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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 thank Ambassador Pedersen and Mr. Lowcock for their briefings. We continue to firmly support all genuine efforts to achieve sustainable peace in Syria for all Syrians. Based on that decision and our confidence in international law as the fundamental framework for achieving peace, we welcome this meeting. We welcome it because we see it as an opportunity to strengthen our moral responsibility towards the Syrian people by easing their suffering. Wherever there are reports of children being killed or forced to leave their homes and abandon their education, we must be present. Wherever ceasefire agreements are violated — by either side — and result in the loss of civilian lives, we must be present. Wherever there are civilians in need of protection, we must be present.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8715 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our support for the OSCE and the efforts of the co-Chairs of the Minsk Group with regard to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and the Transnistrian settlement process. We wish the Albanian chairpersonship every success with its agenda for the new session and call for its comprehensive work plan to be taken up with energy and determination, with the support of the Council, in the interest of strengthening multilateralism and its contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“We hope that resolving that conflict will remain a priority objective for the Mission, in line with the Council’s concern and willingness to contribute to a peaceful settlement of the conflict through the effective implementation of the Minsk agreements. The Dominican Republic welcomes the fact that combating violence against women, which is a matter of great importance to the United Nations, is among the urgent issues on the OSCE agenda. In addition, we note with interest the willingness to promote dialogue with a view to reversing the increase in hate crimes and hate speech and fostering tolerance and non-discrimination, as well as exchanges on environmental protection. The OSCE is an important regional hub for such issues, covering more than a billion people, and aligns with the highest interests of the United Nations.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“We note that its vision and challenges are also in line with multilateralism, regional security and hopes for achieving peace through political dialogue. We commend the Normandy format meeting held in Paris on 9 December 2019 with the support of the Trilateral Contact Group. The meeting resulted in the exchange of 200 prisoners between Russia and Ukraine on 29 December 2019 under the supervision and facilitation of the OSCE. That sends a positive message that we are moving in a new direction, and we hope that other confidence-building measures opening up new avenues, including the holding of another Normandy format summit in the near future, will become a reality. Mr. Rama’s recent visit to Ukraine has given an important impulse to the efforts of the Special Monitoring Mission in that country.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we are grateful for the presence of Mr. Edi Rama, Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania and Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), among us today. We are confident that his experience and leadership will contribute significantly to achieving the Organization’s goals. We take this opportunity to congratulate Foreign Minister Lajčák and the Slovak chairmanship on the successes achieved during his term. We recognize that the OSCE’s priorities are consistent with the work being done in the United Nations and the Security Council, namely, inter alia, ensuring the continuity of political commitments, preventing escalation, improving security and strengthening dialogue.”
2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8714 (2020) · source
“We emphasize that, owing to the key role played by small arms and light weapons in armed conflicts and the fact that they are the main cause of death in conflicts and in acts of violence in general, we believe that this issue must be discussed more often in the Security Council. Furthermore, we believe that we can make greater efforts to achieve concrete results, such as updating resolution 2220 (2015). Since its adoption, new methodologies for the manufacture, design and transfer of arms have emerged, as have other needs resulting from the specific circumstances facing States. Resolution 2220 (2015) therefore should be updated to face and meet the new realities and challenges of today’s international environment.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Moreover and given the new means of manufacture, design and technology of weapons, we support engaging in discussions in that regard, including on standards for marking and tracing, as well as transfers via the dark web and the conversion and reactivation of weapons, by adopting a comprehensive approach and analysing the impact of such developments on the fight against illicit trafficking. On another note, we commend the approach to arms control integrated into the mandates of various peace missions and the support that the United Nations provides to the national authorities of Mali, the Central African Republic, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the areas of arms and ammunition management.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Increased efforts to mainstream gender perspectives into international arms control frameworks are therefore imperative. We must continue to promote gender equality and the meaningful participation of women in decision-making and planning activities to combat the illicit arms trade. Equally important is respect for arms embargoes. Their violation by States themselves, with the continued supply of arms to the various parties to a given conflict, including armed groups, leads to the perpetuation of such embargoes and, in many cases, to the illicit diversion of arms to terrorist groups. Libya is a perfect example of that.