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first: 2017-02-02
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“All the parties must ensure safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance to reach the affected areas, as well as the evacuation of people in need of medical assistance. The Foreign Minister ofKazakhstan hopes that his colleagues - the Foreign Ministers of the guarantor States of the Astana process - will take additional constructive steps to strictly implement the ceasefire agreements and support the de-escalation zones in Syria, at the meeting scheduled to take place in the capital of Kazakhstan in mid-March or earlier, if need be. These were difficult, but successful, deliberations. We should all work collectively to find a peaceful solution. The unity shown today in the Security Council should continue, since we have yet a lot to accomplish in Syria and elsewhere.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“Simultaneously, external incitement that fuels tension should stop immediately so that it does not endanger regional security. We see a Security Council united today in demanding that all parties cease hostilities without delay. We now expect all countries that exercise influence on the ground and conduct military campaigns against international terrorist groups in Syria to interact and find common ground for fighting terrorism jointly, while taking practical steps to implement the resolution. Kazakhstan calls on all forces that support an early settlement of the Syrian conflict, including the Government of Syria and the armed opposition, to fully comply with the ceasefire regime and the resolution.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“The delegation of Kazakhstan voted in favour of resolution 2401 (2018), on the cessation of hostilities in Syria. I express my gratitude to the co-penholders - Sweden and Kuwait - for their determined efforts to find common ground among the Security Council members. I also thank the members of the Council for their constructive approach towards the resolution, which has many significant provisions. The position of Kazakhstan is very consistent - that stability in the Middle East can be achieved by reducing violence for peaceful means and avoiding the emergence of new tensions. In the past few days, Heads of State and Government from around the world have called on the Syrian Government to observe human rights and on both sides to exercise restraint.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“Therefore, increased national engagement and international support are critical to enhancing and extending reforms in the security, judicial and law enforcement sectors. In addition, the most effective measures must be sought to ensure the country's stability and resilience by increasing support for the education and health sectors, as well as the existing development plans, including Terra Ranka and the United Nations peacebuilding plan. In conclusion, we welcome the active engagement of the Women's Facilitation Group, and impress upon the national authorities the importance of ensuring the participation of women and young people in the political process at every stage and at all levels.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“The importance of peacebuilding, good offices and coordination efforts of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau cannot be underestimated. We therefore support the Secretary-General's recommendation to renew the mission's mandate for one more year. We also agree with his proposal to assess the mission, should the political impasse continue. We note the importance of holding legislative and presidential elections according to the constitutional time frame, and call on international partners to provide the necessary technical, logistical and financial support for the electoral process. The current political crisis may further fuel transnational organized crime, drug trafficking and terrorist activities.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“We commend the mediation efforts of ECOWAS, under the leadership of Presidents Faure Gnassingbe of Togo and Alpha Conde of Guinea, as well as by the other members of the group of international partner organizations on Guinea-Bissau. We have taken note of the decision of ECOWAS to impose targeted sanctions on those obstructing the implementation of the Conakry Agreement. We express hope that this decision will contribute to finding a solution to the crisis and strengthen democratic institutions and capacity-building for State organs. We welcome the extension until April of the mandate of ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB), which plays a crucial role in ensuring stability in Guinea-Bissau, and urge international partners to continue supporting ECOMIB.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“We commend Special Representative of the Secretary-General Modibo Toure and Ambassador Mauro Vieira for their comprehensive briefings on the situation in Guinea-Bissau, and extend our full support for their commitment to facilitating a political solution to the crisis. Kazakhstan is deeply concerned by the protracted political stalemate in the country. We join others in calling on all stakeholders to engage in an inclusive political dialogue and immediately implement the Conakry Agreement and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) road map to end the deadlock and restore institutional viability. It is therefore necessary to avoid differing interpretations of the Agreement.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm Kazakhstan's commitment to the fight against international terrorism, including by implementing relevant United Nations resolutions, particularly resolution 2341 (2017).”