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“I thank everybody for today's very difficult and unfortunately unproductive day. We voted for the Russian Federation's draft resolution (S/2018/322) on sending a fact-finding mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as soon as possible because, as we said yesterday in raising this very simple question, we need to know what happened on the ground. Yesterday we were also very clear when we said that there were different and conflicting reports about the number of casualties and even about the very fact that the chemical attack had taken place. We requested and supported the important proposal that a fact-finding mission should go to Douma to establish the facts on the ground. We are not talking right now about who did it, but we are talking about the fact of the event itself.”
2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228 (2018) · source
“Therefore, Damascus and opposing parties should provide all assistance and secure access for the speedy visit of the OPCW inspectors to the incident sites to collect facts on the ground. Finally, we again call for the preservation and strengthening of the unity of the Council to reach a consensus-based decision to preserve peace and stability in the world.”
2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, we believe that it is imperative to conduct an independent investigation. We again recall the urgent need for an investigative mechanism, the establishment of which depends on the permanent members of the Council. They must make every possible effort to find common ground on the issue. We urgently need objective and verifiable information, as well as an immediate, independent, transparent and unbiased investigation before any decision or action, unilateral or otherwise, is taken. We fully support the proposal that the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact- finding Mission be sent at the earliest. We are certain that the Syrian people are very interested in an objective investigation.”
2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source
“Even one victim is too many. However, today, the Russian Federation denied the attack altogether. There are many allegations and assumptions regarding the very facts concerning the use of a toxic chemical substance. Secondly, we consider it important to take into account the fact that the Government of Syria has repeatedly notified us and requested that we check its reports that a number of terrorist groups on the side of the opposition were making attempts to transfer chemical weapons and prepare chemical attacks on the territory of eastern Ghouta. Actually, these allegations have not been given due attention and we have had no opportunity to verify all the facts. We are not advocating for any side in this conflict, but rather demanding a full and objective investigation on the basis of which we can make a thoughtful decision.”
2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source
“With regard to the situation in Douma, we call for an investigation into this alleged incident to be carried out and for all the circumstances to be clarified as soon as possible. The Council has the great responsibility to act on verifiable facts, not only before the world community, but before ourselves. Furthermore, history itself will ultimately be the judge of our decisions. Therefore, we need to verify all the details of the incident. In that regard, we would like to draw attention to the following aspects. First, are there any other reliable sources, in addition to White Helmets' claims, and who can verify the veracity of the assessments and testimonies of those sources? Some claim that the number of victims is 70, while others report that there were more than 150 victims and still others believe there were only 25 victims.”
2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source
“To that end, we must demonstrate greater flexibility and negotiability, rising above our national interests in order to achieve peace and stability. Any controversy that involves prejudices and mutual accusations and lacks conclusive results and irrefutable evidence will have only a destructive effect and will not lead to the results that the world community expects from us. With regard to the chemical attacks in Syria, we mourn together with the families of those killed and express our solidarity with them in the face of such atrocities, by which innocent civilians become victims of the relentless confrontation of the opposing parties. Kazakhstan has always taken a firm and resolute stand, uncompromisingly condemning any use of chemical weapons as the most heinous action and an unacceptable war crime.”
2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source
“We thank Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura and Deputy High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Thomas Markram, for their briefings. We express our gratitude to Council members for initiating this emergency meeting, which we hope will lead to the launching of a timely and objective investigation of the incident in Douma. We firmly believe that the Security Council remains the main and sole body authorized to counter threats to international peace and security. Unfortunately, the situation within the Council is becoming increasingly strained. In order to achieve an appropriate solution to these critical issues, it is of utmost importance that the Council act unanimously, in a balanced and pragmatic manner.”
2018-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8225 (2018) · source
“We call on all interested States to unite and to resolve all issues resulting from the incident in the United Kingdom in accordance with the norms of international law, in line with the spirit and principles of the Astana Commemorative Declaration of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”
2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source
“We count on a comprehensive, transparent and impartial investigation of the incident in accordance with the existing norms of international law, in particular on the basis of the provisions of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, and expect the international community to be provided with the conclusions and evidence. We express our hope for the normalization of relations and the restoration of trust between the leading States, the preservation of the integrity of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and joint efforts to counter common threats to security, as well as the renunciation of the so-called bloc mentality.”
