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1. “Finally, we call on the international community to provide the necessary financial and technical support to the Government of the Sudan to address the root causes of the conflict, including poverty, the lack of basic services, drought and massive harvest failures, as well as to ultimately find a durable solution for the internally displaced persons.”

   2018-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8252 (2018) · source

2. “Given those positive developments, we believe that it is essential to reconsider UNAMID's mandates to reflect the realities on the ground. In particular, we need to give priority to UNAMID's peacebuilding mandate, including support for capacity-building and quick-impact and community-stabilization measures, through the implementation of the UNAMID integrated strategic framework for Darfur and the United Nations country team. Obviously, there will have to be a substantial investment by the United Nations system and donors, delivering as One United Nations, to streamline operations to meet greater demands within personnel and resource constraints.”

   2018-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8252 (2018) · source

3. “Kazakhstan welcomes the extension of a unilateral ceasefire by President Al-Bashir until July 2018, which aims to create a conducive environment for peace talks. We hope that all parties in Darfur will undertake the necessary efforts to invigorate an inclusive political process led by the African Union High-level Implementation Panel and supported by Joint Special Representative Mamabolo. Furthermore, the Council should consider all the necessary measures to put pressure on those who undermine the peace process. Like the Joint Special Representative, we are also pleased with the significant progress achieved in the reconfiguration of UNAMID and the absence of a reported adverse impact of the drawdown. We expect that the second phase of the reconfiguration will be successfully implemented and completed within the established timeline.”

   2018-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8252 (2018) · source

4. “We join others in expressing our deep appreciation to the Joint Special Represenative for Darfur, Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo, for his comprehensive update on the situation in Darfur. My delegation supports the conclusions of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/389) and would like to make the following observations. We are encouraged by the continuing improvement in the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur, as well as the overall reduction in intercommunal clashes, criminal activities and human rights violations. That was achieved owing to the strengthened cooperation among the Sudanese Government, the United Nations, the African Union and the successful arms- collection campaign. At the same time, we note that the progress in the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur has been slow.”

   2018-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8252 (2018) · source

5. “Lastly, Kazakhstan believes that an effective and credible Government is crucial in bolstering Libya's commitment and capability to restore and promote the rule of law, address impunity, protect basic human rights and provide justice for past violations. To that end, the international community's support to Libya remains vital to restoring stability and security throughout the country. Such stability and security require the unification and reconstruction of all national institutions, including political authorities, security and defence forces. The United Nations and its Support Mission in Libya have a key role to play in that process.”

   2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

6. “The current security and political situation in Libya continues to create a breeding ground for growing impunity for terrorist groups and armed militias. In that regard, Kazakhstan strongly condemns the 2 May attack on the Libyan High National Elections Commission in Tripoli, for which the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility. The perpetrators of such a heinous attack should be held accountable. We are deeply alarmed about reports of alleged grave crimes relating to the abduction and subsequent execution of members of the military and civil society and political rivals or their family members. We are also concerned about the fact that thousands of migrants and refugees in Libya suffer abuses, trafficking and detention under inhuman conditions.”

   2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

7. “We would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing. We have taken note of the Prosecutor's fifteenth report and update on activities regarding the situation in Libya, which unfortunately demonstrate that significant challenges remain. According to the report, in the period from January to February, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya documented 248 civilian casualties, which represents a sharp increase as compared to previous months. A substantial number of those causalities were caused by improvised explosive devices, gunfire, remnants of war and shelling. Ongoing political instability, a fragile security situation and a breakdown in the rule of law have resulted in the widespread abuse of human rights and Violations of international humanitarian law.”

   2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

8. “We further note that the Peace and Security Council Framework is an essential foundation for sustainable peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. We therefore encourage all signatories to continue their efforts to fulfil its provisions with a view to addressing the root causes of conflict, including the strengthening of regional cooperation and economic integration. To conclude, we would like to underscore the significance of strengthening the security-development nexus while addressing the current political, security, social and economic situation in the region. Such challenges also require a concerted response from regional and international partners. We are convinced that all United Nations agencies should deliver as one in providing assistance in a coordinated manner across the region.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

9. “Important factors for stability in conflict-affected countries are the observance of human rights and an effective system of justice. To that end, cooperation between judicial bodies of the countries of the region can become an effective mechanism in the eradication of impunity and thus should be supported. The illegal exploitation of natural resources in the current conflict zones, which have become a source of income for armed groups and criminal networks, must be addressed by both the countries of the region and bilateral partners by ensuring the implementation of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.”

