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1. “I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenca and High Commissioner Al Hussein for their briefings on the situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We supported the proposal to discuss this item in the Chamber based on the understanding and vision that all issues - even those that are the most sensitive, difficult and complex - should be addressed through constructive dialogue in a balanced and equitable manner with all Member States. At the same time, while the political and security situation has a direct impact on human rights, as in the case of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, we believe that the Human Rights Council is a more appropriate platform to discuss country-specific human rights issues.”

   2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source

2. “It is necessary to begin negotiations on each existing problem with a view to reaching agreement on pending issues and arriving at a so-called final status. Only such an approach can lead to the adoption of a basic treaty. Kazakhstan is strongly against any modification of the existing status quo concerning the future of Jerusalem, as it could aggravate an already difficult situation and threatens to result in serious consequences for the entire region and the world.”

   2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

3. “The ultimate goal shouldbethe restoration and promotion of the peace process in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles, the land-for-peace formula, the road map for peace and the Arab peace initiative. We stress once again that there is no alternative to the two-State solution. We call on both sides to refrain from provocative actions and rhetoric, to take appropriate steps to resume direct negotiations as soon as possible, and to comply with their obligations in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding, and calm and compromise, in accordance with the previous Security Council resolutions. Peace should be based on the inalienable right of the Palestinians to statehood and the right ofIsrael to its own durable long-term security.”

   2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

4. “We express our appreciation to Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing and to the delegations of Bolivia, Egypt, Italy, Senegal, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Uruguay for requesting this meeting on the status of Jerusalem. This meeting is important as it demonstrates once again that there is unity among the States members of the Security Council that peace in the Middle East is important, and it is a warning that any unilateral action to change the status or even a declaration about it will cause great concern. Kazakhstan's position on the Middle East peace process remains unchanged: maintain the historical status quo in accordance with the previously reached international agreements. We firmly support the two- State solution and stand for an early resumption of dialogue, especially in the bilateral format and without preconditions.”

   2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source

5. “That will allow INTERPOL to enhance its operations at the regional level and share sensitive information about the channels used for the illicit export of stolen objects. We also support the recommendations of the Analytical Support and Monitoring Team to Member States to actively exchange information on seized antiquities via INTERPOL's database on stolen works of art and information on seizures and investigations via the ARCHEO platform of the World Customs Organization. As a member of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage and the aforementioned Conventions of 1954 and 1970, Kazakhstan will continue to support the efforts of the international community aimed at protecting and preserving cultural and natural heritage, which is the rich legacy of all humankind.”

   2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

6. “We would like to note the indispensable work of INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in facilitating international cooperation to prevent the deliberate destruction of cultural heritage and ensure accountability for such crimes. Our country shares the opinion of the Secretary-General that the main challenge facing law enforcement is the lack of priority given to the crime by Member States - an opinion that we must heed. We support INTERPOL's efforts, as described by Mr. Iurgen Stock, to create specialized units and dedicated national databases to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property, as well as the publication of brochures with statistics on crimes against them.”

   2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

7. “We cannot but agree with the briefers that we need to work closely with business associations, antiquities markets and private dealers, and to have an inventory and documentation of artifacts and heritage sites. Our efforts will yield results only if we also have community awareness, education and wider public support to end the scourge. We thank UNESCO for the assistance to Member States in implementing resolution 2347 (2017) at the national, regional and subregional levels. We express gratitude in particular for the organization, in Almaty in June, the subregional conference on the improvement of measures on the protection of cultural heritage in Central Asia. That conference helped to develop better mechanisms and cooperation at the subregional level to address related challenges in implementing existing international legal standards.”

   2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

8. “All Member States also need to accede to the 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. Likewise, they should also accede to the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. We agree with the briefers that in order to ensure effective implementation, each country must strengthen its institutions and mechanisms with specialized units and adequate tools and training for customs, border control, law enforcement and judicial authorities. In addition, sanctions regimes should be rigourously enforced with the stringent criminalization of illicit trafficking in cultural property.”

