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1. “President, to end the military aggression against Ukraine, as ordered by the International Court of Justice on 16 March 2022? What better legacy could your presidency have, Mr. President, than your Government choosing to return to the path of peace and withdrawing its occupying troops? None of the pretexts invoked for attacking Ukraine in violation of the Charter have any legal basis whatsoever. We have been told in this Chamber, for example, that the invasion of Ukraine is a response to an alleged phobia of Russian culture. We have been told that the invasion is in response to an alleged plot by the West to weaken the President’s country. We are told that Russia is acting in self-defence against Ukraine’s anti-Russian policies towards certain inhabitants.”

   2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source

2. “The obligation and principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes is central, as recalled by the Security Council in presidential statement S/PRST/2022/3, of 6 May 2022, which was issued in connection with its consideration of the item entitled “Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine”. In just two weeks’ time, it will be the first anniversary of that statement, which has yet to be implemented. Another central principle of the Charter, which is sacred for States, is the inviolability of territorial integrity. In that sense, the debate that brings us together today will have been useless if at the end of it there is not one fewer conflict, one fewer war or one fewer invasion. What better outcome could today’s debate have than the determination of your country, Mr.”

   2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source

3. “The problem is that, instead of decreasing, since January 2020 the number of conflicts has increased, despite the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire. If we are to talk about multilateralism, it is time to transform words into action and speeches into deeds. After the tragic experiences that led humankind into two world wars, we enshrined multilateralism through the same Charter of the United Nations that we defend today. Never again would it be permissible for any nation, no matter how powerful, to jeopardize the peace and security of another nation, or of the world at large, simply because it suited its interests or ambitions.”

   2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source

4. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by thanking Secretary-General António Guterres for his statement. I would also like to underscore the importance of the topic we are discussing, which complements the debate organized by India in December 2022 on a new orientation for a reformed multilateralism (see S/PV.9220), the meeting organized by China in May 2021 on upholding multilateralism and the United Nations- centred international system (see S/2021/456) and even the debate organized by Viet Nam in January 2020 on upholding the Charter of the United Nations in order to maintain international peace and security (S/PV.8699). In other words, year after year, this Chamber has borne witness to States agreeing on the need for effective multilateralism in order to better defend the Charter.”

   2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source

5. “Finally, we reiterate our belief that regional organizations — the guarantors of peace processes in the Great Lakes region — are the cornerstone of preventive diplomacy and the search for solutions through peaceful means, equipped with the tools to de-escalate armed conflicts and with rapidly deployable, highly effective forces on the ground.”

   2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source

6. “The United Nations programmes and actions in the Great Lakes region are key elements in reducing threats to peace and security, precisely because they address the root causes of conflicts and deal with issues such as the sustainable and transparent management of natural resources, human rights and the implementation of the agendas on women and peace and security, children in armed conflict and youth and peace and security, thereby paving the way for the implementation of the action plan of the United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region.”

   2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source

7. “The cooperation provided by Angola for the protection of the members of the ad hoc verification mechanism under the Luanda process in the North Kivu region has been crucial to that process. The deteriorating humanitarian situation requires the immediate attention of the international community, whose response must be accompanied by actions that are conducive to peacebuilding by addressing the root causes of conflict, paving the way for sustainable development. In that context, Ecuador supports the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission’s briefing, in which he highlighted elements such as the promotion of dialogue that contribute to building more inclusive societies. In that regard, Ecuador would like to highlight the importance of women’s participation in peace processes, as well as in national and local political structures.”

   2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source

8. “We are confident that the decisions taken at the twentieth extraordinary summit of Heads of State and Government of the East African Community, held in Burundi, will provide new opportunities and alternatives, such as the creation of a verification mechanism. We support the efforts made in the context of the Nairobi process in preparation for a fourth round of dialogue between the Congolese Government and the armed groups. We consider the coordination between the Luanda and Nairobi processes, agreed upon during the mini- summit convened by the East African Community, and specifically the adoption of a timetable for the implementation of priority actions related to armed groups, particularly the Mouvement du 23 Mars, and the bilateral relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, to be fundamental.”

