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Umarov

lines on the record: 1,162
first: 2017-02-02
most recent: 2023-04-25
sittings or episodes: 192
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“Kazakhstan stands ready to join every mediation effort, with a view to ensuring that both Israel and Palestine can live in peace, security, progress and prosperity — the long-cherished goals of both nations.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Kazakhstan reiterates the urgent need to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in its critical role of mitigating the deteriorating situation in Gaza and promoting the long-term development of the area. The current situation that we are witnessing today is one of deepening poverty, unemployment and chronic economic regression, which will fuel further conflict. The deterioration of the security and socioeconomic situation across the occupied Palestinian territory must be reversed. Kazakhstan’s long-standing policy is the creation of an independent State of Palestine coexisting peacefully with Israel within the 1967 borders. We join others in reinforcing the two-State solution as the only viable option for durable peace.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Kazakhstan calls on interested parties to refrain from any action that could undermine the advancement of the two-State solution. We appeal to all political, community and religious leaders to spare no effort to end the intensifying hostilities. In the light of the above, Kazakhstan suggests the return to dialogue between all parties to the conflict, accompanied by new measures for building trust and improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza. That is essential because Gaza remains an integral part of the two-State solution, in keeping with relevant United Nations resolutions. Given that both Israel and Palestine are members of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, we call on them to use the multilateral cooperation mechanisms of that organization to bring closer their countries’ positions.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“We are glad to be back here in the Chamber. We commend the Russian presidency for hosting this debate on the Middle East. We also recognize today the important contribution of the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Wennesland, and thank him for his tireless efforts. We echo the warnings of the international community that the current cycle of conflict in the Middle East region, especially the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, is cause for serious concern. The conflict has the potential for further escalation, which could lead to the destabilization of the entire region and beyond. It requires our urgent and immediate attention. Kazakhstan echoes the common concern about the continued expansion of settlements across the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“It is our strong belief that the Security Council, especially the permanent members, should be at the forefront of upholding the United Nations Charter and the principles of international law, and we all must show the collective will to abide by them.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“In the current environment, which is characterized by a trust deficit, the confidence-building mechanism that CICA provides in the area of international relations has become the most potent instrument for the peaceful prevention of conflicts. Focusing on actions rather than on words, we are working to transform CICA into a full-fledged regional organization for security and development so as to stem conflicts and find ways to collectively prevent them altogether. Kazakhstan, as the next Chair of CICA, in 2020, will deploy every effort to that end. In conclusion, the erosion of international law and global institutions, including the United Nations, poses a great danger for all of us.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“We should avoid situations in which international law and the United Nations Charter are used selectively. The most efficient tool that the Security Council has in its possession to maintain international peace and security is the use of the potential of regional bodies. Strengthening cooperation with regional organizations, including mechanisms of preventive diplomacy, is very important for upholding the United Nations Charter. In that regard, I would like to recall another initiative of Kazakhstan’s — the creation of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which has been successfully functioning for more than a quarter century.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“We believe that that initiative, especially in this jubilee year for the Organization, continues to be relevant and can give fresh impetus to restoring dialogue, mutual understanding and trust in international relations among States. We call upon the Secretary-General and all Member States to consider convening such a high-level event during the General Assembly’s session in September 2020. Let us be frank: the United Nations Charter and other norms and principles of international law were not imposed on us against our will. We all collectively and independently accepted and acceded to them on a voluntary basis. That is why it is the obligation of each and every Member State to comply with their provisions, even if at times it does not seem to align with its interests.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Unfortunately, the current world situation shows that the United Nations Charter as well as the principles of international law are being seriously tested, leaving the world on the verge of full-scale military stand-offs. In this regard, it is urgent to ensure a strict commitment by all Member States to the generally recognized norms and principles of international law. In order to uphold the United Nations Charter, my first President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, during his address to the General Assembly in 2015, proposed the convening of a United Nations conference at the highest level with the aim of reaffirming the basic principles of international law.