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“As member of the European Union, we are contributing to a strong and durable relationship between the countries of the region and the European Union aimed at fostering prosperous, sustainable and stable socioeconomic development. That includes efforts to facilitate trade and increased connectivity, as well as to continue the EU's long-standing support for border management in Central Asia and Afghanistan. The road to regional progress runs through a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan, something which is in everyone's interest. However, many of the challenges facing Afghanistan cannot be dealt with in isolation. Therefore, a clear commitment from regional actors and their constructive engagement is critical to a peaceful Afghanistan.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“Through regional cooperation those challenges can be overcome and transformed into mutually beneficial opportunities for the countries of the region, thereby creating a zone of peace, cooperation and prosperity that benefits all of the people of Central Asia as well as Afghanistan. As we have heard many times in this Chamber in recent months, interconnected security challenges require joint and comprehensive approaches that integrate security, development and human rights. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides the blueprint for such an approach. We welcome the firm commitment of the Central Asian countries to the Sustainable Development Goals and their inclusion in their respective development strategies.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“The countries of Central Asia have seen progress on multiple fronts since independence 25 years ago, not least in poverty reduction and steady economic growth, and, as we see from Kazakhstan's membership on the Council, Central Asian States are playing an increasingly important role on the world stage. Remaining challenges, many of which are common to the countries of the region, can be overcome through stronger regional cooperation. They include security threats and radicalization, managing shared water and energy resources and addressing the effects of climate change. Efforts are also needed to strengthen good governance, create j obs for a rapidly growing population, develop interconnectivity and reduce barriers to trade.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's briefing this morning, as well as his steadfast commitment to preventive diplomacy and sustainable development, including in Central Asia. We commend all of the countries of Central Asia for their efforts to invigorate and strengthen regional cooperation, including with Afghanistan. Such concrete steps as resolving long-standing border issues, easing border crossings, strengthening people-to-people contacts and lower barriers to trade are very welcome. Those actions serve as recognition of the fact that each country is better offifits neighbours also prosper. Long-term peace and economic development for the individual countries of the region are intimately linked to regional security and development.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“I would like to align myself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union (EU). I would like to thank you and your country, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to bring the comprehensive issue of regional cooperation and the links between security and development in Central Asia and Afghanistan to the attention of the Security Council. I also welcome the participation in today's meeting of such senior-level ministers from other Central Asian States, and we are very pleased to have young Afghan women, the future leaders of Afghanistan, here in the Chamber as well. I also want to compliment Ambassador Kairat Umarov for the excellent visit to Afghanistan this weekend that he and his team organized for the Security Council, and to thank the Government of Afghanistan for hosting us.”
2018-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8162 (2018) · source
“The Council must work together and enhance its efforts to promote and uphold progress, including by helping building confidence and trust among countries. We will continue to work actively will all partners to further disarmament, non-proliferation, respect for international law and accountability for those who Violate international norms and obligations.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We deeply regret the multiple instances of the use of the veto in the Council, thereby hindering accountability. Recent allegations of the use of chlorine gas in Syria and ongoing investigations by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic serve only to further illustrate the need to continue our efforts to develop a new mechanism for attribution so as to ensure accountability and uphold the international disarmament and non-proliferation regime. The Council has a responsibility in that regard, and we will continue our efforts to find a way forward. In his New Year's message, the Secretary- General urged leaders to bring people together around common goals. Surely, one of those goals must be furthering non-proliferation and disarmament.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We welcome the latest developments on the peninsula, including the steps taken to reopen channels of communication, such as military-to-military dialogue. That is an important means to avoid misunderstandings and reduce tensions. We also welcome the decision of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to participate in the Olympic Games. Those are positive developments. It is important to seize that window of opportunity and support all efforts that can lead to denuclearization and peaceful relations on the Korean peninsula. Stepped-up efforts are also needed to address the issue of chemical weapons. The use of such weapons in Syria and Iraq is illegal and unacceptable. There can be no impunity for such grave Violations of international law. Those responsible must be identified and brought to justice.