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Singer Weisinger

lines on the record: 973
first: 2018-12-06
most recent: 2020-11-17
sittings or episodes: 161
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“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the briefers for the information they provided today. We welcome the progress made in the preparations for the 2020 and 2021 elections as well as the adoption of legislation outlined in the Mutual Accountability Framework. We note with concern the ongoing political impasse between the Federal Government and the leaders of the federal member states. We understand that overcoming that impasse must be a priority so as to support the reconciliation process and ensure a fair electoral process in Somalia. We call on the leaders to redouble their efforts to reach an agreement that addresses issues such as security, the constitutional review and the elections, among other national priorities.”
2020-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8731 (2020) · source
“We call on the international community not to lose hope in the transformations that its efforts will bring about and to continue supporting the Haitian people to alleviate the humanitarian crisis that is affecting the best of Haiti — its people.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we thank the United Nations, the Organization of American States, the Caribbean Community, the European Union and the Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See in Haiti for their contribution to the dialogue process. We also acknowledge the work of the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Ambassador Kelly Craft, in her search for solutions to the Haitian crisis. We call on all national actors to iron out their differences and work together in the search for peaceful and inclusive solutions that will open up the path leading towards better living conditions for all the people of Haiti. The unity of a country in times of crisis must be the focus of concerted efforts to ensure the well-being of a people.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“We hope that the decision to withdraw MINUJUSTH in the conditions I have just referred to, without an adequately equipped police force, will serve as a lesson to illustrate what the Council must not repeat in another country. In order to help the Haitian people at this unfortunate juncture, BINUH must thoroughly examine the root causes of the crisis and subsequently, while working to improve the current conditions, join forces with the country team and the Government in their activities to eradicate the underlying sources of the problems. Accordingly, strategies and projects will be established on sound foundations serving as a pillar based upon which, in the long term, Haitians can take control of their own destiny.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“It has also led to a humanitarian situation that has been exacerbated by the lack of access to basic services for the majority of the population, including, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, a forecast that, by this coming March, 4.6 million Haitians — approximately 40 per cent of the population — will suffer severe food insecurity, with 2.1 per cent of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. This widespread crisis situation is hardly encouraging for BINUH to fully implement its mandate and move forward a sustainable development agenda. We regret that the situation of insecurity has already claimed the life of a BINUH independent contractor.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“Despite our repeated warnings to defer the operationalization of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) until after the elections and prioritize finding a solution to the political crisis before the transition, the Council proceeded to withdraw the peace mission — MINUJUSTH — and establish the political mission on 16 October 2019. Sadly, we can see the chaos that has resulted today: a deep-seated constitutional crisis, rampant violence caused by the illicit trafficking and unmeasured proliferation of small arms, light weapons and ammunition, which are contributing significantly to organized crime — including gangs, in turn leading to assaults, kidnappings and murders — and thereby jeopardizing the security gains achieved over the past 15 years by the peace missions and exposing the population to high levels of insecurity.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“This situation is among the reasons that we expressed our disagreement here in the Security Council with regard to the withdrawal of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) in the midst of an elections process that remains undefined, fragile and without an agreed- upon road map. The establishment of new peacekeeping configurations in countries in conflict should not be based solely on cost, but on an objective analysis and the presence of sound institutions capable of assuming the transferred responsibilities.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“It is of great concern for the Dominican Republic to see the deep social, economic and political crisis in Haiti and the lack of progress in holding a national dialogue that would lead to the formation of a national unity Government capable of taking the country out of this multidimensional crisis. According to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/123), the progress achieved during the reporting period is very minimal on essentially all the six benchmarks. That, in turn, indicates that the process to improve the country’s ability to achieve political stability, peace and security and sustainable development is at a standstill. Due to its profound impact on economic growth and social stability, the political crisis has become the fundamental driver of that stagnation.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Helen La Lime, and Ms. Marie Yolène Gilles for their briefings. We regret the attack on the office of the foundation run by Ms. Gilles. We hope that the details of that incident will be investigated as soon as possible. Indeed, tomorrow, the Dominican Republic, alongside several members of the Security Council, will hold an Arria Formula meeting on reprisals against women human rights defenders and women peacebuilders who cooperate with the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies. The Dominican Republic would like to take this opportunity to lend its support to Haiti’s President, Jovenel Moïse, in his quest for an inclusive dialogue with the objective of establishing a consensus-based Government.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“I remind the members of the Council and the representatives of the United Nations that history will judge us for our lack of action.”
