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1. “We believe that the assistance of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and of the international community is crucial to ensure the transparent, fair and peaceful conduct of the 2018 elections, as they, in turn, will facilitate realizing the Agreement. Likewise, it is necessary to establish, through reform, the foundations for a stable rule of law, reinforced by independent and accountable judicial and security institutions. We also appreciate the United Nations efforts to ensure accountability and to fight impunity by the creation of the International Commission of Inquiry. The genuine inclusion of women in the peace process and in decision-making is another important measure for enduring stability.”

   2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source

2. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kazakhstan. We join others in expressing appreciation to Under- Secretary-General Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing and we welcome the presence of Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali, in the Chamber. We endorse the Secretary-General's quarterly report (S/2017/1105), and wish to follow up with some observations. The key step is to prioritize the full and inclusive implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We encourage all parties to comply with the recently revised timeline for implementing the remaining provisions of the Agreement.”

   2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source

3. “I thank Mr. Lacroix for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

   2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source

4. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l7/1105, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Lacroix.”

   2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source

5. “This is the model of economic integration and stabilization that any subregion can use for the prevention of conflicts and the restoration of peace. At this point, I would like to take this opportunity to mention that this message is precisely the subject of a ministerial debate that the delegation of Kazakhstan has scheduled for Friday, 19 January, to be chaired by the Foreign Minister. I resume my functions as President of the Council. On behalf of the Council, I should like to express appreciation to all the members of the Security Council and the Secretariat who participated in the mission for the manner in which they discharged their important responsibilities. The meeting rose at 9.50 am.”

   2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

6. “Cabinet members spoke about the potential of several projects, ranging from the One Belt One Road initiative to the Turkmenistan- Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline and the Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project, as well as plans for a fibre-optics corridor to China. They also counted on the rapid development of railway corridors from Central Asian countries, China and Iran to South Asia through the territory of Afghanistan, as well as the development of the ports of Gwadar and Chabahar to provide the landlocked countries of Central Asia with access to warm waters. Strong cooperation among neighbours is critical to promoting stability and prosperity in and around Afghanistan.”

   2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

7. “President Ghani and ministers emphasized the investment possibilities of Afghanistan and how the interdependence of markets and transportation roads between countries could create incentives for peace and development in the region. In this vision, economic development and greater regional cooperation are important factors in achieving security in Afghanistan. President Ghani emphasized his country's assets, such as geographic location, human capital and national resources, which can facilitate the integration of Afghanistan into regional processes. In turn, regional initiatives would contribute to long- term stability in Afghanistan.”

   2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

8. “Together with high-level Cabinet members, he expressed appreciation for the support of the Security Council, and especially of Kazakhstan, for keeping Afghanistan on the agenda. Allow me to make a final observation. Peace and stability can be intensified through economic integration and connectivity with the region. While the Afghan Government emphasized the importance of development assistance in promoting Afghanistan's stability, discussions revealed a preference for a new paradigm based not just on aid but especially on increasing investment opportunities for trade, infrastructure, energy exchanges, market solutions and connectivity.”

   2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

9. “In this regard, President Ghani reiterated his request for increased on-budget assistance and the implementation of the one United Nations process so as to ensure coherence among United Nations organizations. Others mentioned the need for donor support to be better coordinated in order to reach those in need. The Government also reiterated its support for various regional processes that strengthen prospects for an Afghan-owned peace process. References were made to a variety of bilateral, trilateral or regional formats and strategies, such as the new United States strategy on South and Central Asia, which was widely welcomed, as were such forums as the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process. President Ghani stressed the importance of Security Council unity and consensus on Afghanistan.”

   2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

10. “The First Lady further discussed the empowerment of women with mission members. Fourthly, international assistance remains essential to peace and reconciliation The Kabul process foresees a transition to greater Afghan responsibility and ownership in both the security and the civilian areas, but that does not mean that Afghanistan does not need more support from the international community. In most of the meetings, Security Council members heard about the importance of continuing support to Afghanistan, be it by extending support to counterterrorism through cooperation on borders, data- sharing and capacity-building, or through development assistance to the reconstruction process, including to the region. Afghanistan, they heard, should lead these processes and play the central role in coordinating aid.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

11. “Visiting Council members further heard about the enduring socioeconomic challenges that are undermining progress in governance. These include especially the lack of education among the population, the 400,000 young people whojoin an already stretched labour market every year, and the 39 per cent of the population that live below the poverty line. Government officials reiterated the need to intensify development efforts in order to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for the population. The mission was further briefed on progress and challenges with regard to the human rights situation in the country. The Chair of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission focused in particular on the rights of children, protection issues and civilian casualties.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