2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source
“Having heard the statements of the representatives of the United Kingdom and the Russian Federation, we also would like to share our observations on this issue. Kazakhstan has a well-deserved international reputation as an unequivocal opponent of all kinds of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons and poisonous substances. We categorically condemn any use of weapons of mass destruction as immoral, inhuman and contrary to the principles of humanity. We express our deep concern about the tragic incident involving the possible use of a weapons- grade chemical agent on the territory of the United Kingdom. We look forward to the publication of all concrete facts and evidence confirming the use of any kind of weapons-grade chemical agent as well as the involvement of individuals, non-State actors or States.”
2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan is committed to ensuring that the Council works constructively, and encourages the members to prevent the politicization and polarization of the Council. To do so only militates against a unified response to current challenges and threats.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“Proactive steps are essential, recognizing that such acts undermine all international efforts to achieve a comprehensive solution to the military and political crisis in Syria. The Security Council remains the main organ responsible for preserving peace and security and relentlessly searching for a peaceful solution to crises and conflicts throughout the world. Unilateral military actions, beyond the legitimate decisions of the Security Council, are not an option. It is extremely important and necessary to overcome all differences among the members of the Council that prevent the complete elimination of the threat of use of chemical weapons in Syria. It is equally vital to remove all impediments to conducting an independent and impartial investigation to identify those responsible for chemical crimes.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the OPCW is supposed to provide full reports on the work of the Declaration Assessment Team. Likewise, we expect it to update us on the work of the Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic, especially on studying all allegations on the use of chemical weapons in Syria. We note simultaneously that the Council has not yet restored its investigative potential. We hope that the two penholders will make exhaustive attempts to find common ground so as to be able to proceed further. The last disturbing factor for us is the continued threat of the use of chemical weapons in Syria and the alarming allegations. We have to prevent at all costs such destructive terrorist acts against the innocent Syrian people.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“We call on the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the Government of Syria and the United Nations Office for Project Services to accelerate the measures, as long as current circumstances are favourable. At the same time, we are concerned about the lack of progress in clarifying all outstanding issues regarding the initial declaration of the Syrian Arab Republic. We urge the Government of Syria and the OPCW to cooperate more closely and to maximize interaction in order to resolve all the identified gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies. If some assistance is required from the Council, the parties should request it with practical proposals on how to intensify such cooperation. At the same time, they should outline concrete obstacles that prevent them from achieving the necessary results.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“I thank the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Thomas Markram, for his informative briefing. The position of Kazakhstan on the issue remains firm and consistent. The use of chemical weapons is absolutely unacceptable in any circumstances. Strongly condemning such actions, we firmly support the collective efforts of the Council to counteract such flagrant violations, and are determined to prevent them from happening in the future. We would like to share the following observations on the report before us (S/2018/283, annex). First of all, we are pleased that during the reporting period there some progress was made towards the destruction of the remaining two chemical weapons production facilities.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to express our full support for the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend MINUJUSTH's mandate. Kazakhstan will continue to firmly support Haiti's efforts to achieve peace, progress and prosperity.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“Haiti's current chairship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) presents a great opportunity for mobilizing international partnerships to address the most pressing problems facing the country and the region. In the past three years Kazakhstan has supported two joint development projects with CARICOM. We also provided humanitarian aid after last year's devastating hurricanes, in addition to supporting Haiti bilaterally. While we recognize that the fight against cholera has made significant gains, the issue should remain a high priority for the entire United Nations community. In that regard, we welcomed Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed and Special Envoy Josette Sheeran's visit to co-chair a high-level cholera meeting with the Haitian Government aimed at achieving zero transmissions of the disease in Haiti.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“It will be essential to maintain an ongoing dialogue with all stakeholders, particularly the Haitian Government, in order to achieve our common goals and a smooth transition to a non-peacekeeping United Nations presence in Haiti. In this context, it will be critical for MINUJUSTH and the United Nations country team to work in coordination with the United Nations system as a whole, ensuring that the Organization delivers with greater efficiency, transparency and accountability as one United Nations, breaking down silos to achieve optimal results for sustainable development in Haiti. The effective involvement of the international community and regional partners should also have a positive impact on our joint efforts.