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“We consider today’s debate to be very timely and valuable, taking into consideration the upcoming celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations and of the end of the Second World War. The United Nations Charter was meant to set up rules of work as the common endeavour of all nations in order to maintain the fragile peace and security following the Second World War. It is important to remember that the Charter was written in the blood of the millions of victims of world wars and armed conflicts. Any violation of its Articles, especially with respect to ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, could result in the tragic mistakes of the past being made once again.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome the new elected members of the Security Council — Estonia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Viet Nam — and to wish them every success in their work. I also commend Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru and Poland, with which Kazakhstan worked in the Security Council, for their important contributions to the work of the Council during their tenure. I congratulate the delegation of Viet Nam on its assumption of the presidency in the Security Council for the month of January 2020 and, of course, on its successful start in convening this open debate on such an important subject.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Secondly, reconciliation must take place with diverse interventions at all levels, from national leadership to grassroots, while taking into account a country's unique historical and cultural context. It is also clear that conflicts should be rectified through diplomacy and investments in development. Thirdly, reconciliation cannot be imposed from outside. It must be worked out by all relevant stakeholders, including women and youth. Finally, next year the United Nations family will mark its seventy-fifth anniversary. That important milestone represents a unique opportunity to take a critical look at the problems and challenges that confront us. My country has been and will always be at the forefront of diplomacy, mediation and reconciliation, using them as the strongest armaments for peace and security.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“We are sure that the 13 rounds of Astana talks contributed to United Nations efforts to launch the Syrian Constitutional Committee, which, according to Special Envoy Geir Pedersen, "can be a door-opener to a wider political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people" (S/PV8628, p. 2). We make the following observations based on our experience. First, reconciliation is a process and an outcome where confidence-building measures (CBMs) play an important role since they provide the incentive for parties to engage in constructive dialogue. Reconciliation cannot be successful without CBMs. facilitating people-to-people contacts, promoting tolerance and enhancing minority rights and participation.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Being aware that faith and religious leaders can play a significant role in reconciliation, Kazakhstan has been proud to convene the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions since 2003. The added value of the Congress is that the forum brings together religious leaders, politicians, representatives of international organizations, as well as experts, non-governmental organizations and civil society on a common platform. Believing that war can never be a lasting solution to any problem, Kazakhstan worked towards a viable, inclusive and Syrian-led political process and provided the platform for the Astana process on Syria.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“The best example of its practical implementation has been the creation, on Kazakhstan's initiative, of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, which has been a successful instrument for preventively addressing the key challenges in our region for more than 10 years. The prioritization of conflict prevention in the mandates of the United Nations and regional organizations is an essential tool for achieving reconciliation and maintaining international peace and security. In that regard, we note my country's successful experience convening the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, which has been functioning for more than a quarter of a century now and uniting 28 countries.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Reconciliation in the maintenance of international peace and security is a most relevant theme because, together with mediation and diplomacy, it becomes an integral component of peacekeeping and peacebuilding processes. The modern security architecture, which is based on the collective responsibility of all States Members of the United Nations, is undergoing a critical test. The lack of trust among great Powers, stark economic and social inequalities and underdevelopment have prevented progress in many parts of the world. Kazakhstan has always been at the forefront of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, reconciliation and confidence-building measures, as they are the core principles of maintaining international peace and security.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Finally, my country is pleased that the Government of Afghanistan, UNAMA and the international community have continued to maintain a close partnership, which is vital to ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the country. Kazakhstan will continue to support the brotherly people of Afghanistan in fulfilling their aspirations for peace, prosperity and security.