12. “The need for donor and Government support was noted, as was the challenging security environment. Council members reiterated the need to hold elections this year that are transparent, timely, inclusive and impartial so as to ensure the credibility of the Government, rebuild the people's trust in their institutions, and prevent further destabilization. While plans for elections are ongoing, the National Unity Government also continues to prioritize its reform agenda, with an emphasis on anti-corruption measures, the rule of law and security sector reforms. At the same time, a number of political groups expressed growing concerns about factionalism within the Government, which has created political tensions. They noted the need to restore constructive dialogue between political forces.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

13. “Government officials and parliamentarians underlined the importance of an inclusive Afghan-led and owned peace process to long-term stability and prosperity. The third observation is that the peace process is being pursued in tandem with efforts to advance inclusive and transparent governance, elections and reforms. Members of the Independent Election Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission briefed the delegation on the preparations for the upcoming parliamentary and district council elections in 2018, including the development of an improved voter registry. They outlined measures to address the lack of trust in the electoral management bodies by convening regular meetings with political parties and civil society, and stressed their commitment to organizing transparent elections this year.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

14. “There is no military solution in Afghanistan in the absence of a political process. The mission was briefed about the structure and work of the High Peace Council and its plans for 2017 to 2020. Building on the positive experience of the 2016 peace agreement with Hizb-i Islami, led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the High Peace Council plans to in initiate talks with the Taliban. Yet, some interlocutors were not too optimistic, claiming that the Taliban had taken no significant steps towards establishing a peace process, despite the overtures of the Government. At the same time, working with the Taliban as a fragmented movement and not as a political party complicates prospects for constructive dialogue.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

15. “In turn, the main obstacle to peace, according to a number of interlocutors within the Government and Parliament, is the existence of safe havens and sanctuaries for the Taliban abroad. The Government reiterated its readiness to engage constructively with neighbouring countries to curb terrorism and negotiate. Secondly, more tangible results are needed as the peace process seems to be making little progress. The visit came ahead of the Kabul process meeting scheduled for February, at which the Government is expected to present its strategy for reaching a settlement with the armed opposition. There was unanimity that the conflict had to end and that it would take more than a purely military solution. Only comprehensive efforts would defeat the armed opposition.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

16. “There are concerns about the potential use of the territory of Afghanistan to destabilize countries of the region. In that regard, interlocutors from the Afghan Government stressed the need to increase regional cooperation in fighting and preventing terrorism and countering the movement of FTFs. Our interlocutors also stressed the linkages between violent extremism, well-organized transnational terrorist groups and criminal networks related to drug production and trafficking and the exploitation of natural resources. When war is funded by the narcotics trade, insecurity has the potential to negatively impact stability in the region. But insecurity is also impacting domestic politics, which was identified as one of the greatest challenges to the conduct of elections.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

17. “A first observation is that persisting insecurity continues to be the main obstacle to stabilization efforts. The security situation remains highly volatile. The mission noted with concern the increasing number of casualties as terrorist groups, including newcomers, are adopting increasingly violent tactics. One worrying trend is the presence and activity of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan Province (ISIL-KP) in the East and North of the country. Members of this group have intensified attacks on Shia populations and their places of worship, exposing the potential for deepening sectarian and ethnic tensions in the country. To this are added the challenges posed by the return of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) from Syria and Iraq who are regrouping in Afghanistan.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

18. “The lightning visit was an opportunity for Security Council members to gain a first-hand understanding of the country's needs and priorities, and to show solidarity with the people and the Government of Afghanistan. As Council members know, this was the first Security Council visit since 2010. It was important for the Security Council to reiterate its support for continued efforts to establish peace, stability and progress in Afghanistan. In essence, a number of challenges that were apparent during the Council's last visit persist, but new challenges and new opportunities have arisen in the meantime. Allow me to make a few main preliminary observations. A full report of the mission is being prepared and will be released with further details.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

19. “We managed to talk with more than 120 people during 15 meetings in the span of one and a half days. I thank them for keeping up with the fast pace. During the visit to Kabul, the delegation met with the President, the Chief Executive of Afghanistan and other senior Afghan officials, including the National Security Advisor, the Chairman of the High Peace Council, and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defence, Interior, Agriculture, Economy, Energy and Water, and Trade and Commerce, among others. We also met with members of Parliament, women's non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, representatives of political parties and the electoral management bodies, as well as the leadership of UNAMA and NATO's Resolute Support Mission.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

20. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by the lead of the Security Council mission to Afghanistan from 12 to 15 January, namely, Kazakhstan. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kazakhstan. To begin with, I would like to thank, on behalf of us all, the Government of Afghanistan, as well as the Special Representative of the the Secretary-General, Mr. Yamamoto, and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for their full support and assistance during the preparations for and actual visit to Afghanistan. I also wish to thank all Security Council members who accompanied me on that very quick but very rich visit to Kabul.”

