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Trullols Yabra

lines on the record: 132
first: 2019-02-11
most recent: 2019-12-20
sittings or episodes: 25
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“We applaud Burundi's efforts with respect to the significant improvement in its preparedness levels to mitigate possible outbreaks of the Ebola virus, as well as the reduction of chronic malnutrition rates from 56 per cent to 54 per cent in less than two years. With regard to the situation of refugees, and in line with the Burundi regional refugee response plan of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, we reiterate that all returns must be voluntary, safe and dignified, While avoiding instances in which refugees feel pressured or threatened. It is important to highlight that the situation of Burundian refugees is currently the least financed worldwide.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“We note that the socioeconomic situation has yet to experience tangible improvement, with increases in both the rate of inflation and the State budget deficit. We therefore echo the call to keep our attention focused on the country's development, having as a frame of reference the priorities identified in Burundi's national development plan, with the support of the international community. The number ofmalaria cases recorded in the country is especially alarming, with 6.5 million reported in the first eight months of the year, representing a significant increase compared to the same period in 2018. The number of deaths caused by cholera is also alarming.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“We therefore note with concern the increase in acts ofviolence and political intolerance during the reporting period, including physical violence, arbitrary arrests and the intimidation of militants from political parties and journalists, among others. In that regard, we urge the Government of Burundi to make greater efforts to assure all citizens of their right to freedom of expression and association, especially with regard to political participation, and to reinforce physical security for those who wish to exercise their rights in a free and safe way. We urge it to secure a framework for cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in order to protect human rights in the country.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to the briefers for the information presented today, and especially to Special Envoy Kafando for his two and a half years of excellent service in favour of peace and stability in Burundi. We would like to begin by referring to the upcoming electoral process, while underscoring the need for the Government and all stakeholders in the country to foster an environment conducive to the peaceful holding of elections, avoiding any risk of the elections taking place in a climate of tension or distrust. But, above all, any possibility of human rights violations must be avoided, in particular the limitation of the right to freedom of expression.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“Lastly, the Dominican Republic believes that the Moroccan initiative for Western Sahara's autonomy represents a serious and credible step forward towards a negotiated solution in Western Sahara.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8651 (2019) · source
“The resolution expresses its full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and pays tribute to the commendable work of President Kohler in achieving new momentum with the first round-table meetings bringing together representatives from Morocco, the Frente Popular para la Liberacion de Saguia el-Hamra y de Rio de Oro, Algeria and Mauritania, which we hope the future Personal Envoy of the Secretary General will continue. The resolution extends MINURSO'S mandate for 12 months to provide the necessary time for the future Personal Envoy to initiate consultations with the relevant stakeholders and continue to give impetus to the political process with the goal of reaching a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8651 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased with the Council's adoption today of resolution 2494 (2019), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), and we thank the United States for its work as its penholder. The Dominican Republic voted in favour of resolution 2494 (2019), as it is a balanced text in which the Security Council takes measures designed to advance the political progress in Western Sahara and emphasizes the importance of the work that MINURSO has done. The resolution emphasizes the importance of achieving a realistic, practical and lasting political solution based on compromise.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8651 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the adoption of the Declaration of Shared Commitments, and we hope that procedures will be adopted to increase the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for peacekeeping operations and African Union-led joint forces authorized by the Security Council. Finally, we applaud the excellent work being done by the United Nations and the African Union in their ongoing mediation and cooperation to find solutions to the peace and security challenges in Africa. A more coordinated partnership and closer cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, particularly between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council, are essential tools to find predictable and lasting solutions.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8650 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we hope that the modalities forjoint Visits to Africa can be agreed to strengthen the collective perspective. In the same vein, we View positively the upcoming assessment report on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, as well as the structure and capacity of the United Nations-African Union partnership, and we look forward to its conclusions. It is clear that to ensure sustainable peace and rapid response mechanisms, the United Nations needs regional peace support structures with the capacity for early deployment, as well as the equipment and capacity to overcome the challenges facing the continent.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8650 (2019) · source
