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“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy ofthe Secretary-General for Yemen; Mr. Stephen O'Brien, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ms. Radhya Al-Mutawakel, of the Mwatana Organization For Human Rights. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Ould Cheikh Ahmed.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7954 (2017) · source
“We therefore urge the Government of South Sudan to cooperate fully in the implementation of resolution 2327 (2016), including the deployment of the Regional Protection Force and the lifting of any restrictions on UNMISS, in accordance with the terms of the status of forces agreement. I resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“With regard to the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, I would like to recognize the difficult work that it is carrying out to prevent further atrocities and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the neediest, all in an extremely dangerous operating environment. In that connection, the Council has been advised by the Secretary-General that, eight months after the adoption of resolution 2304 (2016), which established the Regional Protection Force, the deployment of some elements of that force has only just begun, and differences persist between the Government and United Nations as to the additional grounds needed by the United Nations and the tasks that the force will carry out.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“The international community, including the United Nations, the African Union and subregional organizations, must contribute in a coordinated fashion to ensuring that the dialogue in South Sudan meets the necessary conditions for legitimacy. We will also closely follow the implementation of the unilateral ceasefire by the Government, and we call on the other political and military stakeholders in the country to also put an end to hostilities throughout the territory of the country. The complete and immediate cessation of armed action in South Sudan is key to the viability of the dialogue process.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“Last Monday, the President of South Sudan formally launched the national dialogue process and, at the same time, declared a unilateral ceasefire. We acknowledge that both actions point in the right direction, towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict in South Sudan, through a process of dialogue and not through military operations. However, it should be underscored that it is essential to carefully monitor the dialogue process and the effective implementation of the ceasefire. In that respect, we encourage continued efforts aimed at making the existing platform for dialogue increasingly more inclusive and representative of all South Sudanese. Only an inclusive process of dialogue will have the legitimacy needed to provide a way out of the conflict.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Uruguay. I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, Mr. David Shearer, for participating in this meeting and for his briefing, which gives us a complete overview of the latest developments in South Sudan, of which we have taken careful note. Uruguay reiterates its deep concern and alarm at the political, security, humanitarian and economic crisis that South Sudan is going through. Today, I would like to refer specifically to the following: first, the launch of the national dialogue and the unilateral ceasefire declaration by the President of South Sudan, Mr. Salva Kiir; and, secondly, the performance of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Shearer is joining the meeting via video- teleconference from Juba. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Shearer.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“We acknowledge the efforts that have been made in this area, particularly through the preparation of periodic reports on attacks on Blue Helmets or violations of status of forces agreements. In conclusion, I have a question for MONUSCO's Force Commander. When the Mission's mandate was renewed, on 31 March, a decision was made to reduce the number of troops deployed. I would like to know the Force Commander's views on what the consequences have been for carrying out the Mission's mandate considering the current instability in the country. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the briefers to respond to the questions and comments, starting with Mr. Lacroix.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“In that regard, issues such as the existence of national restrictions - so-called caveats - that are announced ahead of time or, worse, not announced; a lack of effective command and control; refusals to obey orders; failure to respond to attacks on civilians; and inadequate equipment cannot be tolerated, since they undermine the shared responsibility for the effective fulfilment of mandates. That is why States signed the Kigali Principles, and we urge the major troop- contributing countries to review and abide by those commitments, which are aimed at improving the quality of troop contingents. The Secretariat also has a crucial role to play in providing advice and recommendations on compliance with mandates and the necessary adjustments to be made.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“Also, once an operation has deployed under its current mandate, it is the host State's responsibility to ensure full respect and compliance with the terms of the status of forces agreement. The agreements protect the personnel that countries voluntarily contribute to peacekeeping operations and any violation of them prevents a mission from functioning properly and is therefore unacceptable. As a country that has participated actively in numerous peacekeeping operations for many years, Uruguay considers the responsibilities of troop- and police-contributing countries extremely important, since it is they who are doing the work on the ground and implementing operational mandates. It is crucial to ensure that peacekeepers are adequately equipped, trained and prepared to carry out all the tasks in their mandate.