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Tumysh

lines on the record: 398
first: 2015-03-25
most recent: 2019-04-11
sittings or episodes: 68
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“I thank the Chinese presidency for convening today's emergency meeting on the latest developments in the Azov Sea. Kazakhstan, as a member of the Council, is open to dialogue and is ready to debate international security issues in the context of transparent discussions in order to prevent international conflicts. Taking this into account, as well as the need to consider the matter within the framework of the Security Council, our delegation was ready to vote in favour of both requests, that of Ukraine and that of Russia. Kazakhstan considers both peoples - those of Ukraine and those of Russia - as the inhabitants of brotherly nations to our country that have shared a common history. In this regard, we urge both parties to refrain from any steps that could lead to a further escalation of tensions in bilateral relations.”
2018-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8410 (2018) · source
“We need to assist the nation to overcome existing economic challenges. That platform may become the basis for confidence-building between Burundi and its partners. We also acknowledge the significant role of the Peacebuilding Commission's Burundi configuration and the United Nations system in addressing existing challenges in Burundi, for which the support of international partners is critical.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We propose utilizing that nexus as one of the major three elements of the combined strategy to prevent and address conflicts in Africa and elsewhere, along with a revamped regional approach and the One United Nations principle. We also commend the regional host countries for their assistance in the repatriation of refugees, which must be voluntary and in accordance with the principles of respect and dignity, as enshrined in international law and human rights law. Close coordination among the United Nations, the African Union and other subregional structures can, if effectively implemented, have a significant impact on political and humanitarian dimensions. Finally, we note the committed efforts of the Government of Burundi to stabilizing the economic situation in the country, including the adoption of the national development plan.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We also emphasize the importance of respecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of all citizens, and reaffirm the primary responsibility of the Burundian Government to provide security to and thereby protect its population. At the same time, while the security situation is generally calm in Burundi, the issues ofa large number of internally displaced persons, refugees and people in need of assistance must be addressed by the international community. They also need the attention of bilateral and multilateral partners and financial institutions. Such collective effort is needed for investments in development, which must be rigorously undertaken. There is no security without development and there is no development without security.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We encourage regional and subregional organizations and the guarantors of the Arusha Agreement to redouble their efforts and contribute to a political solution, while respecting the sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and unity of Burundi. We commend the activities of the facilitator, His Excellency Mr. Benjamin William Mkapa, the third and former President of Tanzania, and the mediator, His Excellency Mr. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda, as well as the team of the joint technical working group in promoting confidence-building measures. We need to continue to encourage African-led and African-owned solutions to African problems.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We express concern over the slow progress in the inclusive inter-Burundian dialogue and urge all political actors to pursue it further, with meaningful engagement. That nationally owned process should be held in an environment of confidence and nationwide consensus, with the participation of all political stakeholders, in order to ensure durable peace. Constructive and inclusive political dialogue is the most important and only viable means for the peaceful resolution of the political situation in Burundi. It should be conducted in an environment of tolerance and restraint. We further stress the importance of the committed efforts of the African Union and the East African Community in facilitating the political process in Burundi.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“The adoption of the 2018 Kayanza road map is a positive indicator of the constructive engagement of the Government and other political stakeholders. We hope that the signed road map will be followed by collective actions on the part of all Burundians. We commend the decision of the His Excellency Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza, President of Burundi, not to run for another term in 2020, thereby helping to ease the political strain. That measure will certainly assist in sustaining peace, security and democracy in the country. We encourage the national authorities to continue their efforts to preserve the constitutional order in the country and build democratic institutions in the spirit and letter of the Arusha Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“We would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, Mr. Michel Kafando, and the Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Jiirg Lauber of Switzerland, for their insightful briefings. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Burundi, Ambassador Albert Shingiro, to the Chamber. As a member observer of the African Union, we associate ourselves with the statements made by the African troika - Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea - whose representatives have already spoken before us today. On the political front, we positively note the recent achievements in Burundi, notably the political forum held in Kayanza on 3 August and the appointment of the members of the Independent National Electoral Commission.”