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“With a view to consolidating stability and security, MINUJUSTH should maintain its focus on building the capacity of the Haitian National Police and undertaking serious efforts to combat impunity, ensuring the judiciary's independence and establishing a transparent and efficient corrections system. We urge the Government of Haiti to make sure that the Haitian National Police's strategic development plan is implemented efficiently and in a timely manner, with the help of the international community in raising professional training and experience. We should now focus on ensuring that the benchmarked exit strategy is formulated and implemented in a coordinated manner.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“While we recognize the significant progress that has been made in improving the political and security environments, some key issues in a number of priority areashaveyettobeaddressed,includingtheestablishment ofa Permanent Electoral Council, improvements in the justice sector, prison overcrowding, prolonged pretrial detentions and the overall humanitarian situation. In that regard, Kazakhstan fully supports the Secretary- General's call for MINUJUSTH and its partners to establish a joint programme of work and undertake joint actions addressing such major issues as reforming the justice system, enhancing human rights, reforming the police and prison systems and ensuring the rule of law in Haiti. Promoting political engagement will also be crucial, in view of the forthcoming elections.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan also commends the efforts that President Moise and his Government have made over the past year to promote stability, security, economic development and social change in their country. We especially welcome their initiative to begin a political dialogue with all the key national sectors aimed at determining and defining negotiated plans for the country's sustainable development over the next 25 years. It is also worthy of note that a review process will be launched to assess Haiti's development aid cooperation mechanism with the international community, with a view to shifting from external assistance to external investment.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“Wejoin our colleagues in congratulating your delegation, Mr. President, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month, and would like to assure you of our full support. We also commend the delegation of the Netherlands for its excellent work in leading us during the month of March. I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing and recent visit to Haiti. At the outset, we would like to congratulate the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) and its leadership on its smooth transition and its launch of a number of important projects and initiatives in close cooperation with the Government and civil society of Haiti.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“A further United Nations needs-assessment mission to these troubled areas, similar to that which Under-Secretary-General Lowcock led recently, may be required very soon. The Syrian authorities must cooperate fully with the United Nations and relevant humanitarian organizations in facilitating the unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance and thereby mitigating the suffering. Lastly, we are of the view that the crisis in Syria can be resolved only through an inclusive and Syrian- led political process, based on the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/20l2/522, annex), subsequent Security Council resolutions and relevant statements of the International Syria Support Group.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“It is necessary to take note of the worrisome humanitarian situation in Syria, as fighting in different parts of the country are causing massive displacement. We endorse the appeal of the United Nations to help stem the catastrophic situation for tens of thousands of people, from both eastern Ghouta and Afrin. We look forward to the next round of talks, to be held in mid-May in our capital, Astana, where the stepping up of efforts to ensure observance of the relevant agreements will be addressed. We also believe that the dialogue between Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock and the Government of Syria should be ongoing. We reiterate that all obligations under international humanitarian law must be respected by all parties.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“We look forward to continued reporting on the implementation of resolution 2401 (2018) to the Council through the regular Syria briefings and reports of the Secretary- General, as stipulated in the resolution. Urgent attention must be focused on long-term humanitarian assistance, with the assurance of safe humanitarian access by the United Nations and other aid agencies, and evacuation of the wounded. We commend the sterling contribution of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Health Organization and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent for their provision of increased medical supplies and life-saving services, including surgical procedures. In that regard, we welcome the increase in humanitarian convoys gaining access to besieged areas in Syria in March, compared to previous months.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“I join others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for his comprehensive briefing. I also wish to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency Mr. Stephanus Abraham Blok, who is presiding over today's meeting. Kazakhstan remains committed to all Security Council resolutions aimed at solving humanitarian issues in Syria. We believe that it is most important to preserve all possible humanitarian-access modalities, including cross-border assistance, which are indispensable in bringing humanitarian aid to millions ofpeople in Syria. Implementing resolution 2401 (2018) is a collective responsibility, with each Council member and State Member of the United Nations playing a significant role. We must all continue to do everything we can to ensure full implementation across Syria.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“Astana does not anticipate any political or international miracles, yet sees great promise in a collective and pragmatic approach. Kazakhstan, for its part, is deeply committed to ending the intense suffering, which has lasted for eight long years. We all know that today Syria is undergoing a significant challenge that must not lead to a deadlock, but offer new opportunities to pave the way to a peaceful and lasting political settlement to the crisis. We hope that the forthcoming ninth round of talks, to be held in Astana in May, will offer an opportunity to end the war. In that regard, we will urge the guarantors and Syrian parties to overcome their differences through dialogue and reach a final agreement covering every aspect of the issue.”