   2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

10. “We therefore welcome the efforts of the facilitator, the former President of Tanzania, Benjamin Mkapa. The international community should continue to support the East African Community in the promotion of inclusive dialogue. The suffering of the 11 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the region should remain the focus of the international community. We commend the work of the Special Envoy in seeking durable solutions and coordinating the work of humanitarian organizations. Donors' commitments in this process are crucial. We hope that during the high-level humanitarian conference on the Democratic Republic of the Congo scheduled to take place in Geneva on 13 April, viable solutions will be found to provide vital support to the millions of IDPs and refugees.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

11. “We welcome the efforts of the Special Envoy in working with the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Southern African Development Community, the European Union and other partners to develop a coordinated regional and international approach for stabilization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this regard, we hope that the recent meeting of the guarantors, held in Addis Ababa from 24 to 26 February, will bring positive results. The political aspiration and will of regional leaders are important. We share the concern about the lack of progress in the inter-Burundian dialogue. We call on all stakeholders to make efforts to establish a constructive dialogue in the spirit of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi, leading to peaceful, free and inclusive elections.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

12. “At the same time, we express concern at the recurring cycles of conflict and violence, as well as at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region. The destabilizing activities of local and foreign armed groups are exacerbating political tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is necessary to support and strengthen the capacity of the Forces armies de la Republique democratique du Congo to combat armed groups with the assistance of the Intervention Brigade of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is also important to reactivate the regional follow-up mechanism to expedite the repatriation of disarmed combatants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring countries.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

13. “We thank Special Envoy Said Djinnit for his briefing and commend his tireless efforts and dedication to achieving peace and stability in the region. We welcome the Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Congo - which chairs the Peace and Security Council Framework Regional Oversight Mechanism - Ambassador Raymond Serge Bale', and thank him for his briefing as well. Kazakhstan commends the ongoing efforts of the signatory countries to implement the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, which is vital for achieving stability in the region. We welcome the growing ownership of the signatories in terms of implementing the Framework and working towards ongoing reforms.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

14. “Fifthly, we need not only to respect, but also ensure respect for, international humanitarian law by providing full, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access. This is a process to be engaged in by the entire United Nations system, in particular its peacekeeping missions and country teams, working with both Governments and armed groups. We should also seek the support of neighbouring countries with influence for their timely interventions, along with donors, partners and, most of all, civil society and local populations. Last but not least, we cannot tolerate or consider the food-insecurity and hunger situation with an attitude of business as usual. Urgent collective efforts are needed if the international community wants to achieve the ambitious goal of a world without hunger and malnutrition by 2030.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

15. “Thirdly, it is of vital importance that the Secretary- General and the Secretariat alert the Security Council on worrying levels of food insecurity and hunger, including through existing reporting mechanisms. Because of the Secretary-General's early warning in February 2017 and a swift humanitarian response, famine was averted in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and the north-east of Nigeria. F ourthly, we must enhance coordination both within the United Nations and with regional and subregional organizations and financial organizations, in order to address immediate needs, the recovery stage, long-term development and sustaining peace in a comprehensive and sustainable manner. All those institutions have different tools and expertise that should be used in a complementary way to achieve desired outcomes.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

16. “Secondly, we must strengthen the capacity of the United Nations in preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention and resolve situations of conflict, including through the implementation of the proposals set out in the report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding and sustaining peace (S/2018/43). Instead of having to respond to crises, we need to greatly increase our investments in prevention. The Security Council underlined the importance of that principle by adopting, last August, a presidential statement that reiterates the Council's commitment to working with the Secretary-General to pursue all possible avenues to end conflicts, including through addressing their underlying root causes in an inclusive and sustainable manner (S/PRST/2017/14).”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

17. “While we express grave concern, we need to go beyond expressions of solidarity and immediately address the problem with the following workable strategies. First, it is clear that the response to food insecurity and hunger requires strengthened connections between political solutions and long-term development strategies. We need to strengthen the security/development nexus through implementation of development programmes in conflict areas, including making major investments in rural development and agriculture, natural-resources management and social protection.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

