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Ramirez Carrefio

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first: 2015-01-19
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“Venezuela rejects terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, as well as the spread of extremism. In this regard, we note with appreciation the steps being taken in Kosovo to prevent the recruitment of persons as foreign terrorist fighters to participate in armed conflict in Syria and Iraq. However, we urge the authorities to remain highly vigilant in this matter of extreme sensitivity in terms of security. We attach great importance to the full respect of the human rights of displaced persons and minorities, as well as to their right to return to their places of origin so that they can fully enjoy their human rights free of discrimination.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“However, we note with concern reports that some senior officials of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo have been implicated in acts of corruption. We hope that Mr. Gabriele Meucci, in his efforts as Head of EULEX, and the independent legal expert Mr. Jean-Paul Jacque will continue, in a fair and transparent manner, to carry out their assigned task to clarify the facts and thereby pursue their work to promote the rule of law in Kosovo. Moreover, we encourage interested parties to intensify their joint efforts in the process of clarifying the situation of missing persons, and we thank EULEX for its forensic cooperation in this matter. We also urge the speedy establishment of the specialist court to investigate allegations of crimes against humanity committed during the armed conflict.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“We appreciate the positive role played by the United Nations through the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo by promoting security, stability and respect for human rights, as well as its cooperation with the Kosovo Force and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), under the auspices of the Organization. The mediation of the European Union between Belgrade and Pristina and the transfer of functions from UNMIK to EULEX do not, in our View, undermine the work being done on the ground. We hope that such missions will continue, on the basis of their respective mandates, to play a constructive role in achieving an appropriate solution to the Kosovo issue.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Our country supports the resumption of dialogue and negotiations between Serbia and the local authorities in the province of Kosovo, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, in order to achieve a mutually acceptable solution between the parties. An important step in this direction was the establishment of the Kosovo Assembly and the establishment of a new Government in Pristina. We note with cautious optimism that security on the administrative border of Kosovo remains stable, although certain incidents have been reported since the most recent Council meeting on this issue (S/PV.7327), held in December 2014.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reiterates that full adherence to international law - non-intervention, respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of States, and the peaceful settlement of disputes - is critical to the maintenance of international peace and security. In calling for a peaceful solution to the question of Kosovo, Venezuela believes that resolution 1244 (1999) remains the internationally accepted legal basis applicable to this dispute, aimed at finding a general solution through political negotiation. In that regard, we call for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia to be guaranteed.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this Security Council briefing on Kosovo. We welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, and we note with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/74) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We also welcome the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacic', and the statement made by Mr. Hashim Thaci.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“It is important always to recall that distinction, as the protection of civilians must never be used as an excuse for military intervention violating a country's sovereignty against its will, fomenting regime change, destroying its infrastructure, dismantling its institutions and leaving its citizens in chaos. We have all witnessed such examples in recent history, in which the Security Council has played a leading role. In conclusion, we wish to reaffirm our absolute commitment to the empowerment and protection of women, and to thank you, Sir, for having convened this important debate. However, given the importance of the topic, in our view, our discussion should transcend this setting and be held in the General Assembly, which is the universal democratic forum par excellence.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Afundamentaldistinctionbetweenthetwo approaches concerns the use of force. The responsibility to protect implies military action against the sovereignty ofa State without its consent to bring an end to alleged violations of human rights and international humanitarian law falling within the definition of four specific crimes that are often not verified in a transparent and independent way. The protection of civilians, on the other hand, does not address the strategic use of force and is applied in the context of full respect for the Charter of the United Nations and the guiding principles of peacekeeping operations, including the consent of a host State or parties to a conflict.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Our delegation agrees with the Secretary General's statement in his report on the work of the Organization, that "humankind will not enjoy the peace and prosperity that it seeks as long as half the population faces violence and discrimination and mindsets that see women and girls as second-class citizens." (A/69/1, para. 7) Venezuela reaffirms the distinction between protecting civilians and the concept ofthe responsibility to protect. The protection ofcivilians has gradually been accepted, universalized and codified in international law over the course of decades. The Fourth Geneva Convention and its Additional Protocols represent the highest international legal expression thereof. The concept of the responsibility to protect, however, is nothing more than a political statement on which there is no consensus within the Organization.