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first: 2007-01-31
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“Perhaps we can find in this a positive result of the adoption of sanctions imposed by the Security Council in 2012 on those who had undermined the institutionality of Guinea-Bissau, and perhaps it is a good reminder about easing tensions that could arise in some areas. However, it should not be forgotten that the borders of the country today are extremely porous and vulnerable to such threats as terrorism, drug trafficking, arms trafficking and all types of activities associated with transnational organized crime. Furthermore, we should point out as a positive element that there have been no reports of serious violations of human rights. Nevertheless, the Council is aware of the difficult political history of Guinea-Bissau, as well as the enormous challenges that lie ahead.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“I wish to thank you, Sir, for organizing this briefing. I would like to thank in, particular, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Modibo Toure, and Ambassador Mauro Vieira, in his capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. The political situation in Guinea-Bissau remains in a stalemate. Still, tireless international and regional efforts are being made to find a way out of this impasse. Despite the difficult political situation, fortunately, for the present time, the security situation in the country remains calm, and no serious incidents have been reported.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): With your permission, Mr. President, before discussing the item on the agenda for our meeting, I should like to mention an interesting fact. Given that the main task of the Council is the maintenance of international peace and security, I recall that 50 years ago today, on 14 February 1967, in Mexico City, the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which banned nuclear weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, was signed, thereby establishing the first nuclear-weapon-free zone in the world. We believe that the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones is a first great step in the maintenance of international peace and security. We therefore thought it was worthwhile to recall that, half a century ago, the political leaders of Latin America and the Caribbean took that revolutionary step.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“That will be key in the Government being able to enjoy legitimacy throughout the country, which is the only way by which it will be able to urgently address the enormous challenges before it in responding to Libya's multiple and growing needs, including combating terrorism and the grave humanitarian, economic and security crisis affecting millions of people. In that context, we think it will be important to carefully set the Mission's new mandate. Likewise, the strategic assessment review recommended by the Secretary- General in his latest report will be a good opportunity for the presence of the United Nations in Libya to be adjusted to the political, operational and security realities on the ground.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source
“In spite of the measures adopted by the Security Council, in 2016 the number of deaths resulting from shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea of vessels in a precarious state increased, although the total migration flows decreased as compared to previous years. In that connection, the meeting a few days ago between Prime Minister Serraj and European Union officials takes on special importance in trying to reduce migration flows. We hope that the measures to be adopted prioritize the human rights of migrants and refugees. We reiterate our support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and for UNSMIL's role. We encourage them to continue their joint work with Prime Minister Serraj and the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source
“Similarly, we are concerned about information in the latest report (S/2016/1011) of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The report condemns attacks against civilian infrastructure, especially hospitals and medical facilities. Almost one year since the adoption of resolution 2286 (2016), we note with concern the continuation of those crimes. As such, we would like to have more information about those attacks, to include how many have taken place, the number of victims and any other information that may be deemed relevant to shed light on such despicable acts. The situation of migrants who use Libya as a country of origin and transit in order to cross over into Europe in flight from hunger, war and political crises in their countries continues to be a desperate one.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source
“Among the few news we can highlight once again is the progress in the counter-terrorism fight, which has made it possible to defeat the troops of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, especially in the cities of Sirte and Benghazi. We also welcome the announcement by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons that the remaining Libyan chemical weapons arsenal had been eliminated following its removal from the country for subsequent destruction, in line with the provisions of resolution 2298 (2016). We continue to be concerned about the serious humanitarian situation affecting the Libyan people, given that, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 1 million people are urgently in need of assistance.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Kobler for both his briefing and his steadfast work. More than a year after the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement, regrettably no significant progress has been made in the political transition process that has given concrete legitimacy to the establishment of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord. The support the former has garnered within the Libyan political system has been minimal, which undermines the chances for quickly stabilizing the country and putting it back on the path to normalcy. It is crucial that the Presidency Council succeed in securing broad support among the population, thereby achieving full legitimacy, failing which it will be very difficult for it eventually to govern the country, or even the majority of its territory.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source