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“Another responsibility of the Security Council is to ensure that peacekeeping operations are more flexible, that they have clear mandates based on appropriate priorities and that they are able to adapt to changing realities on the ground. We have seen efforts made in that regard in the past few months in the renewals, for example, of the mandates of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, which have established tasks based on clearly defined priorities. Much remains to be done, however.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“In such situations, responsibility is shared between four principal stakeholders - the Security Council, the States or parties in control of the territory where the operations take place, the troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat. The Council has multiple responsibilities for ensuring the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. The design and deployment of peacekeeping operations should always be guided by political solutions, just as political momentum should always be maintained. For that, the political strategies on which peacekeeping operations are based must have the support of a united Security Council. On the other hand, even when the Security Council does present a united front, the United Nations cannot do much if the national actors do not show real commitment to a peaceful settlement to the conflict.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“We must therefore ask ourselves why the missions are facing these kinds of difficulties and what can be done to remove them. With respect to the reasons why, we can identify various situations: Security Council mandates are not sufficiently clear or achievable; the human resources and equipment available for the missions often do not correspond to the tasks assigned or to the reality on the ground; the States or parties in control of the territory where the operations are being carried out impose or limit their full functionality through restrictions of movement or bureaucratic obstacles or, among other things, actions that constitute clear violations of status-of-forces agreements; the collapse or lack of an ongoing political process among the parties to a conflict, which leaves peacekeeping operations without room to manoeuvre and prevents them from being able to fully carry out their tasks; or specific cases of low staff performance or inadequate equipment, which negatively affects the fulfilment of mandates.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Uruguay. At the outset, I would like to thank the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his briefing. I would also like to thank the Force Commanders of the United Nations peacekeeping operations for their briefings on the four subjects under consideration, which show the difficult reality and operational challenges they face in implementing their mandates. I would like to refer specifically to the ability of a peacekeeping operation to fully meet all the goals that are assigned to it by the Security Council. Unfortunately, we see that many of the current missions have serious operational difficulties in fully accomplishing their tasks.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“I thank Lieutenant General Mgwebi for his briefing. I recall that some of thoese subjects were referred to during the Council's visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo last year and are certainly relevant to the Council's work. I give the floor to Major General Menon.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Lieutenant General Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi, Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Major General Jai Shanker Menon, Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force; Lieutenant General Balla Keita, Force Commander of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic; and Major General Salihu Zaway Uba, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“We reiterate our call on all Council members to rise above internal differences in order to arrive at a political solution that can end the violence, help to consolidate a ceasefire, prioritize the protection of civilians and give hope to the hundreds of thousands of victims that the perpetrators of the serious crimes that have been committed in Syria can finally be brought to justice. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.35 a.m.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“Edmond Mulet, Head of the Mechanism's independent panel, in ensuring that in the next few months the perpetrators of these and other incidents will be investigated in accordance with the Council's mandate. The conclusions will again enable the council to decide on the steps it should take to bring them to justice. While this task has turned out to be complicated, it should not be impossible to accomplish it, considering that the Council has the tools it needs to do it.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“Several Council members and various international organizations have already submitted reports in which they reached certain conclusions. However, the OPCW's confirmation that sarin gas or a similar substance was used will undoubtedly help to clarify who organized the attack. In the coming months, it will be the job of the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism to determine who was responsible so that the Council can finally take action on it, something has been too often postponed. Uruguay reaffirms its full support for the Joint Investigative Mechanism's important and impartial work and its trust in the leadership and proven experience of Mr.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“That is why we want to reiterate that the existence of the veto reduces the functionality and effectiveness of the Security Council's work and unbalances its efforts even more. In future, the members that possess this privilege should refrain from using it in cases of war crimes, which the attack on 4 April in Khan Shaykhun clearly was. Uruguay urges the Council to continue its efforts to reach a consensus that will enable its members to overcome their differences with a View to preventing new incidents involving chemical weapons in Syria and combating impunity for those who are responsible for such atrocities. We do not yet have enough evidence to enable us to assert categorically who is responsible for the attack on Khan Shaykhun.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“Uruguay therefore firmly condemns as a war crime every instance of the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian conflict affecting the civilian population, and reiterates that those responsible for such aberrant crimes must be brought to justice. Until the entire Syrian chemical arsenal, declared or not, has been destroyed or safeguarded, the Security Council cannot definitively close its dossier on the subject. In that regard, we encourage the Syrian authorities to cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to clarify the omissions and discrepancies in the initial Syrian declaration. Unfortunately, a little more than a month ago, as well as previously in February, the Council failed in its responsibility to take steps to investigate those aberrant crimes.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Uruguay. On behalf of Uruguay, I would like to begin by expressing our total condemnation of the terrorist attack last night in Manchester. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people and the Government of the United Kingdom, for this horrible, cowardly attack, and wish the dozens who were injured a speedy recovery. I would like to thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her briefing and to wish her the all the best in her new position. The use of chemical weapons, wherever it occurs, is a grave threat to international peace and security and a serious violation of international law.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/373, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 April 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council; document S/2017/400, which contains the text of a letter dated 4 May 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council; and document S/20l7/440, which contains the text of a letter dated 18 May 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“The situation in the Middle East Letter dated 28 April 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2017/373) Letter dated 4 May 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2017/400) Letter dated 18 May 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2017/440) The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under- Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I vigorously condemn the attrocious terrorist attack committed in Manchester, United Kingdom, perpetrated against young innocent people. The members of the Security Council express their deepest condolences to the families of those who died and to the people and Government of the United Kingdom. I would like to ask members of the Council to stand and observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims. The members of the Security Council observed a moment ofsilence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source
“There are no more speakers inscribed on my list. I now invite the members of the Council to continue informal consultations so as to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“We urge the parties to the conflict - those that have influence with them and those that, in one way or another, take part in the conflict - to cease hostilities, engage in good-faith negotiations, and reach an agreement that would allow the Syrian people to open a new chapter on peace and national reconciliation. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“Although we do not yet have detailed information on how the agreement will be implemented, we are nonetheless concerned that, thus far, provisions have not been made for the unimpeded access of the United Nations to the interior of those zones. It is essential that humanitarian access be guaranteed and that the civilian population be allowed to move freely and be able to enter and leave those areas, as they please. The Syrian crisis, with its high economic and humanitarian costs, has led to the spread of a even more extremist type of terrorism, which creates greater instability in the Middle East and throughout the world. After more than six years of war, a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria is a moral imperative for the Council and for the entire international community.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“In that regard, Uruguay understands that the Security Council's responsibility in this issue is to continue putting pressure on and persuading the parties to remain at the negotiating table and make gradual and tangible progress on the road map outlined in resolution 2254 (2015). It is essential now more than ever to strengthen political will in the various multilateral forums in which the Syrian crisis is discussed - the Security Council, negotiations in Geneva and the Astana process. The memorandum that established four safe zones in Syria, signed in early May in Astana, appears to have been a step forward towards achieving the goal of strengthening the ceasefire and in reducing the extremely high levels of violence in the majority of areas in Syria.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“The primary responsibility for ending the conflict lies directly with the Syrian people, and in particular with the Government, on the one hand, and all individuals and entities that make up the opposition, including armed groups, on the other. We support the efforts of the Special Envoy to ensure that the process towards a political transition in Syria is genuinely inclusive and we commend him on his commitment to working with large sections of Syrian civil society, religious leaders and women's groups. Third States - those in the region and outside of it that are direct or indirect participants in the situation in Syria - also bear responsibility in the conflict.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“Once again, we reiterate our conviction that there is no military solution to the conflict and that we will be able to emerge from this labyrinth and put an end to the humanitarian tragedy only through a process of political transition agreed to by the Syrian people and with mediation by the United Nations. We trust that unilateral action that would prevent us from reaching that goal will be avoided, which would give the Security Council greater credibility as a key player in resolving the crisis. As we mentioned on previous occasions, the United Nations and the Special Envoy are not protagonists in the tragedy that has been occurring in Syria since 2011; they are merely mediators, assisting the parties to the conflict.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. De Mistura for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Uruguay. We reiterate our full support for the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, and his entire team. We thank them for their tireless efforts and their willingness to push ahead, in spite of the notorious obstacles that repeatedly emerge. We welcome the fact that yet another round of negotiations has taken place and that some progress made on the four baskets of issues on the Geneva agenda, in particular with regard to the drafting of a new constitution. Nonetheless, it is important to step up efforts and set earlier deadlines to achieve a political transition that would gradually restore a sense of normalcy to the country.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, to participate in this meeting. Mr. De Mistura is joining us via Video-teleconference from Geneva. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. De Mistura.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”
2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source
“We also appreciate the work being carried out on the ground by the Office of the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina and by Operation Althea of the European Union-led peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which represents a guarantee for political and social stability in the country. Finally, I would like to reiterate Uruguay's desire and commitment to ensuring that Bosnia and Herzegovina becomes stable and sovereign, with inclusion for all of its citizens and a focus on the common good. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source
“We condemn ethnocentric discourse, divisive and belligerent rhetoric and acts that offend other communities or the victims of war. We must continue to work to leave behind the bitterness that is the product of a conflict that was an affront to humankind and represented one of the darkest chapters in the history of the region and the world. Bosnia and Herzegovina should focus on the goals shared by all communities. We note with interest the progress made towards the country's integration in the European Union and in improving its regional relations. In that context, the resolution ofissues related to defence and State property, fiscal sustainability and the strengthening of the rule of law are of particular relevance.”
2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source
“As a general rule, we also believe that politicians must act responsibly and constructively in order to achieve national objectives that benefit the entire country, such as economic development and the reforms needed for stabilization. Along those lines, the international community must continue to support the implementation of the 1995 Comprehensive Framework Agreement for Peace as a way to settle differences among the three communities. The stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina is an asset, not just for the country but for the region as a whole. Equality of rights, duties and guarantees is a fundamental assumption of societies. Respect for each community and the harmonious integration of minorities, as well as their adequate representation, lead to a stable and positive political environment.”
2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as Permanent Representative of Uruguay. I thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his detailed briefing. As we have indicated on previous occasions, Uruguay adheres to strict respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. In that spirit, we reaffirm once again our support for the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our country attaches the utmost importance to the rule of law and the authority of the institutions arising from the General Framework Agreement for Peace of 1995. Respect for them is part of the path towards stability and harmonious coexistence. We believe that the rulings of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina should be complied with in full.”
2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/379, which contains a letter dated 28 April 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the fifty-first report of the High Representative for Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. I now give the floor to Mr. Inzko.”
2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. J 050 Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source
“Another difficulty relates the pace of the adoption of legal and administrative measures for the purpose of reintegrating former combatants in civilian life. In all cases, these points were brought up not as complaints but to indicate the difficulties for which efforts must be made if they are to be resolved. I now give the floor to my colleague Ambassador Matthew Rycroft.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7941 (2017) · source
“As a general assessment of those meetings, I would like to highlight the commitment of all participants in the peace process to continuing their best efforts to move the process forward, with the awareness of the difficulties that were raised and knowing that further difficulties will arise in future, as is normal for such processes. Several of these difficulties derive from the difficult conditions in relation to building the federal zones, which are in very rural and distant areas, where highways and all the other infrastructure that is needed for their installation still need to be built. Another factor that has had a negative impact is the climate, with heavy rains making tasks extremely difficult.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7941 (2017) · source
“Several organizations expressed their concern about insecurity and killings in local communities. The Council also heard the same concern from the Government and the FARC. We share that concern and call for institutional protection measures to be implemented to respond to the threat of armed groups. Women's organizations pointed out the disproportionate harm suffered by women in conflict and post-conflict environments. We acknowledged the fundamental importance ofthe gender perspective in peace processes. Members of civil society suggested the establishment of a successor United Nations mission that should be deployed throughout the territory of Colombia. During the visit, we witnessed the commitment of the parties, the goodwill and the hope that Colombians have for the results of this peace process.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7941 (2017) · source
“Another key moment was an exchange with the National Commission for Follow-up, Impulse and Verification of the Implementation of Peace Agreement, in which Mr. Sergio Jaramillo Caro, High Commissioner for Peace, and Mr. Ivan Marquez, Commander of the FARC-EP, also participated. At that meeting, Mr. Jaramillo referred to the progress on the issues that are being worked on as peace is implemented, such as, inter alia, the gender perspective, indigenous peoples and comprehensive economic recovery strategies. The FARC-EP referred to the importance of reconciliation, to the system of truth, justice, reparations, non-repetition, and guarantees, especially in the areas of security and legal and political matters. We also held a meeting with members of civil society.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7941 (2017) · source
“Also of great importance were the meetings with Government authorities. The President of the Republic, Juan Manuel Santos, received us as members of the Security Council and then held an extended meeting with the highest authorities, including, besides the President himself, the Vice-President, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the High Commissioner for Peace and several other senior officials of the Government of Colombia. In addition to thanking us for the visit, the President also expressed gratitude for the support that the Council is extending to the peace process in Colombia. We also heard from the Congressional Peace Commission, which brings together the entire Colombian political spectrum. Its representatives stressed the importance of safeguarding the achievements made as part of the peace process.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7941 (2017) · source
“The first was a meeting of the Council members with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Colombia and Head of the United Nations Mission in Colombia, Mr. Jean Arnault, who stressed the timeliness of the visit, given that the parties were working to complete the process of laying down of arms within the ISO-day term set out in the agreement. Other aspects of the process and the Council's potential contributions to it were also discussed there. Council members also met with the Resident Coordinator and all the bodies, funds and programmes of the United Nations country team. During the visit, we were able to appreciate the excellent work of Special Representative Jean Arnault and the United Nations Mission in Colombia, and we thank them for all of the support that they provided to the Security Council mission.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7941 (2017) · source
“The purpose of the visit was to express the support of the Council for the implementation of the Final Peace Agreement, as referred to in the terms of reference of the Security Council mission, as well as to hear from all stakeholder: the Government, the people of Colombia, the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - Ejercito Popular (FARC-EP), the United Nations Mission in Colombia and the country team, and to ascertain the progress made in and the difficulties of the process. The visit took place over two days. I shall report on the activities conducted on 4 May before handing over to my colleague, Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, who will describe the activities of the second day. On 4 May, we held institutional meetings in the city of Bogota. Those took place in three key instances.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7941 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Colombia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by the two co-leads of the Security Council mission to Colombia, which took place from 3 to 5 May, namely, the United Kingdom and Uruguay. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Uruguay. The Security Council mission to Colombia, which Uruguay had the honour of co-leading with the United Kingdom, took place from 3 to 5 May.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7941 (2017) · source
“Truth,justice, reconciliation, security, equal rights, guarantees and inclusive processes are the foundations of sustainable peace. In addition to the work of UNMIK, I wish to recognize the role of the European Union as facilitator of the dialogues and as a cooperating partner, the work of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Kosovo Force and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, as well as the support of the entire United Nations system. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source
“Respect for the religious and cultural specificities of each community, as well as policies oriented towards minority groups, are essential to consolidate peace. UNMIK undertakes important work for the population of Kosovo, via collaboration with the leaders of Pristina and Belgrade. UNMIK also works at the regional, municipal and community levels where, among other activities, it spearheads activities directed at minority groups and young people. I specifically wish to highlight the Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security, the theme of which was "The role of women in reconciliation: building peace and security in Kosovo", held on 15 March under the auspices of UNMIK. Uruguay believes that the participation of women at all levels is indispensable for the achievement of sustainable peace processes.”
2017-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7940 (2017) · source