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Pérez Loose

lines on the record: 702
first: 2023-01-05
most recent: 2023-11-22
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“We reiterate our support to Special Envoy Pedersen as he works for a negotiated solution to the conflict, in particular with the Astana group and the League of Arab States. We commend the efforts under way to inspire political will among a broad spectrum of stakeholders within and outside Syria and measures aimed at achieving a ceasefire. We share his concern that the disruption of the political negotiation process threatens to reverse the progress made in previous months with regard to the possibility of reactivating the Constitutional Committee and other measures aimed at implementing the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). Syria is witnessing the worst escalation in armed violence of the past four years, according to information provided by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Director Edem Wosornu of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for their briefings. We welcome the presence in the Chamber today of the representatives of Iran, Syria and Türkiye. Ecuador opposes the violence that is imperilling the lives and safety of civilians, and we echo the Secretary- General’s call for all parties to be committed to ending the escalation of hostilities that is further complicating the political and humanitarian situation in Syria and the region. We extend our condolences to the victims of the attacks and violent incidents in Damascus and Aleppo, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians, including women and children.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“We will continue to insist on the need to prioritize the protection of civilians and the objective of global stability over any other logic — whether that of industry, production or distribution. The supply of defence materials and systems must contribute to the protection of civil infrastructure and the population. Any supply of weapons or ammunition must be subject to guarantees of respect for the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution at the time of use. Finally, once again, we insist that the Russian Federation end the occupation to allow a ceasefire in order to progress towards a just and lasting peace possible.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We listened carefully to the briefings of the speakers this afternoon. We share the concerns of the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Adedeji Ebo, in particular about the risks posed by the influx of arms and ammunition. We support his recommendations, in particular with regard to the measures necessary to mitigate those risks. We insist that it is appropriate to increase, for example, the standards of marking, registration and traceability of weapons and ammunition, and to implement any measure aimed at avoiding the diversion, spread and escalation of the conflict. Ecuador continues to reject armed violence, militarization and weaponization and recognizes the right of self-defence.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“We urge the continuation of dialogue and the facilitation of peace operations so as to improve their results for the benefit of the population.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“We therefore call for the consolidation of policies to eradicate recruitment and to address this problem in accordance with international standards for the prevention and protection of children’s rights. Combating impunity is central to ending the cycle of violence and promoting reconciliation. In this area, we note progress in the work of the Special Criminal Court, which prosecutes war crimes and crimes against humanity. MINUSCA must continue to implement the necessary measures to combat and eliminate misconduct by its personnel or affiliates, such as acts of sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as to prevent such acts. Finally, Ecuador supports the work of MINUSCA and its active cooperation with the Government of the Central African Republic.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Coordination between the Government and MINUSCA is also essential to ensure the security of the process. Ecuador condemns the increasing use of explosive devices, which jeopardize not only security operations but also humanitarian access. My delegation is particularly concerned that 56 per cent of the population of the Central African Republic is in need of humanitarian assistance and even more so that the percentage is increasing due to the flow of refugees from the Sudan and Chad. Given the circumstances, international support cannot waver. The Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/769) details the increase in sexual violence and abuse compared to the previous period, which is alarming, as is the increase in violence against children.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“The results are also reflected in the disarmament and demobilization of combatants, which, according to the figures gathered since 2022, exceeds 1,000 people, which includes women and takes into account the repatriation of former combatants. The participation of women in the peace process remains an end in itself. While we recognize the increase in women’s valuable participation to what is now 35 per cent, we encourage further efforts for promote their inclusion. We also hope to see greater participation and inclusion of young people. There is no doubt that municipal and regional elections contribute to decentralization, which is necessary to bolster State presence. The mobilization of funds is critical to ensure compliance with the electoral timetable.