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2017-02-22

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1. “Until today, the Security Council had stood united in its demand on all parties to refrain from the use of chemical weapons in Syria. The Council has consistently confirmed that the use and proliferation of such weapons of mass destruction constitute a threat to international peace and security. With the adoption ofresolution 2209 (2015), the Council committed itselfto holding those responsible for any use of chemicals as weapons in Syria, including chlorine and other toxic chemicals, to account. The Council has thus far failed to deliver on that commitment and respond to the conclusions the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM). The conclusive findings of the JIM. are clear.”

   2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source

2. “We look forward to continuing our bilateral development cooperation as well as our political support to Kosovo's progress in the areas of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, gender equality and sustainable and inclusive economic development.”

   2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source

3. “The goal of the Security Council should also be to support the normalization of relations and a smooth transfer of responsibility to the peoples living in Kosovo. In that regard, we are ready to engage in discussions concerning the future of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. We call on all Kosovar politicians from both the Government and the opposition to overcome their disagreements through dialogue and refrain from disruptive behaviour in order to implement the crucial reforms needed to benefit the people in Kosovo and the wider region. Sweden is ready to play its part.”

   2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source

4. “The experience of the European Union has shown us that lasting stability can be built through dynamic European Union (EU) integration processes. The peoples of Serbia and Kosovo are looking towards a future, together, within the European Union, rather than to the divisions of the past. The focus of all efforts should be on the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo within the context of the EU accession process. Therefore, we encourage Pristina and Belgrade to engage constructively in the EU-facilitated dialogue. By realizing their European perspective, Kosovo and Serbia can cement a stable, democratic and prosperous future for their populations. It is essential that the status issue does not hinder Kosovo on its European path or prevent its membership in international organizations.”

   2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source

5. “I would like to start byjoining others in thanking Special Representative Tanin for his comprehensive briefing to the Council today. I would also like to thank President Nikolie and Ambassador Citaku for their statements to the Council. Much progress has been made since the end of the conflict in Kosovo, in June 1999; however, building peaceful and prosperous societies requires constant vigilance and an unwavering commitment by political leaders from both parties as well as from the international community that stands with them. We are therefore concerned over the recent rise in tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, and we call on both sides to redouble their efforts for peace by showing restraint and refraining from inflammatory rhetoric and provocative actions.”

   2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source

6. “In conclusion, in a speech to the Security Council open debate on conflict prevention and sustaining peace on 10 January, Secretary-General Guterres underlined the fundamental importance of restoring trust among Member States so as to prevent and avoid conflict (see S/PV.7857). We therefore welcome the Austrian chairmanship's focus on building trust - a trust that can be regained only through restored respect for common principles and commitments, and through deeds, not words.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

7. “There is an obvious need for strong conventional arms-control instruments and confidence-building measures, which contribute to transparency and predictability. In that context, we would especially like to highlight this year's launch of a structured dialogue in the OSCE on current and future challenges and risks aimed at exploring possibilities in the military area for building confidence and reducing risk. We welcome the Chairmanship's intention to mainstream a gender perspective into all its activities. Gender aspects, including the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), must be an integral part of all our security-related work, in Vienna as well as in the field missions.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

8. “Today, our fundamental principles continue to be violated by Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, its illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol and its military actions in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, its political independence and right to freely choose its security arrangements must be fully respected. We reaffirm our strong support for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, which much be given full, safe and unhindered access throughout the country. The so-called protracted conflicts in Georgia, Moldova and Nagorno Karabakh also constitute long- lasting violations of our common OSCE acquis. They must be resolved in accordance with international law and OSCE principles and commitments. The Chairs of the Minsk Group have a special responsibility in bringing those processes forward.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

9. “Respect for democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms remains a precondition for our j oint security. It is therefore worrying that the OSCE human-dimension and autonomous institutions - the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, the Representative on Freedom of the Media, and the High Commissioner on National Minorities - are under pressure. They are key assets across the conflict cycle and are needed today more than ever. The OSCE Chairmanship has an important role to play as the guardian of those principles and commitments, and in preserving the comprehensive concept of security and those independent institutions.”

   2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

10. “At present, the principle that States should refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State is being violated. Breaches of that core principle, which is enshrined in the United Nations Charter as well as in the OSCE Acquis, are of fundamental concern to all of us. European security, like the security of other regions, depends on a rules- based international order where the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States, large and small, is respected. As we also highlighted in yesterday's open debate on conflicts in Europe, the comprehensive concept of security remains a strength and an added value provided by the OSCE and must be upheld (see S/PV.7886).”

    2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source

11. “Let me join others in thanking Foreign Minister Kurz for his briefing this morning and for his leadership as Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The European security order continues to be seriously challenged. The OSCE, as the largest regional security organization under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, has an indispensable role to play in upholding the rules-based order in the region and in sustaining peace. In the light of that, we welcome and offer our full and active support for the Austrian OSCE chairmanship and the efforts of Minister Kurz. Based on commonly agreed principles and commitments, as enshrined most notably in the Helsinki Final Act and the Paris Charter, the OSCE offers a unique platform for dialogue on European peace and security.”

    2017-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7887 (2017) · source