“It is of particular concern that there are now more than 160,000 persons who have been displaced as a result of the fighting, and there could soon be even more. Repairing civilian infrastructure, the normal provision of services and the gradual return of the internally displaced to their homes must be priorities following the liberation of Mosul. It continues to be clear that military operations alone will not eliminate the threat of terrorism in Iraq. Iraqi political leaders must overcome their divisions and mistrust and reach an agreement on a single vision for national reconciliation. Without such a vision it will be very difficult in the future to heal the wounds that continue to drain the life out of the Iraqi people.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7875 (2017) · source
“We need to underscore the fact that Iraqi authorities have placed the highest priority on the protection of civilians and on achieving an immediate response to the humanitarian emergency in the context of their military offensive in Mosul. We are obviously concerned about the situation of civilians who are trapped in Mosul, in particular the most vulnerable groups, and the fact that Da'esh is using civilians as human shields, which is one more example of their utter cowardice. We urge the parties to the conflict to respect and protect civilians, in particular women, children, disabled persons and older persons, and to respect human rights and allow access to emergency assistance, in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7875 (2017) · source
“Uruguay recognizes the arduous work of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Iraq and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, which, in close coordination with the Iraqi Government, have been carrying out very important and effective work to address the various crises affecting the country. We reiterate that combating the terrorist scourge should take place in the framework of international humanitarian law and human rights law, and must be coordinated within the United Nations. We also support the efforts made by the Iraqi Government, with the support of the global coalition to counter the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, in the fight against the grave threat posed by the Islamic State to Iraq's sovereignty, territorial integrity and its civilian population.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7875 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): First, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and the delegation of Ukraine on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Sweden and his entire team for their outstanding management of the work of the Council in January - Ambassador Skoog and his staff have indeed set the bar very high. I also wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Jan Kubis for his briefing. It is clear that Iraq still faces several major humanitarian, political, economic and security challenges, but the main one, without a doubt, is the fight against terrorism.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7875 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, once again, Uruguay recognizes the important work of United Nations Support Office in Somalia, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia and considers them fundamental in building the Somali State and making progress in the consolidation of peace and lasting stability in the Horn of Africa.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“Uruguay urges the Government of Somalia to ensure that children are treated first as victims and that its guiding principles are in the best interests of children and in accordance with international protection norms. The death sentences that were imposed on children in Puntland are unacceptable. As a sponsor of resolution 2286 (2016), we note with concern that the most recent report (S/2016/1098) of the Secretary-General on children in armed conflict in Somalia indicates that from 2012 to 2016 there were 40 attacks against hospitals in that country. Such attacks, no matter whence they come, are war crimes.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“Security sector reform, in particular the rapid and effective development of the Somali National Army, is vital so that Government security forces, including the police, can assume greater responsibility for peacekeeping and the security and protection of Somali citizens. Uruguay is very concerned about the reported increase in human rights violations in Somalia. Despite the Somali authorities' important commitment to protect children over the past several years, the detention of children for alleged links to Al-Shabaab continues to be a reason for concern, as does their murder and other violations of their rights, such as their recruitment by various parties, sexual violence, kidnapping, as well as attacks against schools and hospitals.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“Uruguay urges that all the necessary measures be taken to ensure a review of the provisional Federal Constitution, which we consider vital for Somalia to become a true constitutional democracy. The support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the financial assistance of the international community are vital for the timely adoption of the permanent Constitution. Uruguay recognizes the efforts made to reach the target of 30 per cent of the seats in Parliament for women. Although this time the goal was not achieved, the result has shown a transformation in the representation and political participation of women in Somalia. With such an important precedent, efforts must be redoubled to achieve that goal in 2020, as well as effectively implement the democratic principle of one-person, one-vote.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): 1 should like to begin by thanking Mr. Keating, Mr. Madeira and, in particular, Ms. Dirie for their detailed briefings. I also welcome the presence in the Chamber of Mr. Omer, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Allow me first to vigorously condemn the suicide attack perpetrated by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group that took place at the Dayah Hotel in Mogadishu this past Wednesday and resulted in dozens of deaths. At the dawn of a new beginning for Somalia, Uruguay welcomes the establishment of the new Federal Parliament in December 2016 and the election of the Presidents of their respective house. We hope that the process will come to a successful conclusion on 8 February with the election of the new President of Somalia.”
