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Skoog

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first: 2015-03-16
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“We remain fully committed to multilateral diplomacy, which has been successful for several decades. It is the only way forward. Let us not forget that the origins of the JCPOA are an exemplary outcome of effective multilateral diplomacy. We have a common interest in making the JCPOA work, in particular in the current international environment. Let us do this together, and let us do it swiftly.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Let me also recall the importance of the procurement channel, which continues to be fully functional. As highlighted in the report of the Secretary-General, it remains a vital transparency and confidence-building mechanism. It gives assurances to Member States and the private sector that transfers of nuclear and dual-use goods and services are fully in line with resolution 2231 (2015) and the JCPOA. We furthermore urge all Members of the Organization to refrain from actions and statements that increase regional and international tensions and thereby escalate a military build-up in the region and beyond. The EU has repeatedly urged Iran to desist from activities that could deepen mistrust and that are inconsistent with resolution 2231 (2015).”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“We fully recognize that Iran has faced, and continues to face, very serious negative economic consequences following the withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA and the reimposition of previously lifted United States unilateral sanctions, which we deeply regret. The restoration of the JCPOA is the only way for Iran to reap the full benefits and reach its full economic potential, as it will result in a comprehensive sanctions lifting that will encourage greater cooperation by the entire international community with Iran. It is therefore important to show the necessary political will and pragmatism to restore the JCPOA on the basis of the text that is on the table. While acknowledging the strong sense of urgency, it is important to avoid escalatory steps and preserve sufficient space for diplomatic efforts to succeed.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“We also deeply regret Iran’s recent decision to remove IAEA cameras from key nuclear facilities, in response to the resolution in the IAEA Board of Governors. Those cameras are important to ensure the continuity of knowledge on Iran’s nuclear programme for the time when the JCPOA is restored. We reiterate that Iran’s decision to suspend the implementation of the Additional Protocol and JCPOA transparency provisions on 23 February 2021 has substantially decreased the IAEA’s access to relevant information on Iran’s nuclear programme; it is important not to take steps, in particular with regard to IAEA monitoring, that could jeopardize the restoration of the JCPOA.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“That is shared by a great part of the international community, as seen in the recent discussion at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting held in Vienna in June. Iran’s nuclear developments remain a grave source of concern, particularly with regard to its continued accumulation of enriched uranium at 20 per cent and 60 per cent and the installation of more and more advanced centrifuges. Significant work on uranium metal was conducted over the past year and produced knowledge gains that remain of concern. Iran’s nuclear activities are not only inconsistent with the nuclear provisions of the Plan of Action but also raise serious non-proliferation concerns.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“The space for further significant changes has been exhausted. On the EU side, we are concerned that we might not make it over the finishing line. Our message is this: seize this opportunity to conclude the deal based on the text that is on the table. The time to overcome the last outstanding issues, conclude the deal and fully restore the JCPOA is now. As stated time and again, the EU remains committed to the full and effective implementation of the agreement, and we are determined to continue working with the international community for this purpose. We greatly appreciate the efforts of the Council and its partners in supporting the restoration of the JCPOA. At the same time, we remain cognizant of the fact that there is an overwhelming sense of urgency to conclude the talks.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“However, it is vital that, after more than one year of negotiations, and in view of Iran’s worrisome nuclear trajectory and the continued and new United States sanctions, we conclude this agreement as soon as possible and proceed with the full implementation of the JCPOA. That is important not only for Europe, Iran and the region but also for the world as a whole, which — now more than ever — needs more security and stability. From the Coordinator’s perspective, after more than one year of intense multilateral negotiations, we believe we have a good deal on the table to restore the JCPOA. This is not a bilateral deal between Iran and the United States. Very tough political choices had to be made by all JCPOA participants and the United States to reach the current delicate balance in the text. The deal is now almost finalized.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“On 25 June, the EU High Representative visited Tehran at the invitation of Iran’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Amir-Abdollahian, in an attempt to break the recent dynamic of escalation and end the stalemate in the negotiations. Following discussions with relevant counterparts in Tehran, the High Representative announced another effort by the EU to help bridge the remaining gaps between Iran and the United States through proximity talks, before the agreement was to be finalized by all JCPOA participants and the United States. The EU remains committed to restoring the JCPOA.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“By March, we had produced a text containing difficult, hard-won compromises, with only a very few issues remaining open. The text describes in detail the necessary steps for the United States to return to the JCPOA and the resumption of the full implementation of all JCPOA commitments by the United States and Iran. The negotiations were paused on 11 March due to external factors and to allow Iran and the United States to address final outstanding bilateral issues. To that end, the EU’s efforts to broker an agreement and restore the JCPOA continued. During the pause, the EU High Representative, as JCPOA Coordinator and facilitator between Iran and the United States, continued to be in regular contact with all JCPOA participants and the United States.