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2018-12-06

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1. “I will now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic would like to thank Mr. Mohamed Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and Head of United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), for his excellent briefing. We are grateful for the important work that UNOWAS is doing to support the consolidation of peace and democratic governance in the region. With regard to the political situation, we want to commend the peoples of West Africa and the Sahel for their conduct of free and democratic electoral processes that have enabled stability to be maintained in the region despite the difficulties arising from its complex security and political challenges.”

   2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source

2. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2018/1175, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. I now give the floor to Mr. Chambas.”

   2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source

3. “I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at11.55 am.”

   2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

4. “In a reality as overwhelming as the one before us, the Dominican Republic urges all actors on the ground to adhere to the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in order to achieve effective and transparent humanitarian assistance that can access the affected populations and bring so many people out of despair and hunger. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Yemen.”

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5. “We emphasize the need to expedite provisions that allow the entry and distribution of humanitarian assistance to affected populations without further delay. We have received a very clear message from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other actors on the ground about the sense of anguish of many Yemeni families, particularly internally displaced persons, which must be avoided. People's sense of hope must be restored. Only then will the country be able to stand up and move towards a new future.”

   2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

6. “It is really a challenge from many points of View, including that of financing, and one that forces us to keep on the table and not lose sight of the most pressing needs of the affected population in Yemen, but also one with a View to creating the necessary foundations for the re-establishment of the economy, livelihoods and development in Yemen, by and for Yemenis. Therefore, with a complementary and inclusive approach, we must at all costs avoid an intensification of needs, which would prolong the emergency situation longer than necessary, and give way to a process of rehabilitation and sustainable development in the country. We are concerned that, despite the reduction in hostilities, there are still serious limitations on humanitarian access in several regions of the country due to bureaucratic procedures.”

   2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

7. “However, for my country, it is crucial that, in the light ofprogress being made towards peace in Yemen, all efforts towards seeking a political solution should be sustained, including through the meaningful participation of women and young people in conflict resolution processes, and to keep protection and humanitarian assistance accessible to the millions of people who would otherwise not be able to survive. In this regard, with everyone's permission, I would like to emphasize the following. Mr. Lowcock noted that the number of people with acute humanitarian needs in Yemen is estimated to reach 24 million by 2019, far more than in any other country in the world today.”

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8. “I take this opportunity to pay tribute to and recognize the agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations, which, in the most unimaginable of circumstances, have assisted the Yemeni people and continue to attend to their needs with a view to alleviating their suffering. A tribute needs to be extended to United Nations partners, including international non-governmental organizations and Yemenis who, day after day, contribute to the arduous task of providing much-needed humanitarian assistance.”

   2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

9. “I acknowledge Mr. Griffiths for his brilliant diplomatic and mediation work with the parties. The Dominican Republic will do everything in its power to contribute to the realization and strengthening of the Stockholm agreements and, through the Council, to support the work of the Redeployment Coordination Committee in implementing those agreements as well as the work of the Special Envoy. However, we regret that during the visit to Sana'a, it was not possible to reach agreement on future rounds of consultations that could pave the way for the resumption of formal negotiations towards a political solution.”

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10. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Dominican Republic. I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their comprehensive briefings on the humanitarian and political situation in Yemen in the light of the most recent developments in the country's peace process. For the Dominican Republic, it is of the utmost importance to recognize the invaluable and fruitful political consultations held in early December under the auspices of the United Nations and with the assistance of several Member States in the search for a rapprochement between the parties. The Stockholm agreements are a step forward in ending one ofthe most terrible conflicts in our recent history, which has left millions of people, mainly children, in a situation of hunger and malnutrition with truly regrettable long- term effects.”

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11. “I thank Mr. Lowcock for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

12. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Mr. Griffiths is joining the meeting via video- teleconference from Amman. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to documents S/2018/1173 and S/2019/11, which contain reports of the Secretary-General on status of implementation of Security Council resolution 2451 (2018).”