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Ecuador believes that ensuring control over the territory is central to strengthening the rule of law, institutions and security. The efforts undertaken by MINUSCA in that area undoubtedly are helping State forces to reach the most remote areas and to prevent an increase in the activities of armed groups. The five-year action plan to implement its national border management policy offers a solution to the corridors that facilitate organized crime and threaten the wealth of natural resources. The implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic progresses when the mechanisms created for that purpose are activated and revitalize the architecture of the Political Agreement. In that connection, we highlight the implementation of the monitoring mechanism of the prefectures.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, for her briefing and welcome Sylvie Valérie Baipo Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic. I recognize the presence of the representative of Angola in the Chamber. I would also like to express our condolences for the death of the three Blue Helmets. The conditions of insecurity in the Central African Republic remain complex owing to clashes among armed groups and attacks on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). There also continue to be challenges with regard to the peace process and unresolved challenges in the area of human rights.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): As I said yesterday (see S/PV.9451), the Council must not become an arena for rivalries among its members but rather a space for reconciliation and international peace and security. The Council’s draft resolutions must be understood as tools that contribute to achieving our collective goals. They must not be an end in themselves, much less become political or media trophies. The text of a draft resolution must not be decided simply by the will of a single member, without allowing any comments from the others. Negotiations in good faith must be the basis of any product of the Council. To not respect that principle would create a very dangerous precedent. For that and no other reason, we abstained in the voting.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“We therefore deplore the fact that once again, in less than a week, we have been unable to adopt a majority decision in the Council because of the use of the veto.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“States have a right to defend their population and to self- defence but must respect the principles of international humanitarian law at all times. We believe that this was clearly set out in the draft resolution. I am convinced that each and every member of the Council believes that the text could be improved upon, but I am also fully convinced that we are not all going to agree on what part needs to be improved or how to do it. It will not help us to seek a perfect text when it is far too late or when it becomes irrelevant. As I pointed out last Wednesday (see S/PV.9442), we are convinced that the Council must not remain silent in view of clear threats to international peace and security, with ever- worsening humanitarian consequences.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We voted in favour of draft resolution S/2023/792, which we have just considered in the Council. It was introduced after a negotiating process in which many members of the Council participated. The resulting draft resolution contains elements of great urgency and relevance. For example, it reaffirms the obligation to respect and comply fully with all obligations under international law, international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law. The draft resolution also requests that all necessary measures be adopted, especially a humanitarian pause, in order to allow for full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access, and indicates that humanitarian and medical personnel must be respected and protected.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, we should encourage the United Nations, national institutions and civil-society organizations to cooperate in formulating national action plans on resolution 1325 (2000). Finally, as part of the statement of shared commitments on women and peace and security, this morning we made a press statement reiterating our commitment to actions aimed at giving women a voice and articulating their demands, with the ultimate goal of making progress in building just, inclusive and peaceful societies.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“Resolutions 2692 (2023), 2699 (2023) and 2700 (2023), on the situation in Haiti, provide good examples of a gender perspective. They contain strong wording that encourages women’s political participation, and calls for the establishment of a framework for the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and for increasing the number of advisers at the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti with dedicated expertise on issues related to gender-based violence. Secondly, resources must be mobilized to train peacekeeping and peacebuilding forces, women and youth peacebuilders and human rights defenders, with a view to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse and promoting gender-sensitive leadership.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“I also want to cite the warning in the August 2023 written assessment of the implementation of the Peacebuilding Commission’s Gender Strategy action plan, which stresses that despite the increase in the number of women briefers at the Commission’s meetings, the specific recommendations on the situation of women on the ground are inadequate and not nearly detailed enough. We agree with the recommendations in the Secretary-General’s report, and my delegation would like to present the following points for consideration in that regard. First, it is essential to mainstream a gender perspective into Council mandates and United Nations instruments, including those related to arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, accountability and transitional justice and participation in mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding processes.