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Suarez Moreno

lines on the record: 340
first: 2015-01-14
most recent: 2019-04-11
sittings or episodes: 47
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“In that context, we support initiatives aimed at alleviating the humanitarian tragedy in Aleppo. Nevertheless, such proposals need to take into account the nature and scope of terrorism as a destabilizing factor. Our country has been denouncing the threat of terrorism to peace and stability in Syria and the region for some time now. As Mr. De Mistura said, the existence of terrorism in Aleppo is clear. The Al-Nusra Front, with the support of various armed groups that some have described as moderate, holds more than 200,000 people hostage and unable to leave the area under its control. The Syrian Government therefore has a legitimate right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against terrorism. We therefore welcome the fact that areas of eastern Aleppo have been liberated where more than 90,000 people live.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Messrs. De Mistura, O'Brien and Cappelaere for their briefings. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its concern about the humanitarian situation in Syria, especially in the city of Aleppo. That is why we value the efforts of the humanitarian agencies, which, at great risk and in situations of all-out conflict, do extraordinary work to help millions of Syrians. We appreciate the fact that the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, together with the Syrian Government, has helped thousands of people by providing food, medicine and other necessities in the recently liberated areas. Of special importance is the delivery of food and medicine to F oa'a, Kefraya, Madaya and Zabadani under the four-towns agreements.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our appeal to Member States with influence on the issue to demonstrate the political will to find a mutually acceptable solution for all parties and to make the necessary efforts to establish a climate of trust that would help to resolve in a peaceful and constructive way the relaunching of the Six-Party Talks, such as the important and unique mechanism to peacefully resolve the intentions and differences on the Korean peninsula.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“We are concerned that the restrictions imposed on the export of primary goods could affect its population. We also believe that those controls should not serve as a precedent for limiting the rights of States to manage their own natural resources in a sovereign manner to meet their socioeconomic goals, in line with General Assembly resolution 1803 (XVII). The implementation ofthe measures contained in resolutions 2321 (2016) and 2270 (2016) should in no way impede the coordination of international organizations providing technical and humanitarian assistance to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Those organizations should continue to cooperate in the development of projects and the establishment of conditions conducive to the stability and well-being of the North Korean people.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, we urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to meet its obligations under the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, and we appeal to all parties to act cautiously so as to avoid heightening tensions that could lead to an armed conflict. We reiterate that the measures contained in the resolutions adopted on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should be applied in full respect for the principles of international law, with specific goals, in a responsible, transparent manner and with clear criteria for ending them if the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ends its nuclear programme. At the same time, we must ensure that the measures contained in the resolution do not have a negative humanitarian impact on the civilian population.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“The resolution adopted today is part of the global focus on mechanisms and formulas to build a sustainable environment conducive to forginh a path towards a political and sustainable solution to the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula. We call on the Security Council to step up its efforts in promoting dialogue and negotiations between the parties in order to contribute to a negotiated solution of the issue. The sanctions regime applied to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should be seen as a means and not an end in itself. Its ultimate goal should be aimed at denuclearization, peace and stability in the region through a negotiated political solution.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-Moon. Firmly committed to nuclear disarmament and the elimination of weapons of mass destruction, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela voted in favour of resolution 2321 (2016) in response to the nuclear test undertaken on 9 September by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as we believe that it affects international peace and security, particularly on the Korean peninsula and enhances the risk of possible confrontation. That country's other nuclear tests this year and launch of ballistic missiles violate Security Council resolutions on the issue and the nuclear non-proliferation regime.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we wish to express that in keeping with the times and with the solutions that the planet requires, the search for integrated initiatives contributes to the preservation of life and human rights for present and future generations as a fundamental value of the relationships and cooperation among States in order to guarantee the establishment of ajust, equitable and prosperous world order in the context of sustainable development.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Moreover, we must not forget that UNESCO has been working continuously under its mandate to assure that countries manage their water resources sustainably through the International Hydrological Programme; the Institute for Water Education, which is headquartered in Delft, in the Netherlands; the more than 20 research centres across the world; and the water-related UNESCO chairs. UNESCO is also leading the drafting of The United Nations World Water Development Report.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Progress towards the achievement of these objectives will be considered annually in the High-level Political Forum under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, taking into account the indivisible, integatred and interrelated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In that context, SDG 6 will be considered more closely in 2018, which is why we must strive in that framework to assess the achievements and challenges to be overcome in order to achieve a fair and equitable form of sustainable development in which the three dimensions - social, economic, and environmental - are reflected in a balanced manner.