“We recognize that the situation requires more robust support and more proactive and better coordinated prevention initiatives. We should not wait for conflicts to break out. The United Nations, particularly the Security Council, together with regional structures should strengthen the systematic implementation of standardized assessment procedures for potentially violent situations. There is a need to invest in education, job creation in countries and initiatives that particularly benefit women and young people, recognizing their contribution in their communities, especially as mediators and peacebuilders. It is increasingly necessary for the United Nations and regional bodies to develop more closely coordinated efforts that complement each other and generate synergies to deliver consistent and unified messages.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8650 (2019) · source
“We also commend the progress made in the implementation of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security and the African Union-United Nations Framework for the Implementation of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as thejoint efforts to implement the African Union initiative to silence the guns in Africa by 2020. Despite progress made in conflict resolution in several countries of the region, the challenges posed by Violent extremism, terrorism, organized crime, corruption, impunity and the adverse effects of climate change, among others, continue to threaten political and socioeconomic stability in a large part of Africa. We are aware that the challenges to African peace and security are complex and need broad cooperation to address them properly.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8650 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ambassador Fatima Mohammed and Ms. Hanna Tetteh for their briefings. The Dominican Republic acknowledges the commitment and strong strategic partnership in the area of peace and security between the United Nations, the African Union and other subregional organizations in the pursuit of more systematic and coherent solutions to the peace and security challenges in Africa. In that regard, we welcome the recent joint annual consultative meeting of the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council held in Ethiopia.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8650 (2019) · source
“We commend the work of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Department of Peace Operations and UN-Women and take this opportunity to praise the initiative to strengthen cooperation, which enables access to political and technical skills pertaining to the issue of women and peace and security, in support of the collective efforts of the United Nations system. In conclusion, we reiterate that the Dominican Republic will continue its efforts to advance the women and peace and security agenda, in the belief it will lead to lasting peace and social transformation, with a view to ending gender inequalities, which undermine peace and security and fuel grievances, extremism and conflict.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“In countless contexts, gender inequality, exacerbated by the indiscriminate actions of armed groups and the proliferation ofweapons, constitutes one ofthe principal causes of Violence, particularly gender-based violence. We defend the importance of linking the rights of women to peacebuilding. For that reason, it is vital to train peacekeepers and to take gender issues into account in the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of peace operations, as well as the increase in the number of women deployed as troops. It is crucial to include gender-disaggregated data in mission reports, deploy gender advisers and women's protection advisers and strengthen zero-tolerance policies for acts of sexual violence or discrimination on the basis of gender.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“However, the threats, intimidation and Violence to which they are subjected make it a matter of urgency to establish and strengthen mechanisms to protect them. In Syria's nascent political process, thanks to facilitation by the United Nations and the Security Council, the makeup of its Constitutional Committee, which is called on to bring about a national political transformation, is about 30 per cent women. It is crucial to assure them of a safe and inclusive environment at this critical juncture in building peace in Syria. The Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security has served as a key platform for improving the implementation of the agenda on the ground. We remain committed to working to facilitate a more holistic approach to the work of the Council, including in its resolutions, reports and field visits.