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“The recent street demonstrations that took place in Port-au-Prince and various provincial towns during the post-electoral crisis expressed the commitment of the Haitian people to democracy. They also reflected the desire and the demands of the people to see through to the end an electoral process that takes into consideration in full transparency all votes expressed through the ballot box. While the success of the forthcoming election is undoubtedly at the heart of all our concerns, we cannot fail to mention a number of other large-scale challenges currently facing Haiti, particularly in the economic, humanitarian and development sectors. Food insecurity in particular is already affecting more than 3.5 million people.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Nobody should underestimate the scale of the task of managing a very complex electoral process in a relatively short period of time. However, Haitian institutions have already demonstrated their ability to assume responsibility for and to conduct the process. Haitian authorities are convinced that they will be able to meet the challenge and their mission. Whatever the case may be, the solidarity and the cooperation of all of Haiti's partners, particularly in terms of logistics, financial and operational issues, will be crucial and fundamental to assisting the Haitian public authorities and the Electoral Council, which are firmly resolved to ensure that the process is successfully concluded. The support of MINUSTAH for the Haitian National Police with a view to improving the security environment is crucial to the success of the process.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“It is therefore important and extremely judicious to underscore that the agreement of 5 February for institutional continuity was signed by the executive and legislative branches. It is the fruit of constructive, consensual political dialogue among Haitians. The agreement enabled a governance vacuum to be avoided, with all its potential consequences for stability. To that end, it should be noted that the agreement makes both signatory parties co-responsible for its application and implementation. President Privert is working on a daily basis, in the context of his work and mandate as Head of State, to respect the agreement and ensure that it is respected, hoping that nothing will slow down or go against efforts for the normalization of political life.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“In the context of consultations, the interim President wrote to different sectors of national life that had appointed members to the previous Provisional Electoral Council to ask them to propose eminent persons who could join that electoral body. Responses were received from all sectors. On 9 March, the names of nine members of the Provisional Electoral Council were made public. Their aim is to re-establish confidence in the electoral process and to organize exemplary elections throughout the country. They are to be sworn into office before the Council of Ministers. To that end, Parliament must validate the general policy statement of the Prime Minister and the new Government needs to take charge of the management of the State.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Since he took up highest office on 14 February, the President of the Republic, following broad consultations with all political stakeholders and civil society, sought to appoint a new Prime Minister, Mr. Fritz Alphonse Jean, on 25 February, in line with the amended Haitian Constitution. A consensus Government was established and the names of all members of the new ministerial Cabinet were made public. The appointed Prime Minister submitted his credentials to the Haitian Parliament on 1 March so that it could rule on his eligibility. He then submitted his general policy statement to the Chamber of Deputies on Monday, 14 March. The Prime Minister is currently waiting for his general policy statement to be ratified by Parliament.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“For that reason, from the moment the interim President took office, he has worked systematically to conduct a dialogue with the country's political class and consult with the representatives of the full range of parties and political opinions in order to tackle the immediate principal challenge, which is re-starting the presidential, parliamentary, municipal and local election process begun in August 2015, in accordance with the agreement's stipulations, which since 7 February have enabled us to circumvent the institutional vacuum and maintain social peace and public order. The main goal is to ensure the transfer of power to a president elected democratically and in a transparent manner by 14 May. The conditions crucial to ensuring that the electoral process gets under way are coming together.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“The next elections, scheduled for this spring, will undoubtedly function as a test of democracy in Haiti and its long-term stability and development. Mr. Privert, the interim Head of State, is well aware of his historical responsibility in that regard for organizing the free and transparent elections that are essential to ensuring the renewal of our institutions and consolidating the democracy, the rule of law and stability that will be so vital to our country's modernization. In that regard, the Haitian authorities reiterate to the Council and the international community as a whole their commitment to ensuring that the outcome of the electoral process reflects the Haitian people's expression of their will at the polls.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“While the report states that in the past few years Haiti has unquestionably made progress towards establishing the rule of law, it nevertheless lists its weaknesses and structural deficiencies and the obstacles in the way of the people's full realization of their human rights, as well as the setbacks and delays we have experienced in establishing and sustaining democracy and implementing some essential legal reforms. Above all, the Secretary-General emphasizes how important it is that all of Haiti's stakeholders work to end the electoral uncertainty and overcome the current political crisis by completing the elections, whose success will be a clear indication of the country's progress in terms ofpolitical stability and the entrenchment of a democratic culture.