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“Those meetings are not primarily a way for the Council to meet behind closed doors, but they provide an opportunity for Council members to engage informally, with the aim always of achieving concrete results. Briefings to the press and the wider membership after such meetings enhance transparency and push us all to try to come together in a way that is both responsible and meaningful. The interaction with the broader membership has to be further improved and enhanced. The Council and its members need to talk with countries, and not only about them. I think the same is true for briefers coming to brief the Council, including from regions, such as the African Union and others. That point has been mentioned.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“We are all accountable for the maintenance of international peace and security, and note 507 stresses that any member may be a penholder. Similarly, there is no reason that both permanent and elected members should not serve as Chairs of the subsidiary bodies and have an equal say in the selection of those Chairs. Briefings and interactions with representatives of civil society are now a mainstay of the Council's work. They must be continued and enhanced. Hearing the voices of those most affected by our decisions will broaden our understanding of the situations under discussion, and, by including women and youth, make us more effective. For the sake of efficiency, we must continue to improve our interaction in informal consultations.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“I am pleased to note that the practice now seems to have become more and more established. It is now also a general rule that there should be at least one round of negotiations with all Council members for each resolution or presidential statement. The logic behind that rule goes without saying. It is not just a question of courtesy. It is about getting real buy-in, and therefore ensuring the effectiveness of our actions. Looking ahead, there is much more that can be done in order to further enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency. We need to have an honest conversation about the system of so-ca11ed penholders. If that system is to continue, such responsibility should be evenly distributed between both permanent, elected members and among members from different regions.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Getting this right requires leadership, with active members and an active Secretariat constantly questioning why and how we do things, for the sake of efficiency, transparency and, ultimately, accountability. My comments will focus on how the Council informs itself, on input to the Council and on how the Council takes action and becomes more effective - which is, of course, the output. Several useful tools, introduced and supported, included by my own country, have now been codified in the note 507. Sincejoining the Council last year, we have called for a minimum outcome from all consultations in the form of agreed messages to the wider membership and the media. That is not only to increase transparency, but it also helps to bring a focus to the work of the Council.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Nonetheless, getting them right is essential to the work of the Council. They create the framework that enables each and every member of the Council to be fully involved, contribute to informed discussions and play a full and meaningful role in the Council's work. This is about every member having ownership of the issues on the agenda and meeting our respective responsibilities to our own peoples and to the wider membership. The working methods also seek to ensure that the conflicts on the Council's agenda, as well as emerging threats, are addressed with the right timing, and that the formats and focuses of meetings are tailored to ensure the best chance of a meaningful outcome from the Council's deliberations.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“I thank the President for convening today's important debate. I would also like to thank Japan and the many preceding Chairs of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions for their efforts. The work of the Working Group and the consolidated presidential note 507 are extremely helpful, both to those of us who are in the Council - particularly, perhaps, elected members - but also to those who follow our work from outside. I also want to thank Security Council Report and Ian Martin for their important work and briefing. I believe that the insightful and scrutinizing reporting that they do on a regular basis is a very useful way of pushing the Security Council to always try to deliver better results. Working methods are a means to an end, not an end in themselves.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Negotiations need to be in good faith, but with the objective of establishing a truly independent, impartial and effective mechanism for accountability.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“She reminded us that work remains on the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). The outstanding issues relating to Syria's initial declaration must be resolved without further delay. We again call upon the Syrian authorities to fully cooperate with the OPCW in that regard. As the Secretary-General has stated, the continuing allegations highlight yet again our shared obligation to identify and hold to account those responsible for the use chemical weapons on Syria. We need to heed his call, come together and act. That is why Sweden has engaged in the negotiations on establishing a new independent and impartial attributive mechanism. The Council has a responsibility to protect the international disarmament and non-proliferation regimes and for ensuring accountability.