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“With that said, we are convinced that we must broadly and democratically address those elements in the General Assembly, which is the organ mandated to address issues of sustainable development, and water in particular. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes that socioeconomic development depends on the sustainable management of natural resources, including water, and establishes the commitment to addressing shortages of water supply and water use more efficiently. To that end, Sustainable Development Goal 6 contains important elements and strategies for achieving those goals.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“In that respect, we must keep in mind the issue of climate change, which has had negative global impacts, and in the case of countries in Africa its devastating effects have already been seen, affecting health, subsistence, food, the water supply and security in general. Such a complex reality complicates the fragile political and security situation in some States of the region, rendering all the more difficult a solution through a comprehensive approach to those conflicts. As was indicated in the Arria Formula meeting on the same theme in April, all of the aforementioned elements have an significant impact on peace, security and development.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Approximately 748 million people do not have access to an improved source of drinking water. Two and a half billion persons do not have access to basic sanitation facilities, and 1 billion people relieve themselves in the open air. An estimated 1.8 billion people use a source of potable water that is contaminated with faecal bacteria. The farming sector accounts for approximately 70 per cent of all freshwater extraction globally, and more than 90 per cent in most of the world's least developed countries. The United Nations has also indicated that by 2030 the world is projected to face a 40 per cent global water deficit under the business-as-usual scenario. The consequences of such tensions in an interconnected world will be local, cross-border and global.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, and the delegation of Senegal for convening this open debate on an issue that is so important for the future of humankind. We would also like to commend Mr. Danilo Tiirk, Ms. Christine Beerli and Mr. Sundeep Waslekar for their briefings. In analysing the water issue, UNESCO indicated in its 2015 report that population growth, urbanization, migration and industrialization, along with increases in production and consumption, have generated ever- increasing demands for freshwater resources. In addition, about 1.2 billion people live in areas where water is physically scarce.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“We therefore call upon the parties and those who have influence on the parties to resume political negotiations as swiftly as possible without attaching preconditions to the aforementioned resumed negotiations so that we can work towards a solution to the conflict, which has caused so much suffering to the people of Syria. The prolongation of the conflict will only cause more suffering and more destruction for the Syrian population.”
2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source
“Those terrorist groups and their partners have become looming threats to peace and stability in the region. We must counter their influence with all available and necessary measures, while strictly adhering to international law We would like to raise a similar concern about the destruction of basic infrastructure and services, such as hospitals, water distribution services and electricity substations. As Ms. Elizabeth Hoff of the World Health Organization pointed out a few minutes ago, before the war broke out Syria had one of the most advanced health-care systems in the Middle East. However, owing to the war, which has raged for six years now and which has been financed from abroad, the health-care system lies, unfortunately, in ruins.”
2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source
“Recently we have observed that in eastern Aleppo people are rising up against the terrorist groups, which not only use them as human shields but also deny them the little food there is. In the light of what is happening, why has the so- called moderate opposition not clearly and tangibly decoupled itself from those terrorist groups? It seems they are not so moderate as they present themselves to the international community. It is evident that complicity between the terrorist groups in eastern Aleppo and the so-called moderate opposition is a serious obstacle to peace in Syria. There is an ongoing threat of ISIS in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor. Both regions present a real threat tothe delivery of humanitarian aid. Denying the civilian population access to humanitarian aid has become part of the daily practice of ISIS and the Al-Nusra Front.”
2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source
“Therefore we believe that, although the humanitarian situation in Aleppo requires the international community to provide an immediate response, we also must bear in mind that assistance to other parts of the country has continued, despite the difficulties posed by the armed conflict. Terrorism is the cause of the humanitarian catastrophe in Syria. The acts caried out by groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), the Al-Nusra Front and their allies are a threat to international peace and security, which is why they must be combated in strict adherence to international law. In the case of Aleppo, the humanitarian pauses offered by the authorities as of 18 October were blocked by militants of Al-Nusra Front and partner groups. Those groups prevented civilians from evacuating the affected areas.”
2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Mr. O'Brien and Ms. Hoff for their briefings. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its concern about the humanitarian situation in Syria. We pay tribute to the efforts of humanitarian agencies that carry out extraordinary and noble work to assist millions of Syrians in spite of high levels of risk in such a raging conflict. We are pleased to hear that humanitarian agencies were able to send 28 lorries to the Duma area yesterday. We also welcome the news that the funds to continue humanitarian aid for approximately 2.8 million people have been procured. Humanitarian aid must be balanced, effective and impartial.”
