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Repkin

lines on the record: 71
first: 2018-08-09
most recent: 2021-07-07
sittings or episodes: 16
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“During those meetings, issues of establishing bilateral economic cooperation were discussed as well as joint measures against illegal armed groups. Russia, including as a participant in the Group of Friends of the Great Lakes Region, intends to continue to actively contribute to the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region as a whole. In conclusion, we would like to express our support for the efforts of MONUSCO to stabilize the situation in the country. We were dismayed to hear reports of the protests against the presence of MONUSCO that took place in early April in North Kivu as well as attacks by the local population against the Mission. We believe that such actions could derail its activities.”
2021-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8813 (2021) · source
“We also hope that the United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region will contribute to normalizing the situation there. We welcome the peacekeeping role of the leaders of the States of the Southern African Development Community region and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. We deem it very important for regional players to continue their efforts to establish an atmosphere of cooperation on that part of the continent. In that connection, we welcome the peace initiatives by the States of the region and in particular the readiness of President Félix Tshisekedi, as Chair of the African Union, to offer his good offices in resolving disputes on the continent. We also welcome his meetings with the Presidents of Uganda and Rwanda.”
2021-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8813 (2021) · source
“We expect that the Government will manage to retake control of the security situation, focus its efforts on improving the humanitarian situation, contribute to sustainable socioeconomic development, resolve the border disputes with its neighbours and intercommunal conflicts, and implement the programme for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants. In that connection, we take note of the approved Government programme of action for 2021-2023. At the same time, it is important to continue to work on implementing the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. One of the key pillars of that agreement is expanding security cooperation among the countries of the region.”
2021-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8813 (2021) · source
“We are also very concerned about the humanitarian situation, which is a source of concern to us. The situation has deteriorated owing to the coronavirus disease pandemic and the incipient economic downturn in the country, and it was further worsened by the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano, in North Kivu, which killed more than 30 people and left over 20,000 homeless. Thousands were forced to flee to neighbouring regions. We would like to particularly commend the rapid reaction of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, thanks to which most people were able to return to their homes. We would also highlight the role of the MONUSCO peacekeepers, including Russian- contracted pilots, who provided assistance to refugees and victims.”
2021-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8813 (2021) · source
“In spite of the efforts of the Government and MONUSCO, illegal armed groups continue to maintain significant military capacity. The main threat is represented by the Allied Democratic Forces. We are very concerned about the increase in the number of victims among the civilian population killed by the guerrillas. That number, according to the United Nations, just for the period from March to June, has exceeded 500 persons. It is very disconcerting that the Congolese authorities have so far not been able to resolve the problem of the illegal exploitation and export of natural resources from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which are used by illegal allied groups to finance their activities. At the same time, we note that thanks to the efforts of the Government and MONUSCO, the situation in Tanganyika province is gradually stabilizing.”
2021-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8813 (2021) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We learned with great sadness of the terrible events that led to the assassination of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse. We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Government and the people of Haiti and to the family of the President who was killed. We are grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Bintou Keita, for her informative briefing. We also carefully listened to Ritha Kibambe’s briefing. Russia is closely monitoring the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where, owing to constant attacks by armed groups in the eastern provinces, a state of siege was imposed.”
