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lines on the record: 248
first: 2011-07-27
most recent: 2015-02-06
sittings or episodes: 35
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“It demonstrates that Kosovo's independence is irreversible. We encourage those countries that have not yet recognized Kosovo to do so. Precisely because of that level of progress, the United Kingdom reiterates its View that it is past time to adjust the frequency of these meetings to reflect the new realities on the ground. The situation does not, in our view, merit quarterly meetings. The Council must recognize and adapt to progress, particularly when there are so many genuine challenges to international peace and security confronting us. In practice, these meetings see largely predictable exchanges of well- known positions by Council members. The format tends to lead to the accentuation of differences between the two countries at a time when our shared goal should be to inject momentum into the EU-facilitated dialogue.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Later this month, we will mark the seventh anniversary of Kosovo's declaration of independence. It is an important moment to reflect on the progress Kosovo has made. It is also a chance to recognize the progress made in the international community. Since 2008, well over half ofthe States Members ofthe United Nations have recognized Kosovo, including many of its neighbours in the Western Balkans. Thanks to the historic agreement reached with Serbia in 2013, Kosovo now has a strong foundation for cooperation with Belgrade and for negotiations on EU membership. In addition, Kosovo has secured access to funding from the international financial institutions and will compete in the 2016 Olympic Games, having gained membership of the International Olympic Committee. We welcome that progress.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“While the Secretary-General's report underlines the continuing stability of the overall security situation in Kosovo, the violence in Pristina during recent protests is a matter of concern. We all support the right to peaceful protest, but Government authorities and the opposition in Pristina must do all that they can to avoid violence and escalation. It is vital that the Government and the international community in Kosovo continue to engage with the opposition to address the underlying causes of the protests, including the economic situation. The report of the Secretary-General also prompts us to note the need for continued focus on tackling ethnically motivated incidents. We urge all political and community leaders to work towards creating greater cooperation in and between communities, tackling issues from the past and reconciliation.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Ijoin the representative of Angola in commending the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, supported by UN-Women and the United Nations Development Programme, on women and peace and security, including the holding of an open day to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. We also welcome the adoption of the Kosovo action plan for implementing resolution 1325 (2000). In that context, the legislative provision made for survivors of sexual violence during the Kosovo conflict is an important step. Women and peace and security and the prevention of sexual violence are rightly important priorities of the Council, and it is heartening to see these issues being addressed in Kosovo.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“I am pleased that the Secretary-General's report (S/2015/74) notes that some progress was made in the technical-level dialogue in December. The normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia is integral to both countries' European Union accession paths. We also welcome the new Government's commitment to establish judicial proceedings for the investigation into the allegations reported by the Special Investigative Task Force. As the Secretary-General makes clear in his report, that will be an important step forward for the new Government. We urge them to ensure that relevant laws are passed to enable that.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“There is much for the new Administration to take forward, including economic development and the rule of law, ensuring greater independence of the judiciary and tackling organized crime and corruption. The formation of a new Government is also a chance to bring renewed momentum to the European Union (EU) facilitated high-level dialogue. The Governments of both Serbia and Kosovo have shown welcome commitment to that process, and we wish them every success in their first meeting of 2015, next week. I welcome the strong commitments to this process that we have just heard from First Deputy Prime Ministers Thaci and Daeie in their statements this morning. Continued progress at the working level will be vital.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Kosovo, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing today. I also welcome First Deputy Prime Ministers Daeie and Thaci to the Security Council. Since the Council last met in this format (see S/PV.7327), only two months ago, we have witnessed welcome progress in Kosovo. The formation of a new Government in Pristina in December, after a long gap, marks an important step forward following free and fair elections throughout the territory of Kosovo in June of last year. With the key institutions now in place, we look forward to the new Government enacting the reforms highlighted in the European Commission's annual Kosovo Progress Report 2014.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“The United Kingdom remains committed to finding a negotiated and lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. A comprehensive deal with Iran is in all our interests, and the ongoing discussions provide the best opportunity in years to achieve it. For the international community, it would provide reassurance that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively for peaceful purposes, as well as a safer region in a time of great unrest and instability. For Iran, it would mean the ability to trade freely with the world again and to reset relationships with the international community.