2018-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8408 (2018) · source
“It is evident that Kazakhstan has contributed to multilateralism in innumerable ways, the most recent being the deployment of120well-qualifiedpeacekeepers to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, as part of an Indian battalion. We are proud that this innovative deployment occurred during Kazakhstan's non-permanent membership of the Security Council. We express our gratitude to our Indian colleagues, as well as to the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support. To conclude, Kazakhstan intends to join other Member States in rallying for the defence of multilateralism. We reiterate that it is only through our collective will and solidarity that we can turn this world in crisis into a planet of hope and great promise.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan has proven itself to be a moral leader in nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation and as an act of multilateralism with its neighbours, created the nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia. Our country, which is among those that have been most affected by the tragic consequences of nuclear tests, is making enormous efforts to reach global zero and is enabling cooperation among the nuclear-weapon-free zones. Our story clearly tells the world that true protection comes not from nuclear weapons but from mutual trust. It also means that multilateralism will move forward if we can break the impasse in the Conference on Disarmament and the Disarmament Commission, as well as at the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The document coalesced like-minded Member States around the call to honour their commitments to implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and other instruments. In Central Asia, working in close collaboration with United Nations entities such as the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, the Office of Counter- Terrorism and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, we have launched the third phase of our regional joint action plan for implementing the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, for which we were the first country to become a donor, voluntarily contributing 10 per cent of the plan's overall budget and sending it to the United Nations.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“This strategy, which will complement the Secretary-General's reforms, was approved by the Council in its presidential statement S/PRST/2018/l. In the future, we intend to continue expanding and developing that strategy to incorporate it into wider United Nations operations, among other things. We also underline the importance of the presidency's Belt and Road Initiative in that regard. International terrorism cannot be defeated without a coordinated response and approach. That is why Kazakhstan launched a code of conduct aimed at helping to achieve a world free of terrorism with an inaugural high-level event and signing ceremony held at United Nations Headquarters on 28 September.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Through that, we must shape harmonization in policymaking and dialogue for development aid, as well as assistance in implementing regional programmes. Such interaction is important, because nowadays regional and subregional structures play key roles in reforming the United Nations systems, particularly its peacekeeping and peacebuilding architecture. The field visits of the Security Council and its Committees to the Lake Chad basin, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, Afghanistan, Haiti, Colombia, Bangladesh, Myanmar and, recently, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have indicated the significance of the three-pronged strategy that Kazakhstan introduced. It consists in strengthening the security- development nexus, revamping and invigorating the regional approach and utilizing the United Nations principles of Delivering as One.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“If you want 10 years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want 100 years of prosperity, grow people." We should also strive for close partnerships of the United Nations with multilateral regional arrangements, such as the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe; the League of Arab States, the African Union, the European Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Organization of American States, the Caribbean Community and other international bodies. That is necessary to strengthen these existing platforms for regional and subregional dialogues on security.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“As far as possible, therefore, it must include valuable forums that shape the rules of the game, such as, for example, within the peacebuilding architecture, across the areas of defence and security; within the development system, through investments by multilateral banks, trading and commerce; on the humanitarian front; across the public health sector and with non-State actors, such as religious leaders, academics, the media and civil society, who can exercise significant positive influence under each and every United Nations pillar. We therefore need people-to-people connectivity, not just across borders but also transcending continents. This can lead us towards a community of a shared future for mankind, as proposed by the Chinese presidency. Indeed, as the Chinese proverb states, "If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Our outreach is particularly oriented towards building capacities in least-developed and landlocked least- developed countries and small island developing States. In that context, we believe it is important to ensure concerted international efforts to create just, resilient and stable societies in vulnerable States, among other things. Multilateralism has to be innovative and multidimensional.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“This is important in order to prevent international norms from being torn apart by narrow, vested national interests, distrust and geopolitical tensions. We stand for a people-centred, egalitarian multilateralism that leaves no one behind. We also advocate for empowering women and young people, as well as expanding their rights and opportunities, because we are confident that they will lay the groundwork for conflict prevention and sustainable development. Multilateralism must also be invigorated by implementing the decisions taken in Addis Ababa, Sendai, Paris and now Marrakech, as well as in the framework of other global processes. That will ensure not only early warnings of multifaceted threats but also our ability to take early action to avert them.