2021-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8813 (2021) · source
“We call on our Quartet colleagues to consider our well-known initiatives, including an expanded-format meeting with the participation of States of the region.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“We draw particular attention to the need to preserve the status quo of Jerusalem’s holy places, with the special role being played by the Jordanian monarchy. The most pressing challenge remains providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza and restoring destroyed infrastructure. In this regard, we highly value the work being done by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. whose funding should be stable and predictable. In the interests of achieving long-term stabilization, which is possible only through a just resolution of the Palestinian question on an international legal basis, including United Nations resolutions, we intend to continue efforts aimed at launching a direct Palestinian- Israeli dialogue.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“Unfortunately, according to information we have received, tensions in East Jerusalem, particularly in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, have not abated. In those areas and in areas in the West Bank, clashes between Palestinians and Israelis have been taking place, and at any moment the situation could spiral out of control. In that regard, we call on both sides to show restraint, and we call on the new Government of Israel to reject unilateral steps that create irreversible realities on the ground. We think it is important to, through the mediation of regional partners — first and foremost, our Egyptian friends — solidify the still fragile cessation-of-hostilities regime.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing. In the context of the information provided by the Special Coordinator on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), we express our concern about the continuing illegal settlement activity, which is one of the main obstacles to achieving a two-State solution. We are seriously concerned by the fact that the recent increase in the pace of issuing construction permits for new housing units, as well as the seizure of Palestinian property, has led to escalation. Over the past month, Palestinians, especially those in the Gaza Strip, as well as people in Israel, have witnessed the horrendous consequences of an armed confrontation. Some 259 Palestinians died, of whom 66 were children.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“As was the case in the past, we believe that the restructuring of UNIOGBIS is necessary and should be carried out in a phased manner in line with the timeline set out in resolution 2458 (2019). By the end of 2020, when UNIOGBIS is to conclude its operations in Guinea-Bissau, the United Nations country team should have secured the relevant mechanisms and tools not merely to facilitate development in Guinea-Bissau but also to provide meaningful assistance to the country in countering such challenges as drug trafficking and corruption and in fine-tuning the institutions of State governance.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“At this critical juncture, we call upon all social and political forces to act responsibly, in line with national interests, facilitating prompt resolution of disputes. We believe that the time has come for addressing the issue of lifting the Security Council sanctions against Guinea-Bissau. The sanctions have long been obsolete in nature. The current situation is a far cry from the events of 2012. As the recent elections have again shown, the armed forces are staying out of politics. We can therefore observe that the sanctions achieved their objective long ago. Maintaining the sanctions, in the light of the drawdown of the United Nations presence in the country, is all the more bewildering.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“We note the special role played by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) and the Economic Community of West African States in the preparation of the elections. As is rightly noted in the report of the Secretary General (S/2020/105), the conclusion of the electoral cycle could be a milestone in the modern history of Guinea-Bissau. We trust that with those elections the country will be able to turn the page on an era of protracted political tumult, thereby creating conditions that would enable the country to make a peaceful shift towards socioeconomic development. Such path can be followed only if national consensus is made a priority.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation welcomes the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Niger at today’s briefing. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau, Ms. Rosine Sori-Coulibaly, and the Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, the Permanent Representative of Brazil, Mr. Ronaldo Costa Filho, for the information they have provided. We are pleased at the fact that the elections in Guinea-Bissau took place within the legally mandated timeline in accordance with relevant standards of democracy and transparency, for which it was highly commended by regional and international observers.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Given the difficult humanitarian situation in Somalia, the Russian Federation will continue to provide assistance to the country and to Somali refugees in neighbouring countries through earmarked contributions to the relevant World Food Programme funds. We also intend to continue to provide training to Somali civilian personnel. In conclusion, I want to emphasize once again that the only way to effectively combat all these challenges is through strict respect for the sovereignty of Somalia and non-interference by foreign players in its internal affairs.