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“We urge Iran to reply to the Committee's letter of 9 July seeking comments on the incident. We also urge Iran to respond to the Committee's letter of 27 March concerning a carbon fibre interdiction. We continue to call on Iran to engage with the Committee on such incidents. The Committee must continue its work to robustly implement and enforce the relevant Security Council sanctions measures on Iran. We therefore welcome its guidance and assistance to Member States and international organizations, and the range of activities and investigations carried out by the Panel of Experts. Notwithstanding the progress of the nuclear negotiations, Member States should continue to be vigilant and willing to report any violations, in accordance with the requirements set out in the resolutions.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“As today's report reminds us, and as the Chair ofthe Committee has just emphasized in his remarks, while negotiations continue the bulk of sanctions, including all United Nations sanctions and obligations on States Members of the United Nations arising from Security Council resolutions, remain in place and fully in force. Turning to the work of the Committee, the United Kingdom remains concerned about breaches by Iran of its international obligations, and by Iran's failure to respond to the concerns of the international community, represented by the Committee. We note in particular Iran's continued failure to respond to previous requests for information on the interdiction on 31 March of a vessel carrying a cargo of conventional arms on the Red Sea.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“Both sides are committed to a deal that we still believe is possible. Extension does not and must not mean a pause. We have momentum towards a deal and must capitalize on that. Further talks have also just concluded in Geneva on continuing to explore with Iran ways to bridge some of the significant gaps that remain. Iran needs to show greater flexibility with its programme, and take some tough decisions, if we are to achieve a lasting deal. In return, the E3+3 is willing to give substantial sanctions relief that would have a positive impact on Iran's economy.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) under the leadership of Ambassador Quinlan, as well as the Panel of Experts, for their continued work in supporting implementation of the Security Council's resolutions on Iran. The United Kingdom would like to pay warm tribute to Ambassador Quinlan's efforts during the period in which he has chaired the Committee. As is well known, following negotiations in Vienna in November between the E3+3 and Iran on the comprehensive agreement regarding Iran's nuclear programme, agreement was reached on continuing negotiations and extending the terms of the interim nuclear deal until the end of June 2015. We aim to have a political framework for a final deal as soon as possible. The recent Vienna talks were tough and intensive, but progress was made.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“As the workload of the Security Council continues to expand, the Council needs to be focusing on situations and issues that constitute a genuine threat to international peace and security. Kosovo is not, in our view, one of them. The current frequency of these debates, during which we tend to hear largely familiar restatements of well-established positions by Council members, does not strike us as a productive use of Council time. I also support the suggestion made by other representatives that the time has come to consider whether the configuration of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo requires downward adjustment to reflect the current circumstances in Kosovo.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“The multiple arrests carried out by the Kosovo police on 11 August and 25 September underline their commitment to preventing Kosovars travelling overseas to participate in conflicts. We encourage the continued close cooperation of police and security services in the region to tackle those risks. The role played by the leadership of the Islamic community of Kosovo and other religious and secular leaders in dissociating themselves and their communities from extremism has been a very positive one. Finally, the United Kingdom reiterates its View that a reduction in the frequency of these debates is overdue, given the progress in Kosovo over the last 15 years and the improved relations between Pristina and Belgrade.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“As the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/773) notes, their timely intervention in Mitrovica on 14 October to disperse crowds following the suspension of the Serbia-Albania football match successfully averted an escalation and possible violence. The United Kingdom continues to give strong support to the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). The allegations in the press about EULEX need to be looked into. The High Representative has announced an external, independent investigation into EULEX, which we fully support. The United Kingdom joins the Secretary-General in welcoming the shared determination of the Kosovo authorities and the leadership of the Islamic community in Kosovo to tackle the issues of extremism and foreign fighters.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“The formation of a new Government in Kosovo can give renewed momentum to implementation of the dialogue. We hope that there will be decisive progress to this end at the constitutive session of the Kosovo Assembly, which we expect to take place on 8 December. The United Kingdom notes with concern continuing inter-ethnic incidents, including an increased number of thefts targeting the Kosovo Serb community in western Kosovo and reports of violence against Serb returnees and their property. There can be no tolerance of such incidents or complacency about the need to tackle them vigorously and hold perpetrators accountable. We commend the efforts of the Kosovo authorities, in particular the Kosovo police, to address these incidents promptly.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“The normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia is integral to both countries' European Union accession paths and, as we have said before, full implementation of the dialogue agreement is necessary to unlock progress. I welcome the expressions of commitment to the dialogue that we have just heard from both Prime Ministers. We encourage both sides to implement existing agreements and to continue progress at the working level. It is welcome that technical talks have continued to make some progress through working level meetings, including on the integrated management of crossing points and on telecommunications and energy. But it is clear that there needs to be a resumption of high-level meetings once the new Government of Kosovo is in place.