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  1. “A resolution from this Council ensuring the reopening of the Gaza Strip based on the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access, an end to the blockade and guaranteed protection of civilian populations is long overdue and much wanted. This is the first step in easing the situation - the first step in rebuilding. Unless population recovers its God-given right to human dignity, the cycle of hatred and violence will continue, not only in Palestine but around the world. Hatred breeds violence, contempt, extremism and the very worst that humankind has to offer. We have seen this hatred infect young people from every nation, race and creed. Yet today it spreads across the Middle East and threatens the future stability of the entire region. It is a threat facing the Islamic Ummah.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  2. “As elaborated in these resolutions, the issues of refugees, borders, settlements, security, natural resources, prisoners and East Jerusalem must be addressed if there is ever to be hope for peace. Yet with peace only a distant hope, the international community must first rally to keep this latest induced despair and human misery at bay. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East now estimates that 600,000 Palestinians were affected in the latest bombings that destroyed 100,000 homes, and the need for more aide is dire. Yet, with the current restrictions on movement, trade, employment and aid, the effort at rebuilding is severely hindered.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  3. “However, time and time again the progress made ends in the sound ofgunfire, rockets, missiles and bombs. Time and time again, it ends in the cries of the innocent who unwillingly give their final measure in what we so nonchalantly refer to as collateral damage. Generations grow up under the oppression of occupation and learn both hatred and violence, although there has been long-standing consensus on the parametres of a solution. United Nations resolutions and subsequent negotiations have made clear that the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 has no place in the modern world, and that the State of Palestine must be recognized. It must be granted full independence within its pre-l967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  4. “My delegation wishes to thank Argentina, in its capacity as President of the Security Council, for convening this open debate in connection with the agenda item on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would also like to extend our appreciation to the Secretary- General for his briefing and his dedicated efforts towards a resolution of the conflicts in the Middle East. Once again, the Maldives takes the floor in the Council to join the global chorus of voices condemning the violence in the Middle East, especially in the State of Palestine. For the past few decades, the international community has expended time, energy and resources towards the realization of a two-State solution based on relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet Road Map.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  5. “The Maldives sincerely hopes that both permanent and non-permanent members commit not only in word but also in action to practices that conform to higher standards of accountability, coherence and transparency.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

  6. “We therefore call for an open and engaging dialogue between the ACT group and all the permanent members of the Council. We would encourage other permanent members to explore further the proposal made by France. The views of Member States have to be taken into account in the decision-making process of the Security Council. The use of the right to veto, or the intention to do so, should have to be explained, in particular with regard to its consistency with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and applicable international law. That would lead to a much greater degree of transparency in the decision-making process and make morally ambiguous and legally inadmissable arguments less likely.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

  7. “Recently, the decision of the Secretary-General to brief only the permanent members with regard to the situation in Syria saw that failing extend to the Secretariat, which is deeply disappointing. Only a reform of the Council's structure will truly make this body more representative, transparent, efficient and legitimate. In the meantime, we welcome the proposal made by France suggesting that the permanent members themselves could voluntarily forego their right to exercise veto in reaction to crimes of mass atrocity. We believe that this pledge would contribute to a more effective response to crisis and to a stronger implementation of the Council's own agenda, thereby promoting the establishment and maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

  8. “Further in line with the Charter, we would welcome more frequent interactive dialogues and presentations of special reports. While we welcome the informational briefings at the beginning of each presidency, the Maldives calls on Council members to reflect on the month's work in the form of wrap-up meetings, critically and proactively. Through honest reflection, we hope to see a more equal distribution of work between the permanent and non-permanent members of the Council. The prevailing disparity remains a fundamental flaw of the Council, which is constantly being illustrated. We have seen it when negotiations are limited only to permanent members and we have seen it when, similarly, briefings have also been limited.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

  9. “According to Article 24 ofthe Charter of the United Nations, the Council acts on behalfofall Member States. That universal representation needs to be reflected in fully transparent decisions and a process that leaves no room for secrecy. It is only right that all Member States have a clear understanding of the present current of the Council - deviating from past practice. Business as usual will leave us with the usual unsatisfying results. There is a necessity for all Member States to be better informed with regard to the Council's deliberations. As is the case with the General Assembly, the Maldives believes that draft documents of the Security Council should be made available to all Member States in a more timely and appropriate manner.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

  10. “On behalf of the Republic of Maldives, let me thank the Azerbaijani presidency for convening this open debate on the working methods of the Council. Let me furthermore thank Ambassador Maria Cristina Perceval of Argentina for her briefing in her capacity as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions. The Maldives also thanks the presidency for its note of 28 August (S/2013/515) and welcomes the continued efforts at ensuring transparency and coherence within the Council's working methods. The Maldives has the honour of associating itself with the statement made by the representative of Switzerland in its capacity as coordinator of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, a cross-regional group made up of 22 member States.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