   2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source

9. “Ecuador views with concern the deterioration in the security situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region, due to the resurgence of the activities of armed groups that have created tensions in bilateral relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. We therefore highlight the statements of Mr. Huang Xia who, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Peace and Security Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, referred to the persistent challenges to peace and security in the region and called on the signatory countries to renew their commitment to working to restore regional peace and stability.”

   2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source

10. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Huang Xia, for his briefing. I take this opportunity to highlight his work, which fosters dialogue and supports regional peace efforts. We appreciate the information provided by Ambassador Šimonović, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, and welcome the presence of the Permanent Representatives of Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We highlight the role of regional and subregional organizations in Africa, as it provides a collaborative and comprehensive approach to supporting its members in peacebuilding efforts, in accordance with their priorities and consistent with the motto “African solutions for African problems”.”

    2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source

11. “We hope that violence against women and girls will now cease and that their rights to participate in public and political life, including in the ongoing political and reconciliation processes, will be guaranteed. We commend the efforts of the Libyan experts in charge of drafting that law, as well as the facilitation role played by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, UN-Women and the United Nations Population Fund. In conclusion, I reiterate Ecuador’s respect for Libya’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as our support for the country in its quest for peace and stability, through an autonomous and nationally owned process.”

    2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source

12. “We are particularly alarmed by the continuing violations of the human rights of migrants and refugees, especially children. Libya must comply with its obligations under international law regarding the detention and return of migrants and refugees. All those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity must be brought to justice. Truth and justice are fundamental elements for achieving peace. Cooperation from the Libyan authorities is thus indispensable in preventing impunity. Fourthly, regarding the situation of women, we appreciate the presentation of a draft law to combat violence against women to the Committee on Women’s and Children’s Affairs.”

    2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source

13. “There is no doubt that the holding of elections represents an important path towards peace and stability, as it will allow for the establishment of legitimate public institutions that contribute to the rule of law. We therefore call for the elections to be held in a peaceful, transparent and inclusive environment that guarantees the participation of the population. Secondly, Ecuador welcomes the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission on upholding the 2020 ceasefire agreement, as well as the discussions held and the commitments reached with various armed groups. Thirdly, we express our deep concern about the deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation, as reflected in the final report of the Independent Fact- Finding Mission on Libya.”

    2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source

14. “First, the progress recorded on the political front is encouraging. The establishment of the joint 6+6 committee of the High State Council and the House of Representatives, as well as the initiative of the Special Representative to establish a high-level panel, are all important steps towards completing Libya’s political transition and holding fair, transparent, inclusive and secure national presidential and parliamentary elections in 2023. We hope that, within a framework of cooperation and transparency, those initiatives will consolidate the progress made, resolve outstanding issues and reach agreements as soon as possible on key issues, such as the constitutional basis for elections.”

    2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source

15. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and the Permanent Representative of Japan, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for their informative briefings. We also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya, Ambassador Taher Elsonni, to this meeting. Ecuador welcomes the continued efforts and initiatives of Special Representative Bathily to find a lasting solution to the political crisis and to achieve peace and stability in Libya. His extensive interactions with all parties in the country and the region are most decisive. With regard to the most recent developments in Libya, I would like to make the following points.”

    2023-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9306 (2023) · source

16. “Here I would like to echo the words of the Secretary- General in his report in recognizing the leading role of Colombian women as peacebuilders and agents of justice and reconciliation.”

    2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source

17. “Leyva Durán’s request of 14 February in which he asks that consideration be given to expanding the role of the Mission, with the objective of accompanying the dialogue and ceasefire processes with other groups. For my delegation, the process of establishing the recommendations and options for the possible wider role of the United Nations Verification Mission, as well as the implications for its configuration, should be carried out with the broad and inclusive participation of stakeholders and taking into account the principles of the Final Agreement. In conclusion, I want to once again express Ecuador’s full support for the peace process in Colombia and for the full implementation of the Final Agreement.”