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“In his report, the Secretary-General underlines that securing Afghanistan's economic future will require the incremental development of its private sector, accompanied by improved investor confidence and enhanced trade and infrastructure connectivity with regional partners. We therefore call on donors to increase their contribution to peace and development in and around Afghanistan. To that end, Kazakhstan is continuing to work on establishing, in Almaty, an interregional hub for the Sustainable Development Goals under the auspices of the United Nations. We hope that that structure will contribute to better connectivity and coordinated support for Afghanistan and other countries in the region and beyond, with a view to accelerating the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“The conference focused on sustainable economic growth by empowering Afghan women, including in the business sector, reinforced by regional cooperation, with an increased focus on education. The role of regional and international organizations - such as INTERPOL, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and its Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors - are even more relevant in the light of the fact that drug production in Afghanistan is one of the main sources for financing terrorism.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Increased terrorist activity in the north of Afghanistan, near its borders with the Central Asian States, is of special concern to us. In that regard, the effective implementation of the third phase of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia is vital. We also see the need to prevent violence against women and children in Afghanistan, as well as the growing number of deaths caused by terrorist attacks and massive air strikes conducted by the army. As indicated in the report of the Secretary-General, women and children accounted for approximately 42 per cent of the overall number of victims. Kazakhstan attaches particular importance to the role of women in conflict resolution. In that regard, we organized a regional conference, entitled "Empowering women in Afghanistan" in September 2018 in our capital.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We agree with Special Representative Yamamoto that any threat or actual terrorist attack to undermine the process is unacceptable. We welcome the efforts of the various stakeholders to advance the peace process and conduct relevant negotiations with the Taliban. At the same time, we strongly believe that only successful direct dialogue between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban could ensure a long-term viable settlement of the devastating conflict. Terrorist attacks should cease and must not be used as a political tool. Despite the effective measures taken by the international community and the Government, the security situation continues to be complex. We are particularly concerned that Da'esh in Afghanistan remains combat-capable and continues to step up its presence in various provinces of the country.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We also appreciate the statement delivered by Ambassador Adela Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for its insights on the prevailing critical situation. The recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/703) provides a realistic assessment and important update on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). This debate is also taking place on the eve of important events that will determine the fate of Afghanistan in the immediate and long-term future of the country. The results of the 28 September presidential elections will be crucial and have a profound impact on the dynamics of and prospects for Afghanistan's development. We hope that they will be conducted in a peaceful and transparent way to consolidate Afghan society.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“I congratulate the Russian Federation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September and wish them every success with their timely and relevant agenda of critical issues. My delegation conveys its thanks to Poland for its outstanding work as President of the Council last month. We thank the Russian presidency for convening this important debate on the situation in Afghanistan, as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto; the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yury Fedotov; and Ambassador Djani, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), for their comprehensive updates.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Kazakhstan has had the unique experience of bringing home safely from Syria a total of almost 600 Kazakh citizens previously involved with the Islamic State, including more than 156 women and 406 children, during the Zhusan humanitarian rescue operation. Government agencies, in cooperation with NGOs, clergy members and volunteers, took the measures necessary to provide medical and psychological assistance to the victims and are continuing their rehabilitation at specially created regional centres. I will conclude by reiterating Kazakhstan's commitment to all collective and comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and welfare of children, our most precious resource and, at the same time, the most vulnerable group in times of armed conflict.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Moreover, we must rethink our approaches to reintegration and establish long-term programmes that will help children more effectively reintegrate into society. We therefore supported the establishment of the Global Coalition for the Reintegration of Former Child Soldiers. Together with France and Malta, we are co-chairing the Coalition's Group of Friends of Reintegration. We believe that the new approaches elaborated by our Coalition will help children more effectively return to normal life and not only succeed in their communities, but also become catalysts and agents of change. Lastly, we support the Secretary-General's call on Member States to engage closely with the United Nations to facilitate the return of children and women who are actually or allegedly affiliated with terrorist groups, with the best interests of the child in mind.