2016-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7817 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, it is important to support the role played by regional and subregional organizations in finding peaceful and political solutions to conflicts, as well as preventing them and coordinating efforts to maintain and consolidate peace. In any case, it is clear that outside interference is pernicious and unacceptable, that the Security Council alone cannot address challenges to peace and security in Africa, and that the African Union must be recognized as a legitimate political authority in the region. The relationship between the Security Council and the African Union must therefore focus on strengthening the strategic alliance between both entities in order to address conflicts and uphold peace in Africa.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“We need to make greater headway in strengthening the link between our two organizations and in developing the holistic and common strategies needed to respond to the emerging challenges in Africa, based on mutual responsibilities and comparative advantages, with a view to achieving bettercoordination and synergy between the two bodies. We also look forward to the speedy adoption of a United Nations-African Union framework for an enhanced partnership for peace and security. We have also taken note of the African Union commitment to contributing 25 per cent of the financing of peace support operations in the region, which is an important step towards ensuring the predictable, sustainable and flexible support and funding that peace operations require.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Moreover, we highly value the progress made in peacekeeping operations, the exceptional role of the United Nations Office to the African Union, and United Nations support to regional organizations in policy development and guidance and training in areas such as security-sector reform, post-conflict reconstruction, women and peace and security, the protection of civilians, including children, and preventing and combatting sexual and gender- based violence. It is our hope that those key aspects of cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union will be strengthened in the future.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“In the case of Western Sahara we have seen refusals on the part of some Council members to allow the Permanent Representative of the African Union for Western Sahara to address the Council. I believe that it is worth recalling that resolution 690 (1991) confers upon the African Union a key role to play in supporting the United Nations as a facilitator in Western Sahara and in supervising the referendum for the self-determination of Western Sahara, the last remaining colony in Africa. In the light of all that, the relationship between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council needs to be improved and strengthened. That is one of the key points made as part of the 2015 broad analysis of peace operations and of the peacekeeping architecture.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“It is therefore paradoxical that, while the African Union is a key partner ofthe United Nations in peace and security matters, we are not taking its assessments and views into account on relevant items that are discussed in the Council, such as the issues ofWestern Sahara and the migrant crisis. We recall that Venezuela abstained in the Council's adoption of resolution 2240 (2015) (see S/PV.7531), concerning the migrant crisis, because the resolution did not take into account the concerns of the African countries that are the most affected by the issue. The Observer of the African Union was not even allowed to participate in the debate, and Chapter VII of the Charter was invoked to address a multidimensional problem that continues to affect the African population.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Five years later, we are still witnessing the serious consequences that resulted from the Council's misguided decision and from errors on the part of the international community in Libya. Foreign intervention led to the destruction of that State's institutions, as well as to the current instability in North Africa. Together with other factors, that intervention contributed to the growing presence of violent groups, as well as terrorism, illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, and human trafficking, and has transformed the Mediterranean Sea into an enormous, bloody burial ground for thousands of migrants.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Ongoing interference in the domestic affairs of African countries is a key factor in the destabilization and conflict that we see in the continent. It is unfortunate that the national interests of some Council members in situations involving some countries and conflicts in Africa have transformed the Council into a body for meddling and exerting pressure. As an example, I would note the precipitate action taken in 2011 in the form of coercive measures in Libya under Chapter VII of the Charter. That was carried out despite mediation efforts already undertaken by the African Union to address the situation. However, those efforts were ignored by the Council.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“My country recognizes the key role played by the African Union in the peaceful settlement of disputes in Africa as part of the AU 2063 Agenda and the African Peace and Security Architecture 2016-2020 Roadmap. Against that backdrop, it is essential that the Security Council grant a larger role to the African Union in measures involving the African continent. Unfortunately, we have noted with concern a tendency within the Council to apply measures under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, rather than giving priority to Chapters VI and VIII. We therefore call upon the Council to address conflict situations in Africa in a balanced manner, based on peaceful measures for settling disputes, and to include the African Union's participation in such efforts.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Senegalese delegation for having convened today's debate. I also wish to thank Messrs. Wane, Antonio, Menkerios and Kaberuka for their briefings. Bearing in mind that the Security Council continues to focus most of its attention on responding to issues that threaten peace and security in the African continent, there is clearly a need to consolidate and strengthen the operational and strategic links between the two multilateral forums, that is, the United Nations and the African Union (AU), so as to enable the United Nations-AU partnership to flourish and bear fruit on the basis of mutual respect.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, Venezuela believes that we should continue to strengthen cooperation and strategic alliances between OIC and the United Nations, particularly through bodies such as the Counter- Terrorism Task Force and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. In our View, that is the most effective way to face common challenges and to jointly and collaboratively address the spread of terrorism, violent extremism, the migrant problem and transnational organized crime, and reach peaceful settlements to conflicts, particularly in those areas where OIC has a competitive advantage - its relationship with the Islamic world.