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“We need to deepen both our respective national participation in regional initiatives aimed at countering terror and preventing violent extremism, and our support for multilateral efforts on the part of the United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations, such as the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. In that regard, we take note of the efforts of the Working Group on Protection of Critical Infrastructure Including Internet, Vulnerable Targets and Tourism Security Just as the threats posed by terrorism to all parts of our societies, including critical infrastructure, continue to evolve, so too must the methods with which we are to respond to those threats. That is and must continue to be a collective, collaborative and coordinated effort for the dangers that we will face.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Fourthly, the transnational and increasingly multisectoral nature of contemporary terrorist organizations, particularly with respect to transnational organized crime, requires us to increase, at the bilateral, subregional, regional and global levels, cooperation in countering terrorism and protecting critical infrastructure. Likewise, it means that we must improve the ability of intergovernmental organizations - first and foremost among them the United Nations - to assist in the coordination of counter-terrorism strategies. In that respect, we must collectively rededicate ourselves to finalizing the comprehensive convention on international terrorism so that we may, at long last, be able to address those issues in the framework of a detailed and comprehensive international legal instrument.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, in the light of the amplified magnitude of the threat for countries, such as SIDS, that face considerable geographic, economic or social constraints, capacity-building and the exchange of best practices are critical if all nations are to be able to effectively respond to such threats. The Maldives is fortunate to have benefited from cooperation with international partners with regard to capacity-building in the security, health-care and public utility sectors in areas that serve to improve its ability to address and respond to those emerging threats to critical infrastructure.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“But whereas an attack, while tragic, would ultimately be local in its impact for a large country in which such infrastructure exists in abundance, for a small island country that relies entirely on one or just a handful of such infrastructural facilities, such an attack would be systemic in its impact. For SIDS, an attack on a sole international airport, sea port, major power plant or water distribution network would not merely exact a costly human toll but cut off an entire people from their livelihoods, material necessities or even the rest of the world.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“A key component of that State policy is the development of programmes aimed at safeguarding tourist resorts and the travel industry, which is a critical sector of our economy, and security programmes for sea ports, airports and sectors of major economic infrastructure. Those are focal points of policies for protecting critical infrastructure in any country, but their importance is only magnified for SIDS given their small size, geographic isolation and limited resources. A terrorist attack on critical infrastructure would be devastating regardless of where it took place.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Cognizant of those facts, the Government of the Maldives has developed a robust institutional framework for taking a coordinated and whole-of-society approach to countering terrorism and violent extremism through concrete measures and cross-cutting policies. Last year, we implemented a State policy on terrorism and violent extremism and are currently in the process of formulating a national counter-terrorism strategy and counter-terrorism response plan as part of that policy. The implementation ofthose programmes will be guided by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, which was also established last year, with an express mandate to lead and coordinate the work of all State institutions with respect to terrorism and violent extremism.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“That is only inevitable, given the complex and interlinked nature of today's terrorist threats and modern infrastructure networks alike. Work carried out on the basis of strengthening such protection will almost always rely on the strength of counter-terrorism efforts in other areas, coinciding with the aims of other initiatives seeking to prevent acts of terrorism. Duplication needlessly undermines our national efforts and wastes what are usually limited financial, physical and human resources. Secondly, the need for coordinated efforts is especially strong for small countries, including small island developing States (SIDS) such as the Maldives.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Let me begin by welcoming Ukraine on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and expressing our appreciation for its organization of today's open debate on the protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks. Given the insightful briefings provided by those who have spoken before the Security Council today, and in the interests oftime, I shall limit our intervention to four key points, relating in particular to the need to take an integrated and coordinated approach in the protection of infrastructure against terrorist attacks. First,itis essentialthateffortsto improvethe security of critical infrastructure with respect to the threat of terrorism be part of a broader, institutionalized whole of preventing violent extremism and the counter-terrorism agenda at the national level.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Collectively, we need stronger resolve in order to secure a better, more peaceful future for those countries and maintain international peace and order.