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“The fight against terrorism must be won in the realm of ideas and with respect for the law. We therefore emphasize the importance of the role of education and public debate as a means of combating extremism and intolerance. We must raise awareness of the value of human life and banish indifference. We stress how crucial it is that States have judicial frameworks and stable, functional institutional structures. It is also vital to develop and strengthen international cooperative judicial instruments and effective mechanisms for border controls and financial oversight regimes. Uruguay expresses its great readiness to contribute within its abilities to the fight against this scourge. In that respect, it is developing a national strategy and striving to closing the identified gaps in its institutional capacity.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Prevention must be a key element in any strategy for combating terrorism, along with the pursuit and prosecution of the perpetrators of terrorist acts. Every State has a responsibility to prevent the emergence internally of extremist ideologies that can incite terrorist speech or methods. It is important to formulate national prevention strategies with the support of the United Nations and by sharing best practices and technical assistance where necessary. We appreciate the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. We join the General Assembly in urging States to refrain from financing or encouraging terrorist activities, and from supporting them in any other way or by providing training for them. We know that States must also focus on combating domestic complicity with terrorist groups, wherever they may be.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“We appreciate the Organization's efforts and actions conducted through the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and all the United Nations entities that go to make it up, as well as those of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate and the various sanctions committees. We support the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and await the results of its review in June. We are committed to the efforts aimed at strengthening its implementation and we understand the importance of acting collectively. We would also like to emphasize that the fight against terrorism must be conducted with respect for and in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, particularly international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“We must also consider the participation of organizations that represent civil society, the private sector, academia, educational institutions, community and religious leaders, young people and women. We would especially like to emphasize the importance of the role of women in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, as the Security Council recognized in resolution 2242 (2015). We share the belief in the importance of ensuring women's empowerment as a central factor in strategies to combat terrorism and violent extremism. We would also like to highlight the crucial role that religious leaders should play in fighting violent extremism, without ignoring the fact that political and social unrest, economic problems and cultural decadence create fertile ground for terrorism to grow.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Terrorism takes many forms and evolves in time and space, which makes it difficult to fight, and its enormous capacity for destruction and grave violations of human rights makes it a serious threat to international peace and security. The complexity of this issue, and the frequency and atrocity of its acts and their terrible consequences should goad the international community to redouble its efforts to protect its citizens. We must strengthen and increase our cooperation at every level, between States and among international, regional and subregional organizations, in order to share best practices and to strengthen States' national capacities for preventing and suppressing terrorism in all its forms.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Terrorism today has transcended national and regional boundaries to become a global phenomenon, and no State or person can be considered safe from it. We are horrified by the levels of barbarity and cruelty we see in the criminal acts perpetrated by groups such as Da'esh, Al-Qaida, Boko Haram, the Taliban, Al-Shabaab and others. Terrorists do not distinguish between combatants and civilians. Their attacks, whether targeted or indiscriminate, are aimed at innocent populations and individuals. The threat is global and our response must be global, too. More than ever, the international community must stand united if it is to reject and combat terrorism, and that requires coordinated action.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): 1 would like to join other delegations in commending you, Mr. President, on your initiative in holding today's open debate and for the concept note (S/2016/306, annex). I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing. Inevitably, I will be revisiting some issues that have already been covered by previous speakers, and I will therefore try to modify my statement somewhat. Uruguay firmly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Terrorism demands no exceptions to its barbarous brutality. There is no political, ideological, philosophical, religious, ethnic, racial or any other justification for it. We are extremely worried by the disturbing frequency of these devastating acts around the world.