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“Such initiatives, which seek to promote respect for religious, social and cultural diversity, as well as for a culture of peace, tolerance and respect among different nations and societies, complement the efforts of the United Nations to combat terrorism and violent extremism and contribute to using good practices and past successes in drafting a broad international framework to effectively combat terrorist narratives and developing a strategy that counters the propaganda used to encourage, motivate and recruit others to commit terrorist acts, including through distorting religion to justify Violence. That proposal will be reviewed by the Council in April 2017.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has clearly shown that it is committed and attaches great importance to the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, as a great many of its member States have been victims of terrorist attacks. In that regard, we call for action, including the adoption of a convention on that issue. Recently, our country, in our capacity of president of Non-Aligned Movement countries, participated in OIC's forty-third session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, held October in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. We witnessed the launching of an OIC message centre and the Centre for Dialogue, Peace and Understanding. We are sure they will contribute to the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, including radicalization and incitement, particularly online and in social networks.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we believe that a preventive approach is always the most appropriate way to combat the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism in a comprehensive manner. We must neutralize the strategies of extremist groups and ideologies that have taken it upon themselves to promote violence and intolerance. We once again highlight the importance of adopting and implementing coordinated initiatives - adapted to each situation and national reality - in order to address the root causes that fuel this despicable phenomenon, to develop effective and innovative strategies to counter extremist and terrorist narratives and to encourage critical thinking within the society with a view to preventing radicalization, recruitment and the mobilization of resources, including the inappropriate use of information and communication technologies.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“Venezuela believes that effectively combatting terrorism and violent extremism requires the joint, resolute and coordinated efforts of the international community and the full, non-selective implementation of the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions prohibiting, inter alia, financing, training, harbouring or transferring weapons to terrorist groups. That battle should be waged in the framework of international cooperation under applicable existing international and regional instruments, including the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nation and international law, in full respect for human rights, fundamental liberties and the rule of law.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we would note that OIC is a strategic ally of the United Nations, particularly in the fight against terrorism and the spread of violent extremism, including terrorism ideologies and narratives, as the organization regards that scourge as one of the greatest threats to international security in the world today. In that connection, we once again emphatically condemn all terrorist acts in all of its forms and manifestations, whatever their motivation, wherever they occur, and whosoever commits them. We also affirm that terrorism must not be linked to any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“The United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have maintained close cooperation over the last 40 years, particularly in the areas of peace and security, humanitarian assistance to refugees and the promotion of dialogue among civilizations. The strategic cooperation that has contributed to the promotion of the purposes and principles of the foundational charters of both multilateral institutions has undoubtedly been mutually beneficial, in the light of their shared vision, interests and objectives.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank your delegation, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting, and Mr. Hameed Opeloyeru, Mr. Miroslav Jenca and Mr. Souleymane Bachir Diagne, for their valuable briefings. For Venezuela, it is of extreme importance to recognize the role played by regional and subregional organization in the peaceful settlement of conflicts, conflict prevention and the establishment of coordinated strategies for the maintenance and building of peace. We believe that, in these regional and subregional forums, the Security Council has important allies in meeting all the challenges to peace and security around the world.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“We urge the Libyan authorities not to lose heart in their struggle to establish the rule of law with robust legal institutions which would serve as a bedrock for the promotion of human rights and the respect thereof, including the international principles of due process, the right to defence and the presumption of innocence, as judicial guarantees that are deeply entrenched.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“His transfer to the ICC should be facilitated by the militia in Zintan. We are also concerned that individuals who have been accused of engaging in acts of torture against members of the Qaddafi family and members of the Government of former President Muammar Al-Qadhafi have not been detained or properly tried by the Libyan justice system. We have also heard reports that one individual accused of torture in a prison in Libya was not only discharged but allowed to return to the same prison, in which he had carried out those human rights violations. Finally, the Libyan Government is currently facing various major challenges.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“Violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law perpetrated by those groups should also be investigated by the International Criminal Court in order to determine the persons responsible for such abuses. We welcome the ongoing cooperation between the Libyan Public Prosecutor and the ICC, as mentioned in the twelfth report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). Nonetheless, we urge the Libyan authorities to coordinate efforts to a greater extent with the Office of the Prosecutor and to engage in the consultations to properly address issues such as the handing over of Saif al-Islam Al-Qadhafi, so that he can be tried fairly and in accordance with due process, in line with resolution 1970 (2011).”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“The aftermath of that intervention is still being felt today. The institutional collapse and the clashes between the various factions seeking to wrest control of the country, make it difficult for the State and its institutions to function properly. In the light of that situation, Libya must be supported in crafting a robust legal system that would guarantee due process and respect for the human rights of perpetrators of atrocity crimes. Libya is a country that is submerged in widespread chaos and violence, which Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, Al-Qaida and Ansar Al-Sharia have exploited in order to carry out their terrorist activities.