2020-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8727 (2020) · source
“Given the presence of 3 million Syrian civilians, counter-terrorism actions must respect international law, including international humanitarian law, so as to ensure the protection of the civilian population. Humanitarian access must be guaranteed and facilitated to meet the pressing needs of a population crushed, shaken and traumatized by too many years of Syrian-on-Syrian violence. Finally, we regret that the door the Constitutional Committee could have opened to a broad political process does not seem to have materialized. The prevailing lack of trust and apparent apathy will require greater efforts from all of us in the Council, as guarantors resolution 2254 (2015), to break the cycle and move ahead without further delay or excuse.”
2020-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8727 (2020) · source
“The same goes for the Syrian civilians who were left behind — those who, in the absence of economic means to move north away from the violence, had no option but to remain, perhaps facing death, in the places they once knew as safe. I would like to highlight some very specific aspects of this difficult and delicate situation. A complete and immediate ceasefire in the north-west must be the absolute priority to avoid large-scale escalation. The United Nations must be at the heart of such efforts, as the supporter and facilitator of a lasting solution. In that spirit, we call on the parties to come to the negotiating table and renew their commitment to abiding by the ceasefire agreements and to restore calm. The fight against terrorism cannot be conducted as business as usual in Idlib.”
2020-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8727 (2020) · source
“There must be a way to find a third way allowing us to both address the alarming situation of the civilian population in the north-west and to protect the political process. There are 900,000 reasons to seek such a middle way and to do so urgently; 900,000 is the number of Syrians who have been displaced, half of them children, and they need solutions. They are dying of cold and hunger. They deserve protection and have the right to a decent life. However, Syrian refugees also have the right to return in a safe, dignified and voluntary way to their places of origin or some other place of their choosing, provided they receive lasting guarantees for their well-being and development.”
2020-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8727 (2020) · source
“We reiterate that, as long as such violence prevails, characterized by violations of international law, including international humanitarian law, progress towards a negotiated political solution will remain impossible. This has meant, notwithstanding other possible factors, that it has not yet been possible to resume the Constitutional Committee. We believe that it is both regrettable and unacceptable that, after so much effort, time and energy was invested in establishing the Committee, there seems only a remote possibility that it will fulfil its mandate. That is to say, a military solution, incorporating counter-terrorism measures, and a political process are simply mutually exclusive.”
2020-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8727 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we wish to express our deepest condolences at the deaths today of two humanitarian workers, which provide yet further impetus for collective action on our part to stop the violence in north-western Syria. We thank Ambassador Pedersen and Mr. Lowcock for their briefings. We take this opportunity to reiterate our support for them and our determination to continue forging ahead in consolidating the peace process in Syria. The Dominican Republic reiterates once again its deep concern about the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic in general and in the north-west of the country in particular.”