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We welcome the initiatives by Member States, that help supplement the implementation of those resolutions, including the Paris Middle East Peace Conference, which was held on 15 January. The Maldives would like to reiterate its call for a two-State solution that recognizes the sovereign and independent State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. The achievement of sustainable peace in the Middle East can be possible only through political will, international cooperation and tangible actions. The resolution of those conflicts is necessary in order to resolve other threats to international peace and security, such as terrorism and Violent extremism.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We also welcome the efforts of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey aimed at initiating the political process to end the violence in Syria, and call upon all the relevant parties to enhance and expedite those efforts. The crisis in Syria is indeed the one of the gravest tragedies of our time. The Maldives, along with other Member States, remains committed to taking action to resolve the crisis and rebuild that war-torn country. We cannot falter in our duties as Member States in times of dire need. All decisions of the Security Council should be followed by urgent action. The lack of progress in implementing the resolutions of the Council on issues relating to the Middle East must be addressed in a concrete manner in order to maintain the credibility of not only the Council, but the United Nations as a whole.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“This flagrant disregard for the very basic principles of international law sets a dangerous precedent, for which the Israeli Government should be held accountable. We believe it is critical to build on the momentum generated by the resolution and take further concrete measures to bring an end to the Israeli occupation and find a peaceful and sustainable resolution to this conflict, which has continuously overshadowed peace and security in the region. The Maldives also welcomes resolutions 2328 (2016), 2332 (2016) and 2336 (2016), which address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Syria. Given the appalling number of innocent lives that have already been claimed by that conflict, we believe it is crucial to ensure that unobstructed humanitarian aid is continuously accessible to those in need in order to prevent further casualties.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We believe that this is a significant step forward in the Security Council that demonstrates the international political support in addressing the predicament of the Palestinian people, which has stretched on for far too long. It is a clear message to the Israeli Government that its policies and laws aimed at perpetuating and further extending its illegal occupation in blatant violation of international law will not be accepted by the Council or the rest of the world. With deep concern, we take note of the punitive actions that the Israeli Government has taken against the Security Council members that voted in favour of the resolution, as well as the harsh political statements issued from the highest level expressing the lack of intent to implement the resolution.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank the Swedish presidency of the Security Council for convening this quarterly open debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We are starting the dialogue on this topic this year at an important juncture - following the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016), the first Security Council resolution on the Palestinian issue in almost a decade. The Maldives welcomes the resolution, which reaffirms the illegality of Israeli settlements in the occupied territory ofPalestine and calls upon States to distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between the territory of the State of Israel and the territories occupied since 1967.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“On a more local level, small-scale pollution, salinization and poor sanitary measures can threaten the quality of existing water supplies and necessitate costly treatment. Awareness and education in water and sanitation, including management of services, can therefore have a larger-than-expected effect on water supply. By taking those various elements into account, we may bring our nations closer to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals' targets on water and, in doing so, build more resilient, secure and peaceful societies. Today, an integrated, coordinated and holistic approach is required - one that spans the traditional divide between security and peace, development and humanitarian needs - in order to meet the changing, multifaceted nature of the challenges confronting our time.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Secondly, international cooperation and the sharing of best practices can provide much-needed insights and assistance in dealing with the challenges of meeting national water needs. The Security Council and the General Assembly can serve as invaluable forums for the exchange of relevant knowledge and policy tools. Water, by nature, is a cross-border, intercontinental force, and therefore requires truly international approaches and solutions. Thirdly, the matter of water supply extends beyond the immediate issue of water. Climate change threatens to significantly reduce already strained sources of fresh water in regions all over the world. If we are to meet the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is imperative that we effectively slow the pace of climate change and related water depletion.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“In 2014, the Government established the Male Water Crisis Management Fund, with a view to dealing with future crises and strengthening the resilience of the existing system. Additionally, we found that in that crisis regional cooperation, as well as support of the international community at large, was necessary in helping the Government meet peak demand during the water shortage and for contributing to the Fund. The lessons from our experiences are threefold. First, robust national mechanisms should be in place to meet water needs in times of demand spikes or supply shortages. The most effective measure in that regard is to ensure the regular water supply system is resilient and, where possible, decentralized, and that it utilizes a variety of sources. Moreover, clear steps should be in place for times of crisis.