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“The HNP has become a cornerstone of the national security architecture. This is a remarkable accomplishment by the Mission in all respects. Also, at a time when the mandate of MINUSTAH draws to an end, the Haitian Government wishes to extend its gratitude to all countries that have, over the past 13 years, generously contributed and participated in its various military, police and civilian components. Notwithstanding the progress achieved at almost every level, the Government of Haiti is well aware of the myriad ongoing challenges and the magnitude of the obstacles hampering economic development and slowing down certain necessary reforms, which create genuine obstacles to the rule of law and the full enjoyment ofhuman rights, including in their economic, social and cultural dimensions.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“The same is true of the Government's focus on security, justice, education, decentralization, transparency, accountability and the need to combat corruption. Those developments were highlighted by the Secretary- General and duly illustrate the new climate prevailing in Haiti. Without a doubt, the goal of creating a secure and stable environment, one of the major thrusts of MINUSTAH's mandate, has been achieved. The capacities of the Haitian National Police (HNP) have been significantly strengthened, as well as its ability to ensure law and order throughout the country. In that regard, the Government welcomes the fact that the overall security situation has not been affected by the current withdrawal of MINUSTAH staff. This is proof, if further proofwere needed, ofthe assumption of security functions by the Haitian National Police.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“J ovenel Moise's assumption of the presidency on 7 February to end a transparent and credible electoral process has indisputably marked a turning point in Haiti's political trajectory. Whether it is the return to constitutional order, the establishment of a fully functional Parliament, the assumption ofduties by all publicly elected officials at all levels of the governance system, consultations between the legislative and executive branches with regard to the implementation of critical reform programmes needed to modernize the State, launched by the Head of State, all observers agree that recent developments demonstrate ongoing progress towards establishing the rule of law and consolidating democracy in Haiti.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Members of the Security Council visited Haiti from 22 to 24 June, demonstrating their readiness to assist the Haitian people at this decisive juncture, replete with new prospects for stability, growth and development. The Government of Haiti warmly welcomed the mission. At this pivotal time in the country's life, the Haitian Government welcomes the Secretary-General's overall assessment of the situation in Haiti. The country is indeed deeply committed to consolidating its democracy and to political and institutional stability. Much progress has been made at the security, political and institutional levels and in the areas of human rights and the building of the rule of law, as underscored by the Secretary-General. Mr.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the Security Council for having kindly invited the Government of Republic of Haiti to today's meeting to share its views and observations about the Secretary-General's important report (S/2017/604) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), on which the Special Representative has just briefed us. On behalf of the Government of Haiti, I would also like to sincerely thank the Secretary-General for his commitment to the people of Haiti, as his report eloquently attests. As usual, it is an objective, detailed, professional and balanced document. Our Government took careful note of and meticulously studied his observations and detailed recommendations. We are deeply grateful to him.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“The ability ofthe Council to adequately play its role as an irreplaceable player in this process depends strongly on the individual commitment of each of its members to the ideals of peace, security, solidarity, cooperation and development on which the United Nations was built. Today's meeting could signal a new beginning, where the destructive dynamics prevailing on the ground are reversed and a genuine peace process based on law, justice, security and mutual respect is undertaken in the Middle East. Let us seize such an opportunity. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The status quo cannot take the place of a solution. It is time to revive the peace process in the Middle East. Everyone has responsibilities. In particular, each member of the Security Council must rise above its own biases and transcend its own interests in order to help the parties concerned to resume the path of negotiation and move forward on the road towards a sustainable and comprehensive solution on the basis of a mutually agreed framework. The Republic of Haiti has always condemned the use of war as a method of conflict resolution. It considers that, in the face ofthe risk of heading down the slippery slope of violence and widespread conflagration, a dogged search for peace in the Middle East is what is needed.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“In the explosive current context of the Middle East, where the suffering inflicted on the civilian population by extremism, terrorism and civil wars has become incommensurable, the Council cannot shirk its stark obligation to address the root causes of the conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Iraq, which are tearing the region apart, decimating religious and ethnic minorities, and threatening international peace and security. With particular reference to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the time has come to recapture the initiative and create the conditions for a resumption of negotiations between the parties in the light of the convergences emerging from the relevant Council resolutions, and the steps taken by various bodies, including the Quartet or the recent Paris conference on the Middle East.