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“The Council has repeatedly addressed the testing of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in breach of international obligations and contrary to the existing global norm against nuclear testing embodied in the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. We continue to condemn those actions in the strongest terms. The full and comprehensive implementation of the Council's relevant resolutions by all United Nations States Members is needed. At the same time, sanctions alone will not solve the current crisis on the Korean peninsula. Efforts are needed to pave the way for a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution to the conflict. In parallel to effectively implementing the sanctions regime, we must undertake further work to reduce tensions and build trust.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“As reiterated by High Representative of the European Union Federica Mogherini, and by many others around the table today, the European Union remains committed to supporting the full implementation of the JCPOA, and it is vital that all parties continue to implement their commitments. IAEA verification and the Joint Commission for addressing implementation matters are both indispensable components of the agreement. In addition, we look forward to Iran's early ratification of the additional protocol, which is essential to building confidence and ensuring sustainability.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“It was the first zone of its kind to be based on verification according to the model additional protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). That provided the IAEA with the ability to verify not only the non-diversion of declared nuclear material, but also the absence of undeclared nuclear material as well as activities in participating States. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (J CPOA) is another important example of the potential of diplomacy. The JCPOA is designed to ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme That crucial agreement contributes to stability within and beyond the region, and contributes significantly to strengthening the global non-proliferation architecture.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We are also faced with the increasing threat of weapons ofmass destruction being acquired by non-State actors. Collective efforts are needed to meet the evolving threats and uphold the global non-proliferation regime. All States must work to implement their obligations pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). Confidence-building measures can help reduce tensions, prevent conflicts and build the trust necessary for effective disarmament and non-proliferation. Such efforts are strengthened if they are based on the clear principles of accountability, transparency, irreversibility and verifiability. The nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia provides a good example of where those principles have been applied.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“On the path ahead, it is essential that we build mutual trust, as was stressed by the Secretary-General and President Nazarbayev earlier this morning, including by increasing understanding for each another's perspectives - something clearly lacking today. We must also mobilize the necessary political will to negotiate and compromise in order to reach a positive outcome. The paralysis in the Conference on Disarmament (CD), which is now in its twenty-second year, should be a matter of concern for us all. Sweden will assume the rotating presidency of the CD next month. We will make every effort to define a combination of substantive issues based upon which a programme of work can finally be agreed and that we hope may help to break the deadlock.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains the indispensable framework and the cornerstone of global disarmament and non-proliferation. We are committed to the success of the current NPT review cycle. That will require making progress on all three pillars of the Treaty, including disarmament, concerning which the nuclear-weapon States have a special responsibility. The widespread frustration within the international community regarding the lack of progress within the NPT context is real and well-founded. It needs to be addressed by concrete progress in the implementation of existing disarmament commitments. Effective disarmament will require sincere negotiations in good faith within the framework of all existing conventions. We must all act according to our commitments and live up to our promises.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“We fully agree with the Secretary-General's new year's message that global anxieties about nuclear weapons are their highest level since the Cold War. Speculations in recent months about the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons are an unwelcome echo from the past. Meanwhile, both State and non-State actors push the boundaries of our common values through the use of chemical weapons. There is no doubt that the proliferation ofweapons ofmass destruction is a serious threat to international peace and security. Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are two sides of the same coin and mutually reinforcing. Making progress on both fronts must be a priority for the international community and for the Security Council. It is not only a moral and humanitarian responsibility, but also essential for our common security interests.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“It is good to see you back at the United Nations, Mr. President. I want to begin by thanking Kazakhstan for convening today's timely meeting on a very important issue. Your country's historic contribution to disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is commendable. Indeed, by your decision, more than 25 years ago, to give up nuclear weapons, showed that nuclear disarmament is indeed possible. Your personal commitment to end nuclear testing and promote the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty deserves our thanks. It is a priority shared by my country and by all members of the European Union. Let me also thank the Secretary-General for his thoughtful intervention this morning.”