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We call for intensifying efforts to build bridges with the Jubaland and Puntland authorities. We are concerned about the increase in Al-Shabaab's activity, which is producing growing numbers of casualties among civilians as well as personnel of the Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), including foreign specialists. We believe that AMISOM. is an essential component in countering Al-Shabaab, and we call on the international community to continue the agreed measures to build up the capacity of the Somali National Army and AMISOM. While it is clear that African peacekeepers cannot remain in Somalia indefinitely, the drawdown of the Mission should be carried out in stages, based on the level of the Somali National Army's readiness to provide security independently to the State and its citizens.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“The Federal Government is dealing with numerous challenges, including the need to restore State institutions and establish a dialogue between the centre and the regions, as well as among the regions themselves. We call for continued efforts to strike a balance of interests among all clans. We believe that the federal states' ultimatums with regard to Mogadishu and their lack of commitment to constructive cooperation, along with the conflicts between individual regions, threaten to unleash a spiral of decentralizing trends. That hampers the national dialogue and makes it difficult to organize collective efforts on major issues on Somalia's domestic agenda. We are pleased about the results that the Federal Government achieved in the reconciliation processes in Galmudug and South-West states. That success should be developed further.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We welcome the steps taken by the Somali authorities to prepare for that event, which is historic in every sense, with the holding ofa popular vote based on the principle of one person, one vote, for the first time in 50 years. Somalia's National Independent Electoral Commission is now functioning smoothly, and the National Electoral Security Task Force has been established with the support of international partners. In our view, the next logical steps are enacting an electoral law and introducing the necessary constitutional amendments. In that connection, we welcomed Mogadishu's commitment, affirmed at the Somalia Partnership Forum at the beginning of October, to meeting the deadlines for those undertakings. We hope the process will continue to develop according to plan. The situation in Somalia remains highly volatile.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General James Swan for his comprehensive briefing on developments in Somalia. We also thank the other briefers for the information they have shared with us. We join other speakers in expressing our condolences in connection with the tragic death of Ms. Almaas Elman. Russia supports Mogadishu's efforts to achieve domestic political and socioeconomic stability. We are committed to working diligently in the Security Council to facilitate a resolution to the crisis in Somalia while preserving both its unity and territorial integrity. We note the importance of the general elections planned for 2020 and 2021 for strengthening Somali statehood.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): As I understand it, these questions are addressed personally to Mr. Dmitry Polyanskiy, who is at an event with the Secretary-General at the moment. He will undoubtedly respond to them. I do not want to turn the important subject of national reconciliation into what is frankly an effort to dig up the past. In any event, we will respond to him bilaterally.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“At the same time, we believe that the Secretariat's proposal for a civilian component for the Mission should take into account the views of Khartoum and Juba, in line with the basic principles of peacekeeping.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“We believe that the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism is integral to the incident prevention system between the parties. Ending UNISFA's support to it could have an extremely negative impact on the prospects for a full settlement of the situation in Abyei. We are all well aware of the factors preventing Khartoum and Juba from accelerating the settlement of the final status of Abyei, and in the circumstances, UNISFA's continued presence in the region remains urgent. In that connection, we support the Secretary-General's proposal (S/2019/817) to extend UNISFA's mandate by six months, including its support for the Verification and Monitoring Mechanism.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“It will be crucial to make use of the positive momentum in bilateral relations to resolve the Abyei issue as well. We note that there has been some improvement in the situation in Abyei. An intercommunal dialogue is being established and progress is being made in the demarcation of border corridors. We believe that the work of UNISFA is vital to maintaining constructive relations with the local communities. The measures taken by the United Nations to establish intercommunal cooperation in issues related to ensuring law enforcement and regarding economic activity around the common market in Amiet need support, since without that the restoration of trust and intercommunal reconciliation will be impossible.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“There is an international legal basis for that in the form of the existing Security Council and African Union resolutions and the package of bilateral agreements concluded between the two countries in Addis Ababa in September 2012. We hope that the relevant work of the African Union High- Level Implementation Panel with the Sudanese parties will continue. We note that the improvement in inter-Sudanese relations that began at the end of last year has continued. Khartoum's participation with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in revitalizing the South Sudan peace agreement was a significant contribution to the peace process in the country, as have been the significant mediation efforts of President Salva Kiir aimed at launching negotiations between the Sudanese authorities and the various groups in Darfur.