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“It is evident that children's access to education, health care and basic services is a key element of conflict prevention and the building of sustainable societies. Therefore, investments in development and education, providing better living conditions and meeting the socioeconomic needs of children are critical to preventing the recruitment of and grave violations against children. Supporting capacity-building at the local and regional levels and the promotion of tolerance are equally important in this regard. Thirdly, we must increase support for reintegration and rehabilitation programmes for children affected by armed conflict. Adequate, predictable and sustainable funding must be provided to ensure the rehabilitation of children on an immediate basis.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“It is vital that all Member States ratify and strictly implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant treaties. We also encourage Governments to endorse the international tools related to the protection of children in armed conflict, such as the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups (Paris Principles), the Safe Schools Declaration and the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers, and to include child-protection provisions in peace processes, especially with non-State armed groups. I am pleased to note that my country has ratified all the relevant treaties and endorsed all international initiatives related to the protection of children. Secondly, we need to prioritize preventive measures.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“I will begin by expressing deep concern over the scale, complexity and severity of the grave violations committed against children in armed conflict in 2018, especially over the highest-ever number of child casualties, as outlined in the Secretary-General's latest annual report (S/2019/509). At the same time, the overall reduction in the number of incidents of child recruitment and attacks on schools, as well as the strong consensus among Member States on the importance of this issue, indicates that positive change is achievable. In that regard, Kazakhstan would like to propose the following recommendations, aimed at mobilizing our collective will to safeguard more 400 million children affected by conflict. First, we must promote full compliance with international law and strengthen accountability for grave violations against children.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“I thank His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland and commend the Polish presidency of the Security Council this month for convening today's open debate. We express our warm appreciation to all of today's briefers for their comprehensive reports. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's team, UNICEF and the Department of Peace Operations for their coordinated efforts to put an end to grave violations against children. We also pay tribute to the non-governmental organization (NGO) community, which makes a sterling contribution to upholding children's rights.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“In the current circumstances, we need to relentlessly search for ways to improve, strengthen and unite our efforts. We should make better use of the enormous potential of OCT, CTED, UNODC and relevant regional structures to share experiences and best practices, train personnel and develop effective tools for practical cooperation. Capacity-building is key to success. To conclude, Kazakhstan is ready to work hand in hand with others to improve and intensify mutually beneficial cooperation to mobilize all possible efforts to counter international terrorism and organized crime regionally and globally.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“We need to address factors that trigger negative global trends, instability, armed conflicts in many regions of the world and refugee flows, together with the unresolved problems of poverty and disparities in development, all of which further derail progress and impede the full effectiveness of our interventions. Our law enforcement agencies cooperate closely with the Anti-Terrorism Centre of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Offices of UNODC, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the European Union in strengthening regional cooperation, including the exchange of information, practical experience and joint measures in countering terrorism and organized crime.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“In the light of the continuing opium cultivation on the territory of Afghanistan, the role of regional and international organizations such as INTERPOL, UNODC and its Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for combating the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors are becoming even more relevant. We call on States Members of the United Nations to enhance cooperation with the regional organizations. Prompt and decisive action calls for political will and collaboration at the regional and national levels to counter terrorism and tackle organized crime. A lack of educational and employment opportunities creates fertile ground for radicalism and leads to the spread of terrorist ideology among vulnerable groups, primarily the youth.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“More than 80 like-minded Member States have already signed it and coalesced to honour commitments to implement the Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and other instruments. Based on our recent experience in the Council, we can say that we have found no proof of a direct link between terrorism and organized crime in our region of Central Asia. At the same time, we have some cases where we observe a close connection between the United Nations-listed terrorist organizations and drug traffickers operating on the territory of Afghanistan.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Last year, the third phase of the Joint Plan of Action for the Implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia was launched in the region together with the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, the Office of Counter-Terrorism (OCT) and CTED. Kazakhstan is proud to be the first donor to the third phase of the regional project, allocating 10 per cent of its overall budget. International terrorism cannot be defeated without a coordinated response. In September 2018, Kazakhstan therefore launched the code of conduct towards achieving a world free of terrorism, a concise document with 10 provisions that reflects existing conventions and legal instruments and calling for our better cooperation, joint actions and coordinated efforts to fight terrorism.