2018-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8160 (2018) · source
“The ongoing cooperation between UNOWAS and other regional organizations provides the potential for the development of such approaches. The decision taken at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit in December that ECOWAS and UNOWAS would work together on the role of changing transhumance patterns as they relate to a potential conflict between herders and farmers and conflict dynamics across the region is a good example of such cooperation. In conclusion, I once again want to thank the Special Representative for his briefing today and assure him of our continued very strong support.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“As we ask UNOWAS to do more - including in support of the transitions from peacekeeping missions to non-mission settings in Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire and in support of regional efforts to combat terrorism, and so on - we must also ensure that adequate resources are available to it to carry out those tasks. Many of the challenges facing the countries of the region - terrorism, transnational crime, humanitarian crises, increasing competition for scarce resources, including as a result of climate change - show no respect for national borders. Only sustained and holistic approaches that take into account the root causes of conflict and instability in the region, and the linkages between them can lead to long-term solutions.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“The Council and the United Nations should seize opportunities to support the region in consolidating democratic practices and sustaining inclusive economic development and growth. UNOWAS also has an important role to play in that regard. I would like to take just one minute to mention Liberia again, as my colleague from Cote d'Ivoire did. I think it is very important that we commend the country for the peaceful, transparent, free and fair election process that has just been concluded. We acknowledge the important supportive role played by the region and the United Nations, including by former President Obasanjo of Nigeria and again Special Representative Chambas. We look forward to continuing our support to Liberia as it moves to a new chapter of its development, including through the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“UNOWAS plays a critical role by contributing to the strategic and integrated analysis of the opportunities, risks and challenges faced by national and local authorities in their efforts to sustain peace. I think Mr. Chambas has presented many of those today. I would like to say that we strongly support that work and would like to see it replicated in other regions. A conflict prevented rarely makes the front pages, and success stories often go unnoticed. However, while political tensions continue in some countries of West Africa and the Sahel, it is important that we acknowledge positive developments and reforms in the region, such as in Liberia, The Gambia and Burkina Faso, as we have heard today.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Chambas, for his briefing today and recognize and acknowledge the very important work he does, of which today he listed the very important positive developments in the region. I know and I would like to pay tribute to the fact that his discreet, delicate hand has played a part in supporting many of those developments. So, I thank him again for that. The United Nations regional offices have an important role to play in delivering on the ambition of the Secretary-General, and supported by the Council, to put prevention at the heart of our work. As we have heard, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) continues to carry out a number of important preventive functions, in particular though the use of its good offices.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“The agreement also acts as a basis for the wider economic and social reforms that will benefit the entire country and all Colombians. It is a visionary ambition and it seems in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and how it connects to the sustaining peace agenda. By remaining committed to the peace agreement, the parties are keeping faith with the hopes and aspirations of the Colombian people for the future of their country. It also bridges divisions inside the country. We must therefore continue to do all we can to support them. Finally, I would like to say to my dear friend, Matthew Rycroft, how much we will miss him. We appreciate his contribution to this dossier, but also his efforts on so many other issues that the Council has been dealing with. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We regret that the ELN has resumed attacks and urge it to renew its ceasefire commitment as soon as possible, and we reiterate that the United Nations and the Security Council must stand ready to assist the parties in monitoring a new agreement. Sweden, as a member of the Grupo de paises de apoyo, acompafiamiento y cooperacio'n a la Mesa de conversaciones, will assist the process as much as it can. The Colombian Peace Agreement represents the culmination of an historic process, which brought more than 50 years of conflict and violence to an end. It shows that through political courage and leadership, through dialogue and diplomacy and with supportive regional involvement, even the most entrenched conflicts can be brought to an end, setting an irreversible course for peace.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the work of the Mission on the inclusion and participation of women. We welcome the gender-sensitive analysis in the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/lll7). Women's meaningful involvement in the ongoing reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts is essential to attaining long-term peace and stability. In that regard, we see Colombia as serving as a model. Finally, we note the positive impact on the humanitarian situation of the temporary ceasefire between the Government and the Ejercito de Liberacien Nacional (ELN).”