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Geraldine Byrne Nason in her role as the Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and for her work to keep members informed of the current state of play. Since the previous report (S/2021/995) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) in December, all JCPOA participants and the United States have continued their intense negotiations in Vienna to restore the JCPOA. Those negotiations started more than a year ago, in April 2021. They have been challenging, not only in terms of defining the steps needed to restore the JCPOA but also in overcoming the trust deficit following the decision of the previous United States Administration to withdraw from the JCPOA in 2018 and to reimpose sanctions, as well as subsequent Iranian nuclear steps inconsistent with JCPOA commitments.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Mr. Skoog: It is again an honour to have an opportunity to address the Security Council in this meeting on behalf of the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, in his capacity as Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). I would like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo and their team in the Secretariat for their dedication and perseverance in their work related to the implementation of resolution 2231(2015), in particular the report on that subject (S/2022/490) for today’s discussion. I would also like to express our gratitude to Her Excellency Ms.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“The EU remains committed to the protection of women and girls and to supporting the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, as well as to addressing its impact on sexual and reproductive health. Persons with disabilities face additional risks and vulnerabilities in situations of armed conflict. Their needs should be duly taken into account, and barriers to access, information evacuation and emergency assistance should be lifted. Finally, the EU concurs with the report of the Secretary-General that securing rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access is of the utmost importance. We are committed to avoiding any potential negative impact of sanctions and counter-terrorism measures on principled humanitarian action. People impacted by armed conflict deserve our concrete actions to protect their lives and dignity.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We share the Secretary-General’s concern about the dramatic increase in the number of internally displaced persons and the severe challenges they face. The EU reiterates its support for the Secretary-General’s efforts to develop a draft action agenda on internal displacement. Children remain disproportionally affected by armed conflict, including through an increasing rate of attacks on education facilities and a high level of sexual violence. The EU strongly supports the children and armed conflict mandate and the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism. We also support the implementation of resolution 2601 (2021) in order to protect schools from attack and mitigate and avoid the military use of schools, and we welcome the efforts of United Nations States Members that have endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We call for a strong coordination of the international efforts to address this crisis, such as the Global Alliance for Food Security and the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission. However, those efforts are still insufficient to cover the needs. We call for increased contributions from international partners. More efforts are needed to alleviate hunger in armed conflict, in line with resolution 2417 (2018). We condemn the destruction of the environment as a means of warfare, especially where the civilian population is directly dependent on its natural resources for water, food and livelihoods. We will continue to advocate for the protection of the natural environment in armed conflict. The EU and its member States are very concerned about the ever-increasing number of forcibly displaced people in the world.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mental health and psychosocial support is an integral part of the EU humanitarian response to crises, especially for civilians affected by the devastating consequences of conflict. To step up our efforts in that domain, the EU is supporting a pilot programme to provide related services, entitled the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Minimum Services Package. The EU and its member States note with concern the figures on conflict-driven hunger, as presented in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/381). When the impact of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine on global food security is accounted for, the picture will likely be even more dire. The EU supports the Secretary-General’s initiative to create a global crisis response group.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU has been very active in supporting initiatives aimed at ensuring that perpetrators of serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law be held accountable, including the investigations started by the International Criminal Court, the Human Rights Council’s commission of inquiry, national investigations by the Ukrainian authorities and investigations by EU member States. The EU notes with deep concern that the number of attacks against health facilities and medical personnel continues to increase. The EU is committed to supporting the collection and analysis of data on attacks against medical personnel and implementing concrete measures to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian workers.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The latest example is Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU is also deeply concerned by the impact of the widespread and indiscriminate use of explosive weapons in populated areas against civilians and civilian infrastructure. In that regard, we support the ongoing process to develop a political declaration on explosive weapons in populated areas. The EU will use all the tools at its disposal to strengthen international humanitarian law and promote accountability for violations.