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“That is why Sweden joined the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, initiated by France. As a member of the Security Council and of the OPCW Executive Council, we support all international efforts to combat the use and proliferation of chemical weapons by State and non-State actors alike anywhere in the world. We count on this initiative to complement and support our collective work in multilateral forums, as well as the existing multilateral mechanisms to achieve unity around those important goals. That also includes the Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry and the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism, both of which have important mandates in collecting information. I again thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing today.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“I also want to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. I also thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing today. In recent weeks there have been new, alarming reports of alleged chemical-weapon attacks in Syria. The most recent allegation was this weekend in Idlib. These reported attacks must be immediately investigated by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact-finding Mission, to which we offer our full and unreserved support. We reiterate our strongest condemnation of the use of chemical weapons. It is a serious violation of international law and it constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Their use in armed conflict amounts to a war crime. Perpetrators of such crimes must be held accountable. We cannot accept impunity.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“We appreciate the fact that a woman civil society organization briefer was added to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya meeting on 17 January (see S/PV.8159). Ensuring women's full participation in sustaining peace is a Swedish priority. In Libya, it is essential that women be able to participate at every step in the implementation of the action plan. We strongly believe that the Council will find that our efforts are generally more effective if we allow that to happen across the board.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source
“We look forward to working with Kuwait on continuing efforts to make the work of the Council more results-oriented, transparent and inclusive. The open debate next week on working methods is welcome in that connection. Many of the tools needed to make the Council more effective are already there; however, they must be used appropriately. That includes ensuring that meetings are tailored in terms of format and focus to ensure the best chance of a meaningful outcome from the Council's deliberations. Finally, Mr. President, experience over the past year shows that non-traditional briefers from civil society, notably women, have often animated our discussions by adding perspectives that we would otherwise not necessarily think about.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source
“During his briefing to the Council on 22 January, Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock outlined five actions needed for sustained and improved humanitarian assistance, particularly to besieged and hard-to-reach areas. These are concrete, tangible and realistic, and we strongly support them. It is imperative that the Council stand united behind the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in that regard. Let me say a few words regarding working methods. We applaud your efforts, Sir, to ensure that the Council was able communicate clear messages after most closed consultations during the month. That not only increases transparency, but also helps the Council to summarize the most salient points of discussions and to think about how to best address the issues further.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source
“The meeting was important, as it also showed the Council's commitment to and support for a peaceful solution to the tense situation on the Korean peninsula. Turning to the situation in Syria, we are alarmed by what we heard only yesterday (see S/PV.8171) - the continued severity of the devastating humanitarian situation in Syria, the unacceptable levels of violence, and that urgent humanitarian assistance, including medical assistance, is required by more than 13 million people. As penholders, together with Kuwait, we are resolved to do what we can to support the United Nations and the humanitarian actors on the ground to help the millions in desperate need.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source
“Sweden has long been a champion of disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The briefing on non-proliferation and, in particular, the important role of confidence building measures, was very welcome and timely. The Council has an important role to play in advancing these issues, as well as standing united to ensure that those who violate international norms are held to account. The Council needs to move forward in this effort. In the area of non-proliferation, Sweden, together with Poland, requested an update from the Secretariat under other business following the 9 January intra-Korean talks, the first in two years. The Council members welcomed the developments, reiterated its call for full implementation of sanctions against North Korea and echoed the Secretary-General's call for denuclearization.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source
“The presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/2) adopted following that debate is an important legacy of your presidency. I would also add my deep appreciation for our joint trip to Kabul and for the way you and your team managed that visit. Regarding regional approaches, for our part, we were pleased to collaborate with Cote d'Ivoire, with constructive engagement from all Council members, on the presidential statement on the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), which was adopted yesterday (S/PRST/2018/3). A regional approach to conflict prevention, early warning and response mechanisms have proven increasingly relevant as challenges related to climate change, trafficking and terrorism do not respect borders. UNOWAS is a model for other regions.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source