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Reports to the Secretary-General on violence against women and children in ongoing armed conflicts and peacekeeping missions are unacceptable and must be investigated, and those responsible severely punished. We cannot allow inaction to persist. We must ensure that all peacekeeping operations incorporate broad women's participation and that their main mandates always include the protection of children and women. We must do better as an Organization to go beyond mere words and achieve results in alleviating the human tragedy facing these people.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We also believe that the participation of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations facilitates and enhances access, support and follow-up for women and children affected by armed conflict; broadens information-gathering capacity, including for reporting and preventing sexual violence; and has a positive effect on the promotion of gender equality and security of the local populations. In short, we believe that the participation of women in United Nations missions is crucial to prevent the discrimination, marginalization and exclusion of and violence against women and girls, and to protect and meet the needs of local populations. We therefore call on the Organization tirelessly to ensure strict compliance with the provisions ofresolution 1325 (2000).”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Neglecting the vision, needs, interests, experiences and capabilities of this population serves to undermine any initiative that aims to effectively and comprehensively address efforts at maintaining and consolidating peace. Resolution 1325 (2000), adopted 15 years ago, has among its goals fostering the participation of women in the police, military and civilian components of the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations. However, the results were not as expected: women's representation does not yet exceed 10 per cent. That commitment remains unfinished business for the United Nations. We firmly believe that the participation of women in all levels and areas related to the protection of civilians greatly enhances the management of peacekeeping operations, making it more appropriate, assertive and comprehensive.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We therefore address promoting women's rights as a priority of our agenda at the United Nations and throughout the world, especially with an emphasis on those places where armed conflict has destroyed a part or all of the social fabric. While women's participation, representation and leadership in the national life of countries have a crucial role in protecting the rights of women and children, it is equally important that women be involved in all areas and at all levels of United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions. It is inconsistent to pretend to properly care for half of the civilian population affected by armed conflict - women and children - without understanding the human characteristics and historical legacy of their social and political vulnerability.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Venezuelan women have a leading role in the political, economic, social and cultural life of our country, as well as in the decision-making process, thereby contributing directly to the building of a new social order based on justice and the law. Equality and gender equality are State policies in Venezuela. Implementing the gender perspective in public policies, defending the rights of women and promoting women's empowerment and leadership form a substantial part of our social policies. Violence against women is the most repugnant aspect of religious intolerance and violence in society. For that reason, Venezuela strongly condemns discrimination, exclusion and violence against women.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“The inequality, lack of access to justice, restricted or no participation and representation at all levels and areas of society that women face daily are exacerbated in situations of armed conflict, thereby increasing their vulnerability. The Government of the Bolivarian Repubublic of Venezuela has established a development model focused on the human being, in which equality between men and women and human rights for all are guaranteed. The Bolivarian Constitution of 1999, considered one of the most progressive in world, incorporates and institutionalizes gender equality in our society. It also enshrines gender equality and non-discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity or religion. And it ensures the promotion and protection of the human rights of women. The inalienable rights of children are also protected by our Constitution.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, allow me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on the theme "Protection challenges and needs faced by women and girls in armed conflict and post-conflict settings". We welcome the concept note (S/2015/32, annex) prepared to guide our deliberations. We also welcome Ms. Kyung- wha Kang, Ms. Helen Durham and Ms. Ilwad Elman and we thank them for their valuable briefings. Armed conflicts and the recurrence of violence in post-conflict situations specifically and disproportionately affect women and children. We often receive alarming reports of unacceptable acts of violence that have been perpetrated against them.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, we take this opportunity to reiterate our fraternal congratulations to the delegation of Chile on its successful leadership of the presidency of the Security Council, and to wish every success and our full support to the delegation of China during its presidency for the month of February. Lastly, we support and agree with New Zealand's proposal that during these wrap-up meetings of the Council we should include the voices of the countries involved in the Council's decisions.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“To that end there should be an immediate ceasefire, which will help to reach a firm and lasting peace ensuring reconciliation for our brotherly Arab country, with full respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We support efforts aimed at achieving peace in Syria and reject any outside interference or financing of armed and terrorist groups designed to effect regime change in this Arab State, in violation of international law. In that regard, Venezuela welcomes the Russian Federation's offer to provide a platform for a dialogue between the parties to the conflict.