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We welcome the updated stabilization plan as one measure to address that, and look forward to its speedy implementation. A redoubled and sustained effort is now needed on the part of all parts of the State, in support of the wider Peace Agreement, including comprehensive rural reform, so that it can rapidly deliver tangible peace dividends for all Colombians. The development of a national reintegration plan would be key in that regard by providing a renewed impetus and ensuring coherence among all actors and initiatives. At this critical time in the implementation of the agreement, the United Nations and Colombia's international partners must lend our full support to the parties, and engage proactively to assist them in reaching their goals.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We commend the political courage and strong commitment to peace of both parties, and their efforts to overcome challenges in the implementation of the Peace Agreement. Last year saw the successful laying down of arms and the conversion of the FARC-Ejercito del Pueblo into a political party. These were truly historic achievements. The security and reintegration of former combatants will mark the next milestone in the journey to consolidate a sustainable peace. The increasing number of incidents of intimidation, reprisals and killings of human rights defenders, community leaders, FARC members and their families continues to be worrisome and underscores the need for the State to fill the power vacuum and safeguard the rule of law.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Jean Arnault, for his briefing this morning, and assure him that we continue to support his efforts and the work of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. (spoke in Spanish) I would also like to welcome the presence of the Vice-President of Colombia, Mr. Oscar Naranjo, with us here today. I thank him for his personal dedication and the key role he has played and continues to play for peace in Colombia. (spoke in English) Over a year has now passed since the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace was ratified by the Government and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) and the conflict came to an end. However, ensuring that peace is sustained requires a continuous effort.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“In 2017, more people were forced to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo than in any other country in the world. We, Sweden, are proud to be the third largest bilateral humanitarian donor, but we are deeply concerned about the record-low levels of funding to the Democratic Republic of the Congo's humanitarian appeal. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to encourage all countries to consider additional funding to that appeal.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Ensuring women's full and equal participation in elections is also essential for a credible electoral process, including their safe access to polling stations. We appreciate efforts to increase women's voter registration in the Kasai region. MONUSCO will continue to play a vital role in supporting the electoral process and in contributing to the protection of civilians. I take this opportunity to express our deepest condolences, of course, to Tanzania and MONUSCO for the losses resulting from the horrendous attack on 7 December. Lastly, with regard to the continuing deteriorating humanitarian situation that others have also raised, the lack of resilience among the Congolese population makes it extremely vulnerable to conflict.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Dialogue and coordination with the region will remain key, and we strongly support an active role of the guarantors. The Security Council should also continue to follow the situation. For the elections to be credible, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo urgently needs to implement the confidence-building measures agreed upon in the 31 December agreement. In that regard, we remain deeply concerned about the continued and recent reports of violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those of assembly, speech and peaceful protest. The violent response to the events of New Year's Eve represents an unacceptable example of the lack of respect for human rights regarding which there can be no impunity for those responsible.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“With the worsening overall security situation throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular in the east, surging humanitarian needs and a political fragility, the key to changing that trajectory is a democratic transition of power and the creation of tolerant political space, based on the holding of credible, transparent, inclusive and peaceful elections in the spirit of the agreement of 31 December 2017. Important building blocks for the elections - the calendar and the electoral law, as well as a budget - are now in place. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the opposition and other key stakeholders now need to contribute constructively to make sure that the elections are held on 23 December of this year. The international community has a role to play in supporting those efforts.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Lacroix for his briefing this morning. I would first like to acknowledge and very much welcome the appointment of Ms. Leila Zerrougui as the new Special Representative. Of course, we acknowledge and greatly appreciate the services of Mr. Maman Sidikou. Since our previous meeting (see S/PV.8067), the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has clearly continued to evolve - the establishment of an electoral calendar, the election date set for 23 December, peaceful protests on New Year's Eve, met with repression and deadly violence, and the deadly attack of 7 December on the base in Semuliki, North Kivu, against the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“What we now need is political will, including in this organ, commitment to multilateralism and a reinvigorated United Nations to implement it.