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“That is why closer cooperation and international and regional assistance must be stepped up in the areas of financing, capacity-building, transfer of technology and equipment, as well as in the exchange of experiences and best practices, taking into account the needs of the host State. Similarly, it is imperative to reinforce policies on the management and security of weapon and ammunition stockpiles and the destruction of surpluses, as well as on the tracing and marking processes, border control and the development of a robust legal framework. The wide availability of arms directly impacts the forms and intensity of gender-based violence, including sexual violence, within and beyond conflicts, and puts women and girls at a much greater risk of violence and insecurity.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Likewise, it contributes to transnational organized crime and terrorism, and poses an obstacle to the achievement of sustainable development. In that regard, we are steadfast in our commitment to the international instruments that call for combating that scourge, including the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, the International Tracing Instrument and the Arms Trade Treaty. We hope that they will become universal and be fully implemented, and that there will be harmonization among them. Despite the strides that have been made, States continue to face difficulties in achieving effective arms control.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank the Kingdom of Belgium for assuming the presidency for the month of February and, again, we thank Viet Nam for its excellent presidency in January. We extend our thanks to the presidency for convening this timely briefing on small arms and light weapons. We also thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu and Mr. Damien Spleeters for their briefings. I would like to begin by underscoring the great importance that we attach to the issue of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and ammunition. The widespread availability, excessive accumulation and misuse of such weapons constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security, foment armed violence and undermine respect for human rights.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“We call on all the parties concerned to focus every effort on a negotiated political solution, facilitated by the United Nations and in line with resolution 2254 (2015). We urge all members of the Council in a position to do so to honour the commitments undertaken in the resolution. Let us match our actions with words.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source
“We reiterate that today, more than ever, any international effort to end this terrible conflict must be accompanied by measures on the ground that will build confidence not only in the process but among the parties and the population. The Dominican Republic would like to see more progress with regard to the release of detainees, secure access to basic services, the facilitation of civil documentation and, not least, the provision of credible information to the families of missing persons. Similarly, we wish to reiterate that any movement or return of displaced persons and refugees must be safe, dignified and respectful of people’s willingness to return to their places of origin, or wherever they decide.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source
“That is why the situation in the north- west of the country fills us with concern. The ongoing violations of international humanitarian law, resulting in the suffering of the civilian population, are simply unacceptable and require a response by the Council. In that regard, we would like to say the following. It is essential to achieve a lasting ceasefire. Humanitarian access to vulnerable populations must be ensured on a safe, sustained and unimpeded basis, not only in the north-west of the country but throughout Syria, wherever there are needs to be addressed. That is the least that the parties should do to protect those who have been so devastated and traumatized by nearly a decade of conflict.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source
“The needs of and solutions regarding displaced and refugee women must be at the centre of that process if we are to call it a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process. However, that dialogue, like any political solution, is threatened every time there are attempts to resolve the conflict through military means. It is at risk every time there are indiscriminate attacks on the civilian population and every time hundreds of thousands of people have to flee in search of protection and security. There is no military solution that can bring about a future reconciliation in Syria. The basis for reconciliation is trust, mutual respect and the political will of the parties to comply with international law and respect the human rights of the entire population. We ask ourselves if the military approach creates or destroys trust.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we regret the lack of progress in the dialogue between the Syrian Government, the opposition and civil society within the framework of the Constitutional Committee, which was seen as the first major step in opening the way for a broad political process. Only a real and meaningful dialogue between the parties, with a negotiated political solution as the outcome, will lay the basis for meeting the aspirations of the Syrian people, inside and outside the country, to live in peace and to move forward in building their own future. The continued and meaningful participation of women in all aspects of the political process is not only conducive to achieving sustainable peace but vital.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Ms. Matar for her briefing. As always, we reiterate the Dominican Republic’s support for the collective efforts to strengthen the long-standing political process in the Syrian Arab Republic — one that opens the door to lasting peace. This year, 2020, is the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 2254 (2015). Its full implementation remains pending. As the guarantor of that resolution, the Council bears the sole responsibility for the implementation of all its provisions through facilitation, mediation and inclusive dialogue.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source