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“With that in mind, Kazakhstan strongly supports the following important steps; first, the implementation of the provisions of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, adopted by the General Assembly on 13 April 2005 through resolution 59/290; secondly, enhanced coordination of State policies and actions aimed at countering cyberterrorism as one of the threats to the security of critical infrastructure; thirdly, a greater exchange of best practices for the physical protection of critical infrastructure; and the development of an effective mechanism for mutual early warning and information-sharing on possible criminal plans by terrorists to commit attacks.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“The legislative norms regarding arms turnovers and security and migration have been updated. At the same time, measures on criminal punishment for terrorists and extremists have been made more stringent. Taking into account the recommendations of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the decisions and resolutions of the Council, including resolution 2341 (2017), as well as the positive experience of foreign countries, we have accordingly developed the draft State programme to counter religious extremism and terrorism in Kazakhstan for the period 2018 to 2022, which is presently awaiting approval. The new programme envisages measures for the active involvement of the non-governmental sector in the prevention of religious extremism and terrorism.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Nursultan Nazarbayev, at the opening ceremony of the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium Bank, held in Kazakhstan in August 2017, proposed to resume the Summit on Nuclear Safety and Security by holding such a high-level meeting in Astana, our capital. With the start of the functioning of the Astana International Financial Centre, preventive measures are being taken to protect financial and banking system infrastructure from cyberterrorism. Every effort is being made to rigorously prevent the theft of data and money, as well as any disruption of the normal operations of information and communication systems. Kazakhstan is implementing large-scale measures to neutralize incitement and risks by strengthening its national security, thereby preventing all forms of extremism and terrorism.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan, as a staunch supporter of the movement for a nuclear- free world, attaches special importance to ensuring reliable control over the use, storage and trafficking of nuclear materials, the physical protection of nuclear facilities and preventing nuclear materials and related technologies from falling into the hands of terrorists. We also underscore the importance of improving the legal framework. As an active signatory to all international conventions in that field, we urge other countries to also observe them in good faith and with strong political will. In addition, the President of Kazakhstan, Mr.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Likewise, the role of international and regional organizations - including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), INTERPOL, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre and NATO - is just as important. Nuclear security is currently one of the most important responsibilities of Member States at the national, regional and global levels.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“It is expected that there will be a transition from open armed confrontations to covert targeted terrorist attacks, including on critical infrastructure facilities, in the form of both physical and cyberattacks. Such threats are becoming more dangerous as we consider the increasing digitalization of national economies and the fact that many critical infrastructure facilities and bodies are linked to a single information network. Close interaction is essential between public and private entities in the protection of critical infrastructure.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“We thank the Kuwaiti presidency ofthe Councilfor organizing today's meeting. I would also like to express our gratitude to Mr. Gustavo Mesa-Cuadra Velasquez, Permanent Representative of Peru and Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), for his briefing on implementing resolution 2341 (2017), on the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. We have full confidence that under his leadership, the CTC and its Executive Directorate will have a far-reaching impact. As a result of the serious damage done in 2017 to the terrorist organization of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, that structure and its affiliated groups are currently changing their strategy and tactics for conducting criminal activities.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Finally, my delegation is of the view that the recommendations of the Rakhine Advisory Commission are valuable and that their full implementation will be necessary to restore intercommunal harmony, sustainable peace, stability and prosperity in Rakhine state.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We also take note of the statement by the spokesperson of the Government of Myanmar that "actions according to the law" would be taken against those members of the security forces who killed 10 Rohingya men in the northern Rakhine village of Inn Din. My delegation believes that it is necessary for the Government of Myanmar to conduct credible investigations into gross human rights violations, and a United Nations fact-finding mission should be organized so that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Only through full disclosure of the atrocities and by taking action against those responsible can we expect the Rohingyas to have the confidence they need to return home and for trust among all communities to be re-established at the national level, thereby deterring the recurrence of these kinds of violence in future.