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“It was in that spirit, moreover, that the Republic of Haiti supported the recent French initiative, the merits of which remain undeniable, aimed at limiting the right of veto, particularly in the case of mass atrocities. Here, we must salute the tireless efforts of Liechtenstein and Mexico to that end, for it must be emphasized that, beyond the privilege attached to it, the veto imposes above all, for those who exercise it, a duty and a special responsibility with regard to the international community.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Indeed, it has become almost a commonplace to evoke the deadlock in the Security Council, in particular in the light of the abusive use of the right of veto. This paralysis is often perceived as one ofthe main institutional obstacles to international peace efforts in the Middle East. There was a striking illustration of this in the recent debate of the Council following the use of chemical gases against civilian populations in Syria (see S/PV.7922). That was further proof - if it were still needed - ofthe need to remedy this recurring impasse and to provide innovative solutions to the Council's decision-making process so as to enable it to fully undertake its mission of addressing the root causes of conflicts, identifying potential threats and acting expeditiously when circumstances require urgent action.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“It therefore adds its voice to all those raised in favour of innovative initiatives aimed at placing the Israeli-Palestinian issue at the heart of international concerns so as to allow a rapid resumption of negotiations in the spirit of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly. The purpose of this special meeting is to highlight the fundamental issue of peace and security in the Middle East for the entire international community. At the same time, it also raises the question of the capacity of the United Nations - and, consequently, the responsibility of the Security Council, which is the principal guarantor of international peace and security - to ensure its preservation, particularly in the Middle East region.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“In addition, from Syria to Yemen via Iraq and Libya, the region has been plagued by a succession of crises that, by their magnitude and severity, have eclipsed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and obscure the continuing threat to peace in the region and in the world. The Republic of Haiti, faithfulto the cardinalposition that it has held unwaveringly since 1947, reaffirms its support for a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, believing as it does that the only way to achieve that goal is through a negotiated solution, with two States living in peace and security within secure, recognized and guaranteed international borders.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The hope of a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that were raised by the 1993 Oslo accords has gradually faded over the years, undermined by the increasing mistrust between the parties, the temptation of fait accompli and unilaterism. Against this backdrop - marked by the total absence of any political and diplomatic progress, new crises, the rise of violent extremism, civil and regional wars with their terrible human of 500,000 deaths in Syria, their processions of horrors and their humanitarian challenges - the current situation on the ground is no longer sustainable, as the Special Coordinator rightly pointed out. The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is clearly at an impasse. The two-State solution appears to be more threatened every day.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): On behalf of the Government of Haiti, I should like to congratulate the Security Council on taking the initiative to meet in open debate, which reflects the sense of urgency aroused by the current situation in the Middle East. I have noted with great interest the themes addressed in the concept note (S/2017/305, annex)of the United States presidency of the Council for April, as well as the very relevant points raised by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, and the speakers who have preceded me. From one summit to another and one conference to another, the calls for action resound everywhere, giving new impetus to the peace efforts in the Middle East.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“At this crossroads, where a safe and stable climate allows the Haitian people to see a glimmer of hope, the Government fervently looks forward to the continued support of all its partners in the context of the new United Nations presence in Haiti. It calls on the international community to lend its full support to the difficult task of rebuilding the country's essential infrastructure, sustained growth, social progress and sustainable development.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The Government strongly and urgently calls for the funds necessary for the implementation of parts I and II of the plan of action - some $400 million over two years - to be raised within the required time frame. The Government of Haiti takes this opportunity to thank all friendly countries, members of the Security Council, troop-contributing countries and all of Haiti's cooperation partners for their ongoing commitment, in one way or another, to MINUSTAH. May the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore', be thanked and congratulated for the hard work she has done for nearly four years.