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan is therefore committed to promoting multilateralism and considers the United Nations to be its core element. During its tenure on the Security Council, my country has consistently sought to introduce the best possible kind of multilateralism, transparency, impartiality, honest brokerage, confidence-building and partnerships - the hallmarks of our foreign policy - into the Council's day-to-day activities. We have also prioritized the issues of nuclear energy and water and food security in our work in the Council and will do so beyond our term. We also call on all to stand together for a rules-based global order and safer world, adhering to the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Challenges such as protracted wars, unresolved conflicts, terrorism, extremism, poverty, disease, illicit migration, the instability of the humanitarian space and climate change are beyond the scope of any one nation. These problems are aggravated by unpredictable regional and global insecurity, the erosion of internationally legally binding norms, external interference, proxy wars and the threat of the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). In that regard, my country's President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, in his manifesto entitled "The World. The Twenty-First Century", called on world leaders to work jointly for a just global economic and social order. He also urged that we work to end all conflicts and terrorism, abolish WMDs and eliminate other scourges by the time the United Nations marks its centenary.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“I thank the Chinese presidency for convening this timely open debate on multilateralism, which represents one of the great contributions of the United Nations to humankind. We would like to express our appreciation to Secretary- General Anto'nio Guterres, Ms. Alya Ahmed Said Al-Thani, Acting President of the General Assembly, Ms. Inga Rhonda King, President of the Economic and Social Council, and Judge Ahmed Yusuf, President of the International Court of Justice, for their insightful and frank briefings. My delegation would like to make some comments on the following steps and measures to strengthen multilateralism with a View to addressing emerging threats. We believe that we need to reinforce the principles that govern international coexistence - global leadership, shared responsibility and collective action.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan also considers it crucial to emphasize the high importance ofrespecting the Dayton Accords as the basis not only of civil peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also of stability and security in the region. Reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be an example of resolving one the most complex and protracted conflicts in the history of Europe and become a pattern for other States and regions of the world to follow.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Along with the resolution of priority issues on the accommodation of migrants, it is necessary to comprehensively approach the settlement of that big challenge in the long term. Stability not only in Bosnia and Herzegovina but in South-East Europe in general depends on that. Therefore, not only the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also international organizations, foundations and relevant European Union structures, should actively participate in that process. To conclude, our delegation calls on the new leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take all measures to eliminate the existing costs of the judicial system and ensure depoliticization, impartiality and independence, including in the consideration of war crimes cases.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“In that context, it is important to accelerate the adoption of a nationwide strategy for managing public finance, as well as strategies in areas such as energy, employment and the national programme to harmonize the Bosnia and Herzegovina legal system with European Union standards. Kazakhstan additionally notes the issue of migration and refugees that was brought to the attention of the Council at its previous meeting on this issue. The recent events that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the border with Croatia at the end of October clearly demonstrated the existence of that problem and the need for the timely and high-quality response of the authorities and international organizations.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the main challenge is still in formulating constitutional reform in order to improve the system of public administration. The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina should work closely with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to improve the state of the economy and implement reforms to improve the business and investment climate. The Government-led reform of the financial system should be aimed at reducing the share of the shadow economy and the related negative implications of corruption. To that end, the role of the citizens themselves is invaluable, and non-governmental organizations and the media must be supported at the legislative and executive levels.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We therefore consider it necessary to speed up the process of forming the House of Peoples, in accordance with the decisions of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the functional Government of the country at all levels for their urgent implementation in practice. We take positive note that, within the framework of the reform agenda for 2015 to 2018, the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina are implementing measures for broad structural socioeconomic reforms. However, as mentioned by the High Representative in his report (5/2018/974, annex) most of those reforms remain at the preparatory stage, including the depoliticization of public administration and the restructuring of State-owned enterprises, as well as reforms in legislation entrenching the rule of law in every region of the country.