“Let me start by joining other Security Council members in paying tribute to you and your team, Mr. President, for your excellent stewardship of the Council during the month of January. As the first country from Central Asia to preside over the Council, we commend the focus on regional approaches to conflict prevention that you have brought to our work. Stronger regional cooperation can not only help overcome common challenges, but also creates the conditions for mutually beneficial opportunities. Each country is better off if their neighbours also prosper. That point was clearly demonstrated during the open debate on 19 January, when we discussed regional partnership in Afghanistan and Central Asia as a model for linking security and development.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source
“In light of the acute financial crisis, and at the request of UNRWA, we have advanced our initial payment for 2018 to the Agency, and we urge others to do that same.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“With a current shortfall of $243 million, UNRWA is facing its most acute financial crisis since its inception. Vital UNRWA operations and programmes will be immediately at risk unless extraordinary measures are taken. A reduction or termination of UNRWA operations would have serious and immediate negative consequences on the ground, causing instability. UNRWA has undertaken key reforms at unprecedented speed, and as a result has achieved a high level of cost efficiency in its operations and programmes. Through reforms in 2015 and 2016, last year it saved $81 million. We therefore call upon all Member States to consider enhancing their support to UNRWA. Our own contributions last year amounted to some $65 million, making us its fourth-largest donor.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“UNRWA was mandated to carry out this task until a negotiated, lasting and just solution to the Palestine refugee situation was reached. Sadly, we still await that day. It is for this reason that we all must continue to shoulder our responsibility for Palestinian refugees through a functioning UNRWA. UNRWA delivers critical services for the human development of Palestinian refugees and plays a crucial role in ensuring stability in a region seriously affected by conflict, terrorism and turmoil. Given the extreme conditions facing many refugees, UNRWA's stabilizing role in providing basic services is imperative. Furthermore, the work of UNRWA is essential to preserving the possibility of a two-State solution, as refugees are one of the final-status issues.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“That framework needs to be multilateral and all relevant actors, particularly countries of the region, need to be engaged. The Council also has a responsibility, not least to uphold international law and its own resolutions. The return to a meaningful process towards a negotiated two-State solution needs to be in line with known parameters. Final-status issues such as Jerusalem and refugees can be taken off the table only as part of negotiations between the parties. In 1949, the General Assembly established the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and mandated it to provide assistance and protection to what are today some 5 million registered Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“On the Palestinian side, we note that laws are sometimes used to curtail freedom of expression, and on the Israeli side we note laws blacklisting representatives of civil society organizations, thereby preventing them from carrying out their important work. A vibrant civil society, particularly the inclusion of women and young people, is critical to democratic development and sustainable peace. This bleak picture leads me to the conclusion that we must increase our efforts to help relaunch a meaningful peace process that would enable the State of Israel and the State of Palestine to live side by side in peace and security, with Jerusalem as the future capital of both States. To that end, we need an appropriate and effective international framework for negotiations.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“This is particularly true when it comes to legislation and policies that would undermine the status of Jerusalem, including the continued policy of revoking the residency rights of Palestinians, in violation of international humanitarian law. The position of the European Union and Sweden on Jerusalem was stated clearly last month. Jerusalem is the future capital of both States. We call upon all Member States to continue to respect the international consensus on Jerusalem embodied in, inter alia, resolution 478 (1980), including on the location of diplomatic representations, until the final status of Jerusalem is resolved. Furthermore, the shrinking space for civil society and the possibility to promote human rights, both on the Palestinian and Israeli sides, is a cause for great concern.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Rapid settlement expansion, challenges to the international consensus on the status of Jerusalem and the shrinking space for civil society in both Israel and Palestine continue to undermine the prospects for peace. The continued and rapid Israeli settlement expansion, including in East Jerusalem, and the gradual fragmentation of the West Bank seriously undermine efforts to relaunch the peace process and the viability of the two-State solution. Settlements constitute a flagrant violation under international law and of the Council's resolutions, including its latest resolution 2334 (2016). We are also deeply concerned by Israeli legislative initiatives and policies that risk prejudging future negotiations and undermining the prospects for a two- State solution.