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Sandra Honore, for their unwavering commitment to consolidating the rule of law and democracy in Haiti and their leadership in implementing MINUSTAH's mandate. We have carefully reviewed the report submitted to the Security Council and taken note of its recommendations. We commend the Secretary-General for the report's precision, objectivity and balance, which covers the full extent of the political crisis that led to the interruption of the electoral process in December and January, while highlighting its economic and financial repercussions and its implications for the country's security and development.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank the Security Council for inviting the Haitian delegation to comment on the Secretary- General's latest report (S/2016/225) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I have the honour to convey to the Council the greetings of the interim President of the Republic of Haiti, Mr. Jocelerme Privert, who was elected on 14 February by the National Assembly and whose key mandate, as he himself defined it in his inauguration address, is to see the electoral process completed according to the timetable prescribed in the 5 February agreement. On behalf of my delegation, I would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative in Haiti, Ms.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“It extends its best wishes for this meeting and hopes that it will lead to new ideas and innovative approaches that can pave the way to stability in the Middle East and the early resumption of the diplomatic process between Israel and the Palestinian Authority as the only way to achieve the negotiated, just, comprehensive and lasting settlement desired all parties.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“My delegation believes that the United Nations, with its long experience in the field and the efforts already made to solve the structural problems of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is now best placed to promote a resumption of talks, which are the only route to peace. This solution can be achieved only through a negotiated peace. It requires above all a return to the negotiating table. There can be no conditions attached. The holding of this meeting is evidence that it will be possible to reach a solution through United Nations mediation. My delegation fully agrees with this approach on the part of the Security Council.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Never has the dynamic commitment of the United Nations to the Middle East been as necessary and desirable as it is today. Faced with the dual challenge of the fight against terrorism and of resolving the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, the international community must act. On the one hand, it is imperative to take and strengthen the collective measures that are urgently needed to counter the growing threat of terrorism and extremism. On the other hand, is important that the United Nations make every effort to restore the momentum of the peace process between Israel and Palestine. Both actions must be taken with the same resolve.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Pursuant to that position and in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, Haiti, which is linked to Israel through historical ties of friendship dating back to Israel's creation in 1948, has also recognized the Palestinian State, in the belief that the boundaries and borders of that State must be determined through an agreement in the context of a comprehensive, negotiated and final settlement between the two States. To that end, my delegation fully supports the two-State solution - the only one that is worthwhile - and supports all international initiatives, whether they come from the United Nations or other bodies, aimed at reaching a just, equitable and sustainable solution, the modalities of which fall first and foremost to the parties to resolve.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“The position of my delegation is based on a fundamental principle, that is, the right of Israel to exist and to live in safety, within secure and recognized borders, must be universally and unequivocally recognized, just like that of the Palestinian people to self-determination and sovereignty in the framework of a viable and democratic State. My delegation believes that the coexistence of two States living in peace and security within internationally recognized borders, taking into account the legitimate security concerns of Israel, is the cornerstone of any solution to the conflict.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“The Republic of Haiti is pleased to participate in this open debate, which affords us an opportunity to reiterate our position on this conflict, which has lasted far too long; to express its absolute respect for the major principles of international law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, whose respect alone can ensure a lasting settlement to the conflict; and to lend its support to the Council's approach aimed at renewing dialogue and enabling the parties to resume the path of negotiations, which remains a necessary precondition for peace.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“In addition, the current impasse in the peace process between Israel and Palestine removes any prospects ofa negotiated solution and thereby compounds the threats confronting the region. The destabilizing effects of the suspension of peace talks between the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority are clear. They contribute in particular to fuelling extremism, which, as we know, uses the unresolved conflict as a pretext to carry out its fanatical work. The recent outbreak of Violence that has indiscriminately struck Israeli and Palestinian civilians is a sad illustration of that. Such a situation could deteriorate at any time and clearly shows the extent to which the status quo is untenable. The solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is undoubtedly a key to stability and peace in the Middle East.