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“Despite the resolutions that have been adopted and the indisputable progress that has been made, we continue to face challenges in implementing the women and peace and security agenda. Although it has acquired normative force since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we believe that it is vital to strengthen the commitments already made by all actors so as to promote the agenda in their own countries and advance its full implementation. In that process, it is fundamental to ensure that we cooperate with and support the members of civil society, including women peacebuilders, young women and human rights defenders, who play a central role in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank South Africa for convening today's open debate and the briefers for their briefings and recommendations. Gender equality, the promotion and protection of women's rights and women's full political, social and economic participation and empowerment play a key role in preventing and resolving armed conflicts. Furthermore, the role of women in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, the prevention of sexual violence and the protection of women and children is not only necessary, it is crucial. Alaa Salah and her extraordinary story provide us with an example of how the voices of young women carry a powerful and transforming force.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate the importance of creating an environment conducive to the advancement of peace, which will pave the way for a comprehensive process of negotiations aimed at resolving all final status issues, including Jerusalem.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Palestinian refugees face many health challenges, due to poor sanitation and inadequate infrastructure, limited access to medications, the lack of nutrition and deficiencies in hygiene. Malnutrition occurs in all Palestinian refugee camps, regardless of their location, but is particularly problematic in Gaza. We acknowledge the work and challenges of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which requires adequate funding for its critical work. The Dominican Republic continues to defend the existing international consensus that the only way forward for Palestinians and Israelis is to negotiate a two-State solution on the basis of the 1967 lines. We encourage all parties to put an end to actions that undermine support for the two-State solution and ultimately hinder peace.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic believes that it is crucial to redouble efforts aimed at conciliation between the parties, with the support of the international community, through meaningful and just dialogue about the many obstacles that threaten the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to national independence and sovereignty. Similarly, we also believe that it is crucial to respect Israel's right to live in peace, within safe and recognized borders, free from threats or acts of violence. The firing of rockets and mortars at civilians is an inhumane act. Hamas and other groups must put an immediate end to that practice. The Dominican Republic deplores the grave humanitarian situation on the Gaza Strip and calls upon the international community to respond effectively to the urgent needs of the affected population.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“In the same vein, we join the concern expressed by the Secretary-General about the possible annexation by Israel of the Jordan Valley and the northern Dead Sea, which would constitute a serious violation of international law and could spell disaster for the goal of resuming negotiations between the parties. The Security Council adopted resolution 2334 (2016), which calls on the parties to put an end to territorial claims, respect sovereignty and liberate occupied territories. However, we continue to see demolitions and seizures of Palestinian property structures by the Israeli authorities.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his briefing. The Dominican Republic remains its previously expressed deep concern about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its enormous consequences for the civilian population. The continuing conflict trends in the occupied Palestinian territory, as well as the ongoing deterioration of the humanitarian and socioeconomic situation, heightens the level of uncertainty about the future of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“We therefore call on the parties to give careful thought to their decisions and refrain from aggressive rhetoric and destabilizing actions, as well as to consider returning to the dialogue table, with a View to restoring confidence-building measures via an agreement and its effective implementation, whereby the commitments agreed upon in such an agreement would be respected in a sustained manner. In conclusion, we endorse the Secretary-General's call on the parties to extend New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and enter negotiations on new arms control measures.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic reiterates its firm commitment to the obligations outlined in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its three fundamental pillars - disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. In that regard, we believe that the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty served as an excellent complement to the NPT, which led to significant progress in the elimination of conventional and nuclear missiles, as well as in reducing the great danger of a then perceived imminent nuclear confrontation. We believe that humankind and the planet cannot be allowed to be exposed once again to the catastrophic humanitarian and environmental damage caused by the use, development and testing of those weapons.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the presidency of Poland for convening this meeting. We also thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing. First, we regret the formal termination, at the beginning of the month, of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between Russia and the United States due to alleged violations of the Treaty by one of the parties. In that regard, we note with great concern the escalation of tensions caused by this situation. We understand that the disarmament and non-proliferation architecture is facing a major threat, with the actual possibility of a resumption of the arms race that we thought had been relegated to the era of the Cold War.”