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Skoog: I thank the United States for putting this very important issue on the agenda. I also thank our briefers this morning. I express special admiration and appreciation for the remarkable work that humanitarian organizations are doing to protect civilians every day. Given the time constraints, I will deliver a much- abbreviated version of my statement now and will distribute the full statement through other means. I am speaking on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Monaco and San Marino, align themselves with this statement. The EU is deeply concerned by the pervasiveness of armed conflicts across the globe, which cause immense suffering to millions of civilians.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As part of the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the EU will invest in family farmers and small-scale food actors, local and regional supply chains and ecosystem-based approaches. We all have to step up our humanitarian assistance, but humanitarian aid alone is not a sustainable solution. It is an emergency step. For long-term recovery, the EU’s development aid is ready to pick up the baton and address the root causes of food insecurity. The EU Green Deal and our farm-to-fork and biodiversity strategies continue to guide our response. In conclusion, I want to stress again that the world can continue to count on our support. Our actions are anchored in the multilateral system. We strongly support the leadership of the United Nations in responding to the global food security crisis in a comprehensive way.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The impact of the war in Ukraine on food and commodity prices will further exacerbate that trend, which is why we need to identify solutions to address their situation as quickly as possible. The EU response will support the fiscal and macroeconomic stability of those countries and prop up their international reserves to enable them to pay for crucial food and energy imports, while providing the fiscal means and capacity to put in place adequate social transfers. More specifically, we are looking at rechannelling advanced economies’ special drawing rights, making use of existing International Monetary Fund instruments. Thirdly, in the medium and long term, we are supporting countries in developing resilient and sustainable agricultural and aquatic food systems.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In our efforts to help, we must ensure that local production and livelihoods are safeguarded. That is why, where feasible, we prefer cash-based programmes to shipments of food from other areas. In April we pledged more than €1 billion to address food insecurity in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions, and €644 million to address acute food insecurity and strengthen resilience in the Horn of Africa. For our Southern Neighbourhood partners, the EU foresees nearly €1 billion in grants to strengthen food security and social protection. Food affordability is another short-term priority, especially for middle- and low-income countries, 60 per cent of which are already in debt distress or at high risk of such distress.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Last week we launched an action plan on EU-Ukraine solidarity lanes to create alternative logistic routes and make sure that much-needed grain can be exported from Ukraine to the rest of the world while the Black Sea routes remain blocked by the aggressor. All alternative transport modes are being mobilized to maximum capacity. We support all efforts aimed at finding ways to unblock the sea routes. And restoring well-functioning markets is also key. Within the Group of Seven, we have committed to keeping our food and agricultural markets open and we urge other large producing countries to do the same. We advocate against export restrictions and for an open, transparent and predictable trade environment. Secondly, we are ramping up our humanitarian assistance. Our responses are tailored to country and regional needs.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“What we heard today from Russia about some supposed grain-for-weapons scheme by the West is yet another item to add to a long list of disinformation. It is now more than ever time to show solidarity. The world can count on the support of the European Union (EU). Whenever and wherever our solidarity is needed, we will deliver. We support the work led by the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance, and our 27 member States have sponsored the draft resolution on food security submitted by Lebanon (A/76/L.55) to draw the attention of the international community to the food crisis and identify ways to address it. We are taking a number of short- and medium-term actions to alleviate food insecurity. First, we are doing everything in our power to ease the pressure on global food markets.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Skoog: Conflict remains the main driver of food insecurity. Russia’s war on Ukraine has caused an unprecedented surge in global food prices, on top of the already devastating effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic and climate change. It is therefore crucial to put an end to Russia’s aggression and to the suffering of the Ukrainian people, as well as to avoid the consequences for global food security of a protracted war. And we should be clear that blaming sanctions for increased global food prices is a weak attempt to conceal the truth and divert action from where it is needed. Our sanctions target the Kremlin’s ability to finance the aggression against Ukraine and its people and are carefully crafted to ensure that they do not affect the agricultural sector.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I will be very brief. I just have two comments for my colleague from the Russian Federation. There is absolutely no Russophobia here or any strong feelings of antipathy to the Russian people. However, there is a very strong rejection in this Chamber and in the international community of the aggression that Russia is committing against Ukraine.