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We commend the project activities of the mission in the areas of good governance, justice and education, which uphold human rights and the rule of law for all citizens. We also believe that today's extension of the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea for another 12 months is a necessary step on the path to bringing peace and sustainability to the region. In May, the members of the Security Council voiced in this Chamber both the achievements and their concern about the many serious problems that exist in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unfortunately, those challenges have not gone away and are waiting for their further settlement.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“It is now vital that the new leadership realize and accept responsibility for the situation in the country and make every effort to move further in a unified direction. The international community should help it engage in constructive dialogue in a spirit of cooperation. That is where we can see the growing importance of the special role and responsibility of external actors who have the opportunity to positively influence the situation. In that context, Kazakhstan welcomes the continuous efforts of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe mission in promoting stability and reconciliation, while assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path to regional, political, economic and social integration.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“I thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his comprehensive update on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on his recent report (S/2018/974, annex). We are also pleased to see in the Chamber the delegations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union, Serbia, Croatia and neighbouring countries. Over the past six months since the last meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S/PV.8248), important events have occurred in the country, most importantly the general elections held on 7 October. We believe that the elected political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina have a new opportunity to focus on the future of the country and not on its past and to meet the national interests of all of its peoples and citizens.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“With regard to the decision of the fourth special session of the Conference of the States Parties, Kazakhstan advocates that the possible new functions of the OPCW, as well as the possibilities of expanding its mandate, should be considered and implemented with the participation and support of all States parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention. To conclude, we hope that the Security Council will retain its leading role and special prerogative in resolving all such issues without transferring them to other structures. To do so would be to subject the issues to further risks of politicization and polarization. Finally, Kazakhstan calls for the much-needed constructive and patient consultations and the tireless search for mutually acceptable solutions for the benefit of the people of Syria.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“The second factor concerns facilitating the effective investigation of all reported chemical weapons incidents in Syria. Every month, we hear only that the investigations with regard to Douma and other incidents are continuing. We do not see how the procedures are being carried out or what the problems and obstacles being faced are and how they are being addressed and solved. The third element is the existence of impunity and the absence of preventive measures, which are further stumbling blocks that prevent us from effectively countering the continued threats of the use of chemical weapons. My country is firmly convinced that the Council must be united in tirelessly seeking a comprehensive solution to the issues of attribution and prosecution without transferring such prerogatives to other structures.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“My delegation thanks the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her informative briefing and the professional work of her able team. Despite the willingness ofand some actions between the key parties aimed at eliminating all remaining ambiguities, we are still not able to see tangible progress on outstanding issues. My delegation believes that the Council should focus more on the following three factors. First is assistance and support to enhance cooperation and collaboration between the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Syrian Government. It would help to move forward effectively on the resolution of all disputes concerning the initial declaration by the latter.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“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 rebuilding of all national institutions, including political authorities and the security and defence forces. The United Nations has a key role to play in that process, and we reiterate our support to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame'.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we would like to appeal to all States to recognize that terrorism poses a threat to the peace and security of that country and other countries and also has a negative impact on sustainable development and the humanitarian sphere. Nonetheless, widespread violations of human rights continue to be committed against civilians and vulnerable populations. Thousands of migrants and refugees in Libya are suffering abuses and detention under inhuman conditions. Kazakhstan reiterates its position that an effective and credible Government is crucial to reinforcing Libya's commitment to restoring and promoting the rule of law, as well as its capacity in that regard, addressing impunity, protecting basic human rights and providing justice for past violations.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“As this is the first open meeting of the Security Council under your leadership, Sir, I wholeheartedly wish the Chinese presidency every success in its endeavours this month, as it holds this important international position, and assure you of our full support. We would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her important briefing. We take note of the Prosecutor's sixteenth report and update on the activities regarding the situation in Libya, which, unfortunately, are not very encouraging. Ongoing political instability, a fragile security situation and a breakdown in the rule of law continue to create a breeding ground for growing impunity on the part of armed militias and terrorist groups.”