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Revolting acts of barbarism have plunged the Middle East into bloodshed - and the people and minorities, notably in Syria and Iraq, into a nightmare. Terrorism is an affront to the conscience of humankind. The recent attacks in Paris, Istanbul, Beirut, Jakarta, San Bernardino, Bamako and Ouagadougou all compound the long list of atrocities committed by those groups, whose tentacles now extend to all continents. That dramatic expansion is accompanied by a constantly growing wave of refugees, of persecution of religious and ethnic communities, and of widespread violations of human rights. Moreover, the increasing possibility of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons falling into the hands of those terrorist entities considerably increases both the scale and severity of the threat.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): Perhaps never before in the recent history of the situation in the Middle East has the region been fraught with so many threats to international peace and security. It is therefore the honour and duty of the Security Council, aware of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security, to strive to meet the challenge posed by the current situation. In that regard, it is fitting to pay tribute to the initiative of the presidency of Uruguay, which represents an innovative and courageous step in that direction. Terrorism, with its serious consequences, is undoubtedly at the forefront of the plethora of risks and threats to international peace and security. The threat posed by terrorist and extremist groups to regional stability, international security and human rights is omnipresent.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“I would like to salute once again the efforts of the Secretary-General, whose report will certainly be a valuable contribution to the deliberations and decisions of the Council concerning the composition and future of MINUSTAH, I wish to reiterate the Haitian Government's determination to continue to work closely with the Security Council and the Secretariat for the full realization of the MINUSTAH mandate, which is to assist the Haitian people and their Government in their quest for lasting stability based on the rule of law and democratic institutions.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The people and the Government of Haiti attach particular value to the prominent role the United Nations has played in Haiti in recent years, particularly within the framework of MINUSTAH. This is an opportunity for me to commend, in this regard, the quality and scope of the work done by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore. In exceptionally difficult circumstances, Ms. Honore has always shown composure, poise and intelligence where others would probably have yielded to the temptation of alarmism and trepidation. I appreciate Ms. Honore's steadfastness and her understanding of the complexities of my country.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Following the completion of the electoral process and the installation of a new President, I propose to carry out a strategic assessment of the situation in Haiti, including the degree of stability throughout the country and the professionalism and strength of the national police, with a View to presenting the Council with recommendations on the future presence and role of the United Nations in Haiti ahead of the expiration of the Mission's mandate in 2016. Without prejudice to the outcome of the strategic assessment, I anticipate that, if the recent positive trends continue, the nature of the United Nations presence in Haiti will evolve significantly, including its security posture" (S/2015/667, para. 65).”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The key is to ensure maximum flexibility in terms of the withdrawal and the implementation of the reconfiguration plan. The Haitian Government has specifically noted in the Secretary-General's report the following passage: "1 recommend that the Security Council extend the mandate of MINUSTAH for an additional and possibly final year, until 15 October 2016, with the current authorized uniformed strengths of 2,370 troops and 2,601 police officers.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The withdrawal and transfer of military, police and development responsibilities to Haitian institutions will be made in accordance with an agreed calendar. This will prevent any damaging vacuum in the internal and external security of the country." At the time of the forthcoming political transition and the installation of a new Government in 2016, the Haitian Government is supporting a reconfiguration of the mandate, together with the transfer at an appropriate pace of the responsibilities of MINUSTAH to the national authorities. This transfer should take into account at each stage the progress made and also the existing vulnerabilities, so as to avoid any premature withdrawal that could create a vacuum in the security situation, as the Secretary General has constantly reminded us.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Michel Joseph Martelly, said the following (see A/70/PV.22): "The progress achieved in recent years in Haiti has been made possible thanks in part to the support of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. Those achievements represent a notable contribution to the country's stability without which no prospect of economic modernization or sustainable development can be seriously considered. MINUSTAH is in the process of adapting to a new context, different from the one in which it was established. The Haitian Government is opting for a reconfiguration plan that takes into account the evolving situation on the ground. I reiterate our hope to see the progressive and ordered withdrawal of troops continue.