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Kosovo, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing today. I welcome to the Council Prime Ministers Thaci and Vucie. The United Kingdom welcomes Kosovo's continued progress on the international stage, including the recent statement by the International Olympic Committee that Kosovo should be able to participate in the next Olympic Games. Kosovo is now recognized by well over half of the States Members of the United Nations. We encourage those countries that have not yet recognized Kosovo to do so. The United Kingdom remains committed to the progress of both Kosovo and Serbia towards membership of the European Union.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“This attracted participation from 70 non-proliferation practitioners from Government, academia and civil society, and was opened by Virginia Gamba, Director and Deputy High Representative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. The continuing relevance of resolution 1540 (2004) to evolving proliferation risks, such as so-called intangible transfers of technology and information that could be used to build and deliver weapons of mass destruction, emerged as a key theme from that event's discussions. As we approach the comprehensive review of the resolution in 2016, I encourage the Committee to continue to be bold in its ambitions in response to the proliferation threats we must face together.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“The information the Group of Experts intend to provide on country matrices will be an invaluable resource to the Committee in fulfilling its vital function of matching offers and requests for assistance. The United Kingdom continues to play its part in supporting and promoting best practices. We hosted the delegation of Committee members and experts earlier this month on its first visit to the United Kingdom. We look forward to the report of the Group of Experts on the visit and encourage more States to engage the 1540 Committee in its outreach functions. As part of the wider visit to the United Kingdom, my Government additionally teamed up with Chatham House and King's College, London, to host a conference on the challenges and opportunities presented by the tenth anniversary of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“States continue to demonstrate their firm commitment to implementing resolution 1540 (2004). The submission in 2014 of the first-ever national reports from Malawi, Lesotho, Liberia and South Sudan has reduced the number of non-reporting States to 20. Further submissions of new updates to national reports and voluntary national implementation action plans are also welcome. Resolution 1540 (2004) retains one of the highest rates of reporting compliance, but we have not yet achieved universality of reporting. The final yards can sometimes be the hardest, but also the most important. I urge those States that have yet to submit such reports to do so without delay. Under the Republic of Korea's able leadership the Committee has rightly focused on effective implementation practices.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“I will start where the representative of Lithuania ended, by thanking Ambassador Oh Joon and the Republic of Korea for their strong leadership of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) over the past two years. Their engagement and drive has been essential to the work of this important Committee. The year 2014 marks the tenth anniversary of resolution 1540 (2004). It is an important milestone. The instability currently seen around the world only strengthens the need for robust controls on all chemical, biological and nuclear materials. We have to prevent any proliferation to non-State actors. With even better national reporting, an increased focus on effective implementation and the promotion of best practices in tackling proliferation risks, the 1540 Committee can go on to make an even greater contribution.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“The Russian Federation's position this year of opposing previously agreed references in the resolution to Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic perspective is cynical and deeply regrettable. Nothing has changed in respect of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina to justify such an approach. To adopt such an obstructive position, to argue that the Euro-Atlantic perspective is being imposed from outside, shows contempt for the established and widespread support in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the country's Euro-Atlantic direction. It speaks volumes about the zero-sum, with-us-or- against-us mindset that Russia is applying to this and other foreign-policy issues.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“The road forward involves reform and Euro-Atlantic integration on the basis of the Peace Agreement, as stated in resolution 2183 (2014), which we have just adopted. We remain concerned by the security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is clear to us that stability is not yet entrenched. February's protests demonstrated how quickly the population's discontent can spiral into widespread unrest. Until stability is entrenched, the deterrence provided by the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina's (EUFOR) Operation Althea will remain crucial. We welcome the Security Council's renewal of EUFOR's mandate for a further 12 months. We note with disappointment that the resolution was not adopted by consensus this year, for the first time in 14 years.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“The narrow and divisive nationalism that characterized some leaders' rhetoric was unacceptable. We are clear that the focus of some on difference and division must end. Leaders must stop thinking along ethnic lines and start thinking about what will deliver economic progress to the country as a whole. There is no prospect of Bosnia and Herzegovina joining the European Union as anything other than a single, sovereign State. Public statements about separation or referendums take the country nowhere. They are not going to happen. The United Kingdom has a binding legal responsibility to protect Bosnia and Herzegovina's territorial integrity. We remain as committed to that responsibility now as we were 19 years ago, when the Dayton Peace Agreement was signed. The redrawing of the map in the Balkans is finished.