    2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source

18. “They not only affect the country’s internal circumstances but are also having an increasingly negative impact on its neighbours, placing the peace of inhabitants near the borders at risk. We acknowledge the efforts of the Colombian Government in its dialogues with other armed groups and support the decision to suspend bilateral ceasefire declarations where necessary. I want to reiterate the need for ceasefire agreements and negotiations to be conducted in good faith, as it must be ensured that no actors view them as a consent that weakens the presence of the State to the detriment of the population’s well-being and risks contributing to the proliferation of illicit activities. Ecuador takes note of Mr.”

    2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source

19. “Actions that promote better coordination between the Government and the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition are essential to eliminating impunity and fostering confidence in justice, especially for all victims of the conflict, as well as the implementation of restorative sentences. Ecuador believes firmly that a comprehensive and lasting peace will be possible only through dialogue. For that reason, recent acts of violence by groups with whom dialogue is precisely what is being sought are a cause for concern. That is why international support for peace in Colombia through the Security Council must be based on a greater and more focused effort to establish full control over its territory and curb illegal forces fuelled by acts outside the law and the agreements in place.”

    2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source

20. “First, Ecuador recognizes the relevance of the national development plan presented by the Colombian Government, which positions rural reform as a priority. Enabling more equitable and broader access to land for the population affected by the conflict is vital to continuing to lay a path to peace. Secondly, the successful reintegration of ex- combatants is an essential part of a stable and lasting peace. In that connection, I welcome the approval of new collective projects aimed at their socioeconomic reintegration. We call for all such efforts to include greater access to the benefits of reintegration for women ex-combatants and their active participation in decision-making as a priority on the agenda. Thirdly, my delegation underlines the importance of the Colombian State’s commitment to the transitional justice process.”

    2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source

21. “His presence is of particular importance as Chair of the advisory body to the Council tasked with supporting countries in situations of conflict, or, like Colombia, in the process of transitioning to peace. Ecuador supports the peacebuilding efforts in Colombia and considers most timely the renewed commitment of the Government to attacking the root causes of the conflict and addressing the problems of inequality, exclusion and marginalization that undermine the social fabric and fuel spirals of violence. Ecuador supports all actions that contribute to the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace in Colombia. In that regard, I would like to bring up three important points.”

    2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source

22. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, for his informative briefing and the Secretary-General for his most recent report on the Verification Mission (S/2023/222), which includes elements on the implementation of the comprehensive rural reform and the ethnic chapter. We welcome the presence here today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Mr. Álvaro Leyva Durán. We listened attentively to the briefers today and are also grateful for the participation of Mr. Ivan Šimonović, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, in today’s meeting.”

    2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source

23. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): Likewise, it is not my intention to argue with the representative of Mali. I simply want to clarify a few points. First, I did not intend to pontificate or give lessons to the Government of Mali on the subject of human rights. Human rights should not be politicized. They are the concern of all humankind and not the property of any one country. I was struck by the remark made in reference to Ecuador. The people of Ecuador today live under a democratic regime. No journalists, prosecutors or judges have been persecuted. The representative of Mali may be unaware of the fact that the Government of Mr. Correa ended more than four years ago.”

    2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source

24. “We urge the further strengthening of the presence of women in all functions and political positions, in compliance not only with the minimum 30 per cent quota but beyond it. Finally, I would like to mention the MINUSMA internal review, which identifies three options for the Mission’s future. Its analysis by Council members should point out that it is always preferable to bring about and strengthen cooperation on all fronts, and not in isolation. Ecuador reiterates its support for any effort that benefits the Malian population and respectfully calls on that country’s authorities to advance on the path of dialogue and conciliation.”

    2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source

25. “Meanwhile, I would like to recall some aspects that continue to cause us concern. Ecuador condemns the smear campaigns and attacks on social networks to which the civil society representative invited to the Security Council consultations on 27 January has been subjected, illustrating a reduction in civic space. We call for such attacks to be counteracted by encouraging campaigns to combat disinformation, especially against the opposition and MINUSMA. In that context, we deplore the expulsion of the Head of the MINUSMA Human Rights and Protection Division, which sends an adverse signal of the politicization and instrumentalization of human rights. I would like to reiterate that, for Ecuador, the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all areas is a priority.”