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“And year after year we conclude that the efforts made have been insufficient, and that an enormous number of women and girls all over the world continue to be victims of multiple and intersectional forms of violence, limited in their social, political and economic participation and imprisoned by systemic gender-based discrimination. Against that backdrop, the theme of this annual debate takes on particular significance. How can the international community help to move the women and peace and security agenda from theory to practice? My delegation is concerned about the decline in the number of women who have participated as negotiators or delegates in active peace processes co-led by the United Nations. In 2022, women accounted for a mere 16 per cent of them, compared to 19 per cent in 2021 and 23 per cent in 2020.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Brazil for convening this open debate on women’s participation in international peace and security, from theory to practice. We also thank the Secretary- General for his report (S/2023/725), and we take note of the statements we heard this morning from the other briefers, whom we have listened to carefully. Year after year, during the open debate on women and peace and security, we States discuss the importance of consolidating efforts to achieve the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women in mediation and peacebuilding processes, in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000) and other related resolutions.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“The history of the Israel-Palestine conflict must no longer be one of missed opportunities. For that reason, I want to reiterate what my delegation has repeated on countless occasions in the Council, the General Assembly and other forums. The only way to end this conflict is through a peaceful, negotiated, definitive and just solution for the parties, with the existence of two States, Palestine and Israel, on the basis of the 1967 borders and the relevant resolutions.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“Moreover, we welcome the release of some hostages and once again demand that all hostages taken by Hamas be released immediately and without any conditions. Despite those advances, the situation remains extremely grave. The requests made last Wednesday are not only still valid but are becoming more urgent every day. The situations in the West Bank and on the Lebanon-Israel border are of particular concern. The Council must not become an arena for rivalry but rather a space in which peace can be built. Peace in the Middle East is one of the main pending issues on the Council’s agenda. After almost eight decades of conflict marked by thousands and thousands of deaths, the immeasurable pain and suffering of entire generations provide the clearest evidence that violence is not the solution.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“Likewise, while condemning the terrorist acts perpetrated by Hamas and recognizing Israel’s right to defend its population, I recalled that in the exercise of self- defence, the principles of international humanitarian law must be respected at all times. I also joined the calls to allow rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access so as to supply Gazans with what they need to survive. In that same vein, we have condemned and condemn once again today the use of civilians as human shields. We value the efforts of the Secretary-General and all those who have made the entry of humanitarian aid possible this weekend. We hope that aid arrives in the necessary quantities and with the necessary opportunities to alleviate the desperate situation of civilians in the Gaza Strip.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his briefing this morning and by reiterating Ecuador’s recognition and support for his efforts, which are more valuable and necessary than ever. We would also like to thank Mr. Wennesland and Ms. Hastings for their briefings. Today’s open debate offers the Council a valuable opportunity to listen to the views of the United Nations membership. It could not be timelier, given the recent events of which we are all aware. For that reason, I will be brief. Six days ago in this Chamber, I expressed my position on the serious escalation of violence in the Middle East and called on all actors to show restraint, avoid exacerbating tensions and prevent a spillover of violence into other areas (see S /PV.9443).”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“That includes making progress in the work to establish an association/community of Serb-majority municipalities, as established in the Brussels First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations, brokered more than 10 years ago. We also call for all necessary measures to be adopted to implement the declaration on missing persons. Determining their whereabouts is a priority and would contribute to the reconciliation process and to strengthening confidence-building measures. Ecuador reiterates its support for a solution as stipulated in resolution 1244 (1999). We appreciate the commitment of Special Representative Ziadeh and the personnel of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo to fostering dialogue and maintaining the stability of the region, alongside international partners.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“As the Secretary-General underscored, to achieve viable and sustainable agreements, both parties must maintain an open, transparent and inclusive process that takes into account the various needs and expectations of all parties concerned, including women, young people and civil society actors. People who are slaves of their past will never be owners of their future. It is therefore advisable for the parties to be committed to the European Union-facilitated dialogue so as to find a lasting solution to the situation in the north of that region, which will smooth the path to the implementation of the agreement and its annex.