2018-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8388 (2018) · source
“We should not enable tensions to escalate further, for the sake of the people who are suffering under horrible living conditions and the constant threat of renewed active warfare.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“It is vital to preventing further escalation of the conflict and an intensified exchange of sanctions, as well as to continuing the search for peaceful ways to overcome differences. It is especially important to our plurinational country that Ukraine remain sovereign, stable and independent, with an ethnically and religiously diverse society in which all human rights are upheld within the humanitarian space and all civilians are secure. We thank Ms. Mueller for bringing the humanitarian dimension to our attention and for her important information. We believe that sustainable peace and the full normalization of the situation can also be achieved through economic recovery. We therefore call for the establishment of confidence-building measures on the economic front as well.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“We want to point out that they were endorsed by resolution 2202 (2015) of 17 February 2015, which reinforces their importance and the responsibility of the parties for strictly implementing the agreements reached, including a sustainable and long-term ceasefire, the withdrawal of heavy weapons and a resolution of political challenges. To that end, with regard to the upcoming elections in certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Kazakhstan calls on all participants in the negotiation process to resolve the situation in south-eastern Ukraine and adhere to the provisions of the Minsk agreements. We have repeatedly called for strict compliance with resolution 2202 (2015) on those agreements, which we consider the only viable existing mechanism for a peaceful solution to the conflict.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan fully endorses the activities of the Trilateral Contact Group and its working groups on implementing confidence-building measures. In that regard, we are concerned about the fact that the negotiation process to resolve the Ukrainian conflict has actually been suspended in the past few months, as evidenced by the lack of contacts in the Normandy format at higher levels. It seems that the key international participants in the Ukrainian crisis cannot devise a common plan of action. Kazakhstan, like other members of the international community, recognizes the importance of the Minsk agreements for settling the conflict in the south-east of Ukraine, and the implementation of those agreements as the only mechanism currently agreed to by the parties.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan contributed significantly to the launch of the Normandy format and the eventual conclusion of the Minsk agreements, and has repeatedly expressed Kazakhstan's readiness to give comprehensive assistance in the process of the peaceful settlement of the situation in south-eastern Ukraine. We therefore support the efforts of the international community to resolve the conflict by political and diplomatic means, including through dialogue and confidence-building measures. We are in favour of intensifying the work of the Normandy format and increasing the effectiveness of the Trilateral Contact Group for the peaceful settlement of the situation in the south-east of Ukraine.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“I want to express my appreciation to Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Ms. Ursula Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, for their important updates. Kazakhstan takes a balanced approach to resolving the Ukrainian crisis through peaceful negotiations, maintaining a mediation process based on key principles, international legal norms and the Charter of the United Nations. My country continues to take part in multilateral consultations on the quest for a settlement of the crisis. Kazakhstan is determined to work with all members of the Council on the issue, without resorting to political expedients and in an open, objective, responsible and constructive way.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“As the first summit on Syria to bring together the representatives of the small group and the Astana process, it demonstrated that we may be close to finding a solution to the crisis. As we noted earlier, Kazakhstan strongly supports the dialogue of the Astana format with other forums. This dialogue augurs well for new approaches to addressing both political and humanitarian issues. In this context, we encourage the outcomes of the summit, including those relating to the soon-to-be-created the Syrian constitutional committee. Moreover, given that the situation in Syria is gradually stabilizing, we hope that humanitarian assistance will reach the population in need through direct routes as quickly as possible.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“Moreover, all interested parties should cooperate with the United Nations and its specialized agencies, and give equal attention to the humanitarian situation in all regions of the country. However, the humanitarian crisis requires a holistic and comprehensive approach, going beyond the simple delivery of aid. Kazakhstan therefore offers its full support to Mr. Lowcock and Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura. We highly esteem the contributions of the Special Envoy in attempting to get the constitutional committee established and in promoting dialogue between the different formats on Syria. Kazakhstan warmly welcomes the recent Istanbul summit attended by the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Turkey.