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated a half a million dollars of official humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Bangladesh. We note the efforts of the Myanmar Government to stabilize the situation in northern Rakhine and organize the visit for the diplomatic corps residing in Myanmar to the reception centres at Taung Pyo Letwe and Nga Khu Ya as well as a transit centre, which are all steps in right direction. At the same time, Kazakhstan expresses its deep concern about the revelation of mass graves in the country. The journalists who reported on the graves should be released and allowed to work freely.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We therefore call on the Government of Myanmar to allow unfettered and safe access to United Nations agencies that can help to provide emergency assistance and alleviate the suffering of the victimized population. Kazakhstan commends the efforts of UNHCR, which has airlifted 1,500 metric tons of emergency life-saving aid to Bangladesh to assist 250,000 refugees and helped to develop the Kutupalong extension, a new site near Kutupalong refugee camp. We laud the hospitality of the Government of Bangladesh, which is helping refugees and providing them with shelter, medical care, food and other forms of assistance. We also find it very inspiring how other States, international organizations and individuals are giving a helping hand to those in need regardless of distance, views or religion.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We see the value in the request of Bangladesh that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) be involved in verifying the resettlement process to guarantee that conditions are met on the ground for the return of refugees. The Rohingya refugees have no trust or confidence in the sincerity of the Myanmar authorities' actions. Indeed, there can be no durable or lasting solution for the return of Rohingya refugees without addressing the questions ofthe restoration of their rights and freedoms, including access to education and employment, freedom of movement and a path towards a just and sustainable solution to the issue of citizenship. I would like to reiterate that Kazakhstan is of the firm view that unhindered access for humanitarian assistance to the affected population is crucial in Myanmar.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“My delegation has noted the signing, on 23 November, of the memorandum of understanding between Myanmar and Bangladesh on the voluntary return of refugees to Myanmar. We also praise the work done by joint working group of Myanmar and Bangladesh on implementing the memorandum, with the timeline for the return of refugees commencing on 23 January and designed to run over a period of two years. However, the repatriation process has been postponed due to the difficulties in compiling and verifying the list of people to be repatriated and the absence ofnecessary safeguards for potential returnees.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“On behalf of the delegation of Kazakhstan, I wish to express our deep sympathies and condolences to the delegation of the Russian Federation as well as the families of the victims of the plane crash near Moscow on Sunday, 11 February, which resulted in the loss of lives of all 65 passengers and six crew members on board. I would like to thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi, and the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Miroslav Jenca, for their updates on the latest developments in Myanmar and the plight of Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh. At the outset, my delegation wishes to express its grave concern with regard to the Myanmar Government's inhuman treatment of the Rohingya population and its sluggishness in addressing the root causes of the problem.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“The programme envisages measures for actively involving the non-governmental sector in the prevention of religious extremism and terrorism. In conclusion, I would like to assure the Council of Kazakhstan's full commitment to countering international terrorism as part of broader multilateral efforts. In that regard, I would like to point out that recently, with the participation of more than 100 Member States, Kazakhstan launched a code of conduct for achieving a terrorism-free world, and we hope to cooperate actively through that initiative in order to streamline our collective efforts to combat terrorism internationally, since coordination and collaboration are still lacking.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan is implementing large-scale measures to neutralize potential risks by strengthening its national security and thereby preventing extremism and terrorism in any form. We have updated our legislative standards on migration and on arms circulation and security and toughened our criminal penal code for terrorist and extremist activities. Taking into account the recommendations of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the Security Council's relevant decisions and resolutions, including resolution 2368 (2017), as well as other countries' positive experiences, we have drafted a State programme for countering religious extremism and terrorism in Kazakhstan for the period from 2018 to 2022 that is currently awaiting approval.