    2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source

26. “My delegation wishes to recall that the MINUSMA mandate regarding investigative activities is an indispensable tool to that end. We therefore call on the Government to allow access for such activities to be carried out in an unimpeded manner. We also call on all actors to respect human rights and international humanitarian law. In that regard, we recognize the training activities that MINUSMA carries out with the Malian Armed Forces to combat terrorism. Fourthly, the timely completion of the transition process, including the adoption of the draft constitution, is crucial. We encourage the continued support of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and MINUSMA, whose catalytic management requires the necessary resources to bring about a return to constitutional order.”

    2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source

27. “It must be borne in mind that the rules of engagement of United Nations peace operations do not allow the deployment of forces to fight against terrorists. It is therefore essential to strengthen regional and subregional strategic cooperation in an environment of porous borders in order to stop the proliferation of terrorist activities and organized crime. Thirdly, we recognize the progress of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, which has the support of MINUSMA. Let us remember that there is no peace without justice and no justice without the reconciliation and reintegration process of ex- combatants. In that regard, we believe that the Malian Government should bring to justice the perpetrators of serious violations and criminal activities, whatever their origin.”

    2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source

28. “That will allow for building an environment conducive to development, the defence of human rights and inclusion policies, which, among other factors, will facilitate the return of the displaced — a situation that is currently exacerbating the humanitarian crisis facing the country. Secondly, MINUSMA’s ability to implement its mandate requires respect for, and the implementation of, the status-of-forces agreement. I am referring in particular to the Mission’s freedom of movement and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance flight permits, including the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, both of which are essential for the effective protection of civilians and the safety of Mission personnel in an environment of asymmetric threats.”

    2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source

29. “First, the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali is, and will remain, essential. We therefore commend the role played by the international mediation, led by Algeria, and the steps taken on 13 March, with the support of MINUSMA. Mali’s security and stability are indisputably linked to the stability of the Sahel region and the entire North- West Africa region. In that regard, Ecuador calls for the meetings of the implementing bodies to resume as soon as possible, particularly the Monitoring Committee. As the Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/236) rightly points out, the peace agreement is the best way to promote lasting reconciliation and break the cycles of violence. Re-establishing State authority throughout the country is essential to strengthening the peace process.”

    2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source

30. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and acknowledge the presence of the representative of Mali at today’s meeting. Today’s briefing on the situation in Mali shows that the challenges in the security environment persist and that unfortunately little progress has been made. In this context, an analysis of the MINUSMA mandate in the light of next June is pertinent. For now, I will focus on four axes: first, the implementation of the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement in Mali; secondly, the MINUSMA mandate; thirdly, progress made by the truth, justice and reconciliation commission; and fourthly, completion of the transition process.”

    2023-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9302 (2023) · source

31. “The proposed programme of work for this year covers common challenges and goals that will enable us to continue contributing to upholding and strengthening the global disarmament and non-proliferation architecture. We therefore call on all Member States to continue engaging actively and transparently with the work of the 1540 Committee and the Ecuadorian chairpersonship.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

32. “In conclusion, I would like to express my appreciation to my fellow Committee members for their efforts in support of its work, to the Group of Experts, to officials of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and to my staff for their invaluable support to the Committee. I will now make a statement in my national capacity. Ecuador reiterates the priority it attaches to Security Council actions on matters concerning the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The unanimous adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) was an important and timely measure as part of international efforts aimed at preventing the proliferation to non-State actors of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

33. “As for the future, in Annex I of my letter dated 16 February 2023 addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/117), I forwarded the Committee’s twentieth programme of work covering the period from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024. The programme includes a comprehensive list of the activities that the Committee intends to undertake to promote the full implementation of the requirements of resolution 1540 (2004) by all Member States, covering areas such as Committee outreach, the Committee’s assistance mechanism, cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations and transparency.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

34. “In addition to assistance provided by States and international, regional and subregional organizations, the Committee and its Group of Experts will continue to undertake visits to States, at their invitation, to discuss national reporting, national action plans, Committee matrices and assistance on implementation measures. The Committee will continue to use its website and the Chair’s quarterly message for outreach and enhancing the transparency of its activities. Information relating to participation in outreach events, as well as statements, including video-messages, delivered by or on behalf of the Chair, are regularly uploaded to the Committee’s website.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