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“Ecuador calls on all the parties to show the greatest possible degree of responsibility in the conduct of their actions and to refrain from any action or rhetoric that could lead to an increase in tensions or stoke conflict. Only this April, when the Council was considering this same issue (see S/PV.9312), the progress that had led to the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina and its implementing annex was praised. It is therefore regrettable to learn that despite the efforts made in the framework of the high-level meeting facilitated by the High Representative of the European Union in September, the parties have not reached a consensus on the sequencing modalities for the implementation of the Agreement or the de-escalation of tensions in the north of the region.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of Serbia, and thank Special Representative Caroline Ziadeh for her report. We have also taken note of Ms. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu’s statement. The Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2023/735) is not encouraging, considering that the last six months have been marked by various manifestations of discord between Belgrade and Pristina and by numerous security incidents, which have adversely affected the dialogue process and worsened the security situation on the ground. We condemn the violence in May and September in which civilians and NATO Kosovo Force members were injured.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“Seventh, the Council, in synergy with the other entities of the United Nations system, must contribute in an integrated manner to combating transnational organized crime, and it should therefore continue to support the technical work of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in reinforcing border and port control and tracking illicit financial flows. Finally, I emphasize that Haiti continues to represent an existential test for the credibility of the Security Council and the United Nations. Today we must move from the deliberation to the action stage. We have certainly equipped ourselves with valuable tools in the past few months. Now we must put them to work. The Haitian people cannot wait any longer.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“Fifth, we encourage States in a position to do so to contribute personnel and financial and material means for the deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti, in accordance with resolution 2699 (2023), noting in particular paragraph 7, which requests that participants have dedicated expertise and training in child protection and in preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence in a victim-focused manner. Sixth, States must take the necessary measures to prevent the supply, sale or transfer of arms to Haiti, except for the exceptions provided for the United Nations, the Security Support Mission, the Haitian National Police and its armed forces. In conjunction with those measures, weapons and ammunition management capacities must be modernized in order to prevent their diversion to unauthorized actors.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“Third, we must take advantage of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti, to update and therefore quickly and adequately expand the list of the main persons and entities responsible for the criminal acts covered under the scope of resolutions 2653 (2022) and 2700 (2023). Fourth, we call on countries that are in a position to do so to intensify the deployment of humanitarian aid and economic and social cooperation with Haiti in order to alleviate acute food insecurity and thereby address the recommendations of the United Nations system.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“First, we must support BINUH’s efforts to support and promote progress in the intra-Haitian political dialogue and in the fulfilment of what was planned in the document known as the National Consensus for an Inclusive Transition and Transparent Elections, signed on 21 December, whose first anniversary is approaching. Specifically, that means promoting the re-establishment of democratic institutions and the rule of law, including through the planned transition mechanisms and with the political participation of women at all levels. Second, the international community must accelerate its efforts to support Haiti on judicial and penal issues so as to expand the fight against corruption and impunity while also improving the capacity to protect and uphold human rights.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“Ghada Fathi Waly, and the President of the High Transitional Council of Haiti, Ms. Mirlande Manigat. I also recognize the presence at today’s meeting of the representatives of the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Haiti. In the past 100 days, and with the support of all delegations, we in the Council have managed to adopt three key resolutions on Haiti. However, we should make no mistake. Much more remains to be done to overcome the humanitarian, political, security and socioeconomic crises in Haiti. We must support and facilitate the implementation of the resolutions we have adopted. I would therefore like to raise seven points on which it will be essential to make progress simultaneously.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): Ecuador, Latin America and the Caribbean will always be mindful of Haiti’s historical contribution to achieving freedom in our countries and our region, as well as throughout the world. And what better way to repay the Haitian people than by demonstrating the genuine solidarity and unity of the international community, especially the Security Council? I am grateful for the briefing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, María Isabel Salvador, whose work at the helm of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) I acknowledge. I appreciate the presentations by the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Catherine Russell, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Ms.