18. “According to the latest edition of the Global Report on Food Crises, published yesterday, the vast majority of the chronically food insecure and malnourished live in countries affected by conflicts. The 11 per cent increase in the number of food-insecure people in 2017 is largely attributable to new or newly intensified conflicts combined with droughts and floods. Ongoing armed conflict and violence impede livelihoods and access to markets and create widespread displacement, which is further aggravated by climate change. Moreover, it is obvious that unemployment, poverty, underdevelopment, the unsustainable use of land and water and the exploitation of natural resources further escalate the potential of widespread food insecurity.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

19. “At the outset, the delegation of Kazakhstan would like to express appreciation to the Kingdom of the Netherlands for convening today's briefing. We are particularly pleased to see you, Minister Kaag, presiding over today's meeting. We would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Mark Lowcock and the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Mr. David Beasley, for their very insightful briefings on the stark and painful reality of the suffering caused by conflict and hunger. The statistics we are hearing today are shocking and should awaken our conscience, because what we witness today is the worst food security crisis since the end of the Second World War and the founding of the United Nations. After a prolonged decline, world hunger appears to be on the rise again, leading to the re-emergence of famine.”

    2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source

20. “We hope that the visit will further contribute to the strengthening of constructive cooperation between the United Nations and the Sudanese Government. In conclusion, we call on the international community to provide the needed support to the Government of the Sudan to address the root causes of the conflict, including through providing basic services in remote areas, finding durable solutions for IDPs and making the arms-collection campaign a success.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source

21. “Kazakhstan is pleased to note the timely conclusion of phase one of the reconfiguration of UNAMID. We expect that its second phase will also be successfully implemented in accordance with the established timeline. In View of the significantly improved security situation, we now need to prioritize UNAMID's peacebuilding mandate, including support for capacity-building and quick-impact and community stabilization measures. Such efforts should focus on the implementation of the UNAMID Integrated Strategic Framework for Darfur and the United Nations country team for the period 2017-2019, which has identified priorities related to bringing about sustainable peace in Darfur. We express our support for the upcoming visit by Ambassador Wronecka, Chair of the 1591 Committee, to Khartoum.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source

22. “We hope that the arms- collection campaign, which positively contributed to an improved security situation and an overall reduction in criminal activities, will be inclusive and conducted in respect of citizens' rights. We welcome the extensions of the unilateral ceasefire by parties to the conflict and hope that they will undertake the necessary measures to invigorate an inclusive political process led by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel. We hope that the recent meeting between President Al-Bashir and the leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army-Second Revolution, Abu Al-Qasim, will facilitate the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur and further contribute to ensuring the voluntary return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source

23. “We join others in expressing our deep appreciation to Joint Special Representative Mamabolo for his comprehensive briefing on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and to Ambassador Wronecka for her first 90-day report on the work of Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan. My delegation endorses the outcome of the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/ 154) and would like to offer the following observations. Kazakhstan is encouraged by the continuing improvement in the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur, as well as the strengthened cooperation between the Sudanese Government, the United Nations and the African Union.”

    2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source

24. “At the same time, we agree with the conclusion of the special report that the concept, mandate and configuration of the RPF need to be adapted to the current political and security environment.”

    2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8192 (2018) · source

25. “Thirdly, on the upcoming reconfiguration of the United Nations Mission inSouth Sudan (UNMISS), including the Regional Protection Force (RPF), Kazakhstan highly appreciates UNMISS for implementing its mandated tasks under very difficult circumstances. We support the recommendations of the Secretary-General's independent review of UNMISS, which asserts that the current mandate of Mission remains relevant, but that it should be modified to strengthen capacity-building and training of the armed forces and State institutions through a long-term security-sector reform programme. We note some progress achieved in deploying the Regional Protection Force, which will enhance the capacity of UNMISS to protect civilians and improve the security environment.”