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“In accordance with the resolution and our national legislation on counteracting money-laundering in order to combat illicit trafficking and terrorism financing, we have frozen terrorists' assets in our country, in compliance with the list of organizations and individuals related to the financing of terrorism and extremism. The travel ban included in the Security Council Sanctions Committees' lists is policed and monitored by INTERPOL through search registries of regional counter-terrorist structures and Kazakhstan's relevant ministries. We work diligently to confiscate weapons, ammunition and explosives from terrorists' accomplices in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of radicals.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“In 2017 alone, in cooperation with the special services of Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, more than 40 persons implicated in terrorist and extremist activities, were found, detained and handed over to partners in the region. Working together with the border agencies of our neighbouring countries, we have exchanged information on the issues of terrorist and extremist threats and their impact on border security. As a result of measures taken in 2017, more than 20 people have been detained for involvement in terrorist and extremist activities. Kazakhstan attaches special importance to implementing resolution 2368 (2017) at the national level.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan has intensified its interaction with the relevant authorities of the other States of Central Asia in order to implement the Joint Plan of Action for implementing the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia. The Action Plan has also been incorporated into the framework of the the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's regional anti-terrorist structure and the Anti-Terrorism Centre of the Commonwealth of Independent States. We support Mr. Voronkov's proposal for a summit of heads of intelligence organizations and hope it will be a step in the right direction for countering terrorism. We have achieved real results in pursuing and detaining people involved in terrorist activities.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks in Kabul and Jalalabad. Kazakhstan fully shares and supports the Secretary-General's vision, priorities and efforts to reform the United Nations in order to prioritize its preventive agenda. That was the reason behind our initiative in organizing the Security Council's visit to Kabul last month. We wanted to enable Council members to get first-hand information on the current situation and consider the preventive measures needed to address the root causes of these issues, in particular, as Kazakhstan has proposed, by linking the achievement of peace and security with sustainable development, through regional partnerships with all of Afghanistan's neighbours and the establishment of effective collaboration with United Nations agencies on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“A stricter, well-coordinated regulation of the use of the Internet is therefore needed to identify and to prevent the spread ofterrorist content. Complacency is harmful to our collective efforts to contain the spread of Da'esh propaganda via the Internet. While the revenue ofISIL has decreased by 90 per cent compared to 2015, the group nevertheless continues to profit from the illegal sale ofoil. Kazakhstan therefore recommends further comprehensive measures to block channels for the illegal transportation of hydrocarbons. We note with satisfaction the special attention paid by the Secretary-General to Afghanistan. Kazakhstan is concerned about the emergence of terrorist groups, particularly ISIL, in the north of the country, which can pose a security threat to the States of Central Asia and beyond.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“The transfer of terrorist threats to other regions and the Security Council measures to counter them were therefore among the key topics on the agenda of the visits by the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, to Malaysia and Singapore in August 2017 and to Afghanistan in October 2017. Notwithstanding the many measures taken by the international community to identify and block extremist Internet resources, the fighters and supporters of Da'esh continue to use the Internet and social networks, including th Dark Web encryption technology and communication tools, to disseminate, coordinate and conduct terrorist attacks and to promote their narratives.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“The ideologists of terrorism actively seek safe havens, potential recruits and religious radicals to conduct heinous acts directly on the territory of their States. At the same time, we see a change in the tactics, forms and methods of actions by ISIL, who, under the new and changed conditions, are conducting terrorist attacks outside the conflict zones, with deliberate attempts to expand and strengthen the network of cells. Those cells operate undetected, with a certain degree of autonomy, thereby making it difficult for Member States to identify them. It is therefore most critical to establish an effective mechanism for the exchange of information, at the international level, on foreign terrorist fighters, returnees and those who relocate.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“We thank the Kuwaiti presidency for holding this most timely meeting. We express our gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov for his informative briefing. Despite the military pressure and the successful anti-terrorist operations of the international coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Syria and Iraq, which have recovered vast territories held by the terrorist organization, the activities of Da'esh are still a major global threat. That is further aggravated by the return of foreign terrorist fighters to their countries of origin, who, under the instruction of their instigators in Syria and Afghanistan, commit terrorist acts and create satellite networks.”