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Constant attacks on humanitarian workers and the assault against the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo earlier this month are shocking examples. Responding early to violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights can effectively prevent conflicts before they become a threat to regional and international peace and security. When conflicts do occur, accountability for such violations is vital for both justice and reconciliation. In conclusion, the best way to prevent societies from descending into Violence and crisis is to ensure that they are made resilient through investment in inclusive and sustainable development. With the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the sustaining peace decisions, we have a strategy.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“For that reason, it is important to consistently integrate a gender perspective into our long-term strategies and, when responding to complex challenges ahead, to understand how they affect women and men and better target responses. Finally, there is an evident and inherent link between respect for human rights and international humanitarian law and the maintenance of international peace and security. Respect for and protection of human rights contributes to efforts to address the root causes and drivers of instability, thereby helping to prevent and resolve conflicts and to sustain peace. A general erosion of respect for international humanitarian law is straining the credibility of this body and putting the people whom we send into the field at great risk.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“As highlighted by numerous countries at the Arria meeting on climate and security last Friday, there is a clear need for the United Nations to enhance its capabilities to better foresee, understand and respond to climate-related security risks. That includes identifying and responding to the risks of instability and insecurity that arise from how the effects of climate change interact with social, economic and political factors. Secondly, research and experience show that conflicts are more likely to become armed in unequal societies. The promotion of gender equality and women's participation in peace and security efforts is therefore essential to sustaining peace.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“First, we need a thorough understanding of the drivers of risk, the political will and adequate resources to address them early on, and a United Nations system that has the flexibility to respond. Frank, timely and cross-pillar analysis and information are critical if the Security Council is to be effective at preventing, managing and resolving conflicts. Enhancing the United Nations system's joint analysis and integrated strategic planning capabilities, including improved risk assessments and risk management strategies, would allow the Council and the United Nations system as a whole to address conflicts in their early stages. We are confident that the ongoing reform efforts, led by the Secretary-General, will better position the United Nations system in that regard.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“In our work on Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Sahel region and Colombia, among others, we have seen how organized crime, illicit financial flows, the drugs trade and trafficking in persons and natural resources fund warfare and have a devastating impact on civilians. True conflict prevention requires an understanding of the structural nature of such challenges and their interplay with political decisions. Building on the sustaining peace agenda and in line with the United Nations reform processes, what then is needed to put conflict prevention at the core of our actions and to enhance our collective ability to deal with those contemporary complex security challenges? I would like to make three suggestions.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“The recent joint United Nations and World Bank report, entitled Pathways for Peace: Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict, identifies exclusion, inequality and power imbalances as the principal causes of many of today's conflicts. A lack of opportunity provides fertile ground for conflict, radicalization and instability. During our visit to the Lake Chad basin region, we saw first hand the adverse effects of climate change on the stability of the region. That has also been obvious in the Council's consideration of the situations in Darfur, Somalia and the Sahel.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Multidimensional poverty, climate change, transnational organized crime, food insecurity, weak governance, abuses and violations of human rights and growing inequality are only a few ofthe challenges that are increasingly influencing the situations that appear on the Council's agenda. The negative impacts of those threats to international peace and security are likely to intensify. As the body responsible for maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council's preventive role is perhaps now more important than ever. However, prevention will not be possible without a comprehensive and holistic strategy to address those challenges. The evidence in support of more comprehensive and holistic approaches to prevention and sustaining peace is building.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be made later today on behalf of the European Union and with the Nordic statement. I want to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, and the Japanese delegation for scheduling today's open debate, which provides us with an opportunity to continue our important discussions on the increasingly complex security challenges facing the world today and how the Council can better address them. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his, as always, insightful briefing on the subject and for the visionary reform agenda that he has put forward, which is, in many ways, aimed at improving the United Nations response to many ofthe challenges that we face.