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“Ecuador shares that vision and calls on the Council to implement actions that are aimed at fulfilling its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security. That is why we must remember that matters relating to Chapters VI, VII, VIII and XII also fall under the remit of the Council, whose decision-making power is binding on all Member States, in accordance with Article 25 of the Charter. In Ecuador’s view, that obligation also applies to Article 27, paragraph 3, of the Charter, which states that “a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting”. That constitutes a legal obligation that not only must be fulfilled but must also be carried out in good faith.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“On 26 October 1998, with the signing of the Presidential Act of Brasilia, we established an indissoluble peace and confirmed the historic importance of the understandings reached by the two Governments for the development and welfare of the fraternal peoples of Ecuador and Peru. The pacific settlement of the conflict through diplomacy and the mediation of international actors proved that conflicts between nations can be resolved. In addition, it established a valuable precedent in the region, including the Brasilia Declaration, as I mentioned. To conclude, I would like to recall that in his first statement before the Council in 2017 (see S/PV.7857), Secretary-General António Guterres called for diplomacy for peace, stressing the importance of regional organizations.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“The Ecuador- Peru Military Observer Mission was established in accordance with the Itamaraty agreement and with the full commitment of the guarantor countries. That made it possible to establish a demilitarized zone, which became a key foundation of the peace process. Several rounds of negotiations were held between the parties over the course of more than three years, first in Brasilia and then in the guarantor countries’ various capitals. A negotiating delegation and subsequently four committees were formed to deal with issues of trade and navigation, border integration, the marking of the common land border on the ground and measures aimed at mutual confidence-building and security and the use of the Canal de Zarumilla.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Our region, with a history marked by armed conflicts and civil wars, has in recent decades demonstrated its ability to prevent and resolve conflicts peacefully and its political willingness to become a nuclear-weapon-free zone. Ecuador recognizes the value of regional mechanisms for the pacific settlement of disputes. As I mentioned earlier, Ecuador and Peru signed the Brasilia Declaration in 1998 following the Cenepa armed conflict, which started at the beginning of 1995. In February of that year, the two countries agreed on the Itamaraty peace accord, paving the way for a negotiating process in which they were supported by Argentina, Brazil, Chile and the United States in their capacity as guarantor countries of the process.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Nevertheless, as pointed out in the Secretary- General’s New Agenda for Peace, the underutilization of those means is one of the greatest shortcomings of the international community where achieving peaceful settlements are concerned. My country believes that regional, subregional and bilateral agreements can complement and strengthen the efforts of the United Nations in the prevention and peaceful resolution of disputes. Regional actors are the first to recognize the signs of an emerging conflict. They can also guarantee the implementation of peace agreements through the creation of demilitarized zones and ceasefires and by supporting political and negotiating processes, among other means. The experience of Latin America in that area is instructive.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“The importance that the international community attributes to that principle can be seen in its reaffirmation in subsequent instruments such as the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the 1982 Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes and the General Assembly’s 1992 resolution 47/120 B, on an Agenda for Peace. Chapter Vi, Article 33, of the Charter, on the pacific settlement of disputes, establishes the means that States can use to achieve such a settlement.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Historically, Ecuador has promoted peace and the pacific settlement of disputes, and it has rejected the threat and the use of force — principles on which our foreign policy is based and that have been priorities for us during our membership in the Council. That is why I would like to thank Brazil for organizing this important debate and the briefers for their contributions. The peaceful settlement of disputes, as enshrined in Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations, is one of the essential principles of international law.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, former Presidents Bachelet and Mbeki and Ms. Echavarría Álvarez for their briefings. In 1992, when Ecuador held a seat on the Security Council, we were still involved in a territorial dispute with Peru. It was one of the oldest border disputes in South America, and it pushed two brother peoples apart for many years. On 26 October, we will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Brasilia Declaration, signed by my country and Peru in 1998.