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We will actively continue to use all our tools for holding perpetrators accountable and ensuring that women have the opportunity to contribute to the efforts and dialogues promoted by the European Union, the United Nations and the wider international community.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our support to encouraging the Security Council to incorporate and apply sexual and gender- based violence as a designation criterion in United Nations sanctions regimes in a much more systematic manner, something that many have said today. Fourthly, protection costs money. Sexual and gender-based violence programmes must be considered as life-saving by humanitarian appeals, and as part of standard funding in the area of women and peace and security. A survivor-centred approach must guide our actions, with a focus on ensuring access to psychological and legal services, as well as supporting sexual and reproductive health and rights, in line with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development, the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcomes of their reviews.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Let me outline four priorities. First, it is the responsibility of all States to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence, protect and support survivors and bring perpetrators to justice. All State and non-State parties to a conflict must adopt specific commitments to preventing and addressing such violence and monitor their compliance. Secondly, members of civil society play a key role, often as first responders. It is our collective responsibility to put an end to threats targeting civil- society actors, women human rights defenders and mediators, hold perpetrators accountable and defend civic space. Thirdly, prosecution and accountability are key to ensuring long-lasting peace. We support initiatives to strengthen legal procedures at the national, regional and international levels, notably through the ICC.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We reiterate the General Assembly’s demand that Russia immediately stop its military aggression, enabled by Belarus, immediately and unconditionally withdraw all forces from the entire territory of Ukraine and fully respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence within its internationally recognized borders. The reports coming from Bucha and other cities recall the worst atrocities committed by war criminals such as Da’esh, in Iraq and Syria, as well as by State and non-State actors in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Mali, the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and elsewhere. There is a solid international framework in place to address such abhorrent crimes. We do not need more debates, documents or initiatives. As Nadia Murad said this morning, more than moral outrage, we need action.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We are horrified by the testimonies and reports of violence, including sexual violence and rape, perpetrated by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, and by Russia’s repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. Those crimes will not be left unanswered. We are taking action to support independent investigations to ensure justice and accountability, in particular through the efforts of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and by Ukraine’s Prosecutor General. The European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine has been tasked with assisting as well, and we are working to provide urgent support to survivors of sexual violence.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Skoog: I thank the presidency of the United Kingdom for organizing this important debate. I am speaking on behalf of the European Union and its member States. The candidate countries North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania, the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Andorra and San Marino, align themselves with this statement. I would like to start by paying a special tribute to this morning’s briefers. Their testimonies force us, sadly, to agree with the Secretary-General that the situation is truly alarming. We are facing the highest number of violent conflicts since 1945, repeated violations of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, the return of invasions and military coups, and rising impunity.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We heard the Secretary- General’s recommendations this morning, and we have already launched a strategy for safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems, backed by increased assistance. Once again, we call on Russia to cease the destruction of innocent lives across Ukraine and immediately and unconditionally withdraw all its troops. We call for an immediate ceasefire, safe passage to civilians trapped in war zones and uninterrupted humanitarian access. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all other people affected by the war of Russian aggression. We stand in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we will continue to work diligently with the United Nations and our partners to end the aggression and the address humanitarian needs.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“The EU will continue to provide humanitarian and development support to our partner countries, from North Africa to the Middle East and from sub-Saharan Africa to Asia. We are scaling up our multilateral action to provide support to countries with acute food insecurity and are committed to keeping global trade routes open so agricultural staples can feed the world. The EU has pledged €2.5 billion for international cooperation related to nutrition for the period 2021-2024. We also fully support the work of the United Nations to deliver and scale up humanitarian assistance, protect refugees and work towards a ceasefire. With a particular focus on food security, we will contribute to the work of the Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance to deal with the global social and economic effects of the war.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“International humanitarian law must be respected. The dramatic consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine are not limited to Europe; they are global. Ukrainian farmers are prevented from sowing as a result of Russian shelling. Ships filled with wheat are blocked in Black Sea ports by Russian military forces. As a result, food prices have skyrocketed, pushing people into poverty and threatening to destabilize entire regions. The poorest countries, as we have heard, are the most vulnerable to shocks in food prices. All this is a direct result of the war, despite Russia’s cynical attempts to shift the blame. The EU and its member States are fully mobilized to end the war, in line with international law and the Charter of the United Nations. But at the same time, crises the world over need our urgent attention.