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Nevertheless, the Group ascertained that illegal checkpoints continued to exist, particularly on secondary roads and in border areas. The Group expressed concern about the non-application of the asset freeze and travel ban, by both Cote d'Ivoire and the countries of the region since they were first put into effect in February 2006. In the ensuing discussion, some Committee members acknowledged the progress made by Cote d'Ivoire and expressed their support for the lifting the sanctions measures targeting the country, while others expressed concern about the challenges the country is continuing to face. Finally, the recommendations contained in the final report of the Group of Experts are still under consideration by the members of the Committee.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Despite the commendable efforts of the Government, the smuggling of diamonds, artisanal gold, coffee and cocoa in the west of the country continues. In particular, the Group expressed concern that illegal gold mining in northern Cote d'Ivoire, along the border with Mali, could pose a threat if used to finance terrorism. It is important to underline that, although the diamond embargo was lifted almost two years ago, at present large quantities of Ivorian rough diamonds production are smuggled outside the legal chain of commerce certified through the Kimberley Process. With regard to finances and individual sanctions, the Group acknowledged the Government's efforts to dismantle illegal taxation networks, reduce the number of checkpoints and prevent incidents of racketeering.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“On the issue of customs and transport, the Group noted progress in the redeployment of the customs administration, but also highlighted the need to develop the capacity of the customs administration to monitor effectively cross-border-related traffic, implement a comprehensive and coordinated border-management strategy and provide adequate training, personnel, equipment and infrastructure. As a result of capacity shortfalls, large quantities of goods, including natural resources, cross the borders of Cdte d'Ivoire without customs control. In terms of natural resources, the Group referred to positive developments in the fight against the smuggling of cotton, cashew nuts, coffee and cocoa in the east and north of the country.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Although significant progress was made with regard to the security sector reform process, the Ivorian security forces continue face challenges. The former zone commanders, who occupy key roles in the C6te d'Ivoire security apparatus, continue to have access to private assets, financial resources and weapons. With respect to weapons, the Group acknowledged the progress made in the cooperation with the Ivorian authorities, who gave the Group access to military cantonments and allowed it to conduct inspections. The Group continued to identify and document materiel acquired by the Forces Nouvelles in the immediate aftermath of the crisis of 2010-2011 in violation of the arms embargo. In this context, the Group expressed concern that such materiel could be diverted to armed and terrorist groups such as Ansar Dine and Boko Haram.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“However, the Group did express concern about the significant quantities of arms and ammunition that remain beyond the control of the Ivorian authorities. The Group emphasized that more efforts need to be made by the Ivorian authorities to control unregistered weapons and ammunition and that there is a need to address major issues including the improvement of the Ivorian security forces' functionality, dealing with former zone commanders and the integration of ex-combatants. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, which ended on 30 June 2015, was an important achievement for the stabilization process. The Group deemed it only partially successful, given that at least 16,500 ex-combatants still need to be fully reintegrated, and large quantities of weapons and ammunition remain unaccounted for.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“It also recognized that the sanctions regime, since it was established in 2004, has succeeded in preventing the import of heavy weapons systems, including combat aircraft and tanks, and the escalation ofthe conflict. The political and security situation in the country is stable and, in the period from 14 June 2015 and 22 February 2016, the Group identified only one violation of the arms embargo, with respect to night vision devices, a violation that Cote d'Ivoire subsequently disclosed to the Committee, showing that its compliance with the sanctions regime has improved dramatically. The Group highlighted the positive developments in the country, the success of the presidential elections of October 2015 and the role of the sanctions regime, which was positively reviewed in the past, taking into account the progress made.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I am pleased to address the members of the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning Cote d'Ivoire. At the outset, I would like to summarize the main findings in the final report of the Group of Experts on C6te d'Ivoire pursuant to paragraph 27 of Security Council resolution 2219 (2015), contained in document S/2016/254, and a review ofthe Group's findings arising from the informal consultations the Committee held on 11 March. The Group highlighted that Cote d'Ivoire achieved importantprogresswithregardtotheoverallstabilization of the country since the end of the post-election crisis in 2010-2011. It noted the good cooperation of the Government of Cete d'Ivoire throughout its mandate.”
