these cases, it is clear that this enlarged participation has made a positive contribution to global governance. Unfortunately, in the field of international peace and security, progress has been much slower, but is no less necessary.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The report itself clearly acknowledges that measuring and evaluating the impact of rule-of- law activities poses a number of challenges, as many of those processes are non-quantifiable, outcomes may take generations to be fully grasped and data collection may prove to be particularly elusive on rule-of-law activities. One should concentrate on the ability to have a sophisticated, long-term, comprehensive understanding of the plurality of countries" circumstances, histories and challenges. A debate in the Council should be an occasion to discuss the international dimension of the rule of law as well. In today's world, we are, fortunately, heading for new models of global governance in many areas, in which participation will necessarily be larger.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“What we are actually seeking with the notion of the rule of law is a State of rights in the plural - the establishment or the improvement of a State capable of protecting rights and promoting equal access, including legal access for all citizens irrespective of their origin, sex, creed, political affiliation or race. We appreciate the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the rule oflaw. It is worth recalling, nevertheless, that there is no agreed or universal basis on how to assess the levels of implementation of the rule of law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In the complex and non-linear path to sustainable peace, let me single out the enormous potential of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), which Brazil is honoured to chair. Brazil underscores the PBC's contribution as a uniquely designed political platform that is able to bring together key actors and help forge greater harmony among the subregional, regional and international levels. There is also ample room in the PBC for the promotion of rule-of-law institutions and the empowerment of women and minority groups. Third is a conceptual reflection. In Latin languages, "rule of law" is translated as something equivalent to "state of right". In a broad sense, the true name of the rule of law is social justice.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In Haiti, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti has helped Haitian authorities in the establishment and strengthening of rule-of-law institutions, including the development of the Haitian National Police. At the same time, the Mission has carried out important community Violence-reduction programmes and quick-impact projects, which are key to sustaining the population's confidence in the mandate and in the peace dividends of stabilization. Secondly, there must be an understanding that the rule of law is not only a cause of development, but also a consequence thereof. There is a crucial need for long- term commitment by the international community in supporting national efforts to build structural changes. That presupposes a departure from all-too-common short attention spans for countries in post-conflict situations.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The United Nations is therefore correct in seeking to ensure greater system-wide coordination when trying to improve the implementation of its mandate related to the rule of law. In order to result in meaningful and long-lasting consequences for the lives of millions around the world, such initiatives must be built upon certain premises, which Brazil would like to highlight. First, there must be a holistic approach in supporting the host country in its efforts to address the root causes of conflict, advance peace and reconciliation and enhance stability in the post-conflict period. Tailoring and refining the implementation of rule-of- law mandates to local circumstances and needs is key to ensuring national ownership, without which the sustainability of activities will be impaired.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“I thank you especially, Madam President, for organizing this open debate. Brazil warmly welcomes the participation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Moreno Charme of Chile. I also recognize the speakers who preceded me: the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Latvia and the First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cuba. Brazil also thanks the Secretary-General for his briefing. It is clear from the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/341) and from the concept note prepared for this debate (S/2014/75, annex) that increased attention has been paid to the need to strengthen and promote the rule of law when implementing mandates related to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We hope that it will further contribute to the concrete implementation of the Council's decisions on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The Council can count on Brazil's support for that goal.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The international community has failed so far to reach an agreement to end the provision of weapons to parties in conflict, which would be instrumental in protecting civilians and would send a clear message indicating that there is no military solution to the conflict. On the other hand, some States have decided to adopt unilateral economic sanctions, which, as demonstrated by the Human Rights Council's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, end up having a harmful impact on the Syrian civilian population. Brazil believes that the fifth revision of the aide-memoire prepared by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and adopted by the Council today (S/PRST/2014/3, annex) is a useful and practical lessons-learned guide.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Many elements have to be carefully considered, such as the fact that armed drones subject targeted countries, communities, families and individuals to a high degree of asymmetric vulnerability, in defiance of international law, international humanitarian law and human rights. When discussing the protection of civilians, one should also note that the adoption of sanctions may have a profound negative impact in the lives of the civilian population, while not necessarily contributing to the solution of a crisis. As a matter of fact, the rush to economic sanctions may aggravate situations of concern, instead of resolving them. In many occasions, it creates a logic ofpunishment and isolation, instead of a dynamic of dialogue and persuasion. The situation in Syria serves as an example in that regard.