2018-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8206 (2018) · source
“The situation is not simple, but nevertheless we cannot give up. Kazakhstan has taken the following positions. First, we do not believe in a military solution, for that would only aggravate an already difficult situation. We need serious compromises from every side. Any conflict - even the most serious - ends with negotiations, and we must strive to achieve the goal of bringing peace to Syria. We know of many fine examples in which conflicting parties in many other countries have come together despite difficult negotiations so as to find common prosperity for their peoples. Secondly, Kazakhstan calls on the Syrian Government and opposition parties to immediately begin substantive talks on the entire spectrum of issues.”
2018-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8206 (2018) · source
“We thank Special Envoy De Mistura for his update. The humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire. We echo the United Nations call on all parties to facilitate a ceasefire and unconditional, unimpeded and sustained access to all people in need throughout the country, pursuant to resolution 2401 (2018). It is also vital to take the measures necessary to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, including schools and medical facilities, as required under international law and human rights standards. As members of the Security Council are aware, the guarantor States of the agreement on the cessation of hostilities adopted a joint statement on the settlement of the conflict and its future direction at the meeting of Foreign Ministers on 16 March in Astana. Kazakhstan remains committed to bringing peace to Syria.”
2018-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8206 (2018) · source
“We believe that an international response to the incident should be considered only after an exhaustive, transparent, objective and impartial investigation, undertaken in accordance with existing norms ofinternational law, primarily on the basis of the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention. We hope that both parties can resolve the contradictions and disputes between them by diplomatic means and normalize relations for the benefit of global stability and security.”
2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8203 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan is known forits clearandconsistentpositionas anuncompromising opponent of all types of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons. We condemn the use of weapons of mass destruction as immoral, inhuman and contrary to the principles of humanity. We express our deep concern about the tragic incident involving the possible use of chemical warfare agents on the territory of the United Kingdom. The use of chemical agents, regardless of location or target, is unacceptable. At the same time, since this is a very politically sensitive issue, we must be extremely careful in drawing hasty conclusions without credible or convincing facts on the ground. The incident should be carefully investigated and all conclusions must be substantiated.”
2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8203 (2018) · source
“Let us be frank: removing the Al-Nusra Front and other affiliated terrorist groups from the area, as stated in a letter from three parties, must be pursued in order to end hostilities. The implementation of resolution 2401 (2018) is a collective responsibility, with each Council member playing a significant role. Finally, Kazakhstan supports solutions in Syria on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique, as well as the agreements on the de-escalation zones reached during the Astana process.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“Astana continues to support resolution 2254 (2015), as it always has, and repeatedly calls on the International Syria Support Group and other countries to help the conflicting parties to implement the measures stipulated in the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and the Vienna statements. We express concern over the existing difficulties in Syria, which seriously impede the implementation of resolution 2401 (2018), and we call on the international community to influence the conflicting parties to cooperate with the United Nations. The only way to truly resolve the crisis is through negotiations, predicated on mutual trust and understanding, together with confidence-building measures. In practical terms, we are convinced that expelling terrorist groups from eastern Ghouta may calm the situation in that sector.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“We echo the United Nations calls to all parties to facilitate unconditional, unimpeded and sustained access to all people in need throughout the country and to take the necessary measures to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, including schools and medical facilities, as required by international law and human rights standards. Kazakhstan considers that it is equally important to further promote the Syrian settlement and believes that the Astana process has great potential for guiding intra-Syrian talks towards long-term peace. In that context, we propose that all sides, including stakeholders, provide all-round assistance, making use of the positive developments to improve the humanitarian situation on the ground.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“Ijoin others in thanking Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his briefing. We welcome the efforts of the United Nations, its system and the International Committee of the Red Cross to render immediate life-saving services, conduct hundreds of medical evacuations and send convoys to the besieged and hard-to-reach areas, especially eastern Ghouta, despite the potential danger to the lives of their personnel. We therefore urge the members of the Security Council to assist the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in operationalizing those emergency programmes and to ensure the protection of medical and humanitarian workers. Likewise, we also urge the parties to support United Nations structures in fulfilling their mandates.”
