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2016-04-25
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2016-06-21
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  1. “We support the important role of UNAMA with regard to humanitarian access, the promotion of human rights and in providing good offices in support of the peace process. UNAMA will remain essential to the international engagement in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future. Let us recognize that much progress has been made in Afghanistan in the past decade, yet the challenges require our continued attention and we must take a long-term approach. As I said earlier, we have provided assistance for a very long time - indeed, many decades. The Afghan Government and people can certainly count on Sweden's ongoing support in their quest for a peaceful and more prosperous future. The international community cannot afford to forget about Afghanistan.”

    2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source

  2. “A conducive regional environment is very much needed. We are particularly pleased by the formation of a new High Peace Council and by the fact that several women are included in the new structures, including as a Deputy Chair. We strongly believe that women's inclusion in a potential peace process will greatly enhance the likelihood of a successful outcome. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) continues to play a crucial role in supporting the Afghan Government. Moreover, the Mission and its leadership have been decisive to efforts for peace, stability and development in the country, as well as an important facilitator of dialogue and discussion within the international community.”

    2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source

  3. “The humanitarian situation in the country continues to present serious challenges and, as always, women and children are the most affected. All actors need to make sure that civilians are afforded protection in accordance with international humanitarian law. We all long for a peaceful solution to the conflict. Therefore, we welcome the efforts made so far throughout the year, most notably the work conducted by Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and the United States in the Quadrilateral Coordination Group, and the clear ambition of President Ghani and the Afghan Government to invite the Taliban to the negotiating table. We encourage the Government to continue on this constructive path. We of course stand ready to support the process if called upon. The sustained engagement of the countries of the region is also essential.”

    2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source

  4. “Sweden participates proudly in the Resolute Support Mission. The continued implementation of essential reforms, as stipulated in the Self-reliance through Mutual Accountability Framework, is necessary. Respect for the Afghan Constitution is key, and we encourage the Afghan Government to continue reaching out to a broad political base. Additional measures to counter corruption and the illicit economy are particularly important. All of these are critical to building a viable democratic society and increasing confidence in the Afghan State. As we have heard, today security remains a basic and serious concern. We are particularly disturbed by the high number of civilian casualties and internally displaced persons recorded in 2015, and by the fact that the situation persists.”

    2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source

  5. “Now we, the international community, stand before two important milestones this year: the meeting of the NATO Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, to be held in Warsaw in July, and the donor conference to be held in Brussels in October. At these conferences, the future of the international community's support to Afghanistan will be determined. Predictable and sustainable funding is a prerequisite for success. We have already declared our substantial long-term commitment, with the ambition of contributing approximately $1.2 billion during the transformation decade, 2015-2024. We encourage all countries that have been engaged in the region, and the wider international community, to stay committed and to join us in this long-term approach. Sustained assistance to the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces is also needed.”

    2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source

  6. “Sweden aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and would like to make some additional remarks, mainly on the responsibility and role of the international community. Together with the Afghan National Unity Government, which has our full support, the international community should continue to invest in sustainable peace in Afghanistan. Success will require addressing the root causes to achieve peace, security and development, with strong partnerships and national ownership. We know that very well, since our assistance to Afghanistan dates back more than three decades, all over the country, with a focus on education and health, women and girls.”

    2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source

  7. “Let me begin by joining the members of the Council in extending my sincere condolences to the peoples of Afghanistan, India and Nepal for the tragic loss of lives caused by the Taliban attack yesterday in Kabul. Let me thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2016/532) and not least Special Representative Haysom for his briefing and all his endeavours. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank him for his outstanding service in Afghanistan and to wish him very good luck in his new position. We also join others in welcoming incoming Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto, who will have our full support in his important mission.”

    2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source

  8. “President, for initiating this important discussion. We hope that today's debate will spur further international and regional coordination and cooperation in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  9. “We call for coherent and well-coordinated intervention from local, subregional, regional and international actors, including with a focus on bridging the gaps between security and development. The international community and the United Nations, especially through the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, must continue supporting regional actors in their specific efforts against piracy, while other United Nations entities must pursue the goal of bringing long-term development and stability to the region, including by investing in local and national capacities. The role of the Peacebuilding Commission has never been more important. I would like to thank you once again, Mr.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  10. “In that regard, the region's potential to benefit from the blue economy and harness the vast potential of ocean resources so as to unlock growth and wealth in the marine and maritime sectors should be pursued further. The important work already under way in several countries of the region aimed at increasing the economic contribution of marine resources through strengthened fisheries governance, reduced illegal fishing and increased local value added to fish projects is highly encouraging. My own Government, in partnership with countries of the region, is currently looking into how we, in a better and more sustainable way, can unlock the potential of seas and oceans for innovation and growth through capacity-building and through collaboration.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  11. “Secondly, the experiences of the European Union Naval Force Somalia - Operation Atalanta - which is pursuing counter-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa, and to which we have contributed on several occasions, should be capitalized on. That Security Council-mandated operation provides a clear example of how numerous and coordinated local, regional and international efforts at sea and on land can collectively reduce piracy and stabilize maritime regions. Thirdly, we also need to keep in mind that piracy and armed robbery at sea are complex phenomena linked to poverty and social unrest. Addressing the root causes requires a comprehensive and inclusive strategy for promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the region as a whole.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  12. “The Code of Conduct and the establishment of the necessary institutions for maritime security in the region are important steps in the right direction. Those institutions are not yet operational, and they need further support. Moreover, closer cooperation among the navies and coast guards of the region needs to be a priority. Finding ways of patrolling each other's waters could also be considered and further developed. It is also important that the right means to prosecute and incarcerate criminals arrested at sea exist. For our part, we are considering how we can best further support the efforts by the countries of the region in that regard.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  13. “It is therefore of the utmost importance to increase international cooperation aimed at curbing that trend and to find a solution to a growing problem. How then can we join forces to tackle that concern? We would like to highlight three areas that we deem to be particularly important. First, regional cooperation is key. It is therefore very encouraging that the member States of the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Commission of the Gulf of Guinea agreed, in 2013 at their Summit in Yaounde, on the Code of Conduct Concerning the Repression of Piracy, Armed Robbery against Ships, and Illicit Maritime Activities in West and Central Africa.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  14. “It is an honour to be at the United Nations today in the Security Council, speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. At the outset, we would like to thank China, Angola and Senegal for organizing this open debate on a subject of great importance to us all. We would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Taye-Brook Zerihoun for his briefing this morning. The increase in pirate attacks off the coast of West Africa and the steadily expanding area of their operations affect more countries and more people every year. That poses a threat to peace, security and stability in an already vulnerable region. Furthermore, the instability and the threats at sea in the Gulf of Guinea present a major obstacle to the development and prosperity of the region.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source