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Venezuela therefore reiterates its appeal for ongoing and increased assistance to Haiti with a view to assisting it in overcoming the economic and social problems that have affected the country for decades and that were further exacerbated by the natural disaster of 2010. Venezuela welcomes all assistance to the Haitian people. We support a free and sovereign Haiti's democratic development and political and social stability. Concerning the situation in Syria, Venezuela would like to reiterate that the only way to stop the armed conflict and the complex humanitarian situation in Syria is through a negotiated and inclusive political solution to the crisis.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Another issue that attracted the attention of the Security Council during the month was the working visit to Haiti from 23 to 25 January, on which we heard a briefing this morning (see S/PV.7372), which we fully endorse. We participated in the mission, together with the other members of the Council. The mission made it possible to reaffirm the Council's support to the Government and the people of Haiti in their in their efforts in building peace, democracy and stability and promote the country's recovery and sustainable development. Furthermore, the visit allowed us to see on the ground the important role of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti in maintaining peace.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“The topic of the open debate, "Inclusive development for the maintenance of international peace and security", helped to highlight the links among peace and security and development. It was a broad debate with the participation of over 80 countries. Although we have some doubts about the appropriateness of addressing that issue in the Security Council, we value the efforts made by the Chilean delegation to highlight the inverse relationship between inequality and exclusion, on the one hand, and peace and the well-being of nations, on the other. We cannot but agree that combating social and economic inequality and exclusion in all their aspects is an urgent task of all States that desire lasting peace. In that context, we value the presence of President Bachelet Jeria in presiding over the Council.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“The Security Council should therefore spare no effort in playing a more active and constructive role in promoting the two-State solution. We urge the parties to resume at the earliest negotiations to achieve a firm and lasting peace. Venezuela reiterates its strong support for including Palestine as a fully fledged State Member of the United Nations and urgently calls upon Israel to immediately resume the transfer of the customs revenues it is holding, cease its blockade of Gaza and end its illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories. My country was honoured to see President Michelle Bachelet Jeria, of the brotherly country of Chile, presiding over the Council on 19 January (see S/PV.7361).”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“That task has become increasingly necessary to strengthen the credibility and confidence of the international community in this organ, especially when a draft resolution (S/2014/916) of fundamental importance to the Palestinian people did not attain sufficient votes in the Council for adoption on 30 December (see S/PV.7354), despite majority support in the General Assembly. The achievement of a firm and lasting peace on that issue will require and end to Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian territories and the establishment of a Palestinian State with pre-1967, internationally secure borders, coexisting peacefully with Israel, in accordance with international law, including the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Events in Yemen were the subject of the Council's focus. We hope that a political settlement will be arrived at between the parties to enable the country to restore calm and achieve a durable peace agreement based on strict respect for the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The open debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question (see S/PV.7360), provided States Members of the United Nations an opportunity to draw attention once again to the Council's inescapable responsibility of promoting, with the support of the parties, a negotiated political solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“It is important to highlight some points of agreement on how to advance the peacebuilding process, such as the importance of inclusive political dialogue and short-, medium- and long-term funding with proper coordination among national, regional and international entities in implementing recovery policies, as well as the importance of the leadership of the country concerned in the design and implementation of the State's reconstruction policies. The Peacebuilding Commission has an important role to play in that regard. Venezuela shares the goals just mentioned but recalls that, without addressing the fundamental causes of conflict and relapse - including inequality, the impact of colonialism, foreign intervention and occupation and economic dependence - lasting peace will not be achieved. January was a busy month in the Middle East.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Venezuela aspires to be a constructive participant in that area and is ready to work with African regional and subregional organizations and all countries of the region in order to resolve conflicts and build lasting peace. The informative Council meeting on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict, chaired by Mr. Heraldo Munoz, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Chile, on 14 January (see S/PV. 7359) highlighted the role of exclusion and inequality as root causes of relapse into conflict.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carreflo (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, and your entire team for the authority, dedication, efficiency, enthusiasm and leadership with which you and your delegation have conducted the work of the Council's presidency in the month of January. This has been a month of great activity, and we would like to focus on several aspects of particular importance for my delegation. With regard to the question of Africa, the Council addressed the situations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Somalia and West Africa, with particular emphasis on Mali.”