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“It will now be up to the new Bosnian Government to take the necessary steps to improve the business climate, increase social protection and promote enterprise. The United Kingdom is utterly committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina's future membership in the European Union and NATO. Last week in Berlin, the Foreign Secretary and the German Minister for Foreign Affairs announced a United Kingdom-German initiative to reinvigorate Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic perspective. It is clear that stabilizing and stimulating Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy should be a priority. Reforms aimed at doing that should not wait while other issues remain intractable. There were aspects of the recent elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina that gave us cause for concern.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“The population of Bosnia and Herzegovina deserve a political leadership that strives to deliver on those goals. The terrible flooding that devastated large parts of the region this year adds to the importance of quick Government formation and speedy focus on the immediate challenges facing the country, including work to implement necessary relief for those affected by the flooding. The United Kingdom welcomes the work of the European Union (EU) in responding to the population's socioeconomic concerns. In particular, we welcome the excellent work of the EU delegation in Sarajevo, led until recently by Peter Sorensen. Under his leadership, the Compact for Growth and Jobs in Bosnia and Herzegovina provided a platform for Bosnian society to engage with its political leaders and express their desires and frustrations.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“Urgent change is needed. The elections that took place in October offer an opportunity for progress. The first step must be the swift formation of a reform-minded Government. That is crucial if Bosnia and Herzegovina is to break out of its current malaise. The challenges facing the country are too great for there to be a lengthy hiatus while its politicians argue over who gets what job. Once a Government is formed, it should focus on the policy and priorities that will deliver real change for the population. The protests that took place in February and the plenums that sprung up at the same time demonstrate the depths of public frustration with the status quo. Politicians must heed those clear calls for change. Urgent reforms are needed to improve growth, tackle corruption and create jobs.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“It is hard to see this period as anything other than a wasted electoral term, characterized largely by stagnation - an electoral term in which the narrow interests of the political class and short-sighted squabbling over sectional interests have prevailed over a commitment to reform, to good governance and to delivering change that will benefit all citizens. The statistics paint a bleak picture: a four-year parliamentary term in which a total of only 14 new pieces of legislation were adopted, an unemployment rate that stands at about 44 per cent, with youth unemployment at 60 per cent, and too many university graduates failing to find employment in the country or leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina behind for opportunities elsewhere. The situation is unsustainable. It does a huge disservice to the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“I welcome High Representative Valentin Inzko back to the Council and thank him for his twelfth report to the Secretary- General (S/2014/777, annex). Once more, his report highlights honestly and objectively the challenges that Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to face and the crucial importance of the international community's engagement in the country. The United Kingdom is grateful to the High Representative for his commitment to the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The United Kingdom shares the concern of the High Representative at the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The picture is a depressing one, notjust in respect of this reporting period but over the past four years.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“We also note Iran's continued failure to respond to previous requests for information on the carbon fibre interdiction, ballistic missile launches and an intercepted arms shipment to Yemen. We call on Iran to engage with the Committee in earnest on such incidents. The Committee must remain active and diligent in its work to enforce the sanctions on Iran. We therefore welcome the Committee's provision of guidance to Member States and international organizations on the current sanctions regime and the outreach work carried out by the Panel. The United Kingdom is committed to finding a peaceful, negotiated solution to the Iran nuclear issue. The ongoing discussions on a comprehensive agreement are the best opportunity in recent years to achieve that.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“Turning to the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), we remain concerned by Iran's clear breaches of its international obligations, as well as its continued failure to respond to the concerns of the international community represented by the Committee. The interdiction on 31 March of a vessel carrying a cargo of conventional arms in the Red Sea remains a matter of concern. The Panel of Experts, after a thorough investigation, concluded that the shipment was "a violation of Iran's obligations under paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007)". We urge Iran to reply to the Committee's 9 July letter seeking comments on the incident.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“Iran must also engage more actively with the International Atomic Energy Agency to address concerns over the possible military dimensions of its nuclear activities. In parallel, the United States and the European Union have continued to deliver the sanctions relief set out in the joint plan of action. But while negotiations continue, we should be clear. The bulk of sanctions, including all United Nations sanctions and the obligations on United Nations Member States that arise from the relevant Security Council resolutions, remain in place and must continue to be enforced in full. That acts as an incentive for Iran to negotiate seriously towards a comprehensive agreement. We must continue to implement and enforce those sanctions robustly.