2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source
“It is necessary that the cessation of hostilities be consolidated throughout the territory; that all parties to the conflict continue to protect and improve the protection of citizens, infrastructure, hospitals and medical and health-care staff; that all sieges be lifted; that, in accordance with the monthly plans submitted by the United Nations, immediate and sustained humanitarian access be granted throughout the country; that the fight against terrorism in all its forms be continued; and that progress be made towards reaching a political solution to the conflict.”
2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source
“We hope that soon a cease fire will be achieved that will make it possible to quickly re-establish access to drinking water for more than 5 million people. In conclusion, allow me to reiterate the priorities of Uruguay with regard to substantially improving the Syrian humanitarian situation.”
2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source
“It is also highly worrying that, despite the cessation of hostilities in force and the end of the seige of eastern Aleppo, humanitarian access seems to be worsening instead of improving. Also, with regard to deliveries by air in Deir ez-Ezzor, and after the excellent work undertaken by the World Food Programme, which has completed 177 deliveries to date, unfortunately, on 15 January operations were suspended due to the intense fighting in the area. We hope that they can restart shortly. I wish to briefly mention the situation in Wadi Barada. Let it be clear: the sabotage over the past month of the water supplies that serve the capital, Damascus, and surrounding areas - whoever may be responsible - should be considered a war crime, one of many suffered daily by the Syrian people.”
2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source
“Although the end of the siege of eastern Aleppo was a necessary relief, which made it possible to reduce significantly the total number of people residing in besieged and hard-to-reach areas, almost 700,000 people remain there, subsisting with extreme needs, their situation aggravated by the hard winter conditions. It is neither acceptable nor tolerable that, in spite of the tremendous effort made by humanitarian workers of the United Nations and its partners in the field, in December barely 1 per cent ofthe total of the population could be reached. Neither is it acceptable or tolerable that none of the convoys included in the January plan were able to reach the recipients, with the exception of one that arrived in Muadamiyat Al-Sham on 7 January as part of a plan approved in November.”
2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source
“In addition, the meeting in Astana that took place this week makes it possible to hope that next month in Geneva the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, will manage, based on those exchanges, to give significant new momentum to the political process to put an end to conflict. All of us here trust in the ability of Mr. De Mistura to bring the parties together, reduce tensions and still-existing distrust and to work on the road map charted by resolution 2254 (2015) to achieve a process of political transition that would benefit the Syrian people. He has our full support. Nevertheless, we are still seriously concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria which, as pointed out by the briefers today, presents quite a different picture than the political process.”
2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to thank our briefers - Under-Secretary-General Stephen O'Brien, Mr. Amir Abdulla and Mr. Peter Salama - for the valuable information they have given us today. The situation in Syria continues to be shameful. The country continues to be immersed in a bloody civil war that, after six years, has left it in ruins and destroyed the own roots of its society. However, for the first time in many months, there seems to be some improvement. The end of the military conflict in eastern Aleppo, the swift evacuation of its population and the cessation of hostilities at the end of December, reflected in resolution 2336 (2016), have made it possible to reduce substantially the levels of violence in some areas, giving its inhabitants necessary respite.”
2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source
“Uruguay reiterates its position, pursuant to Article 53 of the Charter of the United Nations, that no enforcement action shall be taken under regional arrangements or by regional agencies without the authorization of the Security Council. Such authorization must be express, affirmative and prior. Uruguay underscores that nothing in resolution 2337 (2017) can be interpreted as express authorization of the use of force.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“Uruguay recognizes that the Security Council had to act urgently and take a timely decision in this instance, but that does not justify the failure to open the process to the dialogue and inclusiveness required when negotiating any draft resolution. Uruguay, as a champion of the rule of law, democracy and the the freedom of expression, expresses its support for the will ofthe Gambian people, expressed in the elections of 1 December 2016. In that regard, we were alarmed by the measures adopted by former President Jammeh, which represented a violation of the Constitution that threatened peace in the The Gambia and regional stability, and gave rise to the need for the resolution we have just adopted.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Uruguay thanks Senegal for its efforts within the Council and in Africa with respect to the situation in The Gambia. However, as a member of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, I note that we should have preferred the negotiating process on resolution 2337 (2017), which we have just adopted, had been undertaken in a more inclusive manner. The resolution was circulated on Tuesday evening, with only a brief window for comments and without face-to- face negotiations, and was then put to a brief silence procedure before being issued in blue, which did not allow the various legitimate concerns expressed by Council members to be taken into account. Moreover, it was not made available in all official languages of the United Nations.”
