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President Poroshenko

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2016-09-21
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2016-09-21
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  1. “We are convinced that there is no alternative to a diplomatic solution of the conflict and call for consolidating international efforts to put an end to this tragedy. Sixteen years ago, in the declaration I referred to at the beginning of my statement, our predecessors pledged, "to enhance the effectiveness of the United Nations in addressing conflict" (resolution 1318 (2000), annex, p.2). We cannot afford to fail this time.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  2. “The political process in Syria should be aimed at restoring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and establishing a credible, inclusive transitional governing body with ample executive power. That should be done in full compliance with the Geneva principles of 30 June 2012 and resolution 2254 (2015). That is to be followed by the drafting of a new constitution and elections. A genuine political transition should be the first and foremost priority for the Council and for all those involved. The parties to the conflict, both inside and outside Syria, will have to prove with deeds - not words - that they are committed to meeting their obligations and to fulfilling their agreements, including the most recent.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  3. “The recent findings of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism must be duly taken into account by the international community. Furthermore, we condemn the denial of humanitarian access to those in need - let along the bombing of aid convoys - and sieges against civilian population. Any and all employment of such tactics as a tool of war is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and must be stopped immediately. Ukraine once again reaffirms the imperative of full compliance with the fundamental principles and norms of international law everywhere, at all times and by all.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  4. “As war there rages on, huge numbers of Russian war assets are deployed to Syria via ships based in Crimea, occupied by Russian troops. That highlights once again the absolutely urgent and critical need to reform the Council, particularly with regard to the veto power. No veto should be able to block the Council's action when it has to respond to situations of mass atrocities. With so many lives lost in recent decades due to such crimes, we must finally start the process of removing that obstacle to ensure a more effective Security Council. We strongly condemn the use of chemical weapons, barrel bombs, torture and other crimes being committed in Syria, specifically against civilians. Again, these are flagrant violations of international law. We insist that those responsible for these horrific crimes be brought to justice.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  5. “As was the case in Ukraine, those actions were part of an intentional policy to first stir up hostilities, raise the stakes and then offer yourself as a mediator in the settlement process. In the meantime, you may grab ground and secure your position for imposing any solution you please. That strategy sounds pretty familiar to my own country, Ukraine, which continues to be a testing ground for very similar Russian tactics. The United Nations and the Security Council have failed to bring peace and security to Syria. That failure undermines the whole mission of the United Nations and challenges its very existence. The inaction of the Council in dealing with the armed Russian aggression against Ukraine and the occupation of Crimea has allowed Moscow to use the peninsula as a military outpost for projecting power in Syria.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  6. “We are of the view that the Syrian Government bears full responsibility for its country's present condition and for the terrible sufferings of the Syrian people. It was with the utmost dismay that we learned just two days ago of a barbaric attack on a humanitarian convoy in Aleppo. That crime came after the Syrian regime's unilateral withdrawal from the week-long ceasefire. It is nothing but a clear proof of the culture of impunity that has fuelled the Syrian conflict. That outrageous lack of accountability is a stain on this Council. At the same time, it is external support for the Al-Assad regime, in particular from Russia, that has contributed significantly to the disastrous status quo and to the recurrent waves of violence.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  7. “That summit became one of many success stories throughout the history of the United Nations. Yet, there have been many dramatic failures. One of them has been unfolding in front of us in Syria for over five years. The conflict in that country is a tragedy for millions of people and a serious challenge for the international community. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed; over 13 million have been forced out oftheir homes. These numbers are appalling, and all the more so when we think of the countless personal tragedies behind them. The conflict has already had many serious negative consequences: uncontrolled migration, the escalation of terrorism, the expansion of the Islamic State and other extremist groups, to name but a few. Yet it poses other serious risks, including igniting a wider sectarian war in the region.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  8. “President Poroshenko: First of all, I would like to thank Prime Minister Key for his initiative to convene this important high-level meeting. I also commend the presidency of New Zealand for the excellent manner in which it has organized the work ofthe Security Council this month. The Security Council was created 71 years ago to bear the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It was meant to stop ongoing conflicts and prevent looming ones. Back in 2000, upon the initiative of Ukraine, the Council held its historic, first-ever summit meeting (see S/PV.4194), in which it adopted a declaration pledging, inter alia, "to ensure the effective functioning ofthe collective security system established by the Charter" (resolution 1318 (2000), annex).”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source