2020-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8727 (2020) · source
“We call for the continuation of dialogue between the parties under the auspices of the current Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group. Furthermore, we express our support for the package of measures endorsed through the Council’s adoption of resolution 2202 (2015), which seek the effective implementation of those peace agreements.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8726 (2020) · source
“That is why we believe that it is appropriate to convene a future Normandy format meeting in order to ensure that local elections are held in the best conditions and guarantee the continuity of the negotiations within the framework of the implementation of the peace agreements. We reiterate our commitment to defending the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine, within the internationally recognized borders, while continuing to urge respect for the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes. In conclusion, on the fifth anniversary of the Minsk agreements, we continue to insist that those agreements constitute the legal basis for resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the instrument for achieving the political solution that the country and the region long for.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8726 (2020) · source
“We especially thank France and Germany for their efforts in this quest for peace. That important relaunching of the peace negotiations gave birth to the necessary decision to respect the ceasefire regime, to clear mines and to open new border crossings and three new areas for the withdrawal of forces and equipment within the framework of the Trilateral Contact Group at the end of March. We also welcome an additional result of the Paris meeting — the recent exchange of 200 prisoners, a positive step towards progress in the peace process. These actions show the political will of the parties to move towards a definitive solution. We urge the parties to focus on the objectives of the Minsk agreements, with the necessary determination to overcome difficulties and to reach a consensus on differences in order to fully implement the agreements.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8726 (2020) · source
“It is concerning that these are so numerous. Worse still, the continuing high death toll is compounded by the alarming number of people affected by poverty and internal displacement. During the conflict, cracks have emerged in the system of public services for civilians, including the limitation of crossing points used daily by thousands of people, the inability to provide timely quality services to meet the needs of the inhabitants in the affected areas, including poor or non-existent mental health care, care for victims of gender violence and other, no less important matters. In that connection, we welcome the efforts and solidarity of the international community to help the most vulnerable population in this area. The Dominican Republic welcomes the meeting of the quartet in the Normandy format, held in Paris in December.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8726 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to start by thanking Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Ms. Heidi Grau and Mr. Halit Çevik for their outstanding briefings. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome His Excellency Mr. Sergiy Kyslytsya here today. The Dominican Republic believes that achieving peace must be a collective responsibility. We therefore appreciate the political and diplomatic efforts made on the ground to create the conditions to restore peace and stability to the Ukrainian people. Following the signing of the Minsk agreements and the subsequent adoption of resolution 2202 (2015), we note continuing violations of the ceasefire, as indicated in the reports of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8726 (2020) · source
“We reiterate that only an inclusive, sustainable and credible peace process can once and for all open the way for all to development and prosperity for the Yemeni people.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“Indeed, because of the conflict, agricultural production has been increasingly taken on by women in Yemen, thus enhancing their participation in the country’s economy. That is why it is important to make it possible for them to be a part of the political process. In conclusion, we welcome the start of mercy flights from Sana’a airport to neighbouring countries, where patients, the majority of whom are boys and girls, can to receive the treatment that they so desperately need. We welcome the release and transfer from detention centres to civilian actors of 64 boys who had been deprived of their freedom. Both of those measures are vital for trust-building among the population in the political process and to alleviate their suffering.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“We therefore note the importance of making progress in the implementation of the agreements reached in Stockholm and Riyadh. In that regard, we are pleased to learn that the parties have agreed on a detailed plan to complete the first large-scale exchange of prisoners since the beginning of the conflict. There is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen. We echo the words of the Secretary-General, who said that our mediation capacity and tools for maintaining peace need to be strengthened and that we need to place long-term development at the centre of our efforts. We understand that the political process in Yemen must be inclusive of women and young people and reflect their needs.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“The desert locust plague threatens to invade Yemen, which could have very severe consequences in a context where food security is already fragile. It is known that this plague can cause losses of up to 100 percent in both crops and fodder, triggering an extremely alarming and dangerous situation. Preventive measures are therefore urgently needed to prevent this pest from spreading in Yemen. We support the efforts of relevant organizations to prevent the worsening of a situation to which the Yemenis are already subjected, and we call for support from the international community to that end. Now more than ever we must reach a broad and inclusive political agreement based on mutual respect and full compliance with the commitments undertaken.