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“The activities of terrorist groups are undermining security far beyond the conflict zones of North Africa and the Middle East and resulting in forced migration to Europe on an unprecedented scale. My delegation is alarmed that terrorists are benefiting from transnational organized crime. That compels us to take action to prevent terrorists from raising funds through a variety of means. Kazakhstan is a party to all the major international conventions and instruments against terrorism and is also guided by the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. We propose that the Strategy and other current United Nations instruments should be made legally binding through relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“I thank the Peruvian presidency for convening this open debate on the critical subject of links between terrorism and organized crime, since both of them are today destabilizing regional and global security. Ijoin other delegations in thanking Mr. Yury Fedotov, Under-Secretary-General, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), and Ms. Makarenko for their insightful briefings. Today international terrorism has gained a more sinister character, moving from isolated acts to large-scale terrorist aggression across Europe, Asia and Africa.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Kazakhstan is deeply committed to giving women and youth a central place throughout the entire cycle of conflict - from prevention to resolution to peacebuilding and recovery. In this regard, we welcome the continued efforts of the Government aimed at promoting and protecting the rights of women and their participation in the peace process. This is best exemplified by the second phase of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan. For its part, together with the European Union and other partners, Kazakhstan continues to co-finance the education programme for Afghan citizens. In conclusion, Iwould like to pledge that Kazakhstan will continue to work to assist our brotherly country in all forums of the United Nations, in particular the General Assembly, in regional organizations and also bilaterally.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We also call on donors to increase their contribution to peace and development in and around Afghanistan. To that end, Kazakhstan is continuing to work to establish in Almaty a interregional hub for the Sustainable Development Goals under the auspices of the United Nations. That structure will contribute to coordinated support for countries in the region and beyond in order to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Last month, in Almaty we opened the House of International Organizations, where 16 United Nations agencies are now housed under one roof. It will contribute to the overall United Nations reform process on the ground through close regional and interregional coordination and collaboration based on a One United Nations, whole-of-system approach.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In that regard, it is necessary to further develop regional cooperation and enhance Afghanistan's economic integration with neighbouring States in implementing infrastructure development, trade, investment, transit and transport projects. Those numerous initiatives will clearly create new jobs and help to reduce youth recruitment into terrorist activities. We believe that it is important to closely coordinate United Nations efforts to assist in the peaceful reconstruction of Afghanistan and provide humanitarian assistance. It is key for us that Afghanistan's interaction with the States of Central Asia becomes a practical and tangible model of partnership, based on best practices, for peace and sustainable development for other regions, as well as around the world.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Taking into account the upcoming presidential elections in late September, we consider it important to draw lessons from the ballot in the autumn last year so as to safeguard credible elections and the legitimacy of the political system. A successful electoral outcome will have a profound impact on the future positive dynamics of Afghanistan's development. We welcome the efforts of the stakeholders to advance the peace process and conduct relevant negotiations with the Taliban. At the same time, a speedy direct dialogue between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban is of vital importance. The difficult economic situation in Afghanistan is of great concern to all of us.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Despite the sincere and effective measures taken by the Afghan Government and the international community, the security situation in the country remains fragile. Kazakhstan is concerned about the increase in the number of civilian casualties due to the large-scale attacks by anti-Government forces and terrorists, especially using improvised explosive devices and suicide bombers. We are alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation due to conflicts and natural disasters, which led to an increase in the number of temporarily displaced persons. Unfortunately, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant continues to recruit new adherents, which poses a threat to all the countries of the region.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“I thank the Kuwaiti presidency for convening this debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto for his detailed and informative update. We are very glad to see Ms. Sima Samar, Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, and Ambassador Adela Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, here in the Chamber, and I would like to thank them for their valuable interventions. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/493) provides a realistic assessment of and important insights into the situation in Afghanistan, with which we concur. It also highlights the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which deserves the full support of the international community.