2019-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8602 (2019) · source
“I express our desire to see more meaningful progress with regard to the release of detainees, a factor that is vital to the building oftrust and credibility in the political process from a holistic point of view. We assure Ambassador Pedersen of our determined support for his work and his conclusions from the efforts thus far, the lessons learned and the shared commitment to end the conflict. We urge the parties to move decisively towards bringing about concrete results that unequivocally put a new face on the Syrian conflict - one that speaks of a transition towards a future of hope and justice.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“For the Dominican Republic, the success of the consultations lies in agreeing on an inclusive constitutional committee that leads to the meaningful and significant participation of women as agents of peace, progress and well-being for all. In conclusion, we reiterate our commitment to resolution 2254 (2015), and we urge the full respect and implementation thereof. In that context, we advocate the consolidation of the role of the United Nations in the facilitation, mediation and rapprochement between the Syrian Government and the opposition, with a view to building the necessary political will for the establishment of the constitutional committee and its terms of reference. We are hopeful that the committee will be able to convene at a not-too-distant date as a concrete step towards a renewed, credible and inclusive political process.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“We recognize the progress, albeit insufficient, towards the establishment of the constitutional committee and its terms of reference. We hope that the forthcoming consultations, facilitated by the United Nations and to be held in Geneva on a date not too far in the future, will produce satisfactory results and demonstrate concrete progress. That would provide renewed vigour and impetus to the political process towards the definitive resolution of the Syrian conflict. We urge the parties to exercise the greatest possible degree of flexibility and show a constructive spirit in those consultations. We invite them not to lose sight of the need to alleviate the suffering of a people stricken by years of conflict and to steer their course towards a new future.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we deplore the recent attacks in the demilitarized zone in Idlib, which have claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, including children, and we urgently call on the parties involved to maintain their commitment to the ceasefire and the full implementation of the agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey. We hope that all the necessary steps will be taken to avoid violations of the agreement and of international humanitarian law. We take note of the recently concluded round of talks held last week in Nur-Sultan, where the Astana guarantors expressed their commitment to the advancement of a Syrian-owned and United Nations- facilitated political process under the guidelines of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“Coupling that with the tense calm being experienced by the population of northern Syria, who live in fear of yet another humanitarian catastrophe, we believe it is imperative to redouble efforts to avoid a military escalation, which would affect the lives of millions of civilians, endanger the credibility of the political process and bring into question the ability of the United Nations to prevent further suffering and come up with a credible and sustainable political solution. The political process and the situation in Idlib are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary, we believe that the success of one depends upon the capacity of the international community - and of the Security Council in particular - to avoid an even greater tragedy.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (Spoke in Spanish): We wish to express our appreciation for the briefing provided today by Mr. Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, following his extensive consultations in the framework of finding an inclusive and sustainable political solution to the conflict in Syria. We reiterate our support for his practical and direct approach, as well as the five pillars that underpin his diplomatic mediation efforts and the establishment of credibility in the process. Despite the apparent inertia in which we find ourselves, we believe that both the international community and the Syrian population are watching attentively, and perhaps with some apprehension, to see whether the ongoing political process will produce results.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“We particularly commend the reactivation of the Joint Border Commission and the Joint Demarcation Committee. In conclusion, the presence of UNISFA and its support to the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism have played a decisive role in the stability in the Abyei Area, especially in the rapprochement between Juba and Khartoum and the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities. However, in order for the rapprochement to be sustainable, both the Sudan and South Sudan must do more, as soon as possible, to fulfil their commitments and we, in the Council, must continue to seek ways to make UNISFA operations more effective. In the end, those two elements together will allow UNISFA to continue to operate successfully.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“In the same vein, we applaud the holding of various seminars on resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, with special emphasis on the role of women as agents of peace and the empowerment of women to assume more active roles in community conflict resolution mechanisms. Another border element that is undeniably critical is the need to fulfil UNISFA's mandate for the protection of civilians and peacekeeping in the Area. We are optimistic about the latest progress in the implementation of five of the established parameters, including the authorization for air and ground patrols in the border areas, the establishment of two bases of operations, community outreach activities, the holding of meetings of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism and the demilitarization of the border areas.