    2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8192 (2018) · source

26. “We welcome the conduct of the second phase of the IGAD's High-level Revitalization Forum, which took place from 5 to 16 February, and hope that the Forum will result in the conclusion of a political agreement. It is of critical importance that the Council remain united in supporting the High- level Forum and in encouraging the parties to act in good faith. Furthermore, the support of South Sudan's neighbours is equally important if the Forum is to succeed. To be more effective, the political negotiations should be bolstered by intercommunal reconciliation and confidence-building among local populations, as well as comprehensive strategies in economic development and resilience-building, with the full engagement of women and young people.”

    2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8192 (2018) · source

27. “At the same time, aid workers continue to be attacked and killed in different parts of the country. We therefore call on all signatories to the agreement of 21 December 2017 to immediately cease all hostilities and facilitate humanitarian access in accordance with that greement and strictly adhere to international humanitarian law and human rights law. Secondly, on the political process, Kazakhstan praises the efforts of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to implement the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, which is the only way to achieve stability and progress in the country.”

    2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8192 (2018) · source

28. “I join previous speakers in thanking Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita and Special Envoy Ismail Wais for their comprehensive briefings and commitment to seeking a solution for the crisis in South Sudan. My delegation would like to make the following comments on three issues. First, on the humanitarian situation, the continuing military actions, widespread violence and economic decline have resulted in escalating a humanitarian crisis in which more than 5 million people are suffering from severe food insecurity and 4 million South Sudanese have been displaced. Timely and effective humanitarian assistance is therefore extremely critical. Despite the presidential decree of 9 November, which ordered free movement for humanitarian actors, there is still no tangible improvement in humanitarian access to those in greatest need.”

    2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8192 (2018) · source

29. “In this regard, the next round of the Astana process itself is scheduled to be held after the aforementioned meeting of the Foreign Ministers. Lastly, in May 2017 Kazakhstan welcomed the adoption of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic. They have lessened hostilities between the conflicting parties. However, the ceasefire agreements in these zones are currently being violated. We attach the utmost importance to compliance by all conflicting parties with ceasefire agreements and their enforcement by the guarantor States. Likewise, each of the agreements reached in Astana should not remain on paper, but must be strictly complied with.”

    2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source

30. “My delegation supports the five requests identified by the Emergency Relief Coordinator on 11 January during his mission to Syria, and calls upon all parties to facilitate the implementation of these five requests and others, as specified in relevant Security Council resolutions, so as to ensure principled, sustained and improved humanitarian assistance to Syria in 2018. In this context, we look forward to a meeting ofthe Foreign Ministers of the guarantor countries of the Astana process - namely, the Russian Federation, Turkey and Iran - who intend to gather in Astana in March to discuss all issues related to recent developments on the ground. The timing and the specific agenda are currently being specified.”

    2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source

31. “We truly need a cessation of hostilities and all military operations throughout Syria to enable the delivery of humanitarian aid and services and the medical evacuation of the critically sick and wounded, in accordance with international law. Kazakhstan considers it critical for the Security Council to adopt a workable and effective resolution on a cessation of hostilities in Syria, a draft of which is now being considered by Council members. Kazakhstan calls on all parties to find consensus and unite in their efforts to undertake an immediate suspension of all war activities in eastern Ghouta and other parts of Syria, allowing humanitarian aid to reach all those in need, as well as the evacuation of all patients requiring urgent treatment that cannot be provided there.”

    2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source

32. “We thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for initiating this open briefing on the very critical humanitarian issue in Syria, and thank Mark Lowcock for his update. Like others, we express our serious concern about the continued severity of the devastating humanitarian situation in Syria, including in eastern Ghouta, Idlib and northern Hama governorates, Rukban and Raqqa. Kazakhstan urges all parties within and outside the country to prevent further violence and enable humanitarian organizations to access and assist people in need. Since early February, with the military offensive against eastern Ghouta, there have been more than 1,200 civilian casualties.”