“First, there must be an immediate cessation of hostilities and an assessment of the real impact of the partial renewal of the cross-border mechanism and the new reality on the ground needs to be taken into account. Secondly, in the same context, it is essential to ensure safe, ongoing and unhindered humanitarian access for all of Syria, particularly for the almost 400,000 newly displaced persons. The fate of those people is in the hands of us all. Finally, the Dominican Republic reiterates its position that there is no justification for attacks on hospitals, schools and other civilian infrastructure and that no solution other than a political one can put an end to this conflict in order for Syria to follow the path of peace, prosperity and development.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“Not only have they paid the highest price in this conflict, but also we are forcing them to lose faith in organizations such as the United Nations, which is called upon to bring about a world of peace and prosperity for all, based on the rule of law. Calls for restraint, respect for ceasefire agreements and compliance with the laws of war seem to be falling on deaf ears. Despite their admirable resilience, the Syrian people cannot continue to be subjected to the levels of violence that still prevail. That is why we reiterate that only a political solution based on resolution 2254 (2015) and the genuine political will of all sides will make it possible to change, once and for all, the trajectory of this horrific conflict, which we believe must begin with the following measures.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“From any perspective, what is happening in north- west Syria is clearly a testament to the indifference and inability of all parties, directly and indirectly involved in this conflict, to take concrete measures to protect the civilian population. It is precisely for such situations that international humanitarian law exists. It exists to help parties to protect the life and dignity of the population. The flagrant violations of international humanitarian law and the conventions on children, the disabled and human rights have turned the humanitarian situation in Syria into turmoil, in which the most affected are women and children.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“It should be recalled that just as sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity are fundamental international principles, so too is the responsibility of States to protect their populations, not to cause suffering and to safeguard their livelihoods and well-being. In north-western Syria, the ongoing hostilities are creating an atmosphere of insecurity for the civilian population, forcing them to leave their homes, without possessions, in search of protection and access to basic services. Unfortunately, not everyone has that possibility. Many remain in tents or makeshift facilities in a situation of complete helplessness. What would we say if we suddenly found ourselves facing one of those displaced by violence? Would we tell them that what we are doing is necessary to ensure their protection?”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Lowcock for his briefing. The Dominican Republic remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. At the outset, we reiterate our regret at having been unable to achieve the complete renewal of the cross- border mechanism whereby millions of people receive food and health assistance. We reiterate that every humanitarian decision, in this and any other context, must be based solely on the needs of the population. Despite the urgent needs, most regrettably humanitarian action in the country continues to be politicized and apportioning blame seems to be the priority. That only serves to undermine the real capacity of the international community to fulfil its moral obligation to provide for and meet those needs in a constructive climate.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“It is perhaps a problem that the Palestinian people must resolve before they can sit down and talk about a real and lasting peace with Israel. It is therefore necessary to insist on a Palestinian electoral process as soon as possible as the first step towards a new political transformation that will help strengthen the position of Palestinians in the concert of nations.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“The humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory continues to be a source of concern and deserves the full attention of the international community. We believe that the Israeli settlements and their impact on the Palestinian people foster an atmosphere of tension and insecurity that affects women and children most. They face violence, threats, intimidation, restriction of movement and discrimination. The expansion not only contravenes international law but also undermines any possibility of reaching a point where the reconciliation and peace process between the parties can continue. However, the deep division among Palestinians themselves also erodes efforts towards State-building and inflicts uncertainty that is difficult to bear.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“We must move forward and reduce pointless processes. Open discussions such as today’s are a platform to send a clear message that there is a collective will to put the process towards a negotiated peace back on track, not to point fingers and deepen divisions. We understand that any participation by the Security Council must be framed by recognition and respect for mutual rights, including self-determination and independence, non-interference and by the legacy of understandings reflected in previous agreements. Before concluding, I would like to highlight a few points. It is essential to prevent the tensions between the parties from rising. We call for restraint and for respect for international law and existing ceasefire provisions. The resumption of dialogue must be the sole and central objective of all parties.