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“I thank the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), under the chairmanship of Ambassador Quinlan, as well as the Panel of Experts, for their continued work in supporting the implementation of the Security Council's resolutions on Iran. Negotiations between the E3+3 and Iran on a comprehensive agreement regarding Iran's nuclear programme are reaching a decisive moment. The E3+3 remain strongly committed to agreement of a comprehensive settlement before 24 November, and talks will continue here in New York over the coming days. Some progress has ben made and we believe that a deal is possible, but it is now imperative that Iran show greater flexibility on the future scope of its nuclear programme, in particular on enrichment.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“MINUSTAH has an important role, but it should not remain foreever, and it is incumbent on all Haiti's political leaders and stakeholders to work towards a future without MINUSTAH by establishing the rule of law and preparing for elections. That is the right way to safeguard the country's future.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“As the United Kingdom highlighted in its explanation of vote following the renewal of MINUSTAH's mandate last year (see S/PV.7040), we remain concerned at the high number of tasks, in particular quick-impact projects, being carried out by the Mission, which we believe would be better managed by other elements of the United Nations system and its partners. We remain of the opinion that such projects should be carried out during the initial stages of a mission to build up public confidence and support, but 10 years into the life of a peacekeeping mission they should not be used to mitigate the effects of a lack of long-term development programming. Meeting the benchmarks of MINUSTAH's consolidation plan is crucial to enabling the Government and people of Haiti to take over responsibility for their own peace and security.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“We share the Special Representative's confidence that such a reconfiguration would result in an adequate stabilization presence in Haiti. As the Secretary-General says in his report, this transition requires a comprehensive strategy to ensure a joined-up approach between MINUSTAH, the United Nations partners and, crucially, the Government of Haiti. The Government continues to have primary responsibility for ensuring stability and development. The engagement of Haiti's political leaders and stakeholders is, as the Secretary-General reports, vital to setting the country on a path towards lasting stability and economic development.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“I echo the comments of the Special Representative also in emphasizing the importance of continuing to build up the justice sector, regionally and at the institutional level, to complement the work of the police and ensure that the rule of law is properly applied. In particular, improvement in the administration of the corrections institutions should be a priority. The United Kingdom agrees with the Secretary- General's assessment that, while a supportive presence of MINUSTAH continues to be required, the improvements in the security situation in Haiti over the past year demonstrate that a reduction and restructuring of troops and the handing-over oftasks to more appropriate authorities would be a sensible step. This assessment is based on a detailed strategic review involving consultation with relevant stakeholders.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“In addition, we welcome the Special Representative's positive assessment of the increasing professionalism of the Haitian National Police. It is vital that the National Police win the trust and confidence of the people. A fully functioning, effective and well-paid National Police force is essential to the future stability of Haiti, and we are pleased to see that efforts to make advances in recruitment, training and operational responsibility continue. It is, however, of real concern that the police are still reliant on MINUSTAH for logistical and operational support, and that they lack the capacity and equipment to contribute to operational patrols.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Failure to hold transparent and inclusive elections will have serious consequences for the provision of democracy, the rule of law and the future of the country. The United Kingdom therefore joins the Secretary- General in calling for all leaders in Haiti to rise above their differences, to consider the future stability and security of their country above all else, and to work together to ensure that the long-overdue elections, which are so necessary for progress in Haiti, are held without further unnecessary delay. We are pleased that the security situation has remained relatively stable, including in those parts of the country in which MINUSTAH is no longer present. We note the encouraging statistics cited in her briefing today by Special Representative Honore about the overall downward trend of most criminality.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Honore for her briefing today and for her work in Haiti. Under her leadership, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) continues to make a valuable contribution to ensuring stability and progress in Haiti. We welcome the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/617) and agree that Haiti has reached an important stage in solidifying the gains made so far towards stability and democracy. But against that background, it is disappointing to read in the Secretary- General's report that, once again, the political impasse and failure to adopt the necessary amendments to the electoral law mean that essential elections are unlikely to happen this year.