    2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source

33. “Likewise, MINUSCA, in coordination with the United Nations system, will need to strengthen the security-development nexus through greater investments in socioeconomic development and the provision of basic services, youth education and employment, while simultaneously addressing the deteriorating humanitarian situation. Finally, we pay tribute to Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga and MINUSCA for their valiant service under such hazardous conditions, and we endorse the extension of the MINUSCA mandate.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source

34. “In the wake of the resurgence of violence in the east and south of the country, which exposed the limits of the overall operational response of MINUSCA, we agree that the Mission should focus on its core peacekeeping tasks and prioritize support to the national and local political processes. It should adjust its capacity to protect civilians and facilitate the creation of a secure environment for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. In conclusion, we would like to stress the need to support the national dialogue, reinforce the legitimacy of the Government and its authority and to revitalize mediation, given that the solution is political and not military.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source

35. “We commend the efforts of the Central African Republic Government for its initiatives, such as implementing the national defence plan, developing a national strategy to combat the illicit trafficking in natural resources, operationalizing the Special Criminal Court, reforming the security sector and preventing impunity with the support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Another priority focus is to work closely with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, combat sexual violence against women and implement the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. We express our full support for the mandate of MINUSCA, particularly in its ongoing efforts to restore security.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source

36. “We welcome the various mediation initiatives of the European Union and the African Union, including the African initiative for peace and reconciliation for accelerating the peace process, together with the World Bank. The role of the subregional efforts such as those of the Sant'Egidio Community are significantly critical. At the same time, it is crucial to implement the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan, which brings together all the relevant stakeholders based on an integrated and coordinated approach under the principle of national ownership. We call on all donors to fulfil their Brussels commitments to ensure that the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan is fully funded, so that it can realize its impact on the stabilization of the country.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source

37. “We are confident that the recent visit and active solidarity by Secretary-General Guterres to the Central African Republic will provide an impetus for further progress in all the efforts to consolidate peace. We strongly believe that our focus should be on the four interlinking components highlighted by the Secretary- General during his trip to the Central African Republic, namely, security, State-building, national reconciliation and development. Religious factions in different parts of the country that had not existed before are alarming indicators. We urge all political, community and religious leaders in the Central African Republic to work towards true national reconciliation. The international community must be engaged in supporting national authorities to continue the political process at this critical moment.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source

38. “We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Parfait Onanga- Anyanga for his insightful briefing, and we thank African Union Special Representative Bedializoun Moussa Nebie for joining us today. We would also like to warmly welcome the Head of International Relations of Sant'Egidio, Mr. Mauro Garofalo, who brings the invaluable expertise of the Community in the mediation process for national reconciliation in the Central African Republic and the wider region. Kazakhstan is deeply concerned about the progressively deteriorating security and humanitarian situation, marked by growing sectarian and ethnic violence in the Central African Republic. That is despite the significant achievements of the Government, as well as regional and international partners, in advancing peacebuilding initiatives in the crisis-torn country.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8084 (2017) · source

39. “That includes the Group of Five Sahel - Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger- member States of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and countries of the Economic Community of West African States, which averted the presidential crisis in The Gambia. Kazakhstan welcomes the decision of African Union to extend the mandate of the Regional Cooperation Initiative for the Elimination of the Lord's Resistance Army for another 12 months, until 22 May 2018, to strengthen coordination mechanisms for cross- border operations. Finally, Kazakhstan will do its utmost to strengthen United Nations-AU cooperation to respond effectively to emerging threats in the African region and beyond.”

    2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source

40. “The new phase of the United Nations-AU partnership should consider enhanced support for AU peace support operations, in accordance with the resolution 2320 (2016). Hybrid missions of the United Nations and the AU, or local regional forces have proven to be more effective due to the familiarity of African soldiers with their own terrain, local conditions and tactics of armed groups. Good examples include the capacity of the Multinational Joint Task Force to combat Boko Haram, and the African Union Mission in Somalia, which is fighting Al- Shabaab in that country. Funding AU forces is therefore critical. We also see fine examples of how, with the best support of the African Union, several groups of neighbouring countries play important roles.”

    2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source

41. “Early warning signals, timely United Nations-AU preventive diplomacy, mediation to defuse potential crisis situations, and rapid response teams will achieve much. That falls within Kazakhstan's purview and its proposal for a conflict-free world by the United Nations centenary, in 2045. We share the View that regional actors, which are assuming greater ownership of development in their respective regions, have a deeper understanding of the dynamics and root causes of conflict, and contribute immeasurably to global peace, security and development. Without sufficient financial and capacity-building support to African Union, the ability to deliver will not match the expected aspirations and determinations.”