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“The Court requires the full support of all States in order to enforce its rulings and to carry out its work. The strengthening of the international criminal system established through the creation of the ICC requires States parties to abstain from measures that would weaken the important functions of the ICC as it combats impunity. With that understanding, it is essential for us to preserve and uphold the independence and impartiality of the Court and free it from the meddling of specific interests that would only hamper its effectiveness. The unstable political situation following the collapse of the Libyan regime's institutions, caused by the NATO military intervention in 2011, continues to have an adverse impact on the rule of law, and in particular on the legal system in Libya.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing, and once again express full support for her work. As a State party to this legal instrument, our country fully supports strengthening the Court's institutional structure and enhancing the effective work of the International Criminal Court. In that regard, we encourage the countries that are not parties to the Rome Statute to accede to that instrument with a view to achieving its universality. The fight against impunity for internationally defined atrocity crimes, such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, inter alia, can be achieved only with international cooperation. That is a key aspect in achieving the Court's objectives.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“We also encourage increased dialogue and contact between countries of the region, with the aim of identifying areas susceptible to disputes or conflicts, in order to take appropriate confidence-building measures to develop cooperation strategies that benefit all members States and the international community as a whole.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“Diplomatic measures and mechanisms for prevention, both of the United Nations and of regional organizations, need to be coordinated and targeted towards an early identification of possible crises and an exchange of information. Venezuela commends the progress made by the United Nations to work with the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia, which seek to establish methods to prevent conflicts and create peacekeeping mechanisms. In conclusion, we highlight the importance of continuing to encourage the efforts being made by those regional and subregional organizations to create specific areas of cooperation suited to each circumstance, taking into account the particular characteristics and interests of member States.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“The improvement of the political stituation in Afghanistan, particularly in the context of its transition and reconciliation process, will have a significant impact on the stability of its neighbours. Nevertheless, although there have been achievements in combating terrorism, violent extremism and drug trafficking, such problems still pose a threat to the country's stability. We therefore commend the efforts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Collective Security Treaty Organization in their commitment to combat those scourges in coordination with Afghan authorities. For the sake of the stability and security of the region, it is crucial that these issues be addressed by establishing conditions conducive to lasting solutions to regional problems, based on mutual benefits for States and the principles of international law.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“We therefore appreciate the initiatives and the meetings that those organizations have organized with countries of the region and with other members of the international community to address the main challenges that they currently face. In that regard, we support the focused approach of those regional and subregional organizations to seek greater cooperation between the States of Central Asia in the areas of combating terrorism, preventing violent extremism and radicalization, with a View to implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which includes a number of activities aimed at improving capacity building and information exchange.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“Despite all of their efforts, political and economic stability in the region is currently affected by a number of challenges related to security threats, which include terrorism, violent extremism, radicalization, and recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters coming from the region and being recruited by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and other groups, as well as ethnic and internal sociopolitical disputes that increase the risk of armed conflicts in the region. Tension and border disputes that are linked to delimitation problems are further negative factors. The challenges facing Central Asia call for an effective and coordinated response from countries in the region, which must address the challenges and security threats that the strategic geographical zone is facing by establishing bilateral and regional cooperation links.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“There is therefore a need for those institutions to work in close cooperation with the United Nations as strategic allies in the areas of international and regional peace and security. The independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of countries are common goals of their members States. Such institutions play an important role in the maintenance of peace in a very broad region that spans from Eastern Europe to the Far East.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“While the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security lies with the Security Council, the many conflicts and crises around the world call for close cooperation between all United Nations bodies and regional organizations, particularly in cases where such organizations have a closer perspective of regional and local conflicts and a knowledge of their underlying causes, which allows for close and mutually beneficial cooperation. We firmly believe that regional and subregional bodies, such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Commonwealth of Independent States, among others, play a fundamental role in promoting dialogue and cooperation with a View to addressing the challenges and threats to peace in those regions.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Russian Federation for convening today's debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security. We also welcome the briefings from Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Mr. Nikolai Bordyuzha, Mr. Rashid Alimov and Mr. Sergey Ivanov. Our delegation places particular importance on strengthening cooperation between the United Nations, including the Security Council, and regional and subregional organizations. We firmly believe that the contributions of these organizations to the areas of peace and security reinforce the work ofthis multilateral institution in resolving conflicts, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source