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“It is often the case that the countries that are most affected are the least able to cope with the impacts and therefore most in need of support and partnerships. Those unique constraints, however, have led my country, the Maldives, to explore compensatorypractices and proactive responses to service interruptions. When a fire shut down the sole desalination plant in the capital island, Male, in 2014, for example, the Government responded by distributing bottled water, water from temporary desalination plants and from mobile water- carrying vehicles, with special care taken to address the needs of vulnerable and at-risk populations. That was a huge cost to the Government, but we were fortunate to have the assistance of our international partners.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, while groundwater supplies are recharged by rainfall, environmental pollution and waste mean that that water often becomes contaminated and must be treated before consumption, adding to already high costs and likewise creating dependence on water treatment plants. The vulnerability of small island developing States in relation to water is immense. In the Maldives, for example, during the dry season each year, desalinated water has to be supplied from the capital to far-flung islands, ramping up costs and logistical difficulties for the Government. Similarly, in much of the Pacific this year, drought - largely caused by the naturally occurring El Nifio phenomenon, whose effects and impacts are exacerbated by climate change - wreaked havoc on agricultural lands and livelihoods, impacting water and food security.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Indeed, we in the Maldives have long spoken of the threat posed by too much water - in the form of rising sea levels - far more than we have of too little. Being seawater, however, the oceans that surround us are not suitable for human consumption or agricultural use. Traditionally, our water needs have been met by rainwater and the limited amounts of groundwater accessible by wells, but a growing population and increased urbanization have meant that those sources are no longer sufficient to meet demandToday, much of the water consumed in the Maldives comes from desalination.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Senegalese presidency for organizing this open debate on water, peace and security. For small island developing States such as the Maldives, this is a particularly important issue that merits discussion. The briefers who spoke today already painted a striking picture of the gravity of the increasing pressures being placed both on limited water supplies and on national authorities to meet that growing demand. They highlighted the need for cooperation at the national, regional and global levels to counter the potential threats to international peace and security. For the Maldives, a country made up of 1,192 islands across 26 atolls, at first glance it would seem that water supply would be the least of our problems.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“In doing so, we must hold ourselves to the highest standards, mindful of this common cause and shared endeavour, to which we have all committed in the Charter. If we remain fully cognizant of what we aim to achieve and what this requires of us, we are convinced that we shall succeed.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“It is important to ensure that if efforts on the ground are to be delivered effectively, they be coherent with the programmes and plans being run by various agencies. There is also a lot of scope for Member States, regional organizations and domestic agencies to coordinate towards better information-sharing and knowledge-sharing. Such collaboration would go far in making our efforts effective as well. It is not merely the Maldives' hope, but our firm conviction that each and every State Member of the United Nations should do its utmost to ensure the fulfillment of its aspirations to peace and security, as laid out in the Charter of the United Nations, and thus the success of its peacekeeping operations. This conviction should only become stronger when faced with emerging operational challenges.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“This is necessary if we are to ensure that their efforts against asymmetrical threats will not only be effective, but remain consistent with the fundamental principles of peacekeeping: consent of the parties, impartiality and non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate. It is also critical to actively monitor and review the progress of peacekeepers at the individual level, and peacekeeping missions at the organizational level, in order to ensure progress is being made in the fulfillment of their mandate. In this regard, the Maldives welcomes the introduction of new indicators to better evaluate the performance of peacekeeping missions and to enhance their effectiveness, as recommended in the report ofthe Secretary-General.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Therefore, while it is essential for peacekeeping missions to be equipped with the appropriate tools to respond to these challenges, these must include mechanisms to ensure peacekeeping missions' legal, technical and monitoring aspects, in addition to physical materiel. Peacekeeping missions must first and foremost be afforded adequate personnel and staff to implement their mandate. Likewise, the core goals and unique aspects of mission mandates should be reflected in their training courses. The relevant principles of international humanitarian law, and international law in general, must become an integral part of national training for peacekeepers in order to ensure they are respected.