    2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source

13. “I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting ruse at 11.05 Ll.m.”

    2019-01-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8440 (2019) · source

14. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/1149, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I now give the floor to Mr. Haysom.”

    2019-01-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8440 (2019) · source

15. “The situation in Somalia Report of the Secretary-General on Somalia (S/2018/1149) The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia; and Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia. Mr. Madeira is joining this meeting via video- teleconference from Dar es Salaam.”

    2019-01-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8440 (2019) · source

16. “Expression of thanks to the outgoing President The President (spoke in Spanish): 1 should also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Kacou Houadja Leon Adorn, Permanent Representative of Cote d'lvoire, for his service as President ofthe Council for the month of December 2018. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Adorn and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2019-01-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8440 (2019) · source

17. “As this is the first formal meeting of the Security Council this year, I should like to extend my warm Wishes on the occasion of the New Year to all members of the Security Council, the United Nations and the Secretariat. In presiding over this first formal meeting of the Council in 2019, I am happy to welcome the new members Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Indonesia, South Africa. We look forward to their participation in the work of the Council. Their experience and wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council's responsibilities. I also take this opportunity to express the Council's gratitude to the outgoing members - the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands and Sweden - for their important contributions to the work of the Council during their terms.”

    2019-01-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8440 (2019) · source

18. “In that regard, the Dominican Republic reiterates its commitment to international peace and security, which is the objective towards which we must work together so that the United Nations can consistently fulfil its fundamental tasks.”

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19. “However, for successful cooperation over the long term, a more systematic arrangement is needed based on recognizing threats and working together to deal with them. Finally, we must identify and tackle the social roots of violence. As the international community continues to struggle to address destabilizing conflicts and their repercussions, it is necessary to establish guidelines for increased United Nations participation in efforts to address conflicts. Prevention work requires a political commitment on the part of the relevant actors to deal with situations that, due to their nature, pose the risk of a resurgence of or a return to conflict.”

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20. “In order to overcome the great challenges of our times, it is becoming increasingly imperative to address the immediate and deep-seated causes of conflicts, allowing communities, civil society, Governments, organizations and other international institutions to participate in a more meaningful way. It is crucial to address the root causes of conflict and instability long before they reach the agenda ofthe Council. The United Nations must continue its excellent effort to cooperate closely with regional partners, whether in a leadership or support role, to prevent conflict and to maintain international peace and security. We have seen many successful examples of regional organizations responding to emerging crises in order to prevent an escalation into conflict.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

21. “That is the Dominican Republic's interpretation of Chapter VIII of the Charter, which prompts us to promote multilateralism as an effective means for including regional and subregional organizations in addressing crises or conflicts that may affect security and peace. We therefore believe that collective action can be strengthened by involving regional and subregional bodies, particularly in prevention, development and post-conflict work. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with its objective of peaceful, inclusive and sustainable societies, together with the sustaining peace agenda, is the blueprint for prevention.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

22. “In addition, the multifaceted partnership between the Security Council and regional organizations could serve as a solid foundation for the future global security agenda. Latin America and the Caribbean is a zone of peace, which has allowed us to cooperate in the pursuit of sustainable development as one of the pillars of stability. For us, meeting the needs of the people constitutes, essentially, support for peace. That vision guides the Organization of American States, the Union of South American Nations, the Southern Common Market, the Central American Integration System and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. The Charter of the United Nations underlines the critical importance of conflict prevention as a responsibility of the entire United Nations system.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source

23. “Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): The Dominican Republic commends the initiative of Cote d'lvoire to hold this open debate on the role of States, regional arrangements and the United Nations in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. At the same time, we thank the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States for their briefings this morning. Today's debate comes at a particularly opportune time, as threats to international peace and security have become increasingly complex, with cross-border elements and regional dimensions. The Dominican Republic believes that the strategic partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations is vital to address the current global security challenges.”

    2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source