   2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

9. “We strongly endorse the implementation of UNESCO'S action for the protection of culture and the promotion of cultural pluralism in the event of armed conflict. Likewise, we fully support other commendable initiatives, such as the Unite4Heritage campaign, and call for greater contributions to UNESCO's Heritage Emergency Fund. In that regard, we specially acknowledge the appeal to protect culture and promote cultural pluralism as the key to lasting peace, which was initiated by Italy and for which all Member States should jointly cooperate. In order for our global measures to be strong and effective, we propose that all multilateral legal instruments related to cultural heritage be ratified and harmonized by all States parties, as the smuggling of artifacts is transnational.”

   2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

10. “In order to execute global action, it is necessary that all States realize the importance of preserving and regenerating the cultural and historical heritage of individual countries and for the world as a whole. Heritage bears in itself the cultural and civilizational codes ofa nation. The destruction ofheritage inevitably leads to a society losing its very psyche, ethos and roots, and thereby its very identity and integrity. We therefore believe that protecting cultural heritage and fostering pluralism is essential to fostering peace, security and sustainable development. Kazakhstan commends the outstanding role of UNESCO in the protection and recovery of cultural heritage worldwide.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

11. “I express appreciation to the Italian presidency for convening this important briefing, and thank Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov and Under-Secretary-General Yury Fedotov. I also thank the Director-General of UNESCO, Ms. Audrey Azoulay and congratulate her on assuming her responsible new position, the Secretary-General of INTERPOL, Mr. Jiirgen Stock, and Mr. Alessandro Bianchi, Project Leader of Cultural Heritage Protection of the Italian Ministry of Culture, for their insightful briefings. We commend all oftheir efforts to protect and restore the common cultural heritage of humankind. We therefore welcome the report of the Secretary- General (S/2017/ 969) on the implementation of resolution 2347 (2017), as it enables us to comprehensively examine the problem and assess its gravity and scale.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

12. “We recognize the practical outcomes of the Committee's work under the chairmanship of Ambassador Cardi, who has provided very good momentum through a series of ongoing outreach activities, the provision of regular updated lists of individuals and legal entities, the agreed and approved list of weapons of mass destruction-related and conventional arms-related weaponry, updated information notes and fact sheets, and other relevant data. The well-organized work of the Committee has undoubtedly contributed to the effective implementation of all the relevant sanctions resolutions of the Council. We hope that the thorough work of the Committee and its investment on every front to resolve the overall issues with North Korea will also contribute to persuading the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to abandon its nuclear programme.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

13. “It is only through meaningful communication and collective deliberations, accompanied by confidence-building measures, that we will be able to find a way out of this very complex situation. The Council should remain united on that issue, and exert a new, determined political will to avert undesired consequences before the hostilities become even more deeply entrenched and the last of the red lines has been crossed irreversibly. Once again, I thank Ambassador Cardi for his informative report and for his most committed efforts as Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), especially since this will be his last briefing on the subject in his current capacity. As Italy will be leaving us at the end of this year, I would like to acknowledge its outstanding contribution to the work of the Security Council.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

14. “We continue to hold the strong conviction that there is no alternative to a peaceful solution to the North Korean crisis, and that the stalemate can be overcome only through negotiations, dialogue and goodwill on the part of all parties. Economic sanctions should be smart and targeted, and not lead to a deterioration of the overall humanitarian situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We must avoid heading down the military path, with often unpredictable hazards from which we may not be able to extricate ourselves. Astana therefore stands for the tireless search for a comprehensive and collective solution of the issue through new, decisive political and diplomatic actions.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

15. “I thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman and Ambassador Cardi for their informative briefings. Kazakhstan is extremely concerned about another provocative missile launch by Pyongyang. Our Ministry for Foreign Affairs has issued an extremely condemnatory statement on this matter. There is no doubt that such actions run counter to the demands of the international community and gravely violate all relevant Security Council resolutions. Pyongyang has to understand that the world will not accept its nuclear status. All sides should refrain from taking any provocative action because further provocations will generate only even greater confrontation and spur a new wave of escalations, with untold consequences. The outcomes of such a scenario will be most grave for all the parties involved.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source

16. “However, we stress that no initiative aimed at establishing peace in the world's conflict zones can be successful and efficient without the support of the Security Council.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