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Now that the El Niño phenomenon is once again threatening to batter the region, the international community’s support is necessary to initiate preventive and humanitarian response efforts. We recognize the request of the Federal Government of Somalia to postpone by 90 days the second phase of the ATMIS transition, and we call for continued close cooperation between the Government and the United Nations in order to enable a gradual, responsible transition, with no security vacuums and with respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. Ecuador will constructively support negotiations on the upcoming renewal of UNSOM’s mandate.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Children deprived of their liberty for alleged links with armed groups should be treated as victims and not as ex-combatants, in accordance with the provisions of international humanitarian law. In that regard, we commend the recent advances achieved with the laws regarding children’s rights and juvenile justice. We also call for the rights of journalists and human rights defenders to be respected. Violations of those rights must be investigated thoroughly, as there should be no place for restrictions on the freedom of opinion or expression. The food security situation in Somalia is of concern, and we reiterate the importance of working on all initiatives aimed at improving conditions for the Somali people.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“As signatories to the shared commitments of the Council’s women and peace and security agenda, we reiterate that exclusionary political processes jeopardize lasting peace and stability. It is worrisome that the Al-Shabaab terrorist group remains a serious threat to peace, security and stability in Somalia and the region. In the face of those security threats and with a view to stopping the violence, it is critical that the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) support the Government. Information received by the Council indicates an increase in grave human rights violations against children, mostly committed by Al-Shabaab. It is the duty of the State to prioritize the protection of children’s rights.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Ms. Catriona Laing and Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef for their interventions, and I acknowledge the presence of the representative of Somalia at this meeting. My delegation hopes that Somalia furthers dialogue and consultations on key State-building priorities, including constitutional review and preparations for the upcoming elections. The work of United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), alongside the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations system, to enhance Somalia’s ability to create legislation on gender, participation and decision-making is paramount. We agree with the Secretary-General on the discouraging level of political participation of Somali women.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“The Council and the United Nations system must not rest until no children in Haiti are forced to eat mud cookies for sustenance, suffer sexual violence in the context of armed violence, be recruited, die or see their loved ones die due to the ruthlessness of the criminal gangs.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source
“I also underscore that the resolution we adopted today acknowledges the need to lastingly strengthen due process so as to ensure transparent and fair proceedings in the area of sanctions, including the intention to develop such measures. I once again welcome that this second adoption pertaining to Haiti is taking place during the Brazilian presidency. I note your decision, Mr. President, to schedule this meeting separately from the briefing to be held on Monday, 23 October. That makes is possible once again for us to devote specific efforts to Haiti at this arduous time of conflict and pain in other regions of the world.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source
“I am grateful for the close and positive cooperation of the delegation of the United States as our co-penholder and once again highlight the constructive participation of all delegations, which made it possible to renew as well as strengthen the Committee’s mandate. I highlight the arms embargo under resolution 2699 (2023), which with today’s adoption will be in force until at least 19 October 2024. I would also underscore that additional measures were taken to ensure that the Government of Haiti can strengthen its capacities to manage weapons and munitions. Similarly, the Multinational Security Support Mission will carry out management processes with regard to sophisticated weapons so as to prevent their diversion and illicit trafficking, thereby supporting the Government of Haiti in that sphere.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source
“As we have pointed out time and again, the humanitarian, political and security crisis in Haiti is a multidimensional one, which requires an integrated response. I note the role played by Ambassador Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon, and his team in carrying out the Committee’s work, as well as in its visit to Haiti last June, as welcomed by the resolution we just adopted. I would highlight that that work will be further stepped up with the Council’s request for an update to the list of designated individuals and entities. I also express my thanks for the work of the Secretariat and the Panel of Experts.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Haiti. A little over two weeks ago (see S/PV.9430), we adopted the resolution to authorize the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti (resolution 2699 (2023)). And just three weeks ago (see S/PV.9377), we adopted the resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (resolution 2693 (2023)). Once again, today the Security Council is carrying out its responsibilities set out in the Charter of the United Nations by adopting the resolution renewing the mandate of the Sanctions Committee established under resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti, including the Panel of Experts (resolution 2700 (2023)).”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source