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We also welcome his clear call to all participants to remain committed to the JCPOA in a spirit of cooperation, compromise, good faith and reciprocity. All actors must now work to find peaceful solutions to the ongoing conflicts and crises in the region. We urge them all to act responsibly and to refrain from exacerbating the tensions in the region. It is important to separate discussions on challenges in the broader region from those concerning the implementation of the JCPOA.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“Regarding information on possible transfers by Iran of missiles or missile technology, we note that the Secretariat is still analysing the information and that it should verify any new information pertinent to these cases. We expect the Secretariat to report back to the Council as soon as possible and we welcome the suggested joint meeting in the 2231 format between the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) and the Security Council. The agreement on the JCPOA represented a milestone and illustrated the potential of dialogue and diplomacy in advancing global non-proliferation efforts. We echo the Secretary-General's call on all States to act in accordance with the agreement and to avoid provocative actions and rhetoric.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“It is important that Iran continues to provisionally apply the Additional Protocol to its Safeguards Agreement and we look forward to its early ratification of the Additional Protocol. It is promising that the Procurement Channel process is working according to plan. We also agree with the Secretary-General's recommendation that more efforts be made to engage various actors, including the private sector, in efforts to increase the economic benefits of the agreement, especially for the Iranian people. Despite those positive trends, however, we continue to be concerned about the reports of violations by Iran of the arms embargo and the travel ban. We are also concerned about previously reported ballistic-missile launches, which we believe to be inconsistent with resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman, Ambassador Adamson and, of course, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi for his report, as well as for his excellent work as Facilitator. We welcome the Secretary-General's report (8/2017/1030) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). The continued implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is of crucial importance. The agreement has ensured the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme, which contributes to stability in the region and indeed beyond. It also contributes significantly to strengthening the global non-proliferation architecture. We welcome Iran's continued compliance with its nuclear-related obligations, as verified by International Atomic Energy Agency reports.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8143 (2017) · source
“The world has been failing the Syrian people for more than six years, and the humanitarian situation will continue to deteriorate in the absence ofa political solution to the crisis. The Council must spare no effort to end the conflict in Syria. We hope that today's agreement can help build momentum for constructive and broader Council engagement on Syria.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source
“On behalf of the co-penholders, I would like to thank the representatives of all delegations for their constructive engagement during the negotiations on the resolution. I would also like to thank the staff of the United Nations humanitarian agencies, their implementing partners and Turkey and Jordan for enabling these humanitarian deliveries to take place, as well as Under-Secretary- General Lowcock and his team here in New York. Since the humanitarian situation remains devastating and the needs enormous, agreement on the resolution was imperative. Discussions on Syria in the Council are often difficult. We therefore see today's adoption as a special accomplishment.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source
“It is not every day that the Council takes decisions that have a direct impact on the people affected by conflict, but today is such a day. On behalf of the co-penholders, Egypt and Japan, I strongly welcome the adoption today of resolution 2393 (2017), which maintains a vital humanitarian lifeline for 3 million people in Syria. There is no alternative humanitarian route to access parts of northern and southern Syria. Renewing the provisions of resolution 2165 (2014) for a full 12 months will without doubt save lives and alleviate suffering. Over the past weeks, we have worked very hard with Council members to reach this agreement. The resolution requests the Secretary-General to conduct an independent review of these humanitarian operations. That will allow the Council to have an even more solid basis for future decisions.”
2017-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8141 (2017) · source
“It is high time to show commitment and to move ahead with a detailed peace plan that addresses all final-status issues in a manner consistent with the known parameters. The Security Council has the responsibility to do that. All stakeholders, including regional actors, should now engage more than ever for peace in the Middle East.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source
“Most important, it reaffirms the view of the Council, expressed in previous resolutions, that any decision and actions that purport to alter the character and status of Jerusalem have no legal effect and must be rescinded. We also agree with the call on all States to refrain from the establishment of diplomatic missions in Jerusalem, in line with resolution 478 (1980). The European Union (EU) has a firm position on Jerusalem, which explains why all EU member States represented on the Council voted in favour of the draft resolution today. I would also like to state clearly that today's vote does not impact the resolutions adopted by the Council. The status of Jerusalem remains unchanged under international law. Finally, looking forward, we urgently need to relaunch the peace process.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8139 (2017) · source