2017-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7866 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we encourage the parties to act with restraint and caution and to refrain from taking any action that runs counter to the agreement. The Security Council, as a guarantor of international peace and security, should oversee its full compliance. (spoke in English) I would like to express my good wishes to the lady sitting on my right, whom I will miss. It has been a pleasure working with Ms. Power - whether we have been in agreement or disagreement, it has always been a pleasure and an enriching experience to listen to her arguments, but mostly to be touched by the fire and passion that she always puts into her statements. I wish her all the very best. In Spanish we often say adios, but we also often say hasta pronto - see you soon.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“We appreciate the IAEA's confirmation that so far Iran has been fulfilling the provisions of the agreement. At the same time, we are concerned about the criticisms in the report regarding Iran's possible violation of the provisions of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015). In that regard, while we are grateful for Iran's detailed report on its compliance with that annex, in the future we would also like to know the degree of its compliance with other aspects of the resolution, including annex A. Uruguay urges all the parties to the agreement to take all the necessary measures stipulated in resolution 2231 (2015) and to comply with its provisions in order not to jeopardize a historic agreement that was the result of more than two years of intense negotiations.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“We were pleased and optimistic about the signing in Vienna in 2015 of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear programme. Exactly one year later, after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had verified that Iran had complied with the initial provisions of the agreement, during Uruguay's presidency of the Council, we reached the starting date for implementation, marking another important milestone in the process, a key achievement for non-proliferation and a significant contribution to international peace, security and stability that eliminates one of the main sources of tension in the troubled region of the Middle East. The steps taken by Iran and the other parties to the agreement showed that positive results can be achieved with political will and diplomacy, even in cases where they seem distant prospects.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Feltman, Mr. Cardi and Mr. Vale de Almeida for their briefings, and Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi of Spain for the work he led last year. The information they have given us shows that the issue has positive aspects, challenges and also some areas of concern. Uruguay is firmly committed to non-proliferation and to strengthening the nuclear disarmament regime. We do not possess nuclear weapons and we are a member of the world's first nuclear-weapon-free zone under the Treaty of Tlatelolco and its counterpart organization in Latin America, the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“In that regard, it will be up to the Council to evaluate the real impact of such measures on the ground as their eventual contribution to achieve the effective implementation of the peace Agreement. In conclusion, Uruguay reiterates once again that the current mandate of MINUSMA exceeds what was envisaged for the running of a peacekeeping operation to include the carrying out of activities to fight terrorism. Uruguay voted in favour of resolution 2295 (2016) because it believed that Mali's security situation was extraordinary, but that this type of activity should not be replicated in future peacekeeping operations.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“As long as the parties continue to face off and do not meet their commitments, terrorist groups will find a conducive space to continue to expand - at the cost of suffering for peacekeepers and Mali's armed forces, as well, even worse, at the cost of the lives of a large number of civilians. Thirdly, we would like to refer to the possibility of taking coercive measures in the face of this reality. In resolution 2295 (2016) the Council expressed its readiness to consider imposing targeted sanctions against those who take steps to hinder or jeopardize the implementation of the Agreement, renew hostilities or violate the ceasefire, attack or make efforts to undermine MINUSMA and other international presences or support such attacks and actions. The Secretary-General himself has asked the Security Council to consider adopting such measures.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“It will be important that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the international community provide the necessary support to the Government of Mali so that those polls can take place successfully. Secondly, also in line with the previous point, the security situation will improve only when progress is made with regard to the extension of State authority throughout the country's territory. All of us here have seen how the terrorism threat spreads and thrives in places where State authority is lax or non-existent.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“It is necessary that there be willingness among the signatory parties to abide by the Agreement' provisions and meet the timelines that have been established. Until what was agreed between the Government, the Coordination des mouvements de l'Azawad and the Platform is fully implemented, it will be impossible to move forward in any other area that could yield peace dividends for Mali's population. Uruguay joins the Secretary-General in congratulating the Government of Mali on having held the first local elections since 2009, while also not overlooking the difficulties encountered in some regions where the process could not be completed. We are aware that there are challenges and that regional elections and the constitutional referendum are approaching.