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Therefore, in order to strengthen its work in this function, the Security Council, United Nations agencies and relevant State parties must all accord the protection of civilians commensurate priority in the process of determining the scope and mandate of peacekeeping missions. Their collective work must be guided by a precise and comprehensive framework for identifying threats to civilians in the respective local context, adaptive and flexible strategies for responding to changes in the security environment, and clearly defined objectives. Such strategies are made even more essential by the increasing prevalence of asymmetrical threats. The existence of asymmetrical threats in a conflict environment is often the result of a convergence of social, economic and political factors.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating Senegal on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. 1 would also like to thank Minister Nidaye for organizing this timely debate on dealing with asymmetrical threats to peacekeeping missions. Peacekeeping operations are at the core of the United Nations work and essential to its first and most fundamental missionof maintaining peace and security in all regions of the world. Countless lives have been saved through their work, and countless more have, through them, been given a chance to live more peaceful, more hopeful and more fruitful lives. The critical element ofUnited Nations peacekeeping operations is the protection of civilians in and from conflict.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Undoubtedly, those initiatives have substantially contributed to alleviating the suffering of people affected by the conflict. At the same time, we wish to emphasize that the duty primarily falls upon the Security Council. If the Council is unable to take adequate measures to maintain international peace and security, its current methodologies and strategies must be re-evaluated and changed. Maldives is ready to play its part in such an exercise.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“Although we believe that the agreed two-State solution to the conflict is ultimately a political one that can be reached only by the parties concerned, we also believe that it is the responsibility of the Security Council to facilitate the solution by setting the necessary parameters to maintain conditions on the ground that will enable them to work towards that goal in good faith. The current state of affairs, with the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, coupled with continuing violence, is steering the conflict further away from the two-State solution. Maldives commends and welcomes the numerous initiatives that have been undertaken by various Member States and the international community, including civil society, to address the situation in the Middle East.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“The expansion of Israeli settlements through construction and the designation of land for exclusive Israeli use are in clear violation of international law, including the right to self-determination. Those activities extinguish any prospect of development or a stable future for the Palestinian people. While Israel maintains the facade of being committed to a two-State solution, its actions clearly demonstrate the exact opposite. This year alone, settlement activities have expanded at an alarming rate, with the demolition not only Palestinian homes and property, but also of humanitarian infrastructure established by the international community. Maldives reaffirms solidarity with the Palestinian people and reiterates its call upon Israel for an immediate cessation ofits settlement activities, which are illegal.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“We also strongly urge all the parties concerned to engage constructively in political dialogue to bring about a sustainable and peaceful solution to the crisis and to refrain from resorting to further acts of violence, which could fuel and escalate the conflict. The perpetuation of hostility and conflict in occupied Palestine, which has compromised peace and security in the region for decades, is another result of the Security Council's imparity and failure to exercise its responsibilities. The facts are clear. The excessive punitive measures and ongoing brutal violence by the occupying Power - the Israelis against the Palestinian people 4 have not only denied the Palestinians' fundamental human rights, but have also claimed numerous lives.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“The failure to act, resulting in the dire humanitarian crisis in Syria, sets a dangerous precedent for the role of the Council in addressing future conflicts. Therefore, Maldives calls upon all Council members to ensure the compliance of all States with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. In a similar vein, we also call upon the international community to enhance humanitarian aid - and upon the actors concerned to ensure unimpeded, continuous and full access to it for those in need. We must undertake every effort to alleviate and end the suffering that has been unjustly inflicted on innocent civilians in Syria.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“The targeted attacks taking place in Aleppo completely disregard civilian populations and infrastructure and have resulted in the deaths of hundreds, including children and humanitarian aid workers. Schools, hospitals and basic infrastructure have been annihilated, thus depriving an entire population of their basic rights and necessities. Decades of growth and development have been wiped out in the blink of an eye, with the future looking increasingly dark. We expect the Council to use all appropriate means to protect innocent civilians, to end the escalating violence taking place in flagrant violation of international law and to ensure accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Russian presidency of the Security Council for convening this quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East. This debate is taking place at a timely juncture when the world is in trepidation over the grave humanitarian situation in Syria, particularly regarding the escalating violence in Aleppo. We also take note of the Council's Arria Formula meeting that took place last week on the subject of illegal Israeli settlements, which was organized by Malaysia, Egypt, Senegal, Angola and Venezuela. It is with great concern that my delegation joins many other States in noting the Security Council's inability to exercise the duties with which it has been entrusted by the international community in the Charter of the United Nations with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source