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Whole populations are still living in scarcity and distress, the stricken victims of Haiti's exposure to climate change. I reiterate the Haitian authorities' call to keep Haiti's Sud and Grande-Anse provinces on the agendas of humanitarian agencies, non-governmental organizations and the country's cooperation partners through the structures of the Haitian State. As it did on 1 December 2016 at the informal information meeting with the Secretary-General on the new United Nations strategy against cholera in Haiti, the Haitian delegation reiterates the value attached by the Government of Haiti to the two- pronged approach advocated by the Secretary-General to the eradication of cholera in Haiti.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The guiding principle to orient the future role and presence of the United Nations in Haiti is to ensure a responsible transition that builds on the achievements of the past 13 years, while meeting the country's priority needs for stabilization and capacity-building. The Government of Haiti adheres to that vision. It will continue to work closely with the United Nations to ensure the full success of the new phase in their cooperation. It also hopes that the United Nations appeal for a new impetus of solidarity with Haiti will be widely heard by the international community. It is in this context that the President of the Republic and the Government of Haiti place the greatest interest in the reactivation of the humanitarian and reconstruction mechanisms in the regions that were tragically hit by Hurricane Matthew in October.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“In that context, the Government of Haiti endorses the modalities of the transition, including, first, the complete but staggered withdrawal of the 2,370 members of the military component during the transition period; secondly, the reduction in the number of police units formed and of individual police officers; thirdly, the participation of the new mission in the implementation of the strategic development plan of the Haitian National Police; and fourthly, the integration of the activities of the new mission into the United Nations country team, taking into account Haiti's residual stabilization needs, as well as its good offices role in support of political stability and good governance.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The proposed transition period thus responds to the common concern to ensure that the Haitian National Police has adequate capacity to assume over time full responsibility for the country's security and to address all threats of instability within the country, irrespective of an international uniformed presence. For that reason, the Government of Haiti supports the Secretary-General's recommendation on the extension of the MINUSTAH mandate for a final period of six months, extending the original deadline to 15 October 2017. it also supports the recommendation to the Security Council to establish, under a new name, a new presence whose functions would be focused mainly on strengthening the rule of law and the police.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“With regard to the mandate of MINUSTAH, there is a perfect convergence between the views of the United Nations and the Government of Haiti on the gradual and orderly withdrawal of MINUSTAH after 13 years of work in Haiti. The Haitian Government considers the consolidation of security and stability achievements to be essential. The phased withdrawal of the military and civilian components of MINUSTAH should enable the Haitian institutions concerned to effectively assume the functions of the Mission. Consequently, both parties must agree on a withdrawal timetable that cannot give rise to any kind of security vacuum.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“It is in that spirit of dialogue and consultation that the Prime Minister has presented to Parliament an ambitious programme of action aimed at implementing a number of reforms that are considered essential from the economic and social points ofview, as well as in the areas of security, justice and human rights - in short, in terms of consolidating the rule of law, in parallel with the sustained revival of growth and development. In that regard, we welcome the desire of the United Nations to actively support the priorities of the Government and the main thrusts of its plan of action by, inter alia, assisting in the organization of the Etats generaux sectoriels de la Nation.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Now that the objective of creating a safe and stable environment - one of the major thrusts of the mandate entrusted to MINUSTAH by resolution 1542 (2004) - has been achieved, we can overcome the structural disadvantages and address the serious problems that have so long compromised the political, social and economic stability of Haiti, and that have impeded foreign direct investment in the country. The report of the Secretary-General provides an overview of the challenges ahead. In that regard, the President of the Republic, together with the Government and Parliament, has just launched a programme of institutional reforms to tackle the most pressing sociopolitical and economic challenges, in particular that of bringing Haiti through a situation of economic fragility to one of sustained growth.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The peaceful transfer of power, the restoration of Parliament to full functioning, the legitimacy of elected representatives, and the appointment of an open Government bringing together some of the main political groups represented in the legislature, are elements that form the bedrock of the stability that the new Government, led by Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant, is working to consolidate. The impartiality and professionalism demonstrated by the Haitian institutions in these elections are rightly emphasized in the report. In that regard, MINUSTAH's role in strengthening the capacities of the Haitian National Police, which was undoubtedly a key element in the establishment of a climate of security and stability, should be commended. That is undoubtedly one of the outstanding achievements to be credited to the Mission.