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy Parfait Onanga- Anyanga for their briefings on the progress in the peace process between the Sudan and South Sudan and on the activities of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). We note the contribution of Ethiopian peacekeepers to the effective work of the United Nations presence. We have consistently emphasized that the joint efforts of the parties are essential to making progress towards achieving a settlement between the Sudan and South Sudan. We look forward to seeing work on demarcation between Khartoum and Juba resumed as soon as possible.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“That would go a long way to simplifying the new authorities' job of reviving the country's economy. That appeal, which we support, is also in the special report. In conclusion, we would like to underscore that we assume that the opinion of the Government in Khartoum, as the host party, should be decisive in every case, in accordance with the basic principles of peacekeeping. Moreover, given the complicated domestic political situation in the country, we call for understanding regarding possible delays in the Sudan's response to issues related to agreeing on the parameters of the mission that will succeed UNAMID.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source
“The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation, which was deployed 12 years ago, made it possible to tackle an acute phase of the crisis, and an analysis of its activities will be extremely important for future peacekeeping operations. However, the challenges now facing Darfur are of a peacebuilding rather than a peacekeeping nature. The time has come to focus on Darfur's restoration and economic development, and that is what should be the priority now. We want to point out that this was the unifying thread running through the statements made during the 27 September high-level event on Sudan held on the margins of the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy fourth session. In addition to this, many speakers called for lifting all the sanctions on Khartoum.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source
“The isolated clashes in J ebe1 Marra between Government forces and the Sudan Liberation Movement/Abdul Wahid, which continues to be the main spoiler of the peace process, does not change that assessment. We also see some normalization on the humanitarian front, while the overall evolution of the situation in the areas that the Blue Helmets have already left gives no grounds for concern. We therefore believe it is essential to stay the course for the phased drawdown and withdrawal of UNAMID in accordance with the time frame established in resolution 2429 (2018). We hope that the dialogue with the Sudanese authorities will help to create the appropriate conditions and determine the parameters for the subsequent United Nations presence in Darfur.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Pierre Lacroix for the information he has provided on the state of affairs in Darfur and the activities of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) in the region. We welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan at today's briefing. We agree with the conclusions of the special report of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary-General (S/2019/816) that the direction of events in Darfur has not significantly changed and, most importantly, that no negative trends have emerged on the security front.”
2019-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8643 (2019) · source
“We will be closely monitoring its work in that regard. The attention of both the United Nations and the Security Council will enable the Haitian people to maintain confidence in the support of the international community. In conclusion, we want to assure the Council that the Russian Federation supports Port-au-Prince and will continue to work to ensure that the Council's efforts will lead to a genuine normalization of the situation in Haiti and reinforce the country's sovereignty and self- sufficiency.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“We believe that no one, neither the Haitians themselves nor the international community, wants to see a repetition of the negative experience that followed the withdrawal of the United Nations in 2000. We hope that in beginning its work tomorrow, the special political mission will provide the host State with the necessary advisory support. We believe that the United Nations can only give effective support when it there is full cooperation with the host State, to which primary responsibility belongs. We therefore expect that United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti will support the development of Haiti's national capacity based on the priorities of Haitians themselves and in strict compliance with its mandate under resolution 2476 (2019), while avoiding any interference in the country's domestic affairs.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“The right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression and opinion is of course indisputable, but we should not forget that those rights should only be exercised with full respect for national law. We also want to point out that there is nothing new about disagreement in society, which can be found elsewhere in the region and indeed all over the world. We keep on saying that the only effective way to resolve domestic disputes is through an inclusive national dialogue, which is the only path to a viable solution, regardless of the State at issue. Resorting to armed force has never brought political stability or economic development to any country. We call on all forces of conscience in Haiti to consider that and engage immediately in a dialogue aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“That is most unfortunate, since a peaceful and inclusive electoral process is precisely what could bring the country some long-awaited stability. Meanwhile, as the Secretary-General's report rightly notes, a dire socioeconomic situation has unfolded in Haiti, with a food crisis, a bleak humanitarian situation and institutional paralysis. Under these circumstances, the first order of business is approving the nomination of the new prime minister and forming a Government capable of achieving national reconciliation and tackling socioeconomic issues head on. We hope that can be dealt with as soon as possible. We believe that the prevailing disagreements can and must be resolved through broad-based social engagement. Unfortunately, the attempts to hold such discussions have gone nowhere.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Starting tomorrow, not only will Haiti's people, political leaders and law enforcement bodies assume greater independence from the international community's provision of assistance, but they will also take on full responsibility for the fate of their country and the security of its citizens. However, Haiti's Government and society are entering a crucial phase of development that will be no easier than the previous one. The awareness of national responsibility inevitably ramps up social action and encourages society to express civic positions, and that creates the kinds of challenges that define a mature State. In the past few months we have been alarmed by developmentsinthe social andpolitical situation,because of which the elections planned for October will likely not even be held this year.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I would first like to join previous speakers in welcoming the participation of the new Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru in the present meeting. We wish Mr. Meza-Cuadra every success in his important new post. We thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Pierre Lacroix for presenting the final report on the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (S/2019/805), which represents a milestone - the conclusion of 15 years of a United Nations presence in the country under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. Throughout those years, the Blue Helmets and Berets, as well as the civilian personnel of the two United Nations of peacekeeping missions, helped the Haitian people address acute issues.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to note that an effective fight against the challenges that I have listed is possible only through strict respect for Somali sovereignty and the non-interference of external players in the internal affairs of the country. We hope that those are the principles that will guide the work of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia. In that regard, we welcome the determination of the country's authorities to continue fruitful cooperation with the United Nations presence.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“We also must address the humanitarian situation in the country. We note with concern that the lack of rainfall and the forced displacement of the population have caused the situation in the area to deteriorate further in recent months. Despite all the difficulties, we also note the encouraging trends in Somali State-building. We commend Mogadishu's efforts to build bridges with the federal member states. Strides have been made in constitutional reform. Progress has also been made in the reconciliation process in Galmudug and South-West State. There has also been renewed cooperation between the two houses of the Parliament. Moreover, a positive trend is being maintained in establishing the legal framework for the upcoming electoral cycle. The financial and economic sector is being effectively restructured as well.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“against Al-Shabaab in South Shabelle. Those activities should be continued. We believe that in order to cut off the terrorist threat, there is a need for effective joint work to establish a unified national security architecture. The main goal is to ensure the gradual transfer of responsibility for the country's security to the Somalis themselves. We trust that this process will be carried out in line with existing plans and take into account specific developments on the ground. AMISOM. continues to play a key role in addressing security challenges in Somalia. Its reconfiguration should go hand in hand with the establishment of Somali military and law-enforcement structures. Cuts in the number of African peacekeepers in current conditions are not only counterproductive but also dangerous.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“The general elections planned for 2020- 2021 also pose a serious challenge for the country. We are particularly concerned about the activities of the terrorist group Al-Shabaab. It continues to control broad swathes of the country and is also a threat to the region. In Kenya, terrorists have virtually been able to establish a full-fledged independent cell. We are also extremely concerned about Al-Shabaab's incursions and use of improvised explosive devices. Our delegation specifically asked for a separate briefing at today's meeting by the Director of the United Nations Mine Action Service on the threat from such devices in Somalia. We regret that the Director was unable to meet our request. We welcome the successes that have been achieved in the joint military operations between the Somali armed forces and AMISOM.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Mr. James Swan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, for his comprehensive briefing on developments in the country. We also thank Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict; Mr. Francisco Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head ofthe African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), and Ms. Amina Arale for their briefings. We agree that the political situation in Somalia remains fragile. There are complexities in relations between Mogadishu and the federal member states. The situation is also complicated by the conflict among various clans in some states and by the start of the electoral cycle.”