2016-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7669 (2016) · source
“After all the support that Haiti has received, it would be intolerable to see the country's political actors working only to find creative ways to remain in theirjobs. I would like to conclude by saying that Uruguay would like to express its appreciation to the men and women of MINUSTAH - many of whom have lost their lives in the line of duty, including some Uruguayans - for their dedication and commitment to restoring stability in Haiti.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we would like to highlight the role played by the Haitian National Police and hope that the progress that it has made can be consolidated, thereby enabling the Haitian people to be able to count very soon on an autonomous force capable of ensuring security and order throughout the country. Considering the enormous efforts that have been expended in Haiti by the United Nations, countries of the region, regional organizations, donors and troop- and police-contributing countries, one would hope that Haiti's political actors, especially the interim President, will show respect for the international community and work constructively to achieve the goals of the 5 February agreement, with a View to concluding the electoral process and installing a constitutional Government as soon as possible.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Since we realize that the Council should not allow Haiti's political stakeholders to hold MINUSTAH hostage, we believe that it is therefore essential that, whether or not the electoral process is concluded, the strategic assessment should be carried out and the joint transition plan advanced, with a View to gradually transferring the Mission's functions to the Haitian Government and the United Nations country team. In our view, the strategic assessment could begin as early as in May. Despite the political situation and the MINUSTAH drawdown, which was decided under the mandate adopted in October 2014, the security situation has not been seriously affected, with the crime rate remaining stable, as the Secretary-General's report shows, including in areas from which the Mission has been withdrawn.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“The result could be the indefinite postponement of the ability to formulate recommendations on the United Nations presence and functions in Haiti in the future, as requested in resolution 2243 (2015). We sometimes get the feeling that, for some Haitian stakeholders, MINUSTAH's presence and the assurances that it gives them are permanent and have resulted in a kind of addiction and hence in the assumption that the Mission will always be there, until MINUSTAH ceases to be part of the solution by becoming part of the problem.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Resolution 2243 (2015) asked the Secretary-General to send a strategic assessment mission to Haiti in order to make recommendations on the future presence and functions of the United Nations in Haiti, if possible within 90 days after the new President's assumption of office, and ideally after the formation of a new Government. Given the impossibility of complying with those provisions of the resolution, given the political situation in Haiti, the Secretary-General proposes in his latest report that the strategic assessment mandated by the Security Council be carried out once the electoral process has been completed. Considering Haiti's history, one has to ask if having to make the strategic assessment conditional on the conclusion of the electoral process means that we will end up with neither one nor the other.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“In that regard, Uruguay has been very concerned about developments in the political process in Haiti, particularly the fact that the elections originally scheduled for December 2015 have been postponed once again. We appreciate the fact that the political agreement reached on 5 February between the outgoing President, Mr. Martelly, and the presidents of the two chambers of the National Assembly, was the result of a clear process of national ownership that was led, negotiated and agreed to by Haitians. Uruguay hopes that it will now be respected by Haitians.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“MINUSTAH has been and still is a very important instrument designed to support Haiti on its road to stability, but Haiti's stakeholders, particularly its political leaders, also have to be committed to that task. Haiti's challenges are huge, ranging across issues such as poverty, a lack of security, natural disasters, food insecurity, health problems that include water- borne diseases such as cholera, and internally displaced persons, as well as a number of others that, unfortunately, even this list has not covered. It is clear that when a country is facing such serious situations, its political leadership is a key element in overcoming them. However, as the Secretary-General points out in his report (S/2016/225), the opposite has been true of the period from August 2015 until now, which has been one of political uncertainty.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her briefing. Uruguay associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the Permanent Representative of Peru on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, and my remarks will therefore focus on aspects that that intervention does not cover. Uruguay's commitment to Haiti has been constant, both on the ground and here at Headquarters. On the ground, we have been with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) from its launch in 2004 to the present, contributing troops deployed in a joint battalion with Peru, and here at Headquarters, we have chaired the Group of Friends of Haiti since 2009.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Another point of particular urgency is the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, especially the Taliban and groups associated with the Islamic State. Uruguay believes it is essential that the international communityjoin forces against the financing ofterrorist groups operating in the region, which are closely linked to the high volume of illegal drug trafficking documented in the country.