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“We reiterate that the parties to the conflict have an obligation to respect international humanitarian law and refrain from attacks on hospitals and other health-care centres. Such indiscriminate attacks particularly affect the civilian population, whose well-being depends on the services provided through that infrastructure. We recognize the importance of the talks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, on the understanding that they can bring about a ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities. Secondly, we are very concerned about the deterioration of the current humanitarian situation. We reiterate that all parties to the conflict have an obligation to allow safe and unrestricted humanitarian access. This humanitarian crisis is made even more complex by the climate situation.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to Mr. Martin Griffiths, Mr. Mark Lowcock and Ambassador Inga Rhonda King for their briefings, which have given us a very complete picture of the political and humanitarian situation in Yemen. We reiterate our appreciation for the efforts they have made in their respective fields to achieve peace and address the pressing needs of the affected populations in Yemen. First, we are very concerned about the increase in hostilities that began in mid-January, which has led to the displacement of almost 5,000 people in the centre of the country. Today, more than ever, there is a need for a genuine truce that commits the parties to a national de-escalation.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we commend the efforts and good offices of Guinea-Bissau’s regional and international partners, especially the Economic Community of West African States for its crucial support and mediation during the electoral processes held in 2019.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“As a member of the Peacebuilding Commission, the Dominican Republic welcomes the Commission’s commendable work on the ground, especially with regard to mobilizing funds, prioritizing peacebuilding objectives, bolstering the participation and inclusion of women and young people in the political process and promoting the internal reforms that the country needs to achieve lasting stability. We applaud the Government’s progress in countering drug trafficking and organized crime — both criminal activities that threaten efforts to stabilize and develop robust political and social institutions. Collaboration among the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNIOGBIS and INTERPOL has resulted in increased technical training, improved detection equipment and the seizure of the largest amount of cocaine in history.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“We highlight in particular the inclusion of the new gender policy, which will be integrated into all the work of the National Electoral Commission. We note that, after the conclusion of the electoral processes, it is vital to refocus the country’s priorities on the economic situation. The deterioration of public finances and the increase in public spending have heightened State fragility, directly affecting the most vulnerable populations. In that regard, food security and chronic malnutrition remain one of the greatest challenges for the people of Guinea-Bissau.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we urge the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) to continue initiatives such as supporting the National Council for Social Communication in its development of the code of conduct for media coverage during elections. We also urge the Government to redouble efforts to address past human rights violations and establish a national human rights institution that is aligned with the Paris Principles. The use of force by security agencies against demonstrators is unacceptable. Their rights to free expression and association must be protected. We recognize the training work carried out by UNIOGBIS to promote the integration of women and young people, who are crucial to building a fairer, more inclusive society.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“For the credibility of the electoral process, the investigation must conclude and its results must be implemented without delay. We urge the Government to maintain the impartiality it has shown so far, and congratulate the military forces on their commendable work in maintaining peace by instructing the security forces to refrain from any act that violates the constitutional order. However, we are concerned about the reported increase in provocative rhetoric, which contributes to elevated tensions and fragmentation throughout the territory, including ethnic and religious divisions.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): I once again would like to welcome the Foreign Minister of the Niger. In addition, we would like to thank Ms. Sori-Coulibaly and Ambassador Ronaldo Costa Filho for their briefings. We would like to begin by congratulating the Government of Guinea-Bissau on having successfully carried out its legislative and presidential elections in 2019. The results have been described by international and civil society observers as transparent, fair and credible. The recent political developments have a direct positive impact on the long-term stability of the country. We therefore welcome the relatively secure and stable environment maintained during this period. We are awaiting a ruling of the Supreme Court of Justice on the request for a nationwide vote recount.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Finally, members of the Security Council must make a greater effort to promote the culture of peace. As an international community, it is incumbent upon us to fight for the restoration of peace and to foster an ideology for effective transitions towards peace, democracy, justice and guarantees of non-recurrence, avoiding at all costs the political polarization of such processes.