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“First of all, Uruguay wishes to reiterate the crucial importance of implementing the peace Agreement in order to arrive at a lasting political solution to the conflict and achieve peace and stability in Mali, for ultimately political primacy falls to the national authorities. The United Nations and other international bodies can only support and facilitate the national commitment to peace. The main task in any undertaking for peace is to provide support to national stakeholders in order to restore peace. However, in no circumstance can that support take on the responsibilities that fall on countries as sovereign States. It is imperative that the parties to the Agreement for peace and reconciliation in Mali be urged to honour their political commitments.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Uruguay believes that, as an elected member of the Security Council, it is part of its duty to share with the overall membership its views on the various items considered by the Council. I thank Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his comprehensive briefing today, which was generally in line with various views of my delegation. We regret to note that the situation in Mali continues to deteriorate more and more. We resolutely condemn the cowardly suicide attack today that left a toll of dozens of killed or injured. I find it pertinent to focus on setting out our positions on some practical aspects as to what we should do.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7864 (2017) · source
“Uruguay reaffirms its support for the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura. My delegation trusts that the negotiations that will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, and in Geneva will yield immediate and effective results. We are certain that the new Secretary-General will continue to work tirelessly to achieve peace in Syria. Throughout the open debates on the Middle East, in which Uruguay has participated, participants have stressed the pressing need to protect civilians and to allow humanitarian assistance to reach them, as well as the basic care needed to survive the chaotic situation in which civilians find themselves embroiled, in particular the most vulnerable groups. For that reason, we should also not forget the critical situations in Yemen, Iraq and other countries of the region.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“After several failed initiatives in 2016 to achieve a cessation of violence, the year ended with the adoption of two resolutions that provide a glimpse of hope for the Syrian people. Although those steps are encouraging, there is still a long way to go before we reach the end of that horrendous six-year conflict. We acknowledge the important step achieved in unanimous adoption of resolution 2328 (2016), which, after several attempts, made it possible to take into account the humanitarian situation in Aleppo and to monitor the evacuation of the inhabitants of that city. We also welcome the adoption, on the last day of the year, of resolution 2336 (2016), and wish to highlight the efforts made by Russia and Turkey, as well as the opportunities that those efforts offer to find a solution to this conflict.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We are distressed and saddened that the Palestinian Authority has not publicly condemned that despicable and cowardly attack. We reiterate that there should be no place for incitement to or glorification of violence. Neither should there be any room for complicit silence. Uruguay welcomes any initiative that makes it possible to move forward in the search for solutions in the Middle East peace process, with a View to achieving a solution that is peaceful, fair, negotiated and lasting, and that, in accordance with international law, takes into account the legitimate aspirations of both parties. In that framework, Uruguay was among the countries that signed the Paris statement on the peace process last Sunday. Allow me to mention briefly the conflict in Syria.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Similarly, it is necessary that they refrain from unilateral decision-making that could act as a barrier to dialogue, and that they comply in good faith with their obligations under international law and with the relevant Security Council resolutions. Moreover, in the light of several announcements made by key third-party countries to the process, composure and reflection are needed in order to avoid measures that might seriously affect the future of negotiations and the two-State solution. Last week Uruguay strongly condemned the terrorist attack committed in Jerusalem on 8 January, showing its solidarity with the victims, their families and Israel, and once again reiterating its total rejection of such acts, which pose a serious threat to the peace process in the Middle East.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Uruguay reaffirms, as it has since 1947, its unwavering support for the right of Israel and Palestine to live in peace within secure and recognized borders and in an atmosphere of renewed cooperation, free of any threat to peace or acts that could undermine peace. My delegation also reiterates its support for the two independent States solution, as it is convinced that that is the only option that would allow for the peaceful coexistence of Israel and Palestine. In that regard, we call once again for the resumption of direct negotiations between both parties, which is essential to achieving the desired goal. It is crucial that their authorities give clear political signals to each other and to the international community in order to escape the current vicious circle of misunderstandings and violent confrontations between the parties.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“In the seven decades since the adoption of resolution 181 (11), Israel has established itself as a full, modern State and member of the Organization, while Palestine continues to face serious difficulties in its development and international integration, resulting in serious consequences for its population and an increase of tensions in the whole region. Undoubtedly, this is a particularly relevant time on the long and winding road to peace in the Middle East. The adoption of resolution 2334 (2016) and the recently concluded peace conference in France both clearly indicate the urgency that the international community attaches to the peaceful and successful conclusion of the peace process.