2018-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8201 (2018) · source
“We further encourage the measures taken by the Mission to adapt to the current security situation in the country by implementing the protection-by-projection strategy, reorganizing its military component, streamlining civilian tasks and setting up early warning and response mechanisms. We would also like to express our deep concern about the lack progress in the investigation of the murder of two members of the Group of Experts, Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp. We need to further support and encourage senior officials and technical experts to pursue the exhaustive investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source
“The Government must also facilitate unhindered humanitarian access and protect the human rights of the vulnerable populations, in particular women and children. Perhaps most alarming are the attacks on peacekeepers, which have taken a tragic toll in human lives. MONUSCO, together with troop-contributing countries, should be assisted in enhancing its position and in training its personnel for more offensive strategies and responses appropriate to asymmetric conflicts. That must be accompanied by a greater engagement with regional political leaders and stakeholders to tackle the threat posed by armed groups.”
2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source
“Despite the efforts of the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo (FARDC) to combat foreign and Congolese armed groups, the latter continue with their attacks and to destabilize the situation, which is further aggravated by intercommunity violence. At the same time, FARDC military operations against the armed groups are displacing hundreds of thousands of the local population. It is also clear that the unstable situation in the neighbouring countries of the Central African Republic and South Sudan has had a negative impact on the northern territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That has resulted in large refugee flows, further escalating the humanitarian crisis, which must be addressed with greater funding and support by the international community.”
2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source
“The closing of the political space for opponents and other stakeholders is causing greater unrest. In the light of the current situation, the role of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is critical to creating an environment conducive to fair elections. The international team of electoral experts, working together with the dedicated senior United Nations adviser, should quickly be operationalized. It is therefore necessary to support MONUSCO in providing technical and logistical assistance for the electoral process. Parliament should also promptly adopt the electoral law and the legislation on the distribution of seats. We remain concerned about the deteriorating security situation across the country.”
2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source
“We congratulate Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zerrougui on her assumption of her post and we thank her for her substantive briefing. We welcome the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Leonard She Okitundu, to the Chamber. We are deeply concerned about the increasing tensions and the rift between the ruling majority and the opposition forces with regard to implementing the 31 December 2016 Political Agreement. Confidence-building measures will therefore be essential throughout the electoral process to ensure free and credible elections. We also note the considerable divergence within the opposition, which impedes the political negotiations.”