“It is therefore critical that we devise a robust framework for the protection of civilians and assist in the rapid reconstruction and rehabilitation of societies in conflict zones. As the events of the past year have sadly shown us, the protection of civilians in armed conflicts is an issue on which much work remains to be done to satisfactorily achieve that goal. We applaud the work of the Security Council towards that end, and we believe that the Secretary-General's recommendations, as well as constructive input from this debate, when implemented, will have a meaningful impact on furthering the protection of civilians and the recovery of societies during and after armed conflict.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In the aftermath of armed conflict, civilians are confronted with the stark realities of destroyed homes and infrastructure, limited opportunities for gainful employment, a generation of youth without access to a functional educational system, the spread of preventable disease in the absence of adequate health care, and the widespread destruction of cultural heritage. Those present what are often almost insurmountable challenges to a meaningful recovery from conflict, leading to continued weakness in social, political and economic institutions. Such weaknesses create a breeding ground for future hostility and lead to a potentially self-perpetuating cycle of conflict.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Too often, we observe that civilian buildings in conflict zones, especially schools and medical facilities, are being targeted with alarming regularity. Not only do such attacks result in the tragic loss of lives, but they also infringe on the basic human rights of civilians. They deprive civilians ofthe sources of their livelihood, impede access to basic material needs, and severely impair the provision of educational and health services. The all-too-common result is the creation of a broken society.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Those priorities should be integrated into their basic training at the national level, as well as into preparation for specific missions through the United Nations. The principles of international human rights law and humanitarian law should also be an integral part of their national training to ensure that those principles are adhered to at all times. It is also essential to monitor and assess the actions of peacekeepers to ensure that they are upholding the mandate assigned to them. In that regard, we welcome the development of new indicators to better evaluate the performance of such mandates and to enhance the efficiency of peacekeeping operations, as recommended in the Secretary-General's report. In the context of the protection of civilians, it is important to consider the protection of civilian infrastructure.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Peacekeeping operations should also work closely with the local communities and Governments in the conflict-affected zones to monitor and assess their performance in fulfilling their mandates. In order to facilitate that, mechanisms for community outreach can be formulated in order to establish networks within local communities. These can be built on lessons learned from past experiences in the coordination between peacekeeping operations and communities, which are highlighted in the Secretary-General's report. As a country that has recently signed an agreement with the United Nations with the intention of contributing to the noble objective of peacekeeping, Maldives recognizes the importance of providing training to personnel on the protection of civilians.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Although Governments and parties bear the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, it is evident that United Nations peacekeeping operations have had and will continue to have a role in the protection of civilians in armed conflict. To further enhance that role, the Security Council and the respective Member States must make the protection of civilians a clear priority in determining the scope and mandates of peacekeeping missions, while respecting the primacy of the host Government. They must set out clear and comprehensive guidelines to identify threats to civilians according to the local context, along with respective response strategies, and ensure that adequate staff is deployed to implement those mandates effectively.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Let me begin by expressing our gratitude to the French presidency of the Security Council for convening this high-level open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which has become one of the most critical humanitarian challenges for the Council. This debate is particularly timely following the recent General Assembly thematic debate on the United Nations, peace and security and the World Humanitarian Summit. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2016/447) on this issue, which comprehensively examines the key issues at hand and provides a useful starting point for today's dialogue.