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“As the Secretary-General emphasizes in his report, the use of such technologies raises important concerns over "compliance with international human rights law and with the international humanitarian law rules of distinction, proportionality and precaution" (S/2013/689, para. 26). The International Committee of the Red Cross has also underlined that there can be no doubt that international humanitarian law applies to new weaponry and to all new technology used in warfare. One should not underestimate the complexities that arise from the use of such new autonomous weapons systems and their extraterritorial deployment, which, especially when armed, may violate airspace sovereignty, including in areas outside of conflict zones.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“It is also essential to ensure that peacekeeping missions have the capabilities and resources they need to discharge their protection responsibilities as effectively as possible. Too many missions lack the equipment, personnel or assets that are necessary to properly protect civilians. The humanitarian imperative that should guide the United Nations requires that the protection of civilians be implemented in a universal and non-selective manner. It is worth recalling, in that regard, that multilateral efforts must comply with international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including in the context of the fight against terrorism. We should also reflect on the use of new weapon technologies, particularly the use of drones.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“If we mean what we say when we adopt texts affirming that there is no military solution to a certain situation, we must act accordingly and invest more resources in mediation and preventive diplomacy. In peacekeeping operations, the protection of civilians should be seen as a multidimensional task to be pursued by all mission components in the field, and by both the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support at Headquarters. Let me also recall that we are currently witnessing new experiments in some pivotal peacekeeping concepts. The authorization for more robust and offensive mandates, which may pose serious risks to the protection of civilians, requires an even higher and more careful degree of planning and training.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The commitments that all Member States undertook in the Charter of the United Nations and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights must be upheld. However, as is pointed out by the Secretary- General in his latest report (S/2013/689), the current state of the protection of civilians leaves little room for optimism, with serious Violations being reported in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the occupied Palestinian territory and elsewhere. Clearly in many cases, a military-centred approach to peace and stability, with the aim of providing improved protection to civilians, has not achieved satisfactory goals from either a security or a moral perspective. That only enhances our responsibility in ascribing priority to mediation, diplomacy and negotiation.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“A comprehensive approach is of the utmost importance for achieving sustainable solutions and, as a consequence, the long-term protection of civilians. Also, in a world with thousands of nuclear weapons, civilians will be truly safe and protected only when genuine nuclear disarmament is materialized. As the concept note (S/2014/74, annex) prepared by Lithuania rightly underlines, 2014 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Security Council's formal engagement with the protection of civilians. The United Nations has made great strides in this area since then, both in the Council and in other forums. Protection mandates are now regarded as an essential dimension of peacekeeping operations. The international community agrees that it is part of our collective responsibility to safeguard civilians from the scourge of conflicts.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“As the international community has observed in many of the challenges it has had to confront, the mirage of the military solution often degenerates into the nightmare of greater civilian suffering. Where coercive measures may be contemplated, the use of force needs to be as moderate as possible, in order to avoid harming civilians, who must be protected. That is why Brazil is of the view that the international community should not only abide by its responsibility to protect civilians, but also demonstrate responsibility while protecting civilians. Furthermore, as highlighted on previous occasions, we understand that, in order to create a more stable environment for civilians, it is crucial to address the root causes of conflict. Social and economic issues can become potential drivers of conflict.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Madam, for convening this timely and important debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to thank High Commissioner Navi Pillay, Under-Secretaries-General Valerie Amos and Herve' Ladsous, and Director-General Yves Daccord for their presentations. Brazil firmly believes that conflict prevention is one of the most effective ways to protect civilians. The international community must be guided, first and foremost, by the objective of avoiding the risks of armed conflict and the human costs associated with it. In situations where conflicts occur, diplomacy should be given priority and coercion should remain a last resort.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“And for that reason, he argues, our scale of values today can be based only on the primacy of culture and education. The ink of the sage is worth more than the blood of the martyr, said the prophet of Islam. In the Talmud, there is a moving idea that the world is supported by the breath of children studying.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“At the same time a shared representation of the past - not as a result of imposed interpretations, but as mutually acceptable narratives - can be equally important to break patterns of dissemination of distortions and falsifications placed at the service of prejudice and delegitimization of the other. It may seem unusual to speak of culture and education in the Security Council, but few authors have promoted a more eloquent picture of where we stand today in the search for peace than the Franco-Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf in his inspired blueprint for setting a course for the twenty-first century, entitled Disordered World. As he reminds us, "In one way or another, all the people on Earth are in the same storm. Rich or poor, arrogant or downtrodden, occupiers or occupied".”