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“As of 4 April, over 13,000 tons of medicines, hospital equipment, ambulances, firefighting equipment, food and energy supplies had arrived in Ukraine. European leaders have set up a Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund to channel support to post-war reconstruction. At the pledging event on 9 April, with Canada we will further showcase that we stand in words and deeds with the courageous people of Ukraine. After the Security Council was unable to take action, the General Assembly demonstrated once again, less than two weeks ago, the overwhelming international rejection of the Russian aggression and overwhelming support for addressing the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The international community demanded safe and unhindered passage for civilians fleeing violence, as well as humanitarian access to those in need.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We have adopted sanctions against the Russian Government, its financial and defence sectors, and those individuals enabling and financing the aggression. We have committed significant funding to the United Nations humanitarian flash appeal and the regional refugee response plan on Ukraine. So far, the EU and its member States have mobilized over €1.1 billion in emergency aid. That comes on top of the €2.4 billion in humanitarian, emergency and early recovery assistance the EU and its member States have provided to Ukraine since 2014. In the largest ever operation under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, 29 countries — all EU member States, together with Norway and Turkey — have responded to the request for assistance from Ukraine.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Those responsible will be held to account, in accordance with international law. We welcome the International Court of Justice’s provisional measures ordering Russia to suspend military operations immediately. We fully support the investigation launched by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court into war crimes and crimes against humanity, as well as the work of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. The EU is assisting the Ukrainian Prosecutor General and civil society in the collection and preservation of evidence of the war crimes. It is clear. There must be and there will be accountability. The EU and its member States are providing shelter for the more than 4 million refugees who fled Russia’s violence. They do so regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion or race.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We condemn in the strongest possible terms the reported atrocities committed by the Russian armed forces in a number of occupied Ukrainian towns. Haunting images of massacres, with large numbers of civilian deaths and casualties, as well as the destruction of civilian infrastructure, show the true face of Russia’s brutal war of aggression. Those massacres will be inscribed on the list of atrocities committed by Russia on European soil. The Russian authorities are responsible for those crimes, committed while they had effective control of the area. They are subject to the international law of occupation. Russia is directing attacks against the civilian population and is targeting civilian objects, including hospitals, medical facilities, schools and shelters. Those war crimes must stop immediately.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Thousands of lives have been lost and more than 11 million people — most of them women and children — have been forced to leave their homes. More than 500 schools and 52 hospitals have been shelled; entire cities have been razed to the ground. The unfolding drama in Mariupol and the images from Bucha stain our common humanity. Russia must stop that senseless act of violence. The EU condemns in the strongest terms Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. We demand that Russia immediately stop its military aggression, immediately and unconditionally withdraw all forces from the entire territory of Ukraine, and fully respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence within its internationally recognized borders, as demanded by the General Assembly.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“I want to thank the Secretary-General and Under- Secretaries-General DiCarlo and Griffiths for their briefings, and I want to express our full support to, solidarity with and respect for the heroic people of Ukraine, as embodied by the address delivered this morning by President Zelenskyy. Forty-one days ago, Russia decided to wage a war of aggression against Ukraine, in blatant violation of international law, the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the acquis of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It was an affront to the rules-based order and to global security and stability. We have heard and seen again today the tremendous cost to the people of Ukraine. The dramatic consequences of Russia’s war of choice are well known.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Mr. Skoog: I have the honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Monaco and San Marino all align themselves with this statement. I want to start by congratulating you, Madam President, and the United Kingdom on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April, and by thanking you, Madam, for convening this meeting and inviting us to speak. I also acknowledge the presidency of the United Arab Emirates for the month of March.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“For the EU’s part, once the resolution is renewed and extended, we stand ready to start discussions with the Somali Government to define the mutually agreed parameters of cooperation on maritime security, including on capacity-building. The EU remains strongly committed to further enhancing the regional maritime security architecture, as well as to supporting Somalia’s strategic priorities, notably the build-up of maritime capacity and capability and the gradual takeover by Somalia of security responsibilities, both offshore and on land.