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Islam promotes peace and the protection and preservation of life and unity. It also condemns violence. The Maldives does not condone hiding behind religion as a pretext for inflicting terror; it is not a means to a political end. We see the Middle East as a breeding ground for oppression, hatred and violence, which is the underlying cause of the instability in the region. We need leadership. We need political will. But above all, we need courage - courage from the leaders of the region and leadership from the members ofthe Council, as well as the international community. We need the tenacity to do what is right and to take the right steps towards creating lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We would like to underscore the importance of achieving an inclusive political solution in Syria based on the Geneva talks. As such, we urge the United Nations membership to actively contribute to proposing solutions in the hope of finding an avenue to peace. The situation in Yemen continues to be very worrying, since it also contributes to regional instability. As more ill-fated civilians are caught up in the conflict, we see displaced people fleeing the country for their lives. We must strive to work for peace in Yemen, and in the meantime we must ensure that humanitarian aid reaches all who so desperately need it. The Maldives condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that it should not be associated with any specific religion, race, culture or society.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We reiterate our call for a two-State solution, deemed to be the one and only viable way to achieve enduring peace in the region. The Maldives once again calls for full realization of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, their right to establish their own State on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. As the death toll from the conflict in Syria now approaches 500,000 lives, we have witnessed immense suffering among the people on both sides ofthe conflict. The sheer extent of the loss of human life - the lives of men, women and children - must compel us all to work relentlessly to explore every option for a sustainable solution to peace in Syria. We must seek a political solution for ending the bloodshed that is in line with the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“It is an honour to speak before the Security Council today on an issue that is of profound importance not only to the Maldives but also to efforts to achieve international peace and security. I would like to thank the Chinese presidency of the Council for convening today's quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his dedicated efforts to find a solution to the discordant situation in the Middle East. With the increase in terror and conflict in the region, peace may seem to some a distant if not impossible prospect, but we should envision its achievement as a journey of a thousand miles that must be taken one step at a time. Let us look at Palestine, a nation embroiled in conflict for decades. As of now, hope is dim for its people.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to emphasize that we must continue our battle against terrorism with deepened resolve and determination. These terrorist attacks are aimed at bringing down not only buildings and homes, but also our spirits and hope. As long as we do not allow that to happen, we shall win thie war.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We must use our collective resources, intelligence and power to ensure that we are always one step ahead until this threat is eliminated. International and regional networking for the sharing of information and best practices would be extremely beneficial in dealing with post- modern terrorism and technology used to commit acts of terrorism. For instance, although the Maldives gives the highest priority to issues relating to terrorism, it is also important to recognize that the Maldives is a small and widely dispersed island country with limited resources and capacity. We need to recognize that each and every country has unique challenges and vulnerabilities, and we need to ensure that all countries have the assistance they require to prevent acts of terrorism from taking place on their soil.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“I wish to emphasize the importance of having comprehensive laws on this matter in each and every country to ensure that no State inadvertently falls victim as a channel of terrorist finances. Both of these national legislations arise from the landmark resolution number 2178 (2014), which demonstrates the important role that the Security Council plays in the interaction between international and domestic law. From the recent attacks that we have seen, it is clear that the methods, strategies and targets for terrorist attacks have evolved over time. Technology, social media and other resources are being exploited not only to plan and conduct these attacks, but for recruitment and public outreach as well. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the preventive measures and responses to these attacks are dynamic as well.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We must accept that no country is immune to the threat and ensure that we have robust legislation in place to address terrorism's root causes and prevent its spread - legislation that must be effectively implemented and diligently enforced. In that regard, in 2015 Maldives enacted a revised and comprehensive anti-terrorism law and launched a number of initiatives at the national level to prevent the spread of terrorism and terrorist attacks. This includes the Government's establishment of a multi-agency counter-terrorism centre in February this year. Recognizing that cutting off the channels for terrorist financing is one of the most crucial steps in combatting international terrorism, the Maldives adopted the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Act in 2014.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“The Strategy, which recognizes the multilayered complexities behind the root causes of terrorism, is supplemented by various General Assembly and Security Council resolutions as well as initiatives targeting specific aspects of terrorism. The Maldives welcomes one of the most recent of those initiatives, the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism, which resulted in the Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism held in Geneva last week and demonstrates that all countries are united in denouncing and condemning violent extremism and terrorism in all forms. Although terrorist attacks are a global issue, the preventive solutions to them lie in domestic action within our countries.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source