2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we welcome the adoption of resolution 2402 (2018) yesterday (see S/PV.8190), which renewed the sanctions regime until 26 February 2019 and extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts until 28 March 2019, in order to allow the Council and the international community to work further on the conflict.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“Humanitarian aid may provide a temporary solution but can never compensate for the absence of a fully and adequately functioning Government. Efforts are therefore necessary to settle the intra-Yemeni tensions. To avoid further deterioration, all sides must demonstrate sincerity and flexibility so as to adequately resolve the complex issues of withdrawal of forces, disarmament and the formation of a Government of National Unity. We are confident that only a political settlement will be able to end this human-made crisis, and we call on all States that have influence on the parties to the conflict to make every effort to end the hostilities through inclusive and comprehensive dialogue and negotiations.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“We welcome the United Nations 2018 Yemen humanitarian response plan, which requires $2.96 billion to assist more than 13 million people. We express our appreciation to the Governments of Sweden and Switzerland, together with the United Nations to host a pledging conference for Yemen in Geneva in April. We also express our appreciation for the pledge made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to contribute nearly $1 billion to the United Nations response plan and their commitments to raising an additional $500 million from others donors in the region. We welcome the delivery, with the help of the United States, of four World Food Programme cranes to Al-Hudaydah, as well as plans to install four additional cranes in other ports.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“Martin Griffiths, and stand ready to extend our full support to him and his mission. We are alarmed by the continued dire humanitarian situation in Yemen. It is necessary to increase the humanitarian response and provide unhindered access to all areas ofthe country, in compliance with the rules of international humanitarian law. We therefore welcome the decision of the coalition to keep all Yemeni ground, air and sea ports open, in order to allow the flow of supplies in and out of the country. In such critical conditions, it is important that the United Nations engage with all interested parties to have a clear plan for further action to ease the humanitarian situation and reach a comprehensive political settlement.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“We would like to join others in thanking Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, Mr. Ismail Ould Sheikh Ahmed, and Director ofthe Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Mr. John Ging, for their updates. We take this opportunity to reiterate our support for the committed efforts of OCHA and other humanitarian organizations aimed at easing the suffering of Yemeni people in such difficult and challenging circumstances. Since this is Ismail's last briefing, my delegation wishes to sincerely thank for him for his dedication to his work and for his contributions to finding a way to resolve the protracted crisis in Yemen. We wish him every success in his future endeavours. We welcome the appointment of the incoming Special Envoy, Mr.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate the importance of a regional approach in addressing the underlying causes of Burundi's issues, linking security and development, and we also call for a more coordinated conduct of operations on the ground by the United Nations in this part of Africa. Full implementation of the Arusha Agreement is vital to preventing a further escalation of violence and maintaining peace and security in Burundi.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“We commend Burundi's neighbours for hosting large numbers ofits refugees, and would like to remind States that their repatriation must be voluntary and conducted in accordance with the principles of respect and dignity outlined in the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. Sustainable security and stability in Burundi should be the main considerations, and international support to that process is vital. We commend the active engagement of the team from the Office of the Special Envoy in assisting the facilitator of the fourth dialogue session, encouraging the participants to engage in an inclusive dialogue. The expedited finalization of the status-of- mission agreement will promote the commitment of the United Nations and enhance cooperation with Burundi.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“The worsening social and economic situation in Burundi warrants the immediate attention of the international community and development partners to provide food security, health care, education and energy. There have been noteworthy results in containing the spread of malaria, with the support of UNICEF, and in training community health workers. That positive dynamic should continue. The low level of humanitarian aid is still very worrying. With more than 3 million people in need of assistance across the country, it will be important to ensure that the international community supports the humanitarian response plan for Burundi for 2018. The United Nations Refugee Agency appeal for funding to support Burundian refugees in 2018 continues to be the lowest-funded refugee response plan in the world.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we urge all sides to engage in dialogue to end the crisis according to the spirit and letter of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi. We also call on the leadership of the subregion and guarantors of the Arusha Agreement to redouble their efforts with regard to the revitalization of the East African Community-led mediation. We commend the East African Community mediator, President Museveni, and the facilitator, former President Mkapa, for their steadfast commitment to uniting the region and finding a peaceful solution to the crisis. Although constitutional amendments are the sovereign right of Burundi, we strongly believe that that national process should be held in an environment of confidence and broad consensus and include all key political stakeholders to ensure lasting peace.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source
“We thank Mr. Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, and Ambassador Lauber, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their insightful briefings. We express our deep appreciation for the tireless work of the Special Envoy in leading a series of important meetings with Government officials, high-level representatives of international and regional organizations and other stakeholders to seek ways to advance the negotiation process in close cooperation with the facilitator. Despite progress made in inter-Burundian dialogue, we remain concerned that direct and constructive talks between the Government and the opposition have yet to be established.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8189 (2018) · source