35. “However, the Committee hopes to resume such training courses soon, as circumstances permit. The Committee plays an important role in facilitating assistance to Member States to fulfil their 1540 obligations by matching assistance requests from States with offers of assistance from States or international, regional or subregional organizations. In 2022, no States submitted new requests for assistance, compared to four in 2021. The Committee received requests for technical and financial support for national events in Madagascar and Sierra Leone. The Committee web page lists States and international, regional and subregional organizations that offer 1540-related assistance. The Committee stands ready to include new programmes or updated information with regard to available assistance on its website.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

36. “Acknowledging that Member States are in the best position to identify effective national practices, the Committee recognizes the need to promote the sharing of experiences, including through peer reviews and other means to evaluate and reinforce effective practices. Peer reviews have been held all around the world. The number of such reviews is unchanged since the last briefing to the Council. The Committee looks forward to the results of further peer reviews and will continue to support States that wish to conduct them, where appropriate. To date, a total of 142 Member States, compared to 136 in 2021, have informed the Committee of their national points of contact for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). No training courses for regional points of contact have been conducted since 2020, due to pandemic-related restrictions.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

37. “During the reporting period, no States submitted first national reports with information on the measures taken to comply with obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). The number of Member States that have submitted their first reports remains at 185, leaving eight States that have not yet done so. One helpful activity, among others, in implementing resolution 1540 (2004) is the development of voluntary national implementation action plans by States, as encouraged by paragraph 8 of resolution 2663 (2022). The number of States that have submitted such plans to the Committee since 2007 now stands at 38, an increase of three States since the last briefing to the Security Council.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

38. “The comprehensive review focused on the status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by Member States. The Committee also addressed its role in facilitating assistance matchmaking; its collaboration with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations and other United Nations bodies; and its outreach activities. The review was an inclusive process, and the Committee held open consultations with Member States and international, regional and subregional organizations. Relevant civil society organizations also participated informally. Under resolution 2663 (2022), adopted unanimously on 30 November 2022 (see S/PV.9205), the Committee’s mandate was extended for a period of 10 years, until 30 November 2032.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

39. “I am pleased to report that, in 2022, as restrictions arising from the coronavirus disease pandemic eased, the Committee was able to conduct most of its work in in-person meetings, supplemented by occasional virtual meetings. In 2022, the Committee held two formal meetings and five informal meetings. The Committee participated in 15 in-person and 14 virtual outreach events in 2022, compared to one in-person and 23 virtual events. In particular, in the reporting period following the adoption of resolution 2622 (2022), on 25 February 2022, and the extension of the mandate of the Committee to 30 November 2022, the Committee successfully completed the comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004), in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1977 (2011).”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

40. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): As the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I am honoured to address the Security Council on the work of the Committee since the previous briefing, on 14 March 2022 (see S/PV.8993). Resolution 1540 (2004) remains a vital component of the global non-proliferation architecture that aims to prevent non-State actors from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction, particularly if it is for terrorist purposes. While steady progress was recorded in its implementation, and acknowledging the complexities of its implementation across obligations, weapons categories and regions, the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) remains a long-term task.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source

41. “The adoption of resolution 2672 (2023) has kept the Bab Al-Hawa border crossing open while opening two additional trans-border crossings — Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai — following the earthquake, thereby enabling the entry of 910 trucks with humanitarian aid into north-west Syria. We urge the Government of Syria to keep those crossings open indefinitely and to cooperate with United Nations agencies. Ecuador reaffirms its commitment to continue to support initiatives that contribute to resolving the multidimensional crisis, especially through the implementation of Special Envoy Pedersen’s step-for- step strategy. We call for silencing the guns in Syria. It is more important than ever for the countries of the region and the international community to now show their solidarity with the people of Syria.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source

42. “Against the backdrop of devastation due to the war and the recent earthquakes, it is unacceptable that acts against the lives and integrity of the civilian population are being committed and that strategic infrastructure essential to citizens’ basic subsistence is being destroyed, all in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. Ecuador categorically condemns the missile attacks on a residential neighbourhood in Damascus, as well as the destruction of the infrastructure of Aleppo international airport, which obstructed air traffic at a particularly sensitive time, considering the immense needs for humanitarian assistance. The Security Council has demonstrated its commitment to identifying strategies for alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source