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we recognize the efforts of the African Union to establish a consensual and civilian-led transition process in the Sudan. With regard to the reconfiguration of UNISFA, we welcome the increase in police elements and the proposal to strengthen political support, which, in short, will help to alleviate the growing number of crimes committed, effectively manage intercommunal relations and in general, maintain peace in the Area. Another aspect of particular importance that we would like to emphasize is UNISFA's commitment to increasing the number of women in the mission, as shown by the deployment of a women and child protection adviser to the Abyei Area and the involvement of women leaders from the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities in gender and women's rights initiatives.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“However, despite such progress, much remains to be done. The disputed territory between the two countries must not become another unresolved conflict. It is necessary for the political process to continue forward and for an agreement to be reached that improves the lives of the people in the area - a population with growing humanitarian needs, including some 200,000 people in a state of vulnerability. Time is of the essence, especially in the midst of UNISFA's ongoing reconfiguration process. Without a sustainable peace plan and the eventual departure of United Nations forces, the chances of a resurgence of conflict are very high. If we take history as an indicator, we know that a new conflict between the two sides could have devastating results. We also hope that the current dynamics in Khartoum will not negatively interfere with Abyei.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“We also share the feelings of frustration over the lack of progress in the implementation of the commitments undertaken by the parties in the Agreement on Temporary Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the Abyei Area and the concern of the Secretary-General over the intensification of the political rhetoric on the appropriation of the Abyei Area. We are hopeful that those events will not escalate and that the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities and their leaders will remain steadfast in their commitment to peaceful coexistence and not be discouraged by the elements attempting to disrupt the process. We call on the Sudan and South Sudan to continue to build on the positive progress achieved so far. In that regard, we congratulate the Sudan and South Sudan on the re-establishment ofjoint oil operations.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We extend our thanks to Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Onanga-Anyanga for their briefings. We welcome the relative calm in the Abyei Area, although we are concerned about the sporadic incidents of intercommunal violence, the presence of armed elements and the abundance of small arms and light weapons, as well as the growing criminality generated by the difficult economic situation. We hope that those events will not undermine the prevailing calm, for which we believe that the presence of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) remains crucial.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8519 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic considers that the autonomy plan presented by Morocco represents a serious and credible basis for a negotiated solution. Finally, the Dominican Republic reiterates its support for the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and urges all actors present in the negotiation process to continue to work constructively, always maintaining the spirit of compromise that must prevail in this process. We are convinced that it is possible to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution in Western Sahara in accordance with Security Council resolutions.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to express our satisfaction for the adoption of resolution 2468 (2019), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), thanking the United States for the work done in drafting a resolution that we consider balanced. The Dominican Republic voted in favour of the resolution because we consider it necessary to support the political process to resolve the situation in Western Sahara, emphasizing the importance of the role of MINURSO. We understand that a l2-month renewal would allow more certainty in the management and planning of MINURSO's resources, so we hope that the next negotiation can embark on a discussion that will highlight the benefits ofa longer period.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we highlight the high level of commitment of the international community to building a sustainable peace in Ukraine. We call for continued support for all actions that would facilitate a return of peace and restore hope to a nation that, through free elections, has placed its trust in youth, unity and a more promising future and, as a result, will bring an end to the confrontations that have caused so much harm to the country and its people. In conclusion, our delegation asks that the dialogue between the parties in the current Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group be maintained. At the same time, we express our firm commitment to the defence of the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, in absolute adherence to the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“In that context, we strongly welcome the timely statements made by the President-elect that he will revive the Minsk agreements and work towards the achievement of the long-awaited peace. In that light, we reiterate our rejection of any hostile act that might undermine the aspirations of the parties to end the conflict. Those are the very wishes of the Ukrainian people and the international community, which vehemently desire a return to normalcy in eastern Ukraine and the region. The Dominican Republic takes this opportunity to commend the solidarity of and efforts that the United Nations continues to make, together with the international community, to mitigate the difficulties that the civilian population has endured since this situation began.