2018-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8178 (2018) · source
“Finally, we believe that peace and stability in this part of the world will be achieved only if the parties continue to fulfil their commitments in a positive spirit of mutual respect, understanding and compromise.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“My delegation also encourages all interested parties to continue interacting to strengthen confidence-building measures, trust, dialogue and cooperation, with the engagement of representatives of the Government, the opposition, civil society, women and youth, the media and religious organizations. The role of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in this process is very important. During the reporting period, UNMIK launched 12 confidence-building measures to promote an interest in dialogue as well as intercommunal reconciliation in different parts of Kosovo. The question of returning refugees and displaced persons, together with their resettlement, cultural heritage and human rights, still have to be addressed.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“Democracy, security, stability and economic development cannot be achieved without the rule of law, criminal justice and institutional and human- rights-related reforms, including the fight against corruption and organized crime, and addressing any outstanding shortcomings of the judiciary and the need for its depoliticization, impartiality and independence, including in the prosecution of war crimes. We commend the steps taken by the Governments of Serbia and Kosovo under the auspices of EU High Representative Mogherini to continue the dialogue by holding a series of technical-level meetings in Brussels.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan fully supports the statement of the political leaders, the European Union (EU) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe condemning the murder and considers this barbaric act to be an attempt by some forces to disrupt the peace dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo. In this regard, we call on the leaders of the two parties and local communities to avoid any further provocative rhetoric or actions that could lead to additional tensions and instability.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tanin for his update on recent developments. I also thank Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mrs. Vlora Citaku for their briefings. An issue of great concern for all of us is the recent murder of the prominent politician Oliver Ivanovie, from North Mitrovica municipality, which took place on 16 January. We urge close cooperation with all interested parties so as to carry out a fair and objective investigation and bring those responsible for this heinous crime to justice as soon as possible.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“In that spirit, we held many more open briefings and debates, with efficient interactions among members and updates from senior officials, rather than informal closed consultations, thereby fulfilling our obligations and commitments before the wider General Assembly membership. Finally, Kazakhstan remains committed to enhancing and improving the functioning of the Council as part of a larger institutional and structural United Nations reform process.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“It helped to address not only some administrative concerns but also key substantive issues, inter alia, bridging the skill gaps. We acknowledge that that also became possible because of the courses so generously provided by many stakeholders, including Finland, China, France, the United Kingdom and other Member States, as well as the Security Council Affairs Division, academia and non-governmental organizations. We are also pleased to acknowledge a more transparent process for appointing new Chairs of Council subsidiary bodies, with the full involvement of the current and newly elected non-permanent members and the wider United Nations membership, demonstrating transparency and inclusivity to all to create a new culture. Moreover, we hope that the joint consultations of subsidiary bodies will continue as a regular practice of the Council.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“In general, penholdership is still not as wide a process as expected and desired by many and a greater role for the group of elected members is required. We therefore fully support the provisions in the new note 507 on co-penholdership for both permanent and elected members of the Council. Since joining the Council last year, Kazakhstan has been pleased to witness and to be part of the positive trends towards better coordination and cooperation between the Security Council and the General Assembly. Indeed, that synergy successfully produced early elections for non-permanent members in June 2016 and June 2017. That was a significant and important break from the previous practice, as time is indeed a precious commodity in order to prepare for a seat on the Council.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Limited time frames for consultations on proposed resolutions do not contribute to the substance, the quality or the general effectiveness of the Security Council. My country believes that one of the Council's core capabilities to prevent conflict is closely related to its working methods. While we recognize that systematizing existing and new Council practices is desirable, just documenting them may not result in better performance. Indeed, many of the tasks that the Council undertakes do not necessarily require new rules and agreements but, more important, unity, compromise, trust and confidence-building - and therefore a change in the Council's culture and practices. In fact, more opportunities are needed for engaging in the drafting process.