17. “Our main priorities are to address the appalling flight of detainees, abductees and missing persons and to ensure full humanitarian access to any besieged or hard-to- reach area, including eastern Ghouta. As the country hosting the Astana platform, Kazakhstan will make every effort to ensure that progress in de-escalation will result in increased humanitarian access. We thank all those who continue to provide substantial humanitarian assistance to Syria through international organizations and bilateral channels. Lastly, we are convinced that only full compliance with the ceasefire agreement will directly improve the humanitarian situation and reduce the level of violence. We commend the efforts of the stakeholders of the Astana process and other interested parties to achieve this goal.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

18. “It is therefore important to unite the global efforts of all United Nations Member States. Kazakhstan continues to support all international efforts aimed at finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis. We hope that the agreements reached within the Astana platform and the Geneva process will be fully implemented. We are also of the strong view that civilians should be protected. Therefore, in our capital and within the Astana peace process, careful work is being done to strengthen measures to build trust between the parties. In particular, efforts are now directed towards the release of detainees and hostages, the transfer of bodies of the dead, and the exchange of information on missing persons.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

19. “All parties to the conflict should use their influence to ensure unhindered humanitarian access, including assistance in providing medical assistance and evacuation. The issue of ensuring that the large numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons in the camps receive assistance should be addressed. The Astana process draws attention to the problem of the large number of explosive devices left behind by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant militants in the territories liberated from terrorists. We urge support for the United Nations initiative to clear those territories. That will allow for the elimination of unexploded ordnance, the launching of humanitarian operations and the return of refugees to their homes. Ensuring the continuous delivery of humanitarian assistance will facilitate that, but international support is required.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

20. “Lowcock and colleagues from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at Headquarters and in the field, to supply food, fuel and drinking water to devastated areas of Syria in need ofurgent assistance, and to organize the evacuation of civilians. We also support the humanitarian activities of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Syrian Red Crescent Society and United Nations agencies, which are operating under extremely complicated conditions. We also support members of the military contingent who are carrying out demining actions in the liberated territories. Efforts should be focused on creating the conditions necessary to further stabilize those areas. That includes ensuring compliance with the ceasefire, including in the de-escalation zones. It is also essential to comply with international humanitarian law.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

21. “We express our deep appreciation, Sir, for the update by Under-Secretary- General Mark Lowcock on the humanitarian situation in Syria and commend his efforts. Kazakhstan remains committed to all Security Council resolutions aimed at resolving humanitarian issues in Syria. We believe that it is of the utmost importance to preserve all possible humanitarian access modalities, including cross-border systems that are indispensable to bringing humanitarian aid to millions of people in northern and southern Syria. We appreciate the efforts of the United Nations, under the leadership of Mr.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

22. “In addition to the regular reviews, the Monitoring Team updates entries on the list based on information provided by Member States. We encourage Member States to keep the Team informed. I also urge those Member States that have not done so to submit their implementation reports mandated under the relevant resolutions. I would like to reiterate my gratitude to all Member States for their cooperation with the Committee, its Monitoring Team and the Office of the Ombudsperson.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

23. “Only if the list includes the relevant individuals and entities can it fulfil its full potential as an operative instrument in the global fight against terrorism emanating from ISIL and Al-Qaida. In that regard, I would like to note that the Committee is in the process of concluding its current annual review for 2016, which evaluates whether names on the list, especially those not reviewed for three years, remain pertinent. We are addressing cases where sufficient identifiers do not exist, individuals are deceased or entities are defunct. I thank the Member States that have provided information, as it has proven challenging to obtain responses from all relevant Member States. We urge all Member States to engage with the Committee in a timely manner during the next annual review in order to support that key due-process function.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

24. “I encourage Member States to share any queries and concerns with the Committee and the Monitoring Team. I would like to take this opportunity to call upon Member States to continue their engagement with the Committee and the Monitoring Team, as that is essential for maintaining an updated and dynamic sanctions list and fundamental for the effective operation of the sanctions regime. I encourage all Member States to continue to actively propose individuals and entities for listing under the ISIL, