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“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 at 11.35 am.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Bernardino Leon, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Leon.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“We reiterate that Libya is obliged to cooperate fully with the ICC and the Prosecutor, as set out in resolutions 2213 (2015) and 2238 (2015), and we call on Libya to surrender Mr. Al-Qadhafi without delay. We look forward to the Prosecutor's further views following receipt of the report of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya on Mr. Al-Qadhafi and Mr. Al-Senussi's trials, the full judgement of the Libyan court and other relevant information. We note the Prosecutor's concerns regarding resources and recognize the financial and capacity constraints faced by her Office. We are working to arrive at a budget outcome that will both meet the needs of the Court and be sensitive to the resources available. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Libya.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“We also urge all States to support the Prosecutor in her investigation and to assist the Libyan authorities in their efforts to build the rule of law. We thank the Prosecutor for her briefing on the cases against Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi. We are concerned about the reports of torture and inhumane acts in Al-Hadba prison, and we support the action taken by the Prosecutor with the Libyan authorities. We note that the Prosecutor's Office is still of the view that the case against Mr. Al-Senussi remains inadmissible. We are also concerned about the death sentence handed down to Mr. Al-Qadhafi. Libya has failed to comply with requests for cooperation by the ICC, including its request for Mr. Al-Qadhafi's surrender.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“The violence must stop; there can be no military solution to the current crisis. We call on all Libyans, political parties and civil society alike, to support the ongoing efforts of the United Nations. A political settlement establishing a Government of national accord is long overdue. A political settlement remains the best way to bring peace and security to the Libyan people and to tackle the terrorist and extremist threat. Tackling impunity for atrocities will also be important in the coming months. Judicial cooperation between the Office and Libyan authorities is vital in that regard. We encourage the Libyan Prosecutor General and the Libyan representative to the Court to continue to engage with the Prosecutor.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United Kingdom. I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her tenth report on Libya and for her statement today. Ijoin others in expressing our deep concern about the ongoing conflict in Libya. The lack of security is having a clear adverse impact on the Prosecutor's investigation. The United Kingdom shares the Prosecutor's concerns set out in her report. Extremely grave crimes are still being committed by all parties and their allies. Civilian deaths are still increasing, and violence is still being used to try to achieve political goals. We condemn all these acts. We echo the Prosecutor's call for States to investigate and take action against nationals of their countries who may have committed crimes in Libya.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. In the spirit of the Council's working methods as set out in document S/20lO/507, I would kindly request the briefer this morning to keep her remarks to no longer than 15 minutes, and Council members to deliver their statements within a five-minute period. I now give the floor to Prosecutor Bensouda.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“The United Kingdom commends the progress that the Government of Somalia has made in managing its weapons. There are still some worrying reports of weapons being diverted for Government stocks, but the trajectory is the right one. On public financial management, again there is progress. But much more needs to be done. Proper management of public finances in the run-up to next year's elections is key to ensuring trust between the Government and its people. The United Kingdom will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to support the Somali Government to strengthen its management of public resources. The United Kingdom is a strong supporter of the Monitoring Group. We look forward to its reporting over the coming year. We hope that the Government of Eritrea will choose cooperation over isolation.”
2015-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7541 (2015) · source
“Today's resolution could not be clearer on What Eritrea needs to do: deepen engagement with the Group and facilitate the Group's regular entry into Eritrea. Eritrea is the master of its own destiny and it is at a crossroads, that is, either admit the Group to Eritrea and show the Council that is has nothing to hide and then engage in a serious discussion on the appropriateness of sanctions, or choose continued isolation. The United Kingdom very much hopes that it will choose the first course of action. On the other hand, in Somalia the Monitoring Group has built a strong relationship with the Government. We applaud the Group and the Government for their constructive engagement throughout the course of the Group's mandate. We are pleased to see the Group spending more time in Somalia.”
2015-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7541 (2015) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes today's adoption of resolution 2244 (2015) and the 14 positive votes it received. The Monitoring Group has a key role to play in keeping the Security Council informed about sanctions issues in a region that is so important to our collective work. At the heart of the Group's ability to do its work is the willingness of Governments to cooperate. Unfortunately, today's resolution reflects two very different approaches to that cooperation. On the one hand, cooperation between the Monitoring Group and the Government of Eritrea is on the wrong trajectory. The Group has not been able to Visit Eritrea since February 2011, in spite of successive Security Council resolutions that make clear the importance of the Group being able to discharge its mandate fully by visiting Eritrea.”
2015-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7541 (2015) · source
“Such actions only diminish the prospects of a political process. Some of the groups targeted are the very ones that Staffan de Mistura had invited to join his talks. Russia has undermined the constructive relationship that we built in the Council when we came together to make some progress on chemical weapons and humanitarian issues. Russia's decision to target moderate armed groups will only prop up Al-Assad and undermine peace, for Al-Assad's brutality remains ISIL's greatest recruiting sergeant. Al-Assad has shown that he cannot be apartner against ISIL. And in deciding to take part in Syria's civil war, Russia will now have to defend its actions to the Council and, indeed, to Sunni communities across the world, and it must use his influence to get the regime to stop its worst excesses and acts of brutality.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“To have a long-term response to the migration crisis and to the threat from ISIL, we must tackle the root cause. Make no mistake: the root cause in Syria is the brutality of the Al-Assad regime. Indiscriminate attacks on civilians with barrel bombs and the use of chemical weapons have caused 12 million Syrians to flee their homes and have left a quarter of a million dead. So the United Kingdom, with France and Spain, will circulate shortly concrete proposals designed to bring to an end the indiscriminate use of barrel bombs. The Council has always been united on the need to find a political solution in Syria. Together we supported the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and voted in favour of its principles. But now Russian military intervention on the side of Al-Assad is assisting the targeting of moderate armed groups.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“It is the only way to see a safe and secure Israel coexist alongside a viable, sovereign Palestinian State. The United Kingdom will continue to work towards this urgent priority in the Council and elsewhere. A long-term political settlement, one that ensures a safe future for all, is exactly what we want elsewhere across the Middle East. In the interests of time, I will not discuss today Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen or Libya; instead, I will focus on Syria, where, tragically, the prospects are deteriorating. The number of refugees has increased to 4 million, and tens of thousands are crossing into Europe to avoid barrel bombs and other violations of human rights. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and terrorist groups continue to pose a threat both in the region and beyond.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“The transfer of authority over Area C to the Palestinian authority, as the Oslo Accords set out, is critical to successful two-State solution. It could unlock huge economic benefits. Immediate progress towards this would not only improve the lives of thousands of Palestinians, it would also help restore much-needed faith in the peace process. Thirdly, as my Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu last month, the expansion of settlements and the demolition of Palestinian homes must stop. They are illegal under international law; they erode faith in the two-State solution; and they erode the physical viability of the Palestinian State. We remain convinced that a negotiated two-State solution is the only way to resolve the conflict.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“The Council must also play its role in de-escalating the situation and in driving forward political progress towards a lasting solution. This means increasing efforts to find practical improvements on the ground. This is Vital if we are to preserve the viability of the two-State solution. Without progress in three areas, I fear that we will see only more Violence. First, Gazans must be able to secure jobs and build their livelihoods. This means the free movement of people and goods; it means immediate practical measures from Israel to develop water and energy infrastructure; and it means Palestinian factions pushing forward with reconciliation and making the reconstruction of Gaza a priority. Secondly, progress is desperately needed, too, in the West Bank.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“Like Haptom, too many of these Victims are now unable to tell their own story. All of us in the Council understand the frustration at the lack of progress towards peace. But we must send a clear and unwavering message today that neither frustration nor anything else can possibly justify these attacks. There are no words to describe these hate crimes. The British Government strongly condemns all acts of Violence and incitement, no matter who committed them. We are clear that the parties need to agree on the status quo at Al-Haram Al-Sharif, Temple Mount, and commit to it. They need to tackle incitement, which fuels violence and hostility. Both sides need to do all they can to end the Violence. If it does not stop, it will only drag the parties further away from the solution that we all want.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“I welcome the briefing from the Deputy Secretary-General, and I welcome the Secretary-General's ongoing visit to the region. "We are all human beings; we are all equal". Those are the words of Uri Rezken, an Israeli man who was stabbed last week. Yuri was attacked in a supermarket while working side by side with an Arab colleague. His assailant was an Israeli, but, as Uri said afterwards, "It does not matter if an Arab stabbed me or a Jew stabbed me - a religious, Orthodox or secular person. I have no words to describe this hate crime". Uri is just one victim of the continuing violence and terrorist attacks across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. To his story we can add countless others, from Palestinians, from Israelis and now from an Eritrean man, Haptom Zerhom, who, like Uri, was a victim of mistaken identity.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“Thirdly, what more can we do to ensure that the Council's work is not just about ending conflicts but also about avoiding future ones? With Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals, we have made a good step forward, but we can do more. That is the United Kingdom is planning to convene the first ever meeting of development ministers next month in the Security Council to discuss the issue. What more can we do to connect the various parts of the United Nations and link the development agenda to our work in the Council on peace and security?”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“I am proud that the United Kingdom has signed up to the code of conduct of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group. We will never vote against credible Council action to stop mass atrocities and crimes against humanity. If other members, permanent or not, join us, we will send a powerful message that the Council can really deliver when it matters most. The same could be said about the appointment of the next Secretary-General. I welcomed the statement made by the President of the General Assembly this morning. Would it not send a very welcome message ifthe United Nations appointed its most powerful advocate in a fair, transparent and structured way? Appointing a woman to the role would be more powerful still. So what should we do next to maximize the number of credible female candidates?”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“For my first set of questions, I would like to ask for thoughts on improving the day-to-day interactions of the Council. How can we bring more transparency? How can we improve participation? And for efficiency, what more can we do to stick to schedules and keep our statements to the agreed-on length? Doing so could lead to more time for horizon-scanning or for hearing from people on the ground, including through Arria Formula meetings. Ifwe are given ideas, we will pursue them next month during our presidency. The Council has been warned. For my second set of questions, I would like to ask what the point is of good working methods if the will to use them effectively is not there. What is the point when one member can bring the very best working methods to a standstill by raising an arm in veto?”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“I hope I can solve that problem by speaking in English. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate and for all the initiatives the presidency has taken so far, and I also thank the briefers. As I said during the wrap-up debate in June (see S/PV.7479), I am frequently struck by how formal our working methods can be. Even in our allegedly informal meetings there are too many prepared speeches and too few genuine discussions. So in the spirit of bringing more interactivity to this meeting, today I am just going to pose questions, three sets of them in my three minutes. I hope other speakers will feel free to respond in their own statements or in person afterwards, or, indeed, by replying to me on Twitter, where I am @matthewrycroft1.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“Next week marks the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations. For 68 of the past 70 years, the United Nations has been trying to find the answer to the situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. We must keep striving to achieve a two-State solution. The alternative is the violence and despair that we are addressing today.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“The current cycle of violence points to a much deeper despair at the lack of prospects for a political end to the conflict, one that sees two States living side by side in peace and security. The violence takes us further away from that goal. The political leaders on all sides - and the Council - must make clear that the two-State solution is not desirable but essential. There is a urgent need for practical improvements on the ground if we are to sustain the viability of the two-State solution and deliver peace, prosperity and security for all. As ever, the United Kingdom stands ready to work closely with the Council and our other international partners to address the current crisis, through private diplomacy, statements, resolutions and any other route that can help achieve a meaningful, lasting solution. Such a solution is long overdue.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“This is a sombre reminder of the delicate balance in Jerusalem and the need to respect sensitivities over so holy sites. It is vital that the long-standing status quo in respect of access to Haram Al-Sharif - the Temple Mount - and other historic sites is preserved. The British Government remains in close touch with the Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian authorities on this point, and we value Jordan's important role as custodian of the holy sites in Jerusalem. We have stressed that security restrictions must be lifted immediately. We will continue with these calls and hope other Council members will join us. If we are to find a long-term solution to this crisis, the Israeli and Palestinian people need to believe, really believe, that there is an alternative to conflict.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“Over 4,400 people have been injured, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. These figures should give us all cause for grave concern. The immediate priority must be a swift end to the violence and a rapid de-escalation in tension. I am pleased that Council members have sent this clear and unambiguous message today. The Israeli and Palestinian peoples deserve to live in peace and security without fear of attack. Those breaking the law on either side should be subject to prosecution. Innocent civilians must be protected. Let us all call on the Israeli and Palestinian leadership to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions and avoid any action that could threaten to exacerbate the situation. The current violence began following the heightened tension we saw last month around Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“We thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's emergency meeting, and we thank Jordan for requesting it. We also thank Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun for his briefing. It is vital that the Security Council respond urgently and effectively to escalating situations such as the one we are witnessing in Jerusalem and elsewhere. The British Government is deeply concerned at the terrorist attacks and violence that we seen so far this month, be it in Jerusalem, the West Bank, Gaza or Israel, whether it has been committed by Israelis or Palestinians. The British Government condemns all acts of terrorism and all acts of violence. As others have said, this violence is doing untold damage to people on both sides. So far this month, 7 Israelis and 32 Palestinians have been killed.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“As part of its comprehensive approach to migration, the European Union will do all it can to protect the rights of those who need our protection and to help alleviate the suffering driving people to desperation. The United Kingdom will continue to play a leading role in those efforts as we seek a comprehensive solution to one of the greatest challenges of our generation.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“We look forward to working with that future Government of Libya. If we are to end this crisis in the longer term, we all need to work collectively to bring an end to the drivers of irregular migration. That is the surest way to put an end to the untold numbers of people dying in pursuit of a better future. This requires a response beyond the smugglers. It means helping countries to manage their migratory flows. It means addressing the root causes of mass migration, including conflict and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, as well as tackling extremist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham. Today's resolution is a small part of the solution to a huge challenge.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“Any action will be proportionate, in keeping with the limits authorized by the resolution, and used solely against the smugglers and empty boats. Any migrants encountered in the course of the operation will be taken to Europe as part of established procedures. Sadly, action against the smugglers on the high seas will not solve this crisis alone, but it will send a message that people cannot profit from this evil trade with impunity. It will save lives. But we must continue to do more. That means deepening our partnership with the Libyan Government and working together towards the deployment of future phases of this operation. I welcome the cooperation with the Libyan authorities on the resolution, and I also warmly welcome the political agreement on the Government of national unity announced by Bernardino Leon last night.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“But the situation is worsening, so today the Security Council has authorized the European Union military operation in the southern Central Mediterranean to begin interdictions against all migrant smugglers operating on the high seas. These groups have no respect for human life. They exploit those taking the perilous journey across the Mediterranean. They overfill poorly maintained boats ill-suited to such a difficult crossing, and they abandon their passengers at the first sign of trouble. All EU member States contributing to the operation now have the authority to interdict them and their boats on the high seas. Any smugglers stopped will be arrested and their boats will be seized. We must not allow callous people-smugglers to profit from others' despair. Let me be clear.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of the important resolution 2240 (2015) today. Sadly, the issue it seeks to address - the migration crisis - needs little introduction to the Council. We already know it too well from the harrowing images of the drowned, the heartbreaking stories of loss, and the tragic death of three-year 01d Aylan Kurdi and so many more. The migration crisis is without doubt one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Thousands have died in recent months; thousands more continue to be exploited as they risk their lives to find a safer future in Europe. This cannot continue. Since June, European Union (EU) forces in the Mediterranean have worked tirelessly to help alleviate the human tragedy on the high seas off the coast of Libya. They have saved thousands of lives.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“For so long now, stories like those of the teacher in Jalalabad have come to typify our impressions of Afghanistan. But for every victim, there are countless others whose stories we do not hear. Like that of Mahjabeen from Herat, who at the age 0f41, with no formal education, opened her first business. She is now putting her daughter through university. Or that of Sohila, who, thanks to Save the Children, is going to school for the first time, like countless other Afghan girls. Or that of Aqeela Asifi, who just this week was recognized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for her tireless pursuit of education for refugees. It is the stories of these people of Afghanistan that underline why progress on security and a political settlement are so important.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“There are important benchmarks to measure next year, such as creating jobs - including for women - improving fiscal stability and providing better education and health services. Those will all help Afghanistan make its case for continued international support at next year's ministerial meetings and, more importantly, show that it is keeping its promises to its people. Afghanistan's neighbours also have a clear interest in supporting the National Unity Government. Economic cooperation - including on trade, energy and infrastructure - is vital to the prosperity of Afghanistan and the region. The United Kingdom will be there to support the process, but that transformation can be achieved only if others match Afghanistan's ambition for a productive Eurasian partnership. It is with the people of Afghanistan that I wish to conclude.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“A peace process is the only route to a secure and stable Afghanistan, and the Council should give its full support. We should also take this chance to welcome the progress of the National Unity Government during its first year in office. The Government set out its achievements at the senior officials meeting earlier this month. Those included agreeing and sticking to a macro-economic reform plan with the International Monetary Fund, tackling impunity by re-opening the Kabul Bank fraud cases, and agreeing major new investments in power transmission. All of those have been done in the face of challenging circumstances. There is much now to do. Let us therefore show our support to the National Unity Government and help it deliver its ambitious agenda.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“To support the continued efforts of the Afghan security institutions, the United Kingdom is contributing $110 million each year until at least 2017, and we are proud of our commitment to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy, which graduated its first female officers over the summer. I urge Member States to continue their vital support to the Afghan National Forces. However, security will count for little without a strong political settlement underpinning it. We welcome President Ghani's commitment to peace and the commitment made by Pakistan and others in the region to reaching a political settlement. The Murree talks in July were an important step towards that goal. Let us therefore urge all the parties to return to the negotiating table.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“It is damaging children's education, setting back the rights of women and girls, and making it harder to secure the political settlement so desperately needed for a stable and secure Afghanistan. What can we do, as a Council, to support the Afghan Government and the work of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)? We should we maintain our focus on Afghanistan and concentrate on three things: security, politics and people. First, we must maintain our support for the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces. As current fighting in Helmand shows, the challenge that they are facing is intensifying. But they are also showing that they are capable of meeting it, and more. I pay tribute to their bravery and sacrifice.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Recovering in his hospital bed, the teacher said, "Death does not frighten me, but, ifI die, what will happen to my children?" Those words are from a United Nations interview in April. They could have come from any parent, anywhere in the world. The echo a shared fear - a fear that our children will not grow up, safe, healthy or happy. Sadly, as the Secretary-General's report on the protection of civilians shows (S/2015/453), that fear has yet to be eradicated for everyone in Afghanistan. Between January and the end ofJune, over 1,500 civilians were killed in Afghanistan; one-fifth of them were children. That violence is setting back Afghanistan's prospects for prosperity and better opportunities for all.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2015/684) and for supplying the Council with the report of the Tripartite Review Commission on the United Nations in Afghanistan (S/2015/7l3, annex). I welcome the briefings of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Haysom and Executive Director Fedotov. I would also like to pay tribute to Ambassador Tanin at his final debate. He has represented his country admirably through a period of great transition, and he leaves as Afghanistan enters its transformation decade, with full ownership of its national affairs. I wish him every success in his new role. I would like to share the words of teacher caught up in a suicide bombing in Jalalabad - one that claimed 32 lives.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“For Iran it can reset relationships with the international community and enable it to trade freely with the world to the benefit of all Iranians. And for both Iran and the international community this agreement is a chance to end years of enmity and to begin a new era of cooperation on combating the spread of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, on ensuring regional stability and on issues like counter-narcotics and migration. Therefore, the United Kingdom will continue to make every effort to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to help start this process. We look to all parties involved to do the same.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“I am grateful for the assistance provided by the Committee and by the Panel of Experts to Member States and international organizations, and for their participation in international meetings and conferences. But we remain disappointed at Iran's continued failure to respond to past requests for information on various incidents of concern. Once again, we urge Iran to respond to the Committee's requests. The United Kingdom remains committed to a peaceful and lasting solution to the Iran nuclear issue. As the British Foreign Secretary made clear during his historic visit to Tehran last month, the comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran is in all our interests. For the international community it is the best way of ensuring Iran does not develop a nuclear-weapon capability.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“We also welcome notifications received by the Committee about the use of designated funds to pay contracts entered into before designations came into force. This report reminds Member States that we must continue to report any suspected violations of Council provisions, in accordance with the requirements set out in the relevant resolutions. Turning to the work of the Committee, I am grateful for the continued crucial role it plays in supporting the enforcement of the relevant Council sanctions measures on Iran. I also welcome the ongoing work of the Panel of Experts and the appointment of seven experts to serve on the Panel. I look forward to working closely with all members of the Council on the next steps on this issue.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“In the implementation period that follows, we must remember that many binding restrictions, such as those on conventional weapons and ballistic missiles, will remain in place during periods outlined in the Plan of Action. The phased lifting of sanctions should act as an incentive for Iran to meet all obligations under the comprehensive agreement. A Council mechanism will be needed to monitor the implementation of the restrictions in resolution 2231 (2015), and we look forward to working together in the Council to set up that mechanism. We welcome the notifications from Member States about the delivery of equipment for use at the light water reactor at the Bushehr nuclear reactor power plant.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“At heart, those important agreements represent a historic shift in our approach to Iran. We now have an opportunity to reset our relationship with that country at a time of great regional instability. I hope all sides can seize it. Our focus must now be on the swift and full implementation of the Plan of Action. We hope that Iran will complete the agreed-on measures promptly, and give the international community confidence that Iran's nuclear programme is, and will remain, exclusively peaceful. As the briefing reminds us, during the current transitional period, the bulk of sanctions will remain in place and must continue to be enforced in full. That includes all United Nations sanctions and all obligations on United Nations States Members arising from resolutions on the issue.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1367 (2006) and the Panel of Experts for their continued work in supporting the Council's resolutions on Iran. I particularly want to thank Mr. Oyarzun Marchesi for his continued leadership as Chair of the Committee. Like others, I welcome the successful conclusion to the negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme. The agreement on 14 July on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the adoption on 20 July of resolution 2231 (2015) constitute significant achievements for international diplomacy. I pay tribute to the work of the Council and my E3+3 partners in delivering those important agreements. I hope we can draw on that unity in the coming months when tackling other issues that threaten international peace and security, starting with Syria.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“And I commend you for your dedication to agreeing to strong and clear press elements so that we may communicate our work to the world at large. Your efforts have been a welcome continuation of the steps taken by Gerard to bring more interactivity and informality to our consultations. Let me conclude, Madam President, by welcoming the fact that you are holding this session in public. It is important that we should share our successes and be frank about our shortcomings to the widest possible audience. By working together in this way, we can help improve our effectiveness in future and tackle the challenges ahead. I look forward to doing so in the coming month under the Russian presidency.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“We cannot, and must not, shy away from the shocking allegations that emerged about sexual exploitation and abuse committed by United Nations peacekeepers. Those horrific reports must be investigated urgently and decisively. I welcome the responsiveness of the Secretary-General in briefing the Council so quickly after the allegations emerged. It is that responsiveness that demonstrates that the Council's impact is not always determined by its products, but also by its working methods. I applaud you, Madam, for your creative use of the item "Other business" to address issues from Burundi, to Guinea- Bissau and Burkina-Faso. I also commend you for humanizing the impact of Ebola by inviting to the Council a briefer who worked in the field.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“In a world of escalating threats to international peace and security, it was immensely satisfying to tackle that one. I want to pay tribute to Gerard and his team from New Zealand for their vital stewardship of that important issue through the Council. Sadly, July also showed the dire consequences of division. We had the chance to bring justice to those tragically killed on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17. And we had a unique moment to remember those murdered in the Srebrenica genocide and to advance the cause of reconciliation in Bosnia. On both occasions, we were denied by the actions of one Council member. That cannot continue ifthe Council is to retain its credibility. We faced wider challenges to our collective credibility over the past months.”
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“The disturbing attacks on Duma and the harrowing Arria Formula meeting on the persecution of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons showed just how much more work lies ahead, but we should not be deterred by the scale of the challenge. Those two small steps felt out of reach at our most recent wrap-up session, in June (see S/PV.7479). Let us therefore seize the momentum and unity of this month and redouble our efforts to draw to a close more than four years of fighting. We know what we can achieve when our diplomatic efforts are aligned. Last month's resolution 2231 (2015), on the Iran nuclear deal, clearly showed how a united Council, working closely with regional organizations, such as the European Union, can really make a difference.”
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“For too long, the Council has been less effective than we would like in the face of continuing reports of the horrific use of chlorine and mustard gas against civilians. We look forward to the urgent implementation of the resolution in the coming weeks. Reports of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant using chemical weapons are worrying, and they must be investigated. But they do not make any better the Syrian regime's continued use of such weapons. Through the presidential statement on the work of Special Envoy De Mistura (S/PRST/2015/15), the Council recommitted to a political solution in Syria based on the implementation of the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). That was the first united signal on that issue from the Council in 18 months. Those are two overdue steps.”
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“And, finally, I will look back on our working methods and assess whether they delived as best they could. This past month, the Council covered a wide breadth ofissues: on the role ofregional and subregional organizations in our work on international peace and security, on the importance of security-sector reform in sustainable peacebuilding and on the vital need to learn from last year's Ebola outbreak, recommitting to reaching a level of zero infections. I am pleased that under your presidency, Madam, you have continued to bring diverse issues such as those to the Council's attention. But it is this month's discussions on Syria that I want to focus on. Resolution 2235 (2015), on the Joint Investigative Mechanism, represents a much-needed step towards accountability for the barbaric use of chemicals as weapons in Syria.”
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