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“The international community should strengthen its efforts aimed at restoring Raqqa's infrastructure and at clearing the mines in its neighbourhoods since such efforts will allow hundreds of thousands of displaced people to come home. International humanitarian organizations should work more actively with local community structures to ensure that the refugees returns are voluntary and carried out safely and with dignity. Kazakhstan calls upon the international community to support all parties to the inter-Syrian negotiation process aimed at achieving a peaceful solution to the crisis, and to use the previously mentioned positive progress to improve the humanitarian situation.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“Over the past month, many scores of civilians have reportedly been killed and injured, while up to 10,000 civilians remain trapped inside the Hajin area. Kazakhstan continues to urge all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and to take constant care to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, including humanitarian personnel and assets. We also express our concern over a large number of explosive devices left by Da'esh militants, and call for support of the United Nations initiative to undertake mine clearance in these territories. This will allow to eliminate unexploded ordnance, launch humanitarian operations and give refugees the opportunity to return to their homes.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“At the same time, we condemn the provocative actions of terrorist organizations, including in Aleppo, that do not recognize the agreement. The international community should not allow terrorist groups to undermine these agreements. Kazakhstan expresses its concern over the safety and protection of civilians in Syria's rural Deir ez- Zor governorate, where fighting has displaced more than 30,000 people since July. We have been informed that the internally displaced persons have settled in makeshift camps in the governorate and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. We commend the United Nations for its efforts aimed at ensuring that there is sufficient food and nutrition and water, as well as sanitation and hygiene assistance, to satisfy the needs of the internally displaced people in the area.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“We also offer our condolences to the Government and the people of Indonesia for the tragedy that cost the lives of 189 passengers aboard Lion Air. We grieve their loss with our deepest sympathies and solidarity. We thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his comprehensive and informative briefing. Kazakhstan welcomes the positive changes in Idlib following the creation of a demilitarized buffer zone, in particular, with the restoration of transport and communications. We believe that the Sochi agreement should be promptly implemented in full compliance with the norms and principles of international humanitarian law. This agreement will consolidate the progress achieved and provide an opportunity to begin political negotiations.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“At the outset, I would like to say that we, as a country with a strong stance on achieving a world free of terrorism and on promoting dialogue among civilizations and religions, are deeply shocked by the tragic shooting in a sacred place of worship, the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and on the holy day of the Sabbath. We offer heartfelt condolences to the families of the 11 victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. Our hearts and solidarity are with the Jewish community of the United States and worldwide. My delegation strongly condemns such acts of anti-Semitism, hatred and bigotry, which should have no place in the twenty-first century, and therefore calls for greater action to ensure peace, harmony and mutual respect.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“We believe that the Syrian people are capable of determining their own future. However, achieving their aspirations for democracy, reconstruction and stability is impossible without genuine international support. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that the Security Council has a particular responsibility to end the tragic period in Syria. We urge the Council to unite around that common political goal by supporting the Geneva and Astana processes, as well as the Special Envoy and a comprehensive political settlement.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Astana underlines the importance of achieving a political solution in Syria, especially by forming a constitutional committee as a major step in the political settlement ofthe crisis. Astana fully supports the Special Envoy's efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement of the regional crisis. It is the Syrians themselves who should begin to shape the future political system of the Syrian State, with the necessary legislative reforms, territorial and administrative structure and presidential and parliamentary elections. Only a political, diplomatic approach in the spirit of the Charter and the Council documents on preventive diplomacy and sustaining peace can bring proper results. There is therefore a strong need to continue to support the goals of the Astana talks and further Geneva negotiations in order to see positive outcomes.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“We also commend the readiness of the Astana group to pursue dialogue with the so- called small group on Syria. We know that the dialogue should be based on that resolution. Kazakhstan underlines the need to move towards the creation of the constitutional committee as a starting point for the revitalization of the political settlement process in Syria. We hope that the committee will be formed as soon as possible. At the same time, in the future the constitutional committee should work in compliance with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and the United Nations resolutions on the Syrian issue to protect the sovereignty, independence and unification of Syria.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source