2019-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8601 (2019) · source
“Unfortunately, our arguments in this regard, which other delegations also raised during the process of the negotiations on today's resolution, were only partially taken into account. We believe that a useful tool for correcting the so-called penholders' misuse of their role as curators of dossiers would be a Security Council presidential note aimed at the fair distribution of those responsibilities among all the States members of the Council.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“We also hope that Mali's law-enforcement agencies will take a more active role in curbing the illegal activities of both sanctioned individuals and other spoilers of the political process. We would like to recall that general questions of peacekeeping that have an impact on all United Nations peacekeeping operations should be discussed in the General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, with the participation of troop-contributing countries. Such issues also include the Secretariat's as yet unfinished strategy for improving peacekeeping performance, which is mentioned in the resolution. We are puzzled by the attempts to actively integrate it into every mission's mandate even before its content has been presented to Member States. Circumventing the Special Committee is unacceptable.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Given the discussions we have had and the provisions in the document we have just adopted, we want to once again underscore that the Mission's main priority continues to be helping Malians to implement the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and restoring a full State and military presence throughout the country. These measures are fundamental prerequisites for normalizing the situation in the country and preventing inter-ethnic violence in central Mali. We believe that a Security Council tool such as sanctions should be used with a great deal of caution and consideration and only in the most extreme cases. In our view, the existing restrictive measures have to prove their effectiveness and be subject to regular independent review by the Panel of Experts.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I would first like to join others in echoing the expressions of gratitude that we have heard today and conveying our best wishes to our colleague Francois Delattre, the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, with whom we have had the honour of working for the past five years. We wish him every success in his new, high-level post. The Russian delegation supported the adoption of resolution 2480 (2019), which extends the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). We support the peacekeepers deployed in the country, who are making a major contribution to ensuring stability and security in Mali.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“As we see it, the Sudanese authorities are keeping their promise and are interested in mutually respectful cooperation. To sum up, we expect to see specific proposals for implementing the Security Council's decision to draw down UNAMID in September'sjoint special report. We want to emphasize that we are opposed to attempts of any kind to change the plan for the Mission's drawdown. The time has come to focus on recovery and economic development in Darfur. That should now be the priority of the international community.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source
“We cannot help thinking that ifthe work with the unreconciled Sudanese opposition had been done with the same fervour - and we all know perfectly well where those people prefer to live - peace would have come to Darfur much sooner. However, even now the situation emerging in this region of the Sudan shows that it is essential to reconfigure the peacekeeping support into peacebuilding support, for which all the necessary conditions are already in place. The representatives of the United Nations and the African Union reached the same conclusion in their latest strategic assessment (S/2019/445). We welcome the decision of the Transitional Military Council to annul decree 102, which some of our colleagues and the leadership of the Secretariat termed one of the main obstacles on the path to handing over the peacekeeping sites to the Sudanese.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source
“Mr. Repkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation supported the adoption today of resolution 2479 (2019), extending the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) for four months. We understand the position of the African Union, which expressed the importance of conducting a comprehensive analysis of the emerging situation and developing the most appropriate concept for UNAMID's responsible withdrawal. We also noted the Secretariat's assurances that the June 2020 deadline for the mission's drawdown agreed on by the Security Council would be fully respected. We once again call for refraining from insistent attempts to link the state of affairs in Darfur to the situation evolving in the greater Sudan.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source
“We call on the South Sudanese parties to the conflict to make every effort to implement the outstanding provisions of the Revitalized Agreement. That is in their own interests as well those of the country's ordinary citizens. South Sudan deserves to live in peace. We believe that the positive momentum that we have seen in the South Sudanese peace process cannot be attributed solely to increased sanctions pressure and the introduction of an arms embargo. It is first and foremost thanks to the contribution of the regional mediators. Moreover, to some degree the embargo prevented the region from being more flexible in supporting the settlement through its own security initiatives.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“We are pleased that the level of armed Violence in the country and the numbers of human rights violations have decreased. An increasing number of refugees and internally displaced persons have expressed the desire to return to their permanent homes. In our View, all of that is linked to the implementation of confidence-building measures and contacts between the opposing parties on the ground. We join the Secretary-General's call to the South Sudanese parties to focus on security issues and complete the constitutional amendment process. In our view, only the parties' full and comprehensive compliance with the commitments they have undertaken will increase mutual trust and ensure that they do not repeat the mistakes of the past.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source
“It will be important for the regional actors to maintain a united approach, as was shown at the session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) at which the agreement of the parties was approved. We see that as a practical realization of the principle of African solutions to African problems. Besides that, the potential for effective cooperation among the United Nations, the Security Council and the relevant regional organizations is still there. We hope that will help the national reconciliation process, and that the IGAD member States will continue to support the South Sudanese peace process despite their other pressing issues. We have noted the establishment and preliminary operationalization of the structures and mechanisms provided for in the agreement.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source