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The report also stresses the serious socioeconomic challenges, the effects of declining official development assistance flows, the urgent need for food security, and the deteriorating health situation, illustrated by the resurgence of the cholera epidemic. However, there are glimmers of hope on the horizon. The accession to the presidency of His Excellency Mr. Jovenel Moise, on 7 February, at the conclusion of an arduous and complex but highly successful electoral process, was unanimously hailed as a decisive turning point in political life in Haiti. As the Secretary-General points out in his report, with the peaceful conclusion of the electoral process and the return to constitutional order, an important step has just been taken. A general election with unchallenged results was held.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“I wish to express the Haitian Government's grateful appreciation to the Secretary-General who, in his first report on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), shows a spirit of solidarity and commitment to the Haitian people for which we are deeply thankful. His objective, well- researched and balanced report, as well as his judicious recommendations, testify to his well-known breadth of vision and generosity of spirit. The progress made in recent years towards the establishment of the rule of law in Haiti, although limited in some respects, remains undeniable. That progress is clearly highlighted in the report. Institutional weaknesses are also highlighted, as is the slow pace of some key reforms. There are still many obstacles on the path to the rule of law and the development of human rights in Haiti.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): At the outset, following on from the President of the Council and the colleagues who spoke before me, I should like to express once again the deep sorrow and sincere condolences of the Haitian Government and people to Egypt, Sweden and Somalia, where the deadly attacks of the past weekend caused innocent victims. I assure the Egyptian, Swedish and Somali Governments of the complete solidarity of the Haitian authorities. I should like to begin by thanking the Security Council for inviting the Government of the Republic of Haiti to express its views and observations on the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (S/2017/223).”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“There can be no doubt that the new Government of Haiti, which shall soon assume power, will stay true to that spirit and strive to take the necessary measures in response to the evolution of the terrorist threat to critical infrastructure. The meeting rose at 3.45 pm.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“The Government of Haiti, for its part, will continue to pay the utmost attention to measures to prevent and combat terrorism, including those relating to the protection of essential infrastructure. Recent changes have been made to the Haitian penal code, reinforcing the range of legislative and legal measures to prevent and contain ideologies of hatred and violent extremism. The strengthening of the rule of law, the judicial system and law enforcement agencies is one of the main lines of action of the programme of action defined by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Jovenel Moise. At his inauguration on 7 February, he reiterated the high importance he personally attaches to the consolidation of the rule of law in Haiti.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Similarly, regional counter-terrorism mechanisms should be significantly strengthened and adequately resourced in order to enable them to respond more effectively, taking into account the realities and needs on the ground, as well as the evolution of the terrorist threat to critical infrastructure. Finally, the development of integrated national responses for the prevention of terrorism and the protection of critical infrastructure is of particular importance. In that regard, I offer my delegation's support for the Ukrainian proposal to incorporate a critical infrastructure protection component into all national and international programmes for the prevention of terrorism.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“It is therefore urgent for the international community to address these issues and to provide the developing countries, particularly the poorest among them, with the adequate support they need to acquire the necessary infrastructure and overcome the serious economic and social challenges they face. My delegation, moreover, believes that no State, however powerful it may be and whatever the degree of priority it attaches to the fight against terrorism, can alone achieve the overriding objective of protecting its citizens and its critical infrastructure. Partnerships are therefore essential at the international, regional and national levels.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“First, it is essential to pinpoint the terrorist threat in order to defeat its actions, which no rationale f including the national, political and religious demands generally advanced by the perpetrators - can justify. Terrorism cannot be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization. However, there is undeniably a number of conditions conducive to its spread, be it the perpetuation of regional conflicts that are often at the root of violent extremism, discrimination, exclusion, socioeconomic marginalization, poor governance and poverty.