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The primary objective of MINUSTAH, which is to foster sustainable stability, as outlined in the mandate established by resolution 1542 (2004) and confirmed by subsequent Security Council resolutions, is in the process of being achieved. A new order is emerging in Haiti. The country is calm, with stronger institutions. We are focusing on the fundamental issues: modernizing economic and social structures, reducing poverty, substantially reducing unemployment, promoting education and human rights, protecting the environment and increasing investment with a view to ensuring stronger and more sustained growth and sustainable development. In his address on 1 October to the General Assembly, the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“With respect to the relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the Government fully supports a resumption of dialogue between the two parties, as the Secretary-General has suggested, in order to find a solution that guarantees that all migrants will enjoy respect for their human dignity and the protection of their human rights, while promoting the resumption of cooperation in all areas between the two countries. After overcoming a host of obstacles that have threatened to derail the electoral process, the Haitian Government welcomes the prospect of the upcoming installation of the fiftieth legislature and a peaceful and calm political transition in a climate of restored security.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Furthermore, the Government takes notes of what the report describes as a significant deterioration in the humanitarian situation, while condemning the reduction of the funding of such activities, which has had the effect of limiting the ability of the United Nations system and its partners to respond satisfactorily to all kinds of challenges. Two of those challenges are a source of major concern: the upsurge in cholera cases, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, the tensions that have arisen in Haitian-Dominican relations, following the repatriation to Haiti of migrants and the descendants of Haitian migrants. The Government supports the call of the Secretary-General for revitalizing an action plan to eradicate cholera.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Alongside those various capacity-building initiatives, the Haitian Government welcomes MINUSTAH's participation in a wide range of projects focused on the reduction and prevention of violence, the fight against poverty, meeting the needs of vulnerable groups and young people and communities at risk, the establishment of legal aid offices, and the labour-intensive activities focused on the development of infrastructure or on environmental protection, not to mention the support given to electoral awareness campaigns.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“These advances include, inter alia, the significant improvement in security, the promotion and defence of human rights, the establishment of the rule of law and the strengthening of institutions, which are the guarantors of, among others, the Superior Council of the Judiciary and the National Police, whose numbers continue to increase, with a target of 16,000 members by 2016, in accordance with the objectives established by the Organization's development plan. While progress may seem slow, prison reform is also under way. The implementation of the new Penal Code should help to contribute to the overall progress.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We are confident that they will continue to stand by the Haitian people at this critical juncture by helping the Electoral Council to remedy the existing gaps in the financial, technical and logistical resources that are needed to prepare the next phase of the elections, which will be decisive in nature. Allow me to express the gratitude of the Haitian Government to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, which has just announced on 18 September a contribution of $1 million to the UNDP trust fund for the holding of the elections of 25 October. The Secretary-General's report mentions several other positive developments since the last visit to Haiti by the members of the Security Council in January. You, Mr. President, were there.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The credibility of the elections is at stake, and their success is critical for the success of the political transition in 2016 and for stability. The Haitian Government takes this opportunity to reiterate its deep gratitude to all friendly countries, all cooperation partners of Haiti and United Nations organizations, in particular the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and MINUSTAH, for their involvement in the holding of the elections. We are grateful for the quality of their support to the Provisional Electoral Council, including additional commitments announced at the donors' meeting in July, which included the participation of the Prime Minister of Haiti, His Excellency Mr. Evans Paul.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“On 25 October, we will have the second round of legislative elections, concomitantly with the first round of the presidential elections, which will be followed by a second round in late December at the same time as the municipal and local elections. From the outset, everything has been done to bolster overall confidence in the integrity of the process. Attaching great respect to the independence and prerogatives of the Provisional Electoral Council, the Government remains convinced that the Provisional Electoral Council, aware of its responsibilities and the importance of what is at stake, will make every effort to meet the expectations of the population, adopting all necessary measures to address the shortcomings noted in the first round by national and international observers, so as to resolve the problems identified.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The positive role played by the Haitian National Police, among others, in maintaining the climate of security was also mentioned in the report. Haiti has made important progress in the renewal of its democratic institutions, with the holding of the first round of legislative elections, as stated in the report. However, the process is not over yet. Ifthe realization of the first round marks a key step in the political transition process and in the strengthening of democracy, the fact remains that the election on 9 August was only the first step in an electoral cycle that will continue in the coming months. The presidential campaign was officially launched on 9 September.