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In examining the question of identity and violence, he touches on a subject particularly relevant to today's debate - the importance of allowing for the coexistence of multiple identities in an individual. Categorization along a single trait or identity, he argues, exacerbates mistrust and generates violence. In Mr. Sen's words, "The prospects of peace in the contemporary world may well lie in the recognition ofthe plurality of our affiliations and in the use of reasoning as common inhabitants of a wide world, rather than making us into inmates rigidly incarcerated in little containers." Cultural plurality can thus be considered an essential element in preventing the consolidation of hegemonic or parochial ideologies that fuel hatred instead of promoting understanding.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In post-conflict nations, oftentimes cultural narratives stressing adversarial identities become embedded in historical accounts, thereby entrenching enmities among groups that could lead to a future relapse into conflict. In post-conflict situations, especially when forging the foundations of stable societies, the importance of understanding the other, as opposed to perpetuating adversarial attitudes, cannot be overstated. That is an exercise that will inevitably be required in the peace processes in the Middle East and beyond. In the same spirit, I wish to recall the appeal for pluralism in the context of building peace by Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Today, threats to global peace and security continue to derive from the proliferation and possession of weapons of mass destruction - in particular nuclear weapons - and the notion that the most powerful may selectively place themselves above international law. In considering the importance of history for reconciliation, the Security Council would be wise to heed the ideas put forward by the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights in her latest report (A/68/296). Ms. Shaheed focuses on the issue of the writing and teaching of history. Let me refer to her discussion of the question of historical narratives, in particular the challenge of distinguishing between, on the one hand, the legitimate continuous reinterpretation of the past and, on the other, manipulations of history for narrow political ends.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“The most effective way to protect civilians is to prevent armed conflict and, should it arise, display a true commitment to its resolution by peaceful means. As we revisit the horrors of the First World War 100 years after it broke out, we should keep in mind the fact that the most threatening situations to international peace and security arise from tensions between and among the most heavily armed world Powers. While an examination of the current agenda of the Security Council might lead some to imagine a correlation between poverty and war, the truth is that historically it is the militarily most advanced that have wrought destruction on the widest scale.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In a multipolar world where geopolitical influence is undergoing rapid reconfiguration, the call for reform of the Security Council is one that must be addressed with a sense of urgency if we do not want to risk the erosion of the system, which, in spite of its failings, has limited the damage of conflict and ensured a significant measure of international cooperation for peace. Another inescapable lesson is that greater priority must be attributed to conflict prevention. If the Council could better anticipate potential threats to peace and security, several wars would have been avoided. I am convinced that the Security Council can do more in that regard. The protection of civilians will be better served inasmuch as brewing crises do not escalate into open conflicts.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“But the record is also tainted by situations such as the use of force without Security Council authorization in Iraq and the decades-long inability to effectively address the challenge of peace between Israelis and Palestinians. As we look for lessons in the search for a permanent peace, we cannot overemphasize the importance of international law and multilateralism. The United Nations Charter, with its key provisions on the use of force, represents the single most important conquest of the international community in preventing the repetition of two World Wars that stand out as the bloodiest chapters in the history of humankind. The Security Council, as the principal organ responsible for upholding those provisions, remains the central authority in that regard. Its effectiveness requires that it be viewed as legitimate and representative.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“First and foremost is the imperative of upholding diplomacy, cooperation and multilateralism as the pillars that will negate the inevitability of wars. The multilateral collective security system, and the Council in particular, still represent the best hope for putting the lessons of the past at the service of a future of sustainable peace. To that end, universality and legitimacy must be seen as the greatest strengths of the system. There should be no room for exceptionalismn or self-exemption from the universally applicable rules and commitments. In its quest to demonstrate that it has learned from previous wars, the international community is correct in reminding itself of its failure in preventing genocide in Rwanda and the massacre in Srebrenica.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Let me start by congratulating you, Mr. President, on convening this open debate and on encouraging reflection on this important matter. Brazil welcomes the concept note (S/2014/30, annex) circulated by your delegation and welcomes the recommendations contained therein. 1 am also grateful to Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing. Humanity has learned that war means death, destruction, misery and long-term suffering. However, history has demonstrated that laws and moral exhortations alone are not enough to eliminate the scourge of war. The elusiveness of permanent peace should lead us to identify some crucial lessons from the past that should be part of our collective engagement towards fulfilling our role in that most pressing matter.