2015-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7373 (2015) · source
“Finally, we again call on all parties to redouble their efforts in the search for a just and lasting political solution, which is in their own interests and those of the entire region.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“Venezuela stresses that the parties must act with a sense of restraint in order to prevent the dialogue from being undermined by unilateral actions that jeopardize the peace process. The cycle of violence must be broken. Building the foundation for peace involves putting an end to hate speech, ethnic persecution and war propaganda. The historic and root causes of the conflict must be addressed and a political agreement between the parties must be sought. The escalation in hostilities requires strict compliance by the belligerent parties with obligations concerning the protection of civilians in the areas affected by violence, including the need to ensure humanitarian access to internally displaced persons, refugees and others residents in areas affected by the conflict.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate our support for the efforts of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Germany and France to promote dialogue among Ukraine, Russia and the representatives of the Donbas region. We also welcome the joint communique issued on 21 January in Berlin by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine, and we encourage the parties to work together for its implementation. The Minsk agreements are the basis on which lasting peace can be achieved in the region. We reiterate that any intervention by outside elements that violate the Minsk agreements and regional efforts to reach an agreement between the parties should be avoided.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“We stress that any violent incident on the ground should be investigated independently, and that the investigation's conclusions should be based on irrefutable evidence. Venezuela rejects any act of violence or terrorism, in particular attacks against civilians, from wherever they originate. The intensification of the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine makes it imperative that the parties put an end to their hostilities in the area. The ceasefire is therefore a crucial step. It is necessary to continue on the path of seeking a political and diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis, in which the conflicting parties commit to working on achieving a firm and lasting peace. The mediation efforts by regional organizations is, in our View, particularly important in the process of finding a negotiated settlement to the conflict.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela thanks you, Mr. President, for convening this Security Council briefing on Ukraine. We also welcome Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and we appreciate the information he has provided to us on the political situation in Ukraine. Our country expresses its grave concern about the recent escalation of armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, which has caused loss of civilian lives and untold numbers of injuries. Venezuela reiterates its call on the parties to promote a peaceful, negotiated, political solution to the crisis.”
2015-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7368 (2015) · source
“We call upon the parties to strictly observe the commitments concerning the protection of civilians in the areas affected by violence, including the need to ensure access to humanitarian assistance for internally displaced persons, refugees and others living in the areas affected by the conflict. Finally, we call on all parties to redouble their efforts in the search for a just and lasting political solution, which is in everyone's interest and in the interest of the entire region.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“Venezuela believes that the parties should act with moderation in order to avoid the dialogue being affected by unilateral actions that could jeopardize the peace process. In that regard, our country rejects the application of unilateral coercive sanctions, which are contrary to international law and counterproductive to the desire for peace and stability in the region, as they erode the necessary climate of trust between the parties. We also believe that any incident on the ground should be investigated in an independent manner, with evidence being provided that supports its conclusions. We must avoid a military escalation and the spread of the conflict. All efforts should be made to address the historical and root causes of the crisis in order to achieve a strong and lasting peace that includes all parties involved.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“We reject the acts of violence and ethnic and political persecution and the acts ofterrorism regardless of who commits them. Direct negotiation is the most appropriate means for achieving that goal, and there should be no interference in matters under the domestic jurisdiction of States, be they military, political or economic. Venezuela stresses that the mediation of regional organizations is the path to a negotiated settlement of the conflict. In that regard we support the efforts of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Germany and France aimed at promoting dialogue among Ukraine, Russia and the representatives of the Donbas region. We hope that the recent political meetings will help to bring about a ceasefire that will lead to lasting peace in strict compliance with the Minsk agreements.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carreflo (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this informative meeting of the Security Council on Ukraine. We also welcome Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and thank him for his briefing on the current situation in Ukraine. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela supports the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law. We advocate a political and diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis to be brought about constructively in accordance with the norms and principles of international law. We are firmly convinced of the need to put an end to the hostilities in south-eastern Ukraine as soon as possible.”