    2018-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8158 (2018) · source

21. “To that end, we recommend a coordinated modus operandi on the part of all United Nations agencies and programmes concerned in order to increase the effectiveness of assistance provided by the United Nations on the ground, ensuring greater transparency in its adminstration, including anti-corruption measures and a more effective use of shrinking development and humanitarian aid towards a harmonized United Nations approach in Africa and its subregions. Kazakhstan will continue to work together with the other Council members and key actors to find a solution in order to achieve lasting peace in West Africa and the Sahel region. I now resume my functions as the President of the Council. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at11.10 a.m.”

    2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source

22. “Kazakhstan fully supports regional initiatives to address these threats through the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force and the Multinational Joint Task Force, and commends international partners for mobilizing financial support for these initiatives, as well as for the provision of humanitarian aid for the affected population. We believe that the military approach and humanitarian assistance should also be implemented with development efforts in an integrated, complex and well-coordinated manner, reinforced with long-term sustainable funding. We, therefore, stress the importance of recalibrating the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and developing an integrated approach for the Lake Chad basin region.”

    2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source

23. “In that vein, we call on UNOWAS to continue its work on strengthening post-electoral stability and paying close attention to the upcoming elections across the region. The work of UNOWAS will now become even more challenging with the closure of both the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and the United Nations Mission in Liberia, especially in the light of the increasing threat of terrorism and Violent extremism in West Africa and the Sahel, with linkages to transnational organized crime. We are deeply concerned by the food insecurity and forced displacement among civilians caused by Violence related to terrorist activities.”

    2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source

24. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Chambas for his insightful briefing on the semi-annual report of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the recent developments in West Africa and the Sahel. I would like to sum up by saying that we appreciate the important role that Mr. Chambas and UNOWAS are playing in conflict prevention throughout the vast region, and that cooperation with regional and subregional actors is extremely Vital if we are to have an effective impact. Such collaborative efforts have yielded the latest positive political and economic developments that we have witnessed in West Africa.”

    2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source

25. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2017/1104, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. I now give the floor to Mr. Chambas.”

    2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source

26. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 4pm.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source

27. “Peacebuilding efforts should focus on the implementation of the UNAMID United Nations country team's Integrated Strategic Framework for Darfur for 2017-2019, which identifies the priorities for sustainable peace in Darfur. At the same time, the Government of the Sudan needs international support, including expertise and financial assistance to resolve the plight of internally displaced persons and succeed in the arms collection campaign. That effort should also be accompanied by investment in development projects. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source

28. “We also welcome the decision of the Government of the Sudan to extend the unilateral ceasefire until the end of March. We hope that the other parties will also undertake the efforts necessary to invigorate an inclusive political process led by the AU High-level Implementation Panel. Gradually, we must move towards fulfilling the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. Kazakhstan is also pleased to note that no adverse effects have been observed during phase one of UNAMID's reconfiguration. We believe that, during its mandate renewal in June, UNAMID's duties should be adjusted towards prioritizing its peacebuilding capacities.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source

29. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kazakhstan. We join others in expressing our deep appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing. My delegation supports the conclusions of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/1113) on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), as well as the joint assessment of the progress of UNAMID's reconfiguration, and would like to offer the following observations. Kazakhstan is encouraged by the continuing progress made on the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur, as well as by enhanced cooperation among the Sudanese Government, the United Nations and the African Union (AU). The most recent proof of such cooperation is the Government's consent to establish the operating base in G010.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source

30. “I thank Mr. Lacroix for his briefing. I now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source

31. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/1113, which contains the text of the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, and document S/2018/l2, which contains the text of the assessment by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary-General of phase one of the reconfiguration of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Lacroix.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source

32. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source

33. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at11.55p.m.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

34. “The very fact that the Colombian Government and the FARC are united in their determinaiton to end the conflict and bring about peace allows us to remain optimistic that subsequent stages in the peace process have no option but to succeed. Kazakhstan absolutely supports all those efforts. In conclusion, Ijoin my colleagues in the Council who spoke very warmly about the professional and personal qualities of the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, Mr. Matthew Rycroft, and stated that he will be missed here. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. I now resume my functions as the President of the Council. I give the floor to the Vice-President of Colombia.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