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“We also underscore the importance of the participation of Israeli and Palestinian civil society in the creation of conditions for the success of the peace process. Brazil remains ready to support and engage in their initiatives towards reconciliation and sustainable peace. Brazil welcomes and fully supports the launch of the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Finally, we are encouraged by the signing ofthejoint plan of action on Iran's nuclear programme by the five permanent members of the Security Council and Iran. We commend the goodwill demonstrated by Tehran in the negotiations, under the leadership of President Hassan Rouhani. We hope that the positive dialogue between the parties will lead to a comprehensive solution, the lifting of sanctions and an encompassing agreement as soon as possible.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Those settlements are illegal and undermine the peaceful solution of the conflict. The logic of following confidence-building measures with confidence-sapping actions is detrimental to the process. At the same time, Brazil strongly condemns the renewed rocket launches from Gaza into Israel, which are contrary to the cause ofpeace and only trigger more radicalization. Brazil once again calls for the Security Council to fully carry out its responsibilities and provide support for the peace process. We also continue to expect that the Quartet will play a proactive role and report regularly to the Security Council. In that regard, a support group to the Quartet with wider geographical representation might provide badly required impetus to its activities.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The current instability in Iraq and the increasing number of civilian victims reinforce our perception that sustainable peace cannot be achieved through unilateral actions without Security Council authorization. Brazil has welcomed the resumption of direct final status negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, in the hope that the talks will lead to the realization of a two-State solution based on the 1967 borders. We commend the efforts undertaken by the international community, especially by United States Secretary of State John Kerry, and encourage him to continue to pursue a comprehensive peace agreement. We regret, however, that after encouraging news regarding the release of Palestinian prisoners, the Israeli Government has announced plans for the further construction of settlement units in the Palestinian occupied territory.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The international community must keep up its support for Lebanon's State institutions, including the army, and for the fight against terrorism. We welcome the opening, on 16 January, of the trial at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, nearly nine years after the attack that killed former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 21 others. As the homeland of millions of Lebanese descendants and with a Brazilian community living in Lebanon, Brazil reiterates its readiness to help Lebanon face current challenges. Brazil fully supports the important work carried out by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, which has been a key player in the promotion of stability in Lebanon and instrumental for security along the border between Lebanon and Israel.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We have constantly urged all parties in Syria to allow full and unhindered access by humanitarian staff and assistance to the civilian population. At the same time, in line with the reports of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, we reiterate our grave concern about the negative impact that unilateral sanctions are having on the living conditions of the Syrian people. Brazil is deeply concerned about the increase of instability in Lebanon. There has been a series ofviolent acts by armed groups across Lebanon, especially in Tripoli, and terrorist bombings that caused death and injury among the population, including murdering a Brazilian citizen in Beirut. We join the Security Council in condemning those heinous crimes.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“All the relevant stakeholders should be allowed to participate, without exclusions. All must refrain from aiding and abetting extremist groups and those who wish the process to fail. The influx ofweapons to all parties in Syria should cease immediately. Brazil continues to be extremely concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria and in neighbouring countries, such as Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, which have been receiving hundreds ofthousands of refugees throughout the conflict. In order to mitigate that precarious and tragic humanitarian situation, Brazil has made important financial contributions, including during the second International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria, held last week in Kuwait with great success.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“In Montreux, we look forward to the beginning of a process that will lead to the formation of a transitional governing body with full executive powers, established by mutual consent. We underscore that the parties must create a positive atmosphere for negotiations and, having embraced the path of dialogue, reject once and for all the illusion of military victory. The Syrian Government, which has the primary responsibility in that regard, must cease all armed violence, release arbitrarily detained persons, including the more vulnerable, in particular women and children, and allow full humanitarian access to people in need. The Syrian armed opposition must shoulder its responsibilities and reciprocate and bear in mind that humanitarian obligations apply to all armed parties. There will be many obstacles, but the process must be sustained.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Brazil has consistently advocated for a peaceful solution to the current conflict and supported the launching of a Syrian-led political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people while preserving the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Syria. The presence of a vibrant community of Syrian origin in Brazil only increases our interest in contributing to peace in that sister nation. We remain convinced that an agreed transition that halts the violence in Syria is still possible. At the same time, it is also true that, had the principles and guidelines agreed upon in the Geneva communique of June 2012 (S/2012/523, annex)been put into effect earlier, the urgent task of restoring peace to a war-torn country and neighbouring areas would have been less formidable today.”
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