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“At the outset, I thank Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing and, more importantly, for the work that he and his team do on the ground, which is extremely important. Sweden aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union. I want to first reiterate our long-standing and firm commitment to the two-State solution. There is simply no alternative. Only a two-State solution, based on known parameters, international law and relevant resolutions of the Council, can fulfil the legitimate aspirations ofIsraelis and Palestinians alike and achieve the security and just peace that both peoples deserve. Yet, developments on the ground continue to deteriorate.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“All parties must now fully engage and take this opportunity to set South Sudan on the path to sustainable peace and to end the suffering of the South Sudanese population.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“I must say that we really appreciate and support the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the humanitarian agencies and actors, and we fully agree with the call made here this afternoon by Ursula Mueller on the parties to fully respect international humanitarian law, including humanitarian access, as well as the call on all of us to step up our humanitarian response in line with the demands on the ground. The millions of South Sudanese caught up in this brutal and futile war have waited for more than four years for an end to the conflict and an opportunity to rebuild their lives and their country. The High-level Revitalization Forum has opened a space for peace, reconciliation and recovery.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“Violations and abuses of international human rights law and violations of international humanitarian law, including attacks on hospitals and schools, the use of access to food as a weapon of war, the recruitment of children and horrifying levels of sexual and gender- based violence are unacceptable and must come to an end. We welcome the steps taken so far to establish the hybrid court, which will act as a strong deterrent against atrocity crimes.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“It is imperative that the Council continue to stand unified behind the High-level Revitalization Forum, not least in view of the start of the second phase, which will be tasked with addressing some of the most difficult and contentious issues. The legitimacy and future achievements of the Forum will depend on the transparency and inclusiveness of the process. In this regard, the full and effective participation of women is crucial, as is the active participation of civil society. As we have heard, the humanitarian and human rights situation in South Sudan remain very serious, threatening the lives and undermining the dignity of millions.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“That determination has been clearly voiced both by the Council in its presidential statement of 14 December (S/PRST/2017/25) and in the African Union Peace and Security Council communique of 20 September last year, quoted here earlier this afternoon. We commend the Intergovernmental Authority on Development for its preparation of the High-Level Revitalization Forum, as well as the support provided by the African Union. The conclusion of its first phase, with the cessation of hostilities agreement, shows that constructive dialogue and compromise have the potential to yield progress. But as we have previously stated, the Forum represents a unique window of opportunity to reinvigorate the peace process. To grasp this opportunity, all parties must recognize that only a political solution can bring the conflict to an end.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“We strongly condemn all violations of the peace agreements reached between the parties, and we call on all parties to immediately and unconditionally implement their obligations in good faith. We welcome the fact that the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism has been able to conduct timely investigations and to report on violations of the agreements. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan should do what it can to support that effort. I am proud to say that the European Union has decided to support the Mechanism with more than â‚¬5 million. The international community and the countries of the region have expressed their determination to ensure that the parties abide by their obligations and responsibilities.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix, Chairperson Mogae and Ms. Mueller of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for their very candid and sobering briefings to the Council this afternoon. We remain deeply concerned about the security and the humanitarian situation in South Sudan. The Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access, signed on 21 December, offers some hope that an end to the fighting is within reach. We hope that opportunity will be fully grasped. Ending the seemingly unbreakable cycle of conflict, displacement and hunger endured by the people of South Sudan will require leadership, courage and commitment. The time has now come for the violence to end once and for all.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“That should be possible if everyone engages seriously, constructively and genuinely in good faith. We stand ready to engage in such efforts in order for the Council to fully shoulder its responsibilities.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8164 (2018) · source
“That also includes the Human Rights Council's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for the Syrian Arab Republic, which play an important role in collecting information. It was highly regrettable that the Council was not able to agree on an extension of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism. It is a critical to establish a similar new impartial and independent attributive mechanism now. The Council needs to come back together and speak with one voice. We need to be forward-looking and overcome our differences with a view to protecting the international disarmament and non-proliferation regime and ensuring accountability.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8164 (2018) · source