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“The Security Council has assumed that the Minsk agreements are the genuine expression of the will of all those involved, including the Council, which endorsed them in resolution 2202 (2015) and strengthened them with presidential statement S/PRST/2018/12, of6 June 2018. The parties must reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes. In that regard, we call on the parties to refrain from any unilateral action that could hinder the process and the efforts being made to achieve peacebuilding in eastern Ukraine. Only in that way will it be possible to restore the conditions that will lay the foundation for ensuring the country's stability and sustainable development. Just a few days ago, Ukraine concluded its elections, in which the popular vote chose a single winner.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, let me thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting, and we take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all the briefers for the important remarks that they delivered. The Dominican Republic will always echo the concerns of States when international peace and security are jeopardized. In that regard, we understand that the concerns expressed and the potential impact of the latest developments on the peace process contravene the commitments undertaken by the parties in the Minsk agreements.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“We call for multilateralism and adherence to the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations to prevail. The same is especially relevant in the current context, in which the Syrian people desperately await a secure and stable environment. The recent developments that we have addressed in the Council allow no hope of progress to achieve lasting peace in the region. We should also not forget that the ultimate goal of all these processes are the human beings who live in our countries - in the case of Syria the almost 13 million people who currently have serious and urgent humanitarian needs. Finally, we believe that unilateral positions in flagrant Violation of international law - and especially of the resolutions of the Council - should be avoided. We call on those who want peace to prevail in the region to act accordingly.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“My delegation would like to express the Dominican Republic's firm foreign policy position based on the fundamental principles of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, non-intervention, respect for human rights, international law and the peaceful resolution of conflicts as a means of ensuring the maintenance of world peace. Those fundamental principles are consistent with the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territories by force, in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The issue ofthe Golan Heights, considered occupied territory under Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 497 (1981) and General Assembly resolution 72/16, is a key and sensitive element in the set of issues pertaining to the achievement of a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“We emphasize this in view of the renewed attention being given to non-compliance with the relevant resolutions of the Council and the General Assembly where the occupied Syrian Golan is concerned. We also want to recognize the essential work of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), particularly as a liaison between the parties in order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to peace. It is therefore essential to emphasize to the parties the importance for UNDOF of providing guarantees, facilities, access and freedom of movement so that it can perform its functions effectively.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Mr. Trullols Yabra (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ms. DiCarlo and Mr. Lacroix for their informative briefings. First and foremost, we want to emphasize the crucial importance for regional stability of maintaining the existing ceasefire between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic, particularly in the light of the increase in tensions between the parties over the past three months, with frequent military activity, including firing into the area of separation, and crossings over the ceasefire line on both the Alpha and Bravo sides, with the risk that this represents for the civilian population and United Nations personnel. We join the calls to exercise maximum restraint, avoid any breach of the ceasefire and the area of separation and ensure compliance with the Disengagement of Forces Agreement.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8495 (2019) · source
“Finally, we reiterate that the pursuit of sustainable peace in Syria that will alleviate the suffering of its people and help to steer its course towards a new future must be carried out with the effective participation of all parts and segments of society, particularly that of women and young people as agents of change for peace, progress and the well-being of all.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our support for the five pillars of the Pedersen proposal for future peace in Syria. We applaud their inclusive yet ambitious approach and awareness of the realities on the ground and the lessons learned along the way. With that approach, and under the guidelines of resolution 2254 (2015), we believe it necessary to continue to work arduously and strategically towards revitalizing the political process with the creation of the constitutional committee. We call on the parties to continue a constructive and meaningful dialogue, facilitated by the United Nations, so that the committee can be established and meet at a not-too-distant date.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source
“In addition, basic standards of protection must be met in the pursuit of durable solutions for Syrians. Iwould like to add my voice to those who have spoken before me regarding the worrisome situation in Idlib and the hostilities that have taken place in recent weeks. This is a serious concern for the civilian population that resides there and creates major challenges in terms of protection, including for the thousands of displaced people. In that regard, we reiterate the need for full compliance with the Idlib ceasefire agreement in order to halt that escalation, which could have catastrophic humanitarian consequences and could jeopardize the political process under way. That leads me to highlight a few points regarding that process, which we see as the only solution to this conflict.”
2019-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8493 (2019) · source