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to thank you, Sir for organizing this open debate and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for his briefing. We reiterate once again Uruguay's total support for his efforts. In 1947, the General Assembly, including Uruguay, adopted resolution 181 (II), which decreed the partition of Palestine to create an Arab State and a Jewish State. Uruguay voted in favour, convinced that the decision would allow the establishment of two States, Israel and Palestine, that would live in peace withing secure borders. The position of Uruguay has not changed since then.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“In this Chamber in the past I quoted the American poet Bob Dylan, specifically the old song The Times They Are A-Changin'. I fear that, without decisive and concrete action by the Security Council, we will have to utter a different phrase as times will have indeed changed.”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7839 (2016) · source
“It is therefore extremely important to give political signals to find a way out of the current vicious cycle of withdrawal and violent confrontation. It is important for the parties to refrain from taking unilateral measures that undermine dialogue and instead comply with all obligations under international law and Council resolutions in good faith. We reiterate our willingness to continue working together in order to reactivate the peace process through all existing initiatives in order to overcome the current status quo, including some within the framework of the Council. None of these initiatives can or should replace the best way to achieve peace, that is, direct, bilateral negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians that will make it possible to find a satisfactory solution to this process.”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7839 (2016) · source
“Today it is more essential than ever that the international community reinforce its efforts to support this process and encourage the parties to return to the negotiating table. Uruguay is also worried about the expansion of settlements in occupied Palestinian territory and the West Bank. As we have mentioned, these settlements are illegal under international law and are in contravention of the recommendations of the Quartet. Uruguay reiterates its call to the parties to refrain from taking any unilateral actions could undermine dialogue and to abide fully by their obligations under international law. We urge Israel to halt its settlement practices. Futhermore, Uruguay emphatically condemns terrorist acts and the glorification ofviolence occurring on Palestinian territory.”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7839 (2016) · source
“We have always followed the situation in the region very attentively and we are extremely concerned about the lack of progress between Palestine and Israel given the humanitarian, political and security consequences it holds for both countries, as well as the impact it has on the entire Middle East region. Uruguay would once again like to reiterate its support for the right of both Israel and Palestine to live in peace within safe, secure and internationally recognized borders in a environment of renewed cooperation free of any threats or actions that could threaten peace. We once again endorse the two- State solution for two independent States and we are convinced that this is the only way that will make it possible to ensure the peaceful co-existence of Israel and Palestine.”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7839 (2016) · source
“In the light of what we have heard, we cannot ignore the fact that some members of the Organization, including Security Council members, have had and continue to have significant shared responsibility in those conflicts. As for their place in history, only time will tell. With regard to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian question, this is a topic that must continue to be high on the agendas of the Organization and the Security Council and we should not give up in spite of the current impasse. Ever since the partition of Palestine in 1948, Uruguay has been in favour of the creation of two States, one Jewish and one Arab.”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7839 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Iwould like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. We also thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his efforts, which we support. The Secretary-General summarized the past decade for us, during which unfortunately little has improved in the Middle East. It is with sadness and pain that we received today's assessment of the situation, which hardly appears encouragingThe Middle East region is suffering from a number of civil wars and sectarian wars: together with the presence of various terrorist and extremist groups the area has been transformed into a permanent battlefield and is causing enormous suffering to the civilian population, particularly in Syria, Iraq and Yemen.”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7839 (2016) · source
“Uruguay will begin work on the development of the national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), with the technical assistance of the 1540 Committee and the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism, within the framework of its programme for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in the Americas. On a personal note, my next statement in the Security Council will be next year, when the terms of Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela will have ended. I take this opportunity to thank them on behalf of my delegation for their excellent work and valuable contributions, which we hope to build on. We will continue to work together in the coming year.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source