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“There is no doubt that transitional justice presents major challenges, such as the optimization of time and budgets for the operation of the various mechanisms, the participation of victims and the development of special and specific protocols to serve as guidelines. However, we are confident that those challenges will be successfully overcome and that the Colombian people will emerge as a stronger, safer, more resilient and more united society. During the visit of Security Council members to Colombia last year, we witnessed first-hand the efforts of the Government, the parties and the general public to implement the mechanisms for a peaceful transition. We also observed the important role that Security Council missions play and the significant support they represent within peace and post-conflict processes.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, the Dominican Republic would like to highlight the importance of including a gender analysis in the measures created to guarantee rights, justice, reparation and non-recurrence. The realities, needs and evolving nature of the roles of women survivors of the conflict must be taken into account, particularly with regard to preventing impunity. We take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Colombia for their efforts to achieve a transition from a conflict situation to one of lasting peace, reconciliation and progress for its population, including both the victims and the actors involved in the conflict.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“That is why we understand that the classification of the types of victims must be taken into account when drawing up the laws, norms, protocols and regulations of truth commissions, courts and special commissions, as well as other institutions created for the post-conflict transition. That is of the utmost importance in order to directly and specifically respond to violations of rights so as to create more efficient mechanisms for reconciliation. Post-conflict processes must include specific mechanisms to provide relief and help to families, as well as to develop programmes for family reunification, the search for missing persons, the right to information about family members and reparations for moral damages.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“The genuine tragedy experienced by a post-conflict population calls for the urgent establishment of the rule of law in a State where human beings can live in freedom, human rights are respected and legislation is subject to international law. The reinstatement or establishment of the rule of law becomes imperative in order to safeguard human dignity, which is the goal of transitional justice. However, that is no easy task. We must therefore continue to examine and improve the various tools at our disposal to enhance transition mechanisms and ensure that peace and security are permanently restored to societies that have fallen victim to conflict. When a society experiences conflict, many different kinds of victims emerge.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome you, Sir, along with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Estonia and the Foreign Ministers of the Niger, Spain and Guatemala. I wish to thank the Kingdom of Belgium for bringing this important topic to the Security Council. We express our appreciation to our briefers, Ms. Bachelet, Father De Roux and Ms. Sooka, for their important statements. Their first-hand experiences in implementing various transitional justice mechanisms have made a major contribution to our better understanding of the advantages of those mechanisms and the challenges they face.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“As former Executive Director of the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, Eva Smets, has emphasized, children are our reason to fight for the elimination of the worst aspects of war, but they are also our hope for success.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“We hope that more peace and ceasefire agreements will include provisions pertaining to child protection. It is a matter of making it a regular feature of peace negotiations and agreements, as the Security Council has explicitly requested in resolutions on the subject. The Dominican Republichasendorsedthe Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers and the Paris Commitments, and has also joined the ACT to Protect Children Affected by Conflict campaign. The future of children affected by the conflict is threatened when warring parties continue to commit violations against them and impunity remains the norm.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“It is essential to take into account the point of view of children, as well as to include provisions on their protection at an early stage in peace processes, thereby increasing the possibility of preventing future violations and ensuring their protection. One example of that is the peace process in Colombia, in which the protection of children served as the starting point for dialogue with the armed groups. Peace agreements should be not only reactive but also preventive. The protection of children must be included as a priority in the implementation of agreements. The sustainability and viability of peace agreements will depend largely on that. The number of peace agreements that make specific reference to child protection is very low.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“Nevertheless, as we commemorate the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, that tool is inspiring and encouraging. We are aware that addressing grave violations against children in situations of armed conflict is a sensitive issue that requires the skills necessary to address it. That is why, although we consider the guidance to be user-friendly and flexible, designed with confidence-building in mind and taking into account the context of the situation, it is also paramount for mediators to have an expert on the issue, or a staff member from UNICEF, the Office of the Special Representative or a child protection adviser, on their team.