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“It is therefore essential to redouble efforts, intensify international cooperation on all fronts, including j udicial and police cooperation, the exchange of information, the provision of relevant and adequate technical assistance to States that require it, in particular the least developed among them, so as to maintain a high level of protection of critical infrastructure, increase resilience against terrorist threats, and prevent the loss of human life and the disruption of essential services, as outlined in the concept note issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (S/2017/104, annex). In that regard, I should like to make a few brief comments on the terrorist threat and the overall response strategy.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“However, we must recognize that, while acts of incitement to terrorism are frequent, the international counter-terrorism regime, particularly with regard to the protection of essential infrastructure, remains tragically inadequate. This is evidenced by the threats, thwarted attacks and incidents by which many countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America have been targeted in the recent past. If the rise of terrorism seems on occasion to have been slowed, its momentum is far from broken. Its sphere of action, while contained in certain theatres of operation, is elsewhere in full expansion.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“In the merciless struggle that must be waged against terrorism, Haiti is party to the United Nations counter- terrorism system and to several regional cooperation mechanisms established at the level of the Caribbean Community and the Organization of American States, in particular the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism. At the national level, the Government of Haiti strives to maintain a level of vigilance commensurate with the threats posed by movements influenced by extremist ideologies. To this end, it fully supports international efforts to strengthen the capacity of States to act collectively in the prevention of incitement to terrorism and to improve the security and protection of particularly vulnerable targets, such as infrastructure and public places, as specifically called for by the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“My delegation fully supports the goals of the comprehensive and integrated response Strategy at the national, regional and international levels. The likelihood of large-scale terrorist acts being committed and targeting civilians through attacks on critical infrastructure has only increased over the past several years. To varying degrees, of course, that danger is felt everywhere. The emergence of new threats, amplified by the rapidly evolving nature of communications technologies, has dramatically increased the probability of such an attack as well as the seriousness of such a threat's consequences with regard to international peace and security.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): I thank you, Sir, for your invitation in French to take the floor. First, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Haiti, I would like to thank the Government of Ukraine for its kind invitation to this open debate in the Security Council devoted to a topic of major importance - the protection of critical infrastructure. I welcome the presence of His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mr. Pavlo Klimkin, this morning, and commend him on the quality of his statement and his suggestions on the paths for us to take in reflecting upon the issue and taking action. The United Nations has made the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy a key priority. The protection of critical infrastructure undeniably plays a major role in that regard.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Haiti continues to rely on the support of every component of the United Nations to enable it to continue with its reconstruction process and make steady progress along the road to democracy and the rule of law, which is the only possible path to a stable, peaceful political system and towards growth and poverty reduction - in other words, sustainable development.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“But the success of the municipal, legislative and presidential contests will unquestionably make it possible for us to turn the page on the political instability that has so heavily mortgaged my country's chances of socioeconomic development. At a time when we are embarking upon a new course, away from the path of internal struggles and conflicts that have done nothing but hold back our social and economic modernization, one need hardly stress how important strengthening international solidarity is for us.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly sketch the most recent developments in Haiti, which I know the Council has been monitoring and is keenly interested in. On 3 January, Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council confirmed the election of Mr. J ovenel Moise as our new Head of State, after a vote that will undoubtedly become a historic marker. On behalf of my delegation, I would like to pay tribute to the United Nations for its support, particularly through MINUSTAH, which made an enormous contribution to the result. Of course, we know that elections are not an end in themselves.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, when considering the spectrum of the factors that often lead inexorably to war, whether civil, local or regional, we must not underestimate or obscure the underlying causes of conflict - economic poverty, social injustice, political oppression, marginalization and exclusion. Lastly, we should emphasize that, in every aspect ofits conflict-prevention and peacekeeping activities, the United Nations should never shirk its responsibilities to the peoples it is called on to protect, including in cases of moral and material prejudice of which it is itself the cause and in the name of the respect for human rights standards that it is its essential mission to promote.