“There must be no impunity for those responsible. That is why we participated in the meeting of the international partnership against impunity for the use of chemical weapons held today in Paris. As a member of the Council and the OPCW Executive Council, Sweden attaches great importance to all international efforts to combat the use and proliferation of chemical weapons by State and non-State actors alike, anywhere in the world. We trust that the French initiative will complement and support our collective work in multilateral forums, as well as the existing multilateral mechanisms to achieve unity around those important goals.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8164 (2018) · source
“Yesterday the Council members were briefed by Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman on yet another alleged chemical-weapon attack in Syria. Allegations of the use of such weapons continue to be reported. There are some 60 cases of the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria that are currently being examined by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and that its Fact-finding Missions continue to investigate and report, including a case of a sarin attack in Lataminah in March of last year. I would like to reiterate once again that Sweden condemns the use of chemical weapons in the strongest terms. It is a serious violation of international law and its use in armed conflict amounts to a war crime. Bringing the perpetrators of such crimes to justice remains a high priority.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8164 (2018) · source
“By redoubling their efforts to implement the peace agreement, the parties in Mali can help to ensure successful elections later this year. That, in turn, has the potential to reinvigorate the peace process and to create the conditions for State authority to be extended across the whole of the country. It is very important that all parties to the Agreement remain committed and intensify their efforts for successful implementation. MINUSMA continues to have an important role to play in support of national efforts inside Mali. We are proud to support its work with our largest current military troop contribution to any international mission, as well as with police and civilian staff. Sweden remains committed to supporting a peaceful, resilient and inclusive Mali for all its citizens.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“That is an important exercise, coming five years after the inception of the Mission, and provides an opportunity to reflect, including by revisiting its configuration and geographical distribution. We join the Secretary-General in commending the commitment of the States members of the G-5 Sahel to addressing threats to peace and security in the region through the establishment of the joint force. We see the potential of the force to contribute to an enabling environment that increases security. Given the complementarity roles of the G-5 Sahel force and MINUSMA, it is important that United Nations support to the joint force through MINUSMA not affect the Mission's capacity to implement its mandate and strategic priorities.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“We welcome the continued support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to the operationalization of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission and the high number of additional statements submitted to the Commission, although we are concerned that progress remains slow. The severe human rights situation also highlights the significance of a robust compliance framework for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel), which should be operationalized promptly. We look forward to receiving further information on the transition plan for MINUSMA and on the recommendations for the upcoming strategic review.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“It is important that that dialogue be continued and that the inclusion of women in the peace process be further institutionalized. The human rights situation in Mali continues to be of serious concern, not least due to the expansion of violent extremist groups. The Malian Government has the responsibility to ensure accountability for human rights abuses and access to justice for all, including by prioritizing the reconciliation and justice measures of the peace agreement. We welcome the decision of the Secretary-General to establish the International Commission of Inquiry to investigate the allegations of abuse and serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including the allegations of conflict-related sexual violence committed on the territory of Mali since 1 January 2012.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“With the recent appointment of the Carter Center in the role of independent observer and the establishment of the sanctions regime last year, all the tools needed to support the implementation process of the peace agreement are now in place. Albeit different in nature, those tools all serve to assist and to help the parties in their endeavours. We encourage them to support them and to use them as they go about their work. The full representation of women in the decision-making structures related to the peace process has been lacking. Yet women have an important role to play in the implementation of the peace agreement. We welcome the recent steps by the mediation group of the Agreement's follow-up mechanism, the Agreement Monitoring Committee, to consult more with women.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“As part of this, they should engage in confidence-building measures. This is critical not least to prepare the ground for credible and inclusive elections due to take place in 2018. Greater national ownership of the key institutional reforms envisaged in the peace agreement is essential. We call on all parties to play their part, in particular to ensure progress in the decentralization and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and the security sector reform processes. We hope that the newly appointed Prime Minister Maiga will fully assume his responsibilities and lead the way in an inclusive manner.