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The 90-day report also highlights the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran has failed to respond to requests for information relating to a carbon fibre interdiction. That follows Iran's failure to respond to requests for information on ballistic missile launches last year and on an intercepted arms shipment to Yemen. Iran's ongoing failure to respond is regrettable. We call on Iran to engage in earnest with the Committee on such incidents. The United Kingdom is committed to finding a peaceful, negotiated resolution ofthe nuclear issue. The ongoing discussions on the comprehensive agreement are the best opportunity in recent years for a resolution of the nuclear issue. We will continue to make every effort to find a comprehensive settlement, and we look to Iran to do the same.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“Turning to the work of the Committee, we are concerned about breaches and possible breaches by Iran of its international obligations. The interdicton of a vessel carrying a cargo of conventional arms in the Red Sea is deeply worrying. The arms, including rockets, mortars and ammunition, were allegeldy loaded onto the vessel in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. The Panel of Experts, after a thorough investigation, concluded that the shipment was a violation of Iran's obligations under resolution 1747 (2007). That is yet another example of an illicit arms transfer in the region involving Iran. We look forward to the Committee discussing that serious matter further and to its firm action in response.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“The E3+3 recognizes the importance of working with the United Nations once a deal is agreed on, in order to ensure that the appropriate Security Council framework is in place to support implementation of the agreement. However, echoing the point just made by the Chair of the 1737 Committee, while negotiations continue the bulk of the sanctions must remain in place, including all United Nations sanctions. States should be in no doubt that all of the Security Council resolutions on Iran remain fully in force. We should continue to implement and enforce those sanctions robustly. The economic pressure that sanctions create is a peaceful incentive and supports the diplomatic efforts to reach a comprehensive solution.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“Several rounds of talks on the comprehensive agreement have been held in Vienna, the latest just last week. We have now entered the drafting and negotiating phase. While discussions have been frank and the atmosphere positive, gaps between the two sides remain. In parallel to these negotiations on the comprehensive agreement, the United States and the European Union have been delivering the sanctions relief set out in the Geneva interim agreement. We welcome the latest report of the International Atomic Energy Agency of 23 May, which notes that Iran has continued to implement the nuclear measures agreed on under the Joint Plan of Action.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), under the chairship of Ambassador Gary Quinlan, as well as its Panel of Experts, for their continued work in supporting the Security Council's resolutions on Iran. The E3+3 and Iran have reached a critical point in the negotiations on a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear programme. With less than a month to go before the interim deal is due to expire, on 20 July, it is crucial that Iran understand that it must address the concerns of the international community if a deal is to be possible and if sanctions imposed as a result of Iran's nuclear programme are to be lifted. The E3+3 is strongly committed to agreement on a comprehensive solution before 20 July.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7211 (2014) · source
“President, I congratulate your delegation on the successful open debate on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction earlier this month (see S/PV.7169), which commemorated the tenth anniversary of resolution 1540 (2004), and on the accompanying presidential statement S/PRST/2014/7, adopted by the Council. That mandate remains as important today as when it was adopted in 2004, and we urge States, especially Council members, to ensure universal reporting on its implementation.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“At the Paris summit on security in Nigeria, Nigeria's neighbours, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union all agreed to pursue sanctions against Boko Haram at the United Nations. We look forward to supporting further efforts at the United Nations in New York. As we approach the mandate review next month, we must work to strengthen the implementation of the Al-Qaida sanctions regime and advance measures to ensure that processes are fair and clear so that sanctions are credible and robust. We must also encourage States to make use of the regime to take advantage of the global reach that United Nations sanctions offer. To effectively combat the threat of terrorism, we need that global reach and must also work together to anticipate and stifle terrorist activity. Mr.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Nearly 15 years after it was established, the Al-Qaida sanctions regime remains an essential tool for combatting terrorism. Boko Haram's abduction of the schoolgirls in Nigeria on 14 April and its campaign of violence and intimidation demonstrate the horrors that terrorist groups can inflict on innocent people. The United Kingdom was the first country to proscribe Boko Haram and strongly supported its addition to the 1267 Monitoring Team's list ofgroups subject to financial and armed sanctions. We co-sponsored Nigeria's proposal that the United Nations take action. The international community as a whole supports Nigeria's efforts to tackle terrorism.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In January, the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2133 (2014) to tackle this growing problem. The resolution sent a strong political signal and made clear the Security Council's commitment to addressing the upward trend of terrorist kidnappings and breaking the vicious cycle whereby ransom payments strengthen terrorist groups and then incentivize future incidents of kidnapping. The upcoming special meeting on kidnapping for ransom will help States to better understand that pressing issue and will provide an opportunity to discuss practical information, including prevention measures, to break the vicious cycle. The nature and composition of Al-Qaida may have changed, but the threat it poses to nations across the world has not.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source