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“The provisions on the protection of children should be a high priority in mediation processes. We are confident that this guidance will assist us in placing children at the heart of mediation efforts, thereby improving the chances for sustainable peace. We therefore encourage the Secretary-General to disseminate this guidance with a view to promoting its use in peace and mediation processes, and we encourage all actors involved in those processes, including civil society, to use it as an effective tool to channel the protection and rights of children into peace negotiations. The growing number of children in armed conflict and the disproportionate way in which they are affected is terrifying. The severity and extent of the short- and long-term repercussions of armed conflict on children are a source of deep concern.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for presenting the practical guidance for mediators to protect children in situations of armed conflict, as well as the other speakers for their observations. I also welcome Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians. Their presence confirms Belgium’s commitment to this issue, which has also been demonstrated through Belgium’s extraordinary work as Chair of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. We welcome the practical guidance, and commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and her team, as well as the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and UNICEF, for preparing that document.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“The Dominican Republic remains committed to the frame of reference based on previous resolutions and bilateral agreements between Israelis and Palestinians. We encourage the parties to promote genuine dialogue and to relaunch negotiations on a peace plan based on internationally reached agreements. As the international community, we understand that our collective action must be aimed at contributing in an impartial and effective manner to the quest for real solutions. We reiterate the need to increase efforts and continue working tirelessly until a constructive dialogue based on mutual respect is resumed, leading to a new stage in the construction of a genuine peace between Israel and Palestine.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“We therefore reaffirm our full support for a two-State solution, as set out in the various United Nations resolutions. In order to reach an agreement between the parties, the Dominican Republic considers it vital to redouble reconciliation efforts, with the support of the international community, in order to guarantee the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self- determination and the right of Israel to live in peace, within secure and recognized borders. We understand that is the only way to obtain a just and lasting peace that will resolve a conflict that for decades has eclipsed regional and international peace and security. We are convinced that it is unnecessary to formulate new resolutions or to return to paths already taken.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“The Dominican Republic, as a country whose fundamental principles include respect for human rights and international law, which recognizes an international legal order that guarantees respect for the fundamental rights to peace, justice and the political, social, economic and cultural development of nations and is committed to peaceful coexistence and solidarity among nations, calls for the pursuit of a just, lasting and comprehensive solution that addresses the legitimate needs of the parties to the conflict. In that regard, the position of the Dominican Republic, which is consistent with those principles, continues to be respect for the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples and for the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): First, we thank the Secretary- General for his presence and his briefing. We also thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his detailed report on the current situation in the region. We welcome President Mahmoud Abbas, to whom we extend the appreciation and consideration of the Dominican people. I also welcome His Excellency Mr. Philippe Goffin.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“It is unacceptable, I say unacceptable, that at this stage it has not been possible to move forward. We would therefore like to know the Special Envoy’s own assessment of the current situation and the real prospects for progress. We reiterate that while the Constitutional Committee is not an end in itself, it is certainly the key to a comprehensive political process. Finally, we cannot fail to reiterate our position of condemnation of the indiscriminate attacks on the civilian population, which have forced so many people into displacement and created so many humanitarian needs. We therefore call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and that we guarantee the protection of civilians and ensure access for humanitarian assistance to all those in need, who have paid the highest price in this horrific situation.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8715 (2020) · source
“But we must also act. It is critical to protect the political process. Wherever situations of great violence develop that involve violations of international law, including international humanitarian law, it is impossible to move forward with a negotiated political solution. I would therefore like to put some questions to the Special Envoy. First, in the light of recent developments on the ground, what concrete steps are being taken to achieve an immediate cessation of hostilities and avoid a full- scale confrontation between all parties operating in Idlib? Such a confrontation would put the civilian population at unimaginable risk and must be avoided at all costs. A failure to take preventive action — by any party — would be a black mark on the history of humankind. My second question is with regard to the Constitutional Committee.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8715 (2020) · source