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“This is all the more urgent in light of the grave security situation, characterized by increased and intense fire attacks by terrorists groups. It is clear that only a comprehensive approach, anchored in the peace process and which addresses is the root causes of violence and instability, will resolve the security situation in Mali in a lasting way. We welcome the adoption of the revised timetable for the implementation of the peace agreement. The agreement represents a closing window of opportunity which, if not grasped, would undermine the progress already made and put into question the potential for peace and reconciliation. It is therefore essential that the parties honour their commitments under the peace agreement in good faith, in a concrete and substantive way and without further delay.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“I want to begin by thank Under-Secretary-General Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing to the Council today and express our thanks to the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/1105) and to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. Annadif and his team for their excellent work on the ground. I also want to welcome and express my appreciation for the presence today in the Council of Minister Coulibaly. It has now been over two and a half years since the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali was signed. Progress on its implementation has been mixed, yet tangible progress in the peace process is the only way to achieve lasting stability in Mali and indeed in the region.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“All of the countries of the region, as well as Afghanistan's partners beyond the region, have a common interest in supporting these efforts. I thank you very much for your leadership, Mr. President.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“We would like to highlight in particular the laudable work regarding capacity-building in water diplomacy and modernizing the legal framework for managing natural resources. As pointed out by the Secretary-General, managing shared water resources that are fundamental to economic development can build trust and lead to greater investments. In turn, that is an important contributor to, and incentive for, sustaining peace in the region. The Security-Council's visit to Afghanistan allowed us to take stock of progress and hear at first hand about the many challenges the country still faces. However, we also heard of the aspirations of all Afghans to build a better future. Becoming a connected and integrated part of the Central Asian region was central to that vision.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) provides important support for efforts to achieve lasting peace, a role that would be further enhanced by implementing the strategic review. Increased cooperation and coordination among the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia and UNAMA and other relevant United Nations agencies and regional organizations will further enhance the impact of United Nations support. We commend the important work by the Regional Centre - represented in the Chamber today by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Natalia Gherman - and by UNAMA in promoting regional dialogue and conflict prevention.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“We encourage them to take all the necessary steps to ensure women's participation, both as voters and as candidates. As a steadfast partner to Afghanistan, we commit to doing our part through long-term engagement on State-building and peacebuilding in the country. With a View to contributing to sustainable, peaceful and economic development, our efforts include a $1 billion development-assistance commitment from 2015 to 2024, which includes humanitarian assistance, capacity-building, dialogue and mediation training for local female activists. We also contribute to NATO'S Resolute Support Mission. The United Nations should play an active role in supporting regional efforts in Central Asia and Afghanistan.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“Respect for human rights is vital to achieving that peace. It is also essential that all parties in society be included. The economic empowerment and meaningful participation of women and girls in all political processes, including future peace efforts and negotiations, is a precondition for sustainable development. The Council's meeting with women's representatives last week reinforced those points. The holding of inclusive, credible and transparent elections is a fundamental step in the consolidation of democracy in Afghanistan and is essential for future stability. It is imperative that the parliamentary and presidential elections take place as planned. We call on the electoral management bodies and on the Afghan Government to accelerate efforts to ensure that elections take place and that they be free and fair.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“Greater economic and political cooperation and integration are essential for the future of both that country and the wider region. We urge all stakeholders, especially Afghanistan's neighbours, to assume responsibility and work together towards a political settlement. Every country in the region stands to gain if there is peace in Afghanistan. The only viable option to reach such a settlement is an inclusive Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process, which was confirmed once again during our visit last week. We welcome the Afghan Government's peace efforts, and we call on the Taliban to engage in a dialogue with the Government. We look forward to the upcoming meeting of the Kabul Process. The Security Council has an important responsibility to contribute and be responsive to creating an environment conducive to peace.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source