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“In that respect, the grave violations of human rights makes it essential that the international community commit to the effective implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, and 1612 (2005), on children and armed conflict. Afghan civilians continue to be those most affected by the conflict, with an ever- increasing number of civilian casualties and numerous human rights abuses. Uruguay believes it imperative that the parties respect the obligations of international humanitarian law and the prohibition of targeted attacks against civilians. In the midst of this veritable calamity, we once again extend our thanks to the staff members of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations for their relief efforts and dedication in difficult security conditions. We encourage them to continue that work.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“It is important that Afghanistan be able to continue the ongoing electoral reform process, so as to ensure that the parliamentary elections scheduled for this year take place in a democratic, transparent atmosphere and with the necessary guarantees. Uruguay welcomes the initiatives undertaken to revive the peace process, as well as the agreement reached by the Quadrilateral Coordination Group on Afghan Peace and Reconciliation for the peace talks held in December 2015. Uruguay is concerned by the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, and in particular by the impact this situation has on civilians, who continue to be the most affected by the conflict, especially women and children. We are horrified by the over 11,000 civilian casualties in just 2015.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Afghanistan continues to face major political, economic and security challenges. We are therefore pleased that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the Government of Afghanistan continue to maintain close relations, which is key to ensuring lasting peace and security in the country. It is also crucial that the United Nations and the international community continue to provide their support and assistance to the National Unity Government of Afghanistan, in strict compliance with the principles of national leadership and ownership, taking into account that major challenges still lie ahead in the country's reconstruction. Uruguay encourages the Afghan authorities to continue their efforts and to continue on the same path, drawing on the principles of sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for his briefing and particularly for his work. I also thank the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and our colleague Ambassador Saikal for his statement. Allow me to express particular appreciation to the delegation of Spain for its work in preparing resolution 2274 (2016), which was submitted to the members well ahead of time, and for its participation in a broad and fruitful process of consultations. The outstanding work of the delegation of Spain stands out all the more when compared to certain recent resolutions of the Security Council, concerning which the delays and consultations were not exactly encouraging.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Lastly, for my second general comment, I note that, as we understand it, the Security Council will have to continue working to ensure that the negotiating process that precedes the adoption of resolutions is more transparent and inclusive.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“I will limit myself simply to saying that my delegation's support for the resolution is based on our conviction that the implementation of new sanctions will not cause direct harm to the civilian population, whose humanitarian situation is already deplorable and in need of the immediate attention of the international community. We also echo the call made by other delegations with regard to the responsibility of all Member States to ensure the strict compliance of the provisions of resolution 2270 (2016). Furthermore, I reiterate that Uruguay is fully committed to continuing to work towards a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution to achieve the denculearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to congratulate Angola on assuming the presidency ofthe Council in March. I also wish to thank our dear friend Raphael and the entire Venezuelan delegation for their excellent leadership of the Council during the month of February. Uruguay co-sponsored resolution 2270 (2016) and welcomes its unanimous adoption. I should like to make a general comment using the Toledo formula that our friend Mr. Roman Oyarzun Marchesi urges us to use. As such, I will not repeat all that has been said by other members with regard to the failure of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to honour its international obligations or some of the comments made by other colleagues with regard to the aims and content of the resolution.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“We believe that the United Nations and the OSCE share work in a number of similar areas and that cooperation between the two entities should always be a part of the principles of both organizations. Finally, I would like to firmly reaffirm that Uruguay understands that the principle of the territorial integrity of States is a fundamental pillar in international relations.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“We believe that this role will again be a central focus, for example in the work that the Organization will be doing to support the peacebuilding process in Colombia, specifically with the participation in that process by the States members of CELAC. We greatly appreciate the value of the role played by the OSCE as a platform for dialogue in a very vast region. In that region, issues related to security, early warnings, the settlement of conflicts, the management of crises and post-conflict rehabilitation are all of crucial importance. In general terms, we share the values, principles and objectives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. In particular, we value its contribution on the ground to addressing the various areas of conflict that fall within its remit.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by recognizing the presence in the Chamber of, and express my gratitude to, the Chairperson-in- Office ofthe Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gernmany, Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. For Uruguay, cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations is an essential component of the structure of international relations. As a member of strong regional organizations that have long been in existence, such as the Organization of American States and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Uruguay believes that the role played by regional organizations is very important.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“This is a sign of hope for the Syrian people and an essential step towards achieving the effective implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). My delegation voted in favour of the adoption of both resolution 2254 (2015) and resolution 2268 (2016), in the belief that this is a first step towards achieving a lasting ceasefire, which should make it possible to advance a political process that will enable us to end this long conflict.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“On Wednesday, the Government of Uruguay issued a communique in which, essentially, we expressed our satisfaction with the recent announcement by the United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, and Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, as co-Chairs of the International Syria Support Group, regarding their signing of an agreement on the entry into force of a cessation of hostilities in Syria. Uruguay believes it is an important step forward in the efforts to put an end to the violence and facilitate humanitarian access in Syria, particularly to besieged areas. In that regard, we would like to call on the parties to respect the commitments they have undertaken and to work to effectively comply with and implement them.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the delegation of Uruguay, I would like to thank Mr. De Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, not just for his briefing just now but also for his untiring spirit, unceasing efforts and his determination to advance the mission entrusted to him by the Secretary-General and the Security Council. Our thanks include his team as well, and we would like to reiterate our confidence in their work. The Uruguayan delegation would also like to thank the United States and the Russian Federation not only for drafting resolution 2268 (2016), which we have just adopted, but also for their efforts in helping to reach this new stage in a conflict that has already gone on far too long.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“But the truth is that there was nothing said there that could not have been said here. I think this is the culture of the Security Council. Speaking of the Council, I wish to pay tribute in the following respect. The presidency is not the person responsible for achieving all the outcomes, such as for Syria and Yemen. It does not depend on the presidency. But the Venezuelan presidency raised the issue of the working methods of subsidiary bodies, particularly the sanctions committees. It had an idea, made a proposal and issued a presidential note - useful to the Security Council, well elaborated by the presidency and a concrete achievement by Venezuela that made a contribution to our body of work. Therefore, in line with what I have just said, I would like once again to thank you, Rafael, and your entire delegation.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Let me come back to something that we pointed out our wrap-up; we make a distinction between meetings and consultations. There is a difference between plenary meetings and consultations. It makes me think of the title of a poem by a Uruguyan poet, Mario Benedetti, "Let us demystify the Milky Way". It is a very lovely poem; I will not recite it here. But the idea of demystification is so important; let us try to demystify consultations. Frankly, in consultations, no member of the Security Council, as far as I can see, has said anything that could not have been said here in this very Chamber, in front of the entire membership. We could have done it here, but no. We go into that little room over there, and we agree on certain things in a narrower context, but having listened to things over there in that little room.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“I think it was Gerald who said that said that we are maybe not pleased but relieved, with respect to Syria, for instance. I would say that the progress we have seen in Syria also is external to the Council Chamber, if not to members of the Council. Ifthey have played an important role, then we welcome them and support them. The Security Council should support all those activities and developments that could lead to pacifying the situation and preparing the ground for forward movement. The negotiation process has taken place outside of the Security Council. Perhaps that is the best it could have been. But for me, as a new arrival in the Security Council, I would point out as something of interest that issues of this scale are dealt with more profitably outside the Security Council rather than inside it.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Yes, excellent work was undertaken by the Colombians themselves; they were well supported by Cuba, Norway, Chile and Venezuela, but the origin of the resolution was the result of work done outside the Security Council. The Council did a good thing in approving the resolution. Other outcomes were numerous press statements. I counted 21, eight of which are statements condemning terrorist attacks, so they had to be issued, because we are all against terrorism and repudiate it. So they are almost a knee-jerk reaction. Then we had 13 press statements of some substance. The problem is that in one way or another we are responding to horrendous situations on the ground with press statements. On the other hand, there have been good developments.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“In many of the situations where they are playing a role - I do not want to list any names so as not to forget anyone, that would be unfair - we see their perseverance, determination, efforts, dedication and impartiality and objectivity. We deem that there has been a positive balance in that which we have seen over the 57 days that we have been in the Council. I would also perhaps analyse how we have worked over these 57 days. I am concerned that we have had more than 75 meetings in 57 days; that is more than one meeting per calendar day, so we have had many meetings. But when I look at the outcome, there have been very few results indeed. So far we have had six resolutions, including five that are basically procedural, "rollovers" as they say in English. One was that on Colombia; it is really outside the scope of the Security Council.