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“In that regard, today we highlight the importance of innovations in the drafting process, as well as of streamlining the format of meetings, inter alia, consultations among Council members, penholdership and interaction with the wider United Nations membership and other stakeholders. We note that paragraph 81 of the new note 507 specifies that penholders or co-penholders exchange information and engage in timely consultations with all Council members with openness and flexibility. For each draft resolution that is not a technical rollover or for each presidential statement, the penholder or co-penholders need to present and to discuss the draft resolution with members in at least one round of informal consultations or informal meetings.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“The elected 10 must raise their influence and legitimacy as representatives elected by the General Assembly as a universal platform and use their varied composition to ensure reforms. It is not always the case today that the elected 10 face constrained capabilities in making substantive proposals on Security Council documents and in building consensus. That undermines the efficiency of the Council. During Kazakhstan's presidency, we strove for more openness, inclusiveness and accountability and held as many as 21 public meetings. We ensured the adoption of press elements following almost every consultation in January.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan was among the first elected members to welcome and to test the implementation of the provisions on transitional arrangements for the new non-permanent members in response to the call of the broader United Nations membership to uphold the principles of transparency and inclusiveness in the Security Council reforms, including its subsidiary bodies, which are crucial to the Council's responsibility. We believe that the proposals resulting from today's deliberations should be reviewed in the Working Group so as to update the note in the subsequent months. While elected members serve for only a two-year term, they have an important role to play and can take responsibility for the way in which the Council operates without remonstrating about the veto power.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan commends the Kuwaiti presidency for convening this very timely and critical open debate, and looks forward to greater awareness and actions with regard to its results. We personally thank Ambassador Mansour Alotaibi, in his capacity as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, for his dedication and determination to streamline and to reform the working methods of the Security Council. We also thank Ian Martin for his substantive briefing. We support its content and analysis. It is timely to review the implementation of the revised presidential note S/2017/507 to increase the efficiency, transparency and effectiveness of the Council.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“We here in the Council are not experts on chemical weapons - neither to judge or blame anyone - but must act on the basis of credible evidence provided to us by an independent, impartial and representative investigative body we can all trust. In that regard, we support the ongoing consultations on creating a new investigative instrument, in order to prevent any further use of chemical weapons and to bring perpetrators to justice. We are ready to participate actively and contribute to the earliest revival and ultimate realization of our investigative potential.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“Secondly, the continuing reports on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria are extremely alarming. But the most alarming fact is that the Council has not yet restored its investigative potential to properly respond to such cases. I recall the words of the Secretary-General, who pointed to the serious gap that had arisen at the end of the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, which leaves one with the feeling that impunity will continue without any strict monitoring. Thirdly, and lastly, considering the current developments, it is also most critical that a new mechanism be established as soon as possible.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“The speedy destruction, probably in two months, of the remaining chemical-weapon production facilities and resolving all outstanding issues relating to the declaration of the Syrian Arab Republic are of the utmost importance. That would help to dispel all existing doubts on many principal issues and to comprehend the real situation in the country. It is commendable that, during the inspection of Barzah and Jamrayah, all samples were sealed, packaged and shipped to OPCW's laboratory and were received there in the presence of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, observing all established rules. We look forward to the follow-up to the OPCW's work, and we will also await the results of a thorough analysis of the documents submitted by Syria by the Declaration Assessment Team.”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“Since this is the first public meeting of the Security Council for the month of February, I would like to congratulate the delegation of Kuwait on the commencement of its presidency and wish it great success in implementing its ambitious programme of work. I am grateful to High Representative Nakamitsu for her informative briefing. Our position on this issue remains unchanged. We strongly condemn any use of chemical weapons and advocate that such threats must be eliminated in the future. We firmly believe that there must be accountability for perpetrators of such crimes. Today I would like to concentrate on three major points. First, we support the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), as reflected in its fifty-second report (S/2018/84, annex).”
2018-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8174 (2018) · source
“As we end our presidency, I know that I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of Kuwait good luck in the month of February. As a token of our appreciation, we have distributed to each delegation photographs to commemorate our work together and limited-edition commemorative stamps. The meeting rose at 11.35 am.”
2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source