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“With that firm conviction and based on their commitment to the Haitian people, the Head of State, His Excellency Michel Joseph Martelly, and the Government, with the precious help of the international community, in particular the United Nations, have worked tirelessly to create the conditions necessary for holding democratic elections, as the report makes clear. In that regard, the Government welcomes the Secretary-General's assessment, namely, that the Electoral Council has shown its capacity not only "to manage a highly complex electoral process notwithstanding the logistical and financial challenges", but to do so "inclusively and transparently" (S/2015/667, para. 2). Haitian institutions, as a whole, have fully played their role and have demonstrated their ability to take ownership of and steer the process.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The report paints a fair and balanced picture of the political situation in Haiti, as well as of recent developments concerning the electoral process currently underway, along with the establishment of the rule of law, security, the human rights situation, development activities and the humanitarian situation. The report rightly emphasizes the holding of the long- awaited elections, which are widely regarded as a test, not only for Haiti's institutions but also for MINUSTAH. The holding of free, transparent, inclusive and secure elections is clearly essential in order to ensure the continuity of Parliament and to consolidate democracy, stability and the rule of law, which are all critical factors for the modernization of the country.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“On the one hand, the country must successfully hold free, inclusive and transparent general elections that will ensure an uneventful political transition in 2016, allow for the consolidation of democracy and securely set the country on the path to modernization and lasting development. On the other hand, it must ensure that the gains achieved through MINUSTAH's presence in the country over the past 11 years, in particular in the realm of security, are sustained, and it must effectively take the reins as the gradual drawdown and departure of the Mission approaches. The Haitian Government has reviewed the Secretary-General's observations with the greatest possible interest and has given its close attention to his recommendations.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): I would like at the outset to thank the Security Council for inviting the Government of Haiti to participate in this meeting and to share its response to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/667) of 31 August concerning the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Allow me also to express the gratitude of the Haitian Government to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his leadership and for the commitment that he has constantly shown throughout the implementation of MINUSTAH's mandate. The report he has just submitted to the Council bears ample witness to that. The report is all the more important, coming as it does at a crucial moment. Indeed, Haiti currently faces two major challenges.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we believe that since sovereign States must be the first responders in the face of threats to peace, we should provide more substantial international support to them, particularly the poorest countries, which are often ill-equipped to exercise their sovereignty responsibly and address their immediate security challenges effectively. In conclusion, by organizing today's meeting, the Security Council has sought to reaffirm the importance it attaches to the role of regional and subregional organizations and to its cooperation with them in order to maintain peace and international security, in conformity with Chapter VIII of the Charter. I am convinced that today's dialogue will make a considerable contribution to achieving that goal.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“That is why the Republic of Haiti welcomes the convergence of actions by the Security Council and regional organizations, in which development assistance and poverty reduction combine with policy initiatives in the areas of security, the protection of human rights, good governance and the strengthening of the rule of law, with the aim of increasing the effectiveness of United Nations efforts on the ground within the framework of post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction activities. My country also believes that development is an essential response to the myriad threats that are fuelled to a great extent by situations of poverty and despair.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The Council is therefore taking a new approach to peacekeeping operations based on a comprehensive, coherent and integrated vision of what is needed to fight threats to peace and security. It reflects a growing awareness that no stabilization, peacekeeping or peacebuilding mission, however well- intentioned, can have an impact in resolving a conflict it is asked to settle or produce lasting results if it does not address the fundamental problems, including poverty, that are at the root of the crisis.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Faced with this barrage of new threats, the international community can only gain from the closer involvement of regional organizations in every possible effort to reduce threats to peace and security, whether by preventing or slowing the arms race, stemming the threat of nuclear proliferation or resolving problems and conflicts that could jeopardize strategic balances in various regions. In the spirit of its fundamental responsibility, and given the principle of subsidiarity that is implicit in the Charter, the Security Council is called on to encourage the peaceful settlement of local disputes through regional organizations, either on the initiative of the States concerned or by reference from the Security Council.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“They include the rise of international terrorism, the proliferation of local and regional crises, crimes against civilians, mass atrocities, the expansion of organized crime, massive population transfers and other global challenges such as poverty and environmental crises. The Charter of the United Nations enshrines the political primacy of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security. However, recent history has shown that in national conflicts the Council's actions are often subject to multiple political and strategic constraints that in some major regional crisis situations have left it virtually paralysed even when the circumstances warranted an urgent intervention.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“From the Palme Commission to the Brahimi report (S/2000/809) via Boutros Boutros-Ghali's Agenda for Peace (S/24lll), there have been many United Nations initiatives aimed at establishing an international consensus on the key aspects of global security. In recent decades, alongside traditional threats such as the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, we have witnessed the development of a whole range of new threats to peace. Whether they are military, political, economic or in the areas of health or the environment, whether they are inter-State in nature or stem from non-State entities and actors working in the international arena, there is no denying that these new threats occupy an ever-growing place on the international security agenda.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Mr. Regis (Haiti) (spoke in French): I would first like to commend the Security Council's decision to organize this debate, which fits well with its mandate and the essential role it plays in international peace and security. It is to the Council's credit that it has invited Member States to further reflect on this vital topic, and particularly on the place and role of regional organizations in establishing a more balanced world. Even if the concept of a threat to peace, as stated in Article 39 of the Charter of the United Nations, is still regarded by some as ambiguous and elusive from the point of view of international law, threats to peace and security are no less real and have continued to multiply and increase in intensity. That is why the scope of United Nations interventions in the area of peacekeeping has continued to expand.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“We trust that this enriching debate will lead to conclusions and recommendations that will be used to advance the dialogue on certain issues essential to our common future, to international peace and security and to the sustainable development of SIDS - whose viability and very survival are at stake today.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Regarding Haiti, allow me to stress the particular importance that we attach to reinforcing partnerships in various areas where intervention is urgently needed - especially in education; adaptation to climate change; food and energy security; investments in renewable energy; the fight against desertification, soil degradation and droughts; and the mitigation of disaster risks - not to mention the often exorbitant budgetary impact of natural disasters on small island developing States, which is recognized by the international cooperation programmes. The Haitian Government hopes that this meeting marks a new milestone in the quest for and implementation of bold, effective and innovative partnerships that we earnestly desire and that will meet the particular challenges facing SIDS.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Clearly, that is predicated on strengthening existing partnerships in order to support their work for sustainable development. Accordingly, a new spirit of solidarity with small island developing States, particularly with the least developed and most vulnerable among them, is vital. The commitments undertaken by the international community within the framework of the 1994 Barbados Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, the 2005 Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action, and the 2014 SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action should not remain dead letters. They must be followed by concrete actions, coordinated, balanced and integrated, which in many cases are urgently needed.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“To assist small island developing States in meeting the challenges ofpeace and security is, first, to help them deal with both internal and external threats, which have a considerable impact on their development - political, economic, social, environmental, cultural and human - as well as on their stability and on the sustainability of that development. Assisting them amounts to helping them deal with environmental crises, which threaten to entirely undermine their development efforts and to compromise the hard-fought progress and results achieved in the fields of health, agriculture and environmental sustainability. Additionally, assisting them especially helps them to better deal with their specific vulnerabilities.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“We can only welcome its growing concern to examine the myriad sources of conflict, instability and threats, which in particularly vulnerable situations such as that of Haiti combine to fuel insecurity, prevent peace and consequently impede growth and development. Peace and development go hand in hand. There can be no peace or genuine security without development. Human security is one of the preconditions for peace and development. The management of security, in all of its facets, must therefore play a part in a global approach that rejects unilateralism and is based on the strength of interdependence. It requires increased cooperation among States and coherent actions at all levels - national, bilateral, regional and global levels.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source