2015-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7365 (2015) · source
“Finally, we reiterate that we stand fully ready to work constructively and responsibly towards realizing the goals, which are among fundamental responsibilities of this body, of international peace and security.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“At the national level, the promotion of inclusive and equitable development has been a cornerstone policy of the Bolivarian revolution through our social programmes, whereby sovereign petroleum income is invested in eliminating poverty, social exclusion, illiteracy, hunger and disease. The Venezuelan Government sees the inclusion of all members of society, in particular women, young people and persons with disabilities, as the ultimate goal of development, which should provide the legal and structural conditions required to realize their full potential. Inclusive development is a right of all Venezuelans. Socialjustice is our goal.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“In this regard, we call on donor countries to honour their aid commitments to Haiti, so as to help the country overcome the economic and social problems that have plagued it for decades and were only worsened by that natural disaster. Latin America and the Caribbean is an example to the world of a region whose strength lies in the spirit of cooperation and unity integral to its political consensus and integration initiatives, where inclusive development takes centre stage. Our vision of inclusive and comprehensive regional development is reflected in our organizations, such as the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America, Petrocaribe, the Union of South American Nations and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“In this regard, developed countries must fulfil their duties in areas such as official development assistance, technology transfer and climate change. Similarly, in the economic field, developing countries must be given preferential and differentiated treatment and assistance in reaching the internationally agreed development goals, without conditionality; fair trade should be promoted; and cooperation is needed in the restructuring of sovereign debt. The case of Haiti deserves special attention due to the inconsistencies in the provision of the $10 billion in international assistance pledged at the international donors' conference of 31 March 2010 for reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of January that year.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Venezuela believes that the international community must take an open and frank approach in addressing the root causes of the political, economic and social imbalances in the current international system that generate conflicts. Such an approach would help us find solid and lasting solutions to conflicts, in accordance with international law. In order to reverse the negative impacts of the legacy of colonialism, the pillaging of natural resources and unjust global social, financial and economic structures, we must strengthen multilateral efforts to transform socioeconomic policies and norms bound to the capitalist model of production that is unsustainable for world. The international community must put greater focus on promoting the sustainable development agenda.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“We are participating in the work of the Council, as President Nicolas Maduro Moros has stated, with a renewed optimism and firm commitment to peace, respect for sovereignty, international law, development, social justice, cooperation and solidarity among peoples, dialogue and peaceful coexistence among nations, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Latin America and the Caribbean stands out as a region of peace, where we have built a regional architecture of mechanisms to address matters of common interest through cooperation and solidarity. Over the past two decades, there have been steady improvements in the areas of peace, security and development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“This debate gives us the opportunity to underscore the importance of inclusive development in building just, fair and peaceful societies as a fundamental precondition for preventing conflicts and violence. However, it is important to recall in this context that the most serious threats to international peace and security do not come from the poorest and least-developed countries; to contend so would be to misconstrue the current state of global affairs, historical trends and the imbalance of power at the international level.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“We also welcome the representatives of all countries present today. While we welcome Chile's initiative to promote an exchange of views on this important topic, we believe that the overarching importance of the topic before us calls for an open and democratic forum of discussion, such as the General Assembly, so as to guarantee the full participation of Member States. Although the Security Council is not the appropriate organ to make decisions in the area of development, we acknowledge that its decisions in the field of international peace and security have a positive impact on the long-term development ofnations. However, at times, its decisions on other matters can also have adverse consequences for the wellbeing and future of countries.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome you, Madam President. As this is the first time I have taken the floor in the Security Council as Permanent Representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, following our election as non-permanent member last October, I would like to express our friendship and respect to you as Head of State and Government of a brotherly South American country. Likewise, I would like to express our satisfaction at seeing you preside over this open debate on inclusive development for the maintenance of international peace and security. We thank and welcome the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon; the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, my friend Ambassador Antonio Patriota; and the Nobel Peace Laureate, Ms. Leymah Gbowee.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source