    2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source

42. “Lessons learned and best practices should be shared regularly through more frequent Secretariat-to- secretariat exchanges so as to prevent redundancies in and duplication of their tasks. The aspirations for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Secretary-General's new agenda for peace, as well as Africa's Agenda 2063 and the African Union (AU) project Silencing the Guns by 2020, which aims to achieve a conflict-free continent by that date, are significant. They can be achieved through greater military, diplomatic and development partnerships, as well as North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation. That is critical for actions by the United Nations Security Council and the African Union and for their respective resolutions.”

    2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source

43. “Kazakhstan, as an observer of the African Union, is deeply committed to consolidating a comprehensive United Nations-AU partnership on issues of peace and security in Africa. The first United Nations-AU annual conference, on 19 April, with the participation of Secretary-General Guterres and AU Commission Chair Mahamat, has been a milestone in enhancing the United Nations-AU strategic partnership. Despite the significant progress made, more could be achieved in terms ofUnited Nations-AU cooperation through well-formulated common strategic objectives and a clear division of responsibilities premised on shared assessments. These would mutually reinforce and complement the actions of the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council.”

    2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source

44. “First, on behalf of the delegation of Kazakhstan, may I offer our sincerest condolences to our Chinese colleagues in connection with the tragedy in Jiangsu province and extend our sympathy to the families of the victims. Kazakhstan expresses its appreciation to the Bolivian presidency for having convened this meeting as well as to our briefers, the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Chergui; the African Union High Representative for the Peace Fund, Mr. Kaberuka; and the Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General, Ms. Viotti, for their insights on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU). My delegation would like to make the following observations and recommendations.”

    2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source

45. “In the light of that, we encourage that an effective ongoing dialogue take place between the ICC and the AU. Finally, Kazakhstan stands ready to join in multilateral action to help the Government and the people of the Sudan to realize their national aspirations on all fronts.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source

46. “We need to support the Sudan's capability to restore and promote the rule of law, address impunity and protect human rights. The United Nations system and international partners, together with the country team, should make a concerted effort to help the Sudan to continue the progress that has been made, with a view to achieving international norms and obligations with regard to peace and security and sustainable development. We commend the efforts of the AU and other regional organizations and neighbouring countries to resolve the crisis in Darfur. We welcome the fact that the African Union has established a ministerial committee to deal with the Sudan issue at the ICC. We believe that the position stated by the AU should be taken into consideration.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source

47. “In that regard, we support the inclusive political process under the leadership of the African Union (AU) High- level Implementation Panel. We encourage all efforts to fully implement the road map agreement by all parties. We therefore commend the unilateral ceasefire declared by the Government of the Sudan for an additional six months ending on 15 June. We express our hope that it will be extended further. The time ahead of us should be used to consolidate the gains. My delegation believes that respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Sudan, as well as the ownership and leadership by the Government of the political process, are crucial elements for long-term peace and reconciliation in Darfur.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source

48. “The fewer incidents of inter-communal clashes during the reporting period as compared to the previous year, as well as the decline in incidents of rape and sexual abuse, must continue so as to de-escalate and avert unrest. Kazakhstan welcomes the fact that access to areas in Darfur has been significantly facilitated and expanded, including the ability of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) to visit areas in J ebel Marra. We encourage the Government of the Sudan to further continue its good cooperation with UNAMID in all areas, in the greater interests of the Sudanese people and to ensure progress and prosperity for them. Kazakhstan is confident that inclusive dialogue is the only way towards a resolution of the Darfur crisis.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source

49. “We would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing and for her efforts to uphold the international rule of law, justice and accountability. Having reviewed the twenty-fifth report of the Office of the Prosecutor on the Court's recent work to implement resolution 1593 (2005), relating to Darfur, we are pleased to note the considerable progress made with regard to the security and humanitarian situation in the country. We encourage that all efforts be made to maintain that positive trend, with determined steps to further reduce the tension between Government forces and armed groups.”

    2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source

50. “We commend the efforts of the Governments and their peoples in the region in hosting refugees and internally displaced persons, and encourage the international community and regional and subregional organizations to increase their support to those host countries. Kazakhstan supports the countries of the region in organizing the forthcoming African Great Lakes Conference in Uganda. It is clear that a shared, comprehensive approach involving political dialogue and close cooperation among all the States ofthe region is the only way to achieve peace and security in the Great Lakes.”

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