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Kazakhstan is committed to promoting regional stability by using a three-pronged strategy to resolve conflicts, namely, strengthening the security- development nexus and utilizing a revamped regional approach and the One United Nations initiative to ensure greater efficiency, transparency and accountability. In conclusion, my delegation stands ready to work with the United Nations on the security of civilians and upholding international law.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We must also actively use innovative practical tools, including unarmed civilian protection. Many precious lives of civilians, peacekeepers and other United Nations and humanitarian personnel can be saved by introducing new technologies to upgrade our force capabilities. In that regard, next week in Nur- Sultan, Kazakhstan will host the fifth International Partnership for Technology in Peacekeeping Symposium, which is a platform for capacity-building and improving the effectiveness of peace operations. Finally, as the Secretary-General has prioritized, the international community should focus on preventive measures, including through overcoming the root causes and promoting peacebuilding and economic development.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“To that end, Member States need to develop national policy frameworks, which should include capacity-building, strengthening the rule of law, comprehensive security sector reforms and good governance, as well as the adoption of legislation that regulates the export of arms. Kazakhstan acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty in December 2017 and calls on others to do the same Fourthly, the protection of civilians mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations should be enhanced through a clearly formulated and practical, whole-of-system approach with close cooperation among all components and by forging relationships with local populations. Mandates to protect civilians need to be linked to a comprehensive political strategy for durable and sustained peace.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“All serious violations of international humanitarian law must be investigated and perpetrators must be brought to justice. Secondly, we need to address the special needs of each of the disproportionately affected vulnerable groups: women, children, internally displaced persons and persons with disabilities. Victims of the indirect effects of armed conflict, such as disease and famine, also need special medical care and specialized services. Therefore, functioning medical facilities and ensuring access to humanitarian aid are critical to the protection of the civil population. Hence, Kazakhstan co-sponsored resolution 2286 (2016) and signed the French-led declaration of October 2017 on the protection of humanitarian and medical personnel in conflict. Thirdly, the protection of civilians is primarily a responsibility of the host country.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I thank the Indonesia presidency for focusing the spotlight on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. On the twentieth anniversary of the protection of civilians agenda, civilians continue to make up the majority of casualties in conflict, and this issue remains as critical as ever. My delegation supports the Secretary-General's call for urgent and concrete progress on three actions, as reflected in his previous report (see S/2018/462), and would like to make the following observations. First, strengthening the protection of civilians demands that international humanitarian law be respected and strictly complied with. The United Nations, the Council, Member States and other stakeholders should actively advocate enhancing respect for international humanitarian law by all parties, including non-State actors.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“The focus of the Symposium will be technological improvements to enhance peacekeepers' safety, strengthen communications, improve situational awareness, counter IEDs, introduce tele-health and reduce environmental impacts. We would like to take this opportunity to once again remind Member States, international organizations, think tanks and academia that they can participate in the Symposium in our capital with the aim of establishing and improving partnerships that strengthen the security of our missions and enhance capacity-building.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Kazakhstan pays great attention to peacekeeping training and the development of its national capacity. This year I am pleased to announce that the peacekeeping courses on the protection of civilians and for United Nations staff officers at our Partnership for Peace Training Centre, KAZCENT, have been certified and are available to partner nations. Today's peacekeeping missions very often lack technology adequate to overcoming the brutal threats that exist on the ground. Such avoidable failures require adequate equipment, technology and innovation. In that regard, we would like to inform the Council that the fifth Partnership for Technology in Peacekeeping Symposium will be held between 28 and 31 May in Nur-Sultan.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We should therefore focus on the best ways to harness the potential of international instruments to that end, including the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, which Kazakhstan strongly supports. Fifthly, we must promote partnerships and co-deployments, which can enhance the credibility and effectiveness of United Nations missions through the engagement of countries, regional organizations and the world community. Kazakhstan would like to thank India for its partnership, which includes predeployment training conducted in both India and Kazakhstan. We are currently operating in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon together with an Indian battalion. Such co-deployment is valuable in ensuring capacity- building for new TCCs.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source