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Those proposals, which have not lost their relevance in the light of current challenges, give the most weight to solutions that take into account the root causes of conflicts and their underlying structural factors. In that regard, I would like to make four points. First, we consider it crucial to ensure that the Security Council takes the lessons of the recent past on board by fully reclaiming the mission entrusted to it by the Charter of the United Nations, with a view to providing strong responses to the string of current threats to peace and security. Secondly, we cannot stress the virtues and advantages of conflict prevention enough.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“These are increasingly multidimensional operations involved in a whole range of interrelated actions aimed at facilitating political processes, establishing or restoring the rule of law and creating momentum for security, stability and peace. For its part, my country, where the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) has been working to stabilize it for almost 13 years, considers the ongoing review of strategic priorities for peacekeeping particularly timely. My delegation fully endorses a number of the key concepts that various United Nations bodies have put forward in recent years in the context of conflict prevention and resolution.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Those crises underline, as if it were necessary, the appropriateness of making certain changes to the right of veto, whose scope should clearly be limited or reduced, particularly in situations where human rights are being brazenly violated and where crimes amounting to crimes against humanity and serious violations of humanitarian law are being committed. On another front, over the past few decades peacekeeping operations have been undergoing genuine qualitative changes. Many of the intra-State conflicts that the United Nations is concerned with today occur against a backdrop of extreme poverty. In most cases, it is no longer simply a matter of Blue Helmets acting as an intervention force or monitoring a ceasefire between the belligerents.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Today's meeting is taking place within a specific international context marked by the return of the dynamic of war as an option for settling conflicts, and by the threatening spectre of a new arms race, the sustained expansion of violent extremism and terrorism and the proliferation of crisis hotbeds where the Council's authority and its credibility are often put to the test owing to its inability to provide collective responses in accordance with its mandate. Those crises in various parts of the world do not end and provide a perfect example of the problem.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, on behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Haiti, to congratulate Sweden once again for its election to the Security Council and for taking the initiative to organize this very important open debate, which is based on the need to take a new look at peacekeeping, that privileged tool for crisis management and conflict prevention.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“We are confident that the work of today's meeting will make a significant contribution to the establishment of an environment of peace, security and cooperation that is conducive to sustainable development, in which the full access to water is guaranteed on the basis of the cardinal principles of equality, equity and justice and solidarity. In conclusion, let me now address the representative of Senegal. Allow me to quote the late Leon Laleau, a Haitian author and politician who was also Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti: "Do you feel the pain and the despair, unlike any other, that seeks to tame the heart that Senegal gave me, with words from France?"”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, I fervently hope that today's discussion will be ongoing and lead to innovative guidelines that can contribute to the strengthening of the principles of international water law; the effective prevention and upstream settlement of inter-State water resources-related conflicts; national capacity- building in developing countries, in particular in the areas of sustainable water management and resolution of related conflicts, and better international protection of this primary resource - water - and significant improvement in access, which are all indissociable elements of the triptych of development, peace and security.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Secondly, access to water is a fundamental right and that will never be emphasized enough. In the light of the concept note prepared by the Permanent Mission of Senegal, we hope that today's discussion will identify new avenues for action on the most effective means of promoting the enjoyment and respect of the universal right to reliable water resources that are available in sufficient quantities. It is up to the international community to redouble its efforts to ensure that the enjoyment of that right is made possible for the 1.7 billion people who continue to live without access to a minimum quality of water or sanitation because of insufficient investment.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“First, this discussion at the level of the Security Council is timely given the multiple possibilities for future conflicts that could be caused by water scarcity throughout the world. I firmly believe that concrete proposals will emerge from today's meeting that will underscore water's essential role as a fundamental pillar of development and reaffirm the inextricable link that exists between water and international peace and security and, as such, grant it all the importance that it deserves in the Security Council's work programmes, including its peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations. In that regard, we believe that it is judicious to look ahead and put in place appropriate mechanisms in order to, as needed, minimize or mitigate the consequences of natural or man-made disasters on water resources and populations concerned.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source