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Dialogue is the vital avenue for improving the situation of those affected by the conflict and for taking firm steps towards sustainable development based on justice, equal opportunities and a peace that can be replicated throughout the Middle East region. Both parties must immediately desist from acts that contravene international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law, as well as resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, and guarantee the health, dignity, freedom and well-being of a population that has suffered years of violence and conflict. As an international community, we understand that our collective action must be aimed at contributing in an impartial and effective manner to the search for real solutions to a conflict that so often endangers the lives of so many civilians.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“However, almost 30 years later, neither Israelis nor Palestinians, for different reasons, have succeeded in conducting a dialogue that opens the door to the negotiations necessary to resolve their disputes. Peace in the region, including the Palestinian people’s undeniable right to independence, seemed to be slowly eroding. Much has changed since then, and the actors are certainly different, but we believe that it is essential to the resolution of this long conflict that the parties decide to relaunch with renewed impetus a peace process aimed at satisfying the legitimate aspirations of both peoples to live in peace.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo and Ms. Ursula Mueller for their briefings. Particular thanks go to Ms. Muller for highlighting some positive aspects, however small, and for inviting us to use them to give new impetus to our collective actions. The Middle East peace process is a phrase used by world leaders time and again to refer to efforts to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine. It is a conflict whose undeniable regional ramifications continue to heighten threats to international peace and security. One of the most important events of the past 50 years was the signing of the Oslo Accords of 1993, which established a series of commitments based on United Nations resolutions towards an independent, secure and self-reliant Palestinian State.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Lastly, we believe that it is important to strengthen outreach initiatives and relations with the relevant parties in Mali in order to better understand the work and mandate of MINUSMA and the sanctions regime, the sole purpose of which is to contribute to security and the peace and internal reconciliation process.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“We remain very concerned about the persistent critical and complex security situation in central and northern Mali as a result of intercommunal violence and the spread of terrorist groups, which, during every reporting period, claim the lives of hundreds of civilians and threaten to destabilize the entire region. We must pay particular attention to the hopelessness felt by the population, especially young people, and the existing vacuum in the absence of State authority to provide security and justice that are exploited by extremist groups to promote their cause and exercise greater control. We are encouraged by MINUSMA’s efforts, based on the Council’s request for the development of a second strategic priority that would allow the Mission to increase its presence in the centre of Mali.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“As they have concluded the process of the inclusive national dialogue, we urge the parties to focus their attention on the immediate implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, based on the priorities identified in resolution 2480 (2019), which were also part of the conclusions of the dialogue reached by consensus, including the constitutional and institutional reforms; the redeployment of the reconstituted Malian defence and security forces to the northern part of Mali; and the participation of women, who continue to be underrepresented in the mechanisms responsible for implementing and monitoring the Agreement.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“More than 1,000 schools remain closed owing to persistent insecurity, which amounts to more than 244,000 children without access to education. We call on the Government of Mali to fulfil its obligations under the Safe Schools Declaration and take action to resume the education of the thousands of affected children and on armed groups to refrain from threatening teachers, attacking schools and using them for military purposes.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“The Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict visited Mali in December to learn about the situation first-hand and to establish a dialogue with the Government, armed groups, civil society and other stakeholders regarding the challenges and opportunities in making progress on that agenda. We take this opportunity to acknowledge the work being done by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and UNICEF in that regard. We call on the Government of Mali to continue strengthening the legal framework for the protection of children and we hope that the draft law on gender-based violence, as well as the revision of the Child Protection Code, which criminalizes the recruitment and use in hostilities of children under 18 years of age, will be adopted as soon as possible.