  11. “The Maldives does not believe that such recognition would hinder peace talks, but rather foresees it strengthening and solidifying a tangible solution. My delegation therefore believes that the Security Council has an obligation to push the resolution forward, bringing the world closer to ending that lengthy conflict. As an institution that guarantees peace and stability, the United Nations has a duty to ensure the success of a two-State solution.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

  12. “The Maldives applauds the recent presidential elections in Egypt, and continues to support the ongoing democratic developments in the region. As a democratic Muslim nation with a wide political spectrum, we understand the growing pains associated with transitions in the Middle East and those relating to the implementation of democratic norms. However, we cannot relate to, nor can we condone, any political transformation that is sought with Violence. Along with the conflict in Syria, the Middle East is immersed in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Maldives remains stoutly determined that Palestine must be recognized as a legitimate State. The Maldives believes that a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine coexisting side by side in peace, is the only way to bring about peace in the Middle East.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

  13. “However, since then, with the increasing hostility along the Turkish border, as well as daily reports of increasing deaths in the area, it has become clear that the Syrian issue threatens to engulf the Middle East. The violence and unmitigated human rights abuses prevailing in Syria today are a disgrace to the community of nations. In a region plagued by one crisis after another, we call for a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to the development of peace and stability. Disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons in those areas affected by the Syrian conflict are an important step forward in preserving peace in that region. As a nation dedicated to non-aggression and peaceful diplomacy, the Maldives wishes to see international relations conducted in the same manner.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

  14. “I wish to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, and your country, Guatemala, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. My delegation further thanks the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. In December 2010, the Middle East and North Africa saw the onset of actions that would come to be known as the Arab Spring. What began as a peaceful movement has now become a display of overt violence and bloodshed in Syria. The Maldives believes that this issue is central to any discussion of the current political situation in the Middle East. Speaking at the open debate on this topic in July (see S/PV.6816), the Maldives called for outright peace in Syria.”

    2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847Resumption1 (2012) · source

  15. “The only way forward, therefore, is through international recognition of Palestine as a State, with a view to Palestinians negotiating their own interests and concentrating on developing their own social and economic infrastructure, while being at peace with the State of Israel. After six decades of inaction, it is time to move forward. The Maldives calls on the international community, and especially the members of the Council, to support three generations of Palestinians who have lived their lives under the yoke of occupation. The United Nations has an obligation to protect the full enjoyment of rights of the Palestinian people by supporting a free and independent Palestinian State.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source

  16. “My delegation fails to understand how the peace process in the Middle East could continue while it is absolutely undermined by the existence of an unequal power relationship. While that dynamic will not change until real peace is established, we as the United Nations have an obligation to level the playing field. We have an obligation to ensure that all elected Governments have the representation that is equal to the mandate given to them by their people. The Maldives believes that Palestine has a Government that is capable of administering its affairs, and an administration that is ready to take on the full burden of governance.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source

  17. “Let peace find its way. Trying to find peace in the Middle East has become the quest of our generation. Yet, it is also increasingly clear that the possibility for a two-State solution is diminishing the longer that the peace process is stalled. As Special Coordinator Serry emphasized, the continued Israeli settlement activity is transforming the very demographics of the two nations into one that is inherently Israeli. The Maldives believes that the single most important issue concerning peace in the Middle East is the recognition of Palestine as an independent sovereign State. We do not believe that there can be a meaningful dialogue without the acceptance of statehood.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source

  18. “That is precisely the reason that the issue is not a domestic one, but one that calls for an internationally led remedy. It is now clear that, with the increasing number of incidents occurring along the border with Lebanon, the violence in Syria is bound to destabilize the entire region. The Maldives applauds the efforts of Mr. Kofi Annan, Join Special Envoy of the League of Arab States and the United Nations, as well as those of the United Nations Supervision Mission. Yet, regrettably, the United Nations is seen as helpless in giving hope to the people of Syria, who are paying the price of the conflict. It is our hope that the Security Council can come up with an effective response to address the need of the hour, before the situation spins out of control. In this, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, we pray for a way forward.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source

  19. “The Maldives congratulates Colombia on having assumed the presidency of the Security Council, and commends the work it has completed to date. We further thank Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Robert Serry, for his briefing. One year ago, in an open debate on this very same topic, the Maldives called for peace in Syria, for settlement activity in the occupied territories to cease, and for the recognition of the sovereign and independent Palestinian State. It is unfortunate to note again today that the international community has been unable to make any meaningful progress on these issues. Every day we hear tragic news of the number of deaths in Syria. We hear the stories ofthe many atrocities committed. Many more thousands of people are being displaced as a result of the ongoing violence.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source