43. “According to figures compiled by OCHA, an estimated 8.8 million people have been affected by the earthquakes, half of them very severely. The health system is on the verge of collapse, aggravated by the growing numbers of cases of cholera, the coronavirus disease, stomach infections and skin conditions. The perception of insecurity is high, especially for women and children who survived the tragedy and have been left homeless. In addition, there is a worrisome number of children in need of nutritional assistance and access to basic services and health care.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source

44. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I appreciate the information provided by Special Envoy Pedersen and by the Acting Director of the Operations and Advocacy Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Mr. Tareq Talahma. We acknowledge the efforts of United Nations teams and their partner agencies on the ground to continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Syrian population in the context of a dramatic increase in the number of homeless and displaced people. The contributions of donor States have been crucial, and in that connection our delegation supports the request of the Secretary-General to identify strategies that will enable the entire amount of the flash appeal that he made on 14 February to be collected as quickly as possible.”

    2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9291 (2023) · source

45. “The findings of the third report of the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team, which we learned about last month (see S/PV.9255), establish sufficient grounds to point to the Syrian Arab Air Force as the perpetrator of the chemical attack in the city of Douma on 7 April 2018. There can be no impunity for those responsible for such acts. Finally, I reiterate Ecuador’s categorical condemna- tion of the production, stockpiling and use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons, by any- one, anywhere and under any circumstances.”

    2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source

46. “We regret the fact that, despite the efforts made by the OPCW Declaration Assessment Team since 2019 to clarify all outstanding issues in relation to Syria, inconsistencies persist, as a result of which the country’s national declaration still cannot be deemed accurate and complete. The Syrian Arab Republic should respond promptly and diligently regarding all outstanding issues. I reiterate Ecuador’s support for the OPCW and its technical and investigative teams, which, despite countless obstacles, carry out their work in a professional, independent and impartial manner. We await the results of the visit by a small group of members of the Declaration Assessment Team.”

    2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source

47. “Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Nakamitsu, for her briefing, which once again shows the lack of progress on the issue of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic. Any incident that involves the use of chemical weapons must be dealt with in a transparent manner and be subject to thorough and impartial investigations, in accordance with the convention governing that matter. We therefore reiterate our insistence that the Syrian authorities comply with their obligations under that convention, international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 2118 (2013), 2209 (2015) and 2235 (2015), and facilitate and engage in effective and unimpeded cooperation with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”

    2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source

48. “In addition, we express our solidarity with the people of South Sudan for the grave humanitarian situation they are facing. The Government must provide and facilitate safe access and protection for humanitarian workers. Finally, I would also like to reiterate Ecuador’s commitment to UNMISS, to which it contributes personnel as part of its support to the Organization in pursuit of sustainable and lasting peace process solutions. That is why I also call on the Organization to provide sufficient resources for the fulfilment of the UNMISS mandate.”

    2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source

49. “The Council should expand its efforts to call on the Government of South Sudan to comply with its obligations under international law, including those relating to the protection of children. That country must comply with the United Nations 2020 Comprehensive Action Plan to End and Prevent all Grave Violations against Children in order to strengthen the legal framework for the protection of children’s rights. We are pleased to learn about the involvement of the Peacebuilding Commission in the process of peace- building in South Sudan through institution-building and governance. We are convinced that it is the correct tool for strengthening such initiatives, with a view to supporting internal processes that will sustain peace in the long term.”

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50. “However, there are concerns about harassment, intimidation and obstacles to freedom of expression and journalistic practice, as well as the intimidation of civil society. It is paramount that the Government create a safe and enabling environment free from reprisals. My delegation condemns sexual violence and abuse, abductions, extrajudicial killings, the recruitment of children and young people, killings and maiming, which, according to the most recent reports of the Secretary-General on South Sudan (S/2023/135) and on children and armed conflict (S/2022/493), are even committed by security forces. Those crimes, which mainly affect women, youth and children, cannot go unpunished. Addressing the outstanding issues, in particular the establishment of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan, will advance the fight against impunity in the country.”

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