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“We eagerly await the results of the dialogue, which should reflect the legitimate concerns and recommendations of the people, and the implementation of policies and measures based on its conclusions. The Dominican Republic has always championed the important role of women in decision-making and internal processes, and we therefore commend the active participation of women’s and youth groups in the inclusive national dialogue. We agree with the statement that it is women and young people who pay the highest price in conflicts, and therefore there can be no real discussion on peace and development without their equal participation.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to express our support for the statement of the representative of France. We thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his briefing. First of all, we would like to express our categorical condemnation of the wave of attacks in the last quarter of last year, which claimed the lives of some 193 Malian soldiers. representing an alarming trend in terms of both frequency and scale. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims who died in the line of duty, including the 13 French soldiers. On a positive note, we are encouraged by the progress in the long-awaited inclusive national dialogue as a constructive exercise in empowering all the relevant parties in the peace and reconciliation process.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, the Dominican Republic reiterates its support for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia and encourage it to continue working tirelessly with all stakeholders, including the United Nations country team, civil society and local communities, on the road to lasting peace based on the promotion and preservation of Colombia’s national unity.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“Those efforts were on display yesterday when the Government of Colombia prevented an attack on Rodrigo Londoño Echeverri “Timochenko”, a leader of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común, for which I commend the Government of Colombia. All acts of violence must be investigated and prosecuted. We hope that all parties concerned, including civil society, local communities and the private sector, will decisively stay the course, value the progress made in the peace process and prioritize the full implementation of the agreement. These goals can be achieved through inclusive dialogue, building trust among all the parties and promoting peace through development.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“We are particularly concerned that indigenous leaders, women leaders and human rights defenders, especially women defenders of the land and the environment, face threats to their security. Likewise, armed groups continue to violate the rights of not only Colombian children but also of Venezuelan children, who are in highly vulnerable situations. We call on the groups to commit to ending such violations. We would like to express our recognition to the Colombian people for having peacefully exercised their right to vote in the recent district elections. We urge the authorities to step up efforts to provide the necessary guarantees to participants in the political process, including ex-combatants.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“We recognize the efforts of the Government, which has committed itself to the peace process and promoted comprehensive reforms, including rural reform, as a way to combat poverty and promote the development of the communities most affected by the conflict. We stress that it is essential to continue providing educational opportunities to ex-combatants for their subsequent economic and social reintegration as agents of change and definitive reconciliation in Colombia. We regret that, regarding the security situation, especially in rural areas, social leaders and human rights defenders who support the peace agreement and related policies continue to face heightened risks.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“Despite the challenges to its implementation, the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace in Colombia remains a point of reference for building a conflict- free American continent and a clear illustration that dialogue and consultation are the only way to achieve peace. Therefore, to overcome the challenges ahead, the parties must address and resolve their differences in joint spaces such as the Commission for the Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement, the National Commission on Security Guarantees and the National Reintegration Council.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“Peace has cost them dearly, and we must all remain committed to its consolidation. We cannot forget that it has been the brotherly Colombian people who have paid the highest price over years of violence. We therefore welcome the Government’s efforts to address the demands and aspirations of Colombians within the framework of a national conversation and to prioritize very specifically the issue of youth within that conversation. We hope that will culminate in the adoption of tangible joint measures to increase the people’s confidence in the entire process. We deplore the acts of violence recorded in some areas of the country resulting from the presence of illegal armed groups. We encourage the parties to ensure a safe environment free from violence for the civilian population.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to start by showing solidarity with the people of the Niger for the death of over 89 soldiers over the weekend and by expressing our continued solidarity with our brotherly country of Haiti on another anniversary of the tragic earthquake of 2010 that cost over 300,000 lives, including 102 people working for the United Nations. We welcome Colombia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Claudia Blum de Barberi. It is truly an honour to have her with us in the Security Council. We also thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his briefing. At the outset, the Dominican Republic reiterates its firm support for the peace process in Colombia and acknowledges the Colombian people’s commitment to the process of achieving peace in the country.