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Unfortunately we have seen reports about dozens of humanitarian workers who have lost their lives in all of these conflicts. At the same time, I wish to highlight the sacrifice being made by the troops and the forces deployed in the many peacekeeping operations, who have also lost many lives carrying out the tasks that have been given them by the Security Council. So this leads me to say that on the ground we have a large number of people who are notjust carrying the flag but also paying for it with their very lives. I should also like to highlight the role being played in many forums by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“I am not going to touch on the various issues that we covered, since you, Mr. President, in your exhaustive summary, covered almost all of them, and my colleagues have also made reference to the entire list of subjects. What I would like to do is reflect on things given the 57 days that my delegation has been here in the Security Council, and highlight some themes merely because I am new in the Security Council, and they stand out for me. But I would like to stress that we have had a busy agenda, heavy with horrors: the humanitarian situations in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, which are truly depressing. But here it is important to highlight and pay tribute to the role being played by humanitarian bodies both in the United Nations system and in the many non-governmental organizations that are on the ground risking their lives.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“Mr. Rosselli (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to express our delegation's gratitude to you and your entire delegation, Mr. President, for the excellent work you have done. I would say that yours has been an active and activist presidency. It was active in that we worked at a laudable pace, and it was also activist in that it brought to the Security Council and the membership issues that, although of interest to all of us, were of particular importance for Venezuela to highlight. Venezuela as President rightly pushed us to work on these issues in the same manner as other members of the Security Council who have the same rights, using the mechanism "Other matters" to bring together all of the points that are of concern to us because they were considered relevant to deal with at this stage.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7633 (2016) · source
“We are sick of seeing whole societies suffering from hunger, insecurity, disease and violations of their personal dignity and most basic rights when they are not being persecuted, jailed or killed, while their rulers fight to keep or seize power, and in their quest for it cancel, postpone and manipulate elections, change or attempt to change constitutions and foment grotesque nationalisms or religious or ethnic rivalries, shamelessly violating the solemn promises they have made to their peoples or the international community. The international community has given some of those countries not only effort, material goods and vast amounts of money but also, and far more important, the lives of the servants of humanitarian organizations and those deployed in peacekeeping operations.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“But in all sincerity, I have to say that it is impossible to contemplate this issue without calling attention to the irresponsibility - for that is what it is i of some of the rulers of some of the countries that are either part of the Peacebuilding Commission's programmes or the object of peacekeeping operations. Most of their time is spent playing sterile political games in their attempts to cling to power, pure and simple, rather than facing up to the immense challenges ahead of them with civic courage. Some of us are tired.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“We should make use of its advisory role to the Council more often, especially in the case of States with situations on the Council's agenda and those that have been assigned country teams. Uruguay considers the Peacebuilding Commission's lack of predictable funding a major challenge. It should be able to rely on sufficient resources, which is why Uruguay supports the recommendation of the Advisory Group that the Commission be assigned a symbolic 1 per cent of the overall budget for peacekeeping operations. So far, I have listed the areas that we think need to be reformed if we are to make the peacebuilding architecture more effective.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“In that context, we must respect the principle of national ownership, in the belief that achieving long- term sustainable peace depends largely on forging a comprehensive partnership that includes national actors from the country in question. Peacebuilding cannot be limited to post-conflict situations as long as its goal is to prevent the emergence of conflict as well as its recurrence or continuation. Within the peacebuilding architecture, the Commission is a fundamental tool for ensuring timely and sustained support to countries during critical stages of their development, while recognizing their specific needs and situations. The review process is an opportunity to strengthen the Commission's performance while improving its role as an adviser to the Security Council and the General Assembly.”
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“In that regard, it is crucial to ensure that the Peacebuilding Commission systematically incorporates a gender perspective into all of its regulatory and promotion activities, in collaboration with UN-Women. The report (see S/2015/490) of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture, chaired by Ambassador Rosenthal, includes highly relevant recommendations that have been discussed and analysed in the context of the negotiations being co-facilitated by the delegations of Angola and Australia. Peacebuilding should be addressed as an inherently political process that requires the active participation of the State concerned and a long-term commitment from the United Nations system.”
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“Such support is particularly crucial in the early stages, when a country is transitioning to the consolidation phase or when the tasks of both maintaining and building peace must be carried out simultaneously. Uruguay agrees with the view expressed in Venezuela's concept note of the role that regional and subregional organizations, along with international financial institutions, should play in helping to create an environment conducive to lasting peace in countries emerging from conflict, and we emphasize the importance of developing strategic alliances between them and the United Nations. Uruguay would like to stress the key role of women in building and maintaining peace, to which end we must ensure their recruitment to political leadership roles in United Nations peacebuilding programmes and strategies.”
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