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“We hope that the Council will be able to agree on a revised resolution that better reflects Somali priorities, while also renewing the legal provisions necessary for the continuation of Operation Atalanta for at least for the remainder of this year. We therefore count on Somalia to express its readiness regarding a renewal of the resolution for at least another nine months. If the resolution is not extended beyond 3 March, Operation Atalanta will not have the authorization to fight piracy and to protect the deliveries of the World Food Programme and other vulnerable vessels in the Somali territorial waters.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General of November 2021 (S/2021/920) concluded that piracy had indeed been suppressed but not eradicated, as root causes remain, and that only naval presences, such as Operation Atalanta, could ensure the needed deterrent effect; Operation Atalanta also has a 100-per cent success rate in the protection of World Food Programme vessels delivering aid to persons in need; almost 1,600 vessels have been protected, with over 2.5 million tons of food and aid delivered to Somalia since 2008. We are willing to work hand-in-hand with the Somali authorities to support their efforts on maritime security, of course in full respect of the sovereignty of Somalia.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“As partners, we look forward also to discussing the resources needed to deliver the Somali transition plan. Together, these plans must be realistic, pragmatic and focused, as well as conditions-based, in order to ensure a measured transition between the phases foreseen. As regards the EU, while we continue to call on all partners for a more balanced donor structure, the EU commitment to supporting peace, stability and development in Somalia is long-term. Turning now to the maritime domain, since its inception in 2008, Operation Atalanta has successfully reduced the threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia, with 171 pirates having been transferred to competent authorities.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“Despite the delays of last year, it is nevertheless a positive sign that the parties are re-engaged, that the Quartet — the Federal Government of Somali, the AU, United Nations and EU — has reconvened and the work begun by the technical teams, first in Addis Ababa, then in Cairo and now Mogadishu. The road map provided by the African Union anticipated this entirely, in accordance with the timelines set by the Security Council. We welcome also the positive spirit fostered between the teams to conclude this process. In parallel to the reconfiguration and plans for the eventual drawdown of the AU Transitional Mission to Somalia, it is essential that the Federal Government of Somalia plan how this drawdown process can be matched by a corresponding generation of the forces needed. We encourage full transparency on this going forward.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“In line with the required Security Council mandate requesting a reconfigured African Union (AU) mission, there is general agreement that continued support from an international mission on land is necessary, that more accountability from all stakeholders is needed, and that the AU is best placed to continue to provide this. Let us be clear — the EU is willing to support the continued security presence of a reconfigured AU mission in Somalia, but there is no support for more of the same. This is precisely because the context has evolved, which requires a fresh, holistic approach to addressing the challenge posed by the mutating threat, which sees a number of actors working more closely to deliver such a comprehensive and integrated solution.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“EUCAP Somalia has been supporting the development of the Somali Police Force, in particular the Federal Darwish, and its interoperability with the Somali National Army. Over 800 Federal Darwish officers have been now deployed to security transition operations. EUCAP Somalia has also supported the reopening of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Mogadishu, which has now reached its initial operational capability. Turning to the immediate question of Somalia and the security transition from AMISOM, let me first underline that any progress made over the years in Somalia has been possible thanks to AMISOM, and I pay tribute here again to the sacrifices made by Africa’s sons and daughters, who have paid the ultimate price in their contribution to security in Somalia.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“These new tasks will contribute to the ongoing fight against Al-Shabaab and its funding streams. Our CSDP missions in Somalia continue to support the build-up of the Somali security forces and institutions for a gradual takeover of security responsibilities, both on land and off-shore, in line with the Somali transition plan. Since its inception, EUTM Somalia has trained over 7,000 Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers and has been supporting the development of the Somali- owned training system that provides the SNA with the policies, procedures and expertise to manage its own force generation. The mission also provides strategic advice and targeted training on enabling functions, such as counter-improvised explosive device training, which remains instrumental in decreasing the Somali National Army’s dependency on AMISOM.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“We have also deployed an executive Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) maritime operation — European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta — and two missions, the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM Somalia) and the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia); Operation Atalanta has successfully contributed to the suppression of piracy off the coast of Somalia. With the objective of consolidating and enhancing the provision of maritime security, the mandate of Operation Atalanta was recently extended to other secondary executive tasks to counter the trafficking of weapons in support of the United Nations arms embargo, and to counter the trafficking of narcotic drugs, as well as monitoring illicit activities at sea.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source