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“We wish to conclude by acknowledging the flexibility shown by delegations in the Council, and we would ask that later, when we address this item once again, we keep at the forefront of our concerns the need to help the Syrian people as directly as possible and, on the basis of dialogue and in the framework of multilateralism, meet our collective commitment to defending and protecting at all costs the most vulnerable populations.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): The Dominican Republic voted in favour of resolution 2504 (2020), submitted by the co-penholders, for the renewal of the cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism in the Syrian Arab Republic. Despite the fact that we have been able to maintain the mechanism, we cannot fail to highlight a few aspects thereof. First, the elimination of two important crossings, Al-Yarubiyah and Al-Ramtha, based on political rather than humanitarian motivations should definitely prompt us to think about this issue very carefully. The Dominican Republic voted in favour of the draft resolution despite the possible consequences that could arise from that decision because we believe that even operating on a partial basis, the mechanism can still save the lives of millions of people.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“It is here that we all have a common stepping stone for building a better world. The Charter is our manual for peaceful coexistence; let us continue to defend, respect and promote it. Allow me to conclude by recalling the words of the Dominican humanist of continental renown, Pedro Henríquez Ureña, who noted that the ideal of civilization is not the complete unification of all men and all countries but rather the harmonious preservation of their differences.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We urge the international community to have faith in the power of dialogue and compromise to resolve disputes, while preserving peace and security throughout the world as the guiding principle, above any dispute and particular interest. In addition, we stress the need to continue working to strengthen the culture of peace. Present and future generations must view peace as the natural order of things and conflict as an isolated event. The development of a culture of peace through the promotion of the Charter is a useful preventive tool that can be realistically implemented by States, with the cooperation of the regional and subregional bodies of this consortium of nations. The United Nations is the home of all nations, where conflicts must be prevented and resolved to bring to our peoples the hope of a future free from war.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We, the peoples of the United Nations, are called upon to uphold the Charter in order to protect present and future generations from the scourge of war. Preserving peace is essential to building just and inclusive societies that provide opportunities for people to develop in freedom and where their human rights are guaranteed and economic growth and political stability are ensured. The Dominican Republic would like to emphasize the importance of promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes within the framework of multilateralism as a mechanism for conflict prevention, while taking into account the various tools that the Charter places at the disposal of States for that very purpose.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“The Charter of the United Nations is far from being a mere document with guidelines on international law. This document serves as an indispensable guide for all nations on the path to the same destination — that of peace. It goes above and beyond Government mandates and State matters. The main objective of the Charter of the United Nations is to safeguard the dignity of human beings through the maintenance of international peace and security. Upholding its provisions is therefore not a superfluous matter. On the contrary, it is a matter of humanity and dignity, for which we are all responsible. The Dominican Republic is honoured to have signed the Charter of the United Nations and reaffirms, here in the Chamber today, its commitment to defending, promoting and respecting it.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): It is a pleasure to have you here in New York, Mr. President. We thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his important contribution and Mrs. Robinson for her inspiring words. Similarly, we welcome the many high- level representatives who have honoured us with their presence at today’s meeting. It is fitting that we meet here today to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations and discuss the importance of addressing ongoing challenges to the maintenance of international peace and security, as required by the world in which we live. It is precisely when tensions run high that respect for the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations becomes more essential and mandatory than ever.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“At the same time, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) must be strengthened with the necessary resources and clear and realistic mandates for working with regional partners on cross-cutting threats to peace and security in the region. We commend the good offices and continued efforts of UNOWAS in the quest for peaceful solutions to the various challenges faced by West African countries. In conclusion, only by developing coordinated actions aimed at resolving the root causes of fragility, inequality and poverty in the region and by providing the military with sufficient resources and training will it be possible for State authorities to obtain a greater presence in the affected areas and create opportunities to achieve the human development index needed for the sustainable development of their peoples.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source