35. “We reiterate our firm commitment to the Colombian peace process and look forward to the overall implementation of the peace-related legislative agenda, including reforms and all other necessary constitutional amendments and provisions to address the challenges of peacebuilding. We regret that the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) has resumed its attacks and missed the opportunity to amplify the truth. However, Kazakhstan still hopes that the Colombian Government and the ELN will ultimately find a way to extend the ceasefire. We fully support Colombia in its endeavour to ensure the complete elimination of the half-century war and move towards fostering reconciliation.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

36. “At the same time, we truly appreciate the frank assessment and acknowledgement by the Government of Colombia of the existing difficulties and its sincere and firm stand on the irreversibility of the peace process. Yet some shortcomings in reintegration activities still persist that mightjeopardize effective realization of the peace process. Both the Government and the FARC- EP have to do their best to ensure a proper reintegration process in order to prevent former combatants from being recruited by dissident groups or former rivals. In order to avoid the undermining of public confidence, it is essential to strengthen the security-development nexus, especially in former FARC-EP territories long- affected by the armed conflict.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

37. “It is more than a year since the Government of Colombia and the Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) signed a historic peace deal ending more than half a century of armed conflict. We have now entered the second year of the Colombian peace process, which is a milestone achievement - not only for the Colombian Government and the FARC-EP, but also for the entire international community. However, we still have a long way ahead, and we are all aware of the challenges they face. As Under-Secretary-General Feltman rightly indicated during his visit to Colombia, there is a sense of growing concern about how the peace process has been evolving over the past several months.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

38. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kazakhstan. I would like to begin by welcoming to the Security Council His Excellency Vice-President Oscar Naranjo of Colonbia. We would also like him to convey our best regards to President Santos Calderon, whom we met during the Security Council mission to Colombia, as well as our appreciation for his courage and commitment to the peace process. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Arnault for his comprehensive briefing and to commend the contribution made by him and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia to the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

39. “I thank Mr. Arnault for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

40. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2017/1037, which contains the text of a letter dated 8 December from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, and document S/ZOl7/lll7, which contains the text ofa report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. I now give the floor to Mr. Arnault.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

41. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Colombia to participate in the meeting. On behalf of the Security Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Oscar Naranjo, Vice President of Colombia. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source

42. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.55 am.”

    2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source

43. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/16, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now give the floor to Mr. Lacroix.”

    2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source

44. “We hope that this trend will continue and that a peaceful solution will eventually be found, based on the mutual tolerance and wisdom of the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Whatever the recent developments in Iran, they should not undermine the sustainability of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for the Iranian nuclear programme. The world community must remain committed to the JCPOA, which has been successful and constitutes a factor in regional security. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

    2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source

45. “We should be very vigilant, however, and we reiterate the importance of maintaining global stability worldwide and in the Middle East, in particular, by reducing violence and preventing the emergence of new tensions. We already have too many issues to address in that region. We truly believe that disputes should always be resolved by peaceful means in order to prevent the further escalation of violence and should not become an inspiration to extremist forces. We therefore join others in calling on Iran to restore trust and mutual respect in its society among all the social groups involved. We note that the level of tension in Iran has decreased and the situation is gradually normalizing.”

    2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source

46. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kazakhstan. I would first like to thank Assistant Secretary- General Zerihoun for his complete and factual briefing. The position of Kazakhstan is very consistent and based entirely on adherence to the norms and principles of international law. The Security Council deals with issues related to the maintenance of international peace and security, and respects the sovereignty of States. We regret the loss of life that has occurred in the Islamic Republic of Iran, but Kazakhstan considers the developments there to be a domestic issue that does not fall under the mandate of the Security Council, since it does not represent a threat to international peace and security.”

    2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source

47. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Zerihoun.”

    2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source

48. “Expression of thanks to the outgoing President The President: I should also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Koro Bessho, Permanent Representative of Japan, for his service as President of the Council for the month of December 2017. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Bessho and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in the Middle East The President: In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to participate in this meeting.”

    2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source

49. “As this is the first formal meeting of the Security Council this year, I should like to extend my warm wishes on the occasion of the New Year to all members of the Security Council, the United Nations and the Secretariat. In presiding over this first formal meeting of the Council in 2018, I am happy to welcome the new members cote d'lvoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Peru and Poland. We look forward to their participation in the work of the Council. Their experience and Wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council's responsibilities. I also take this opportunity to express the Council's gratitude to the outgoing members - Egypt, Italy, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay - for their important contributions to the work of the Council during their terms.”

    2018-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8152 (2018) · source

50. “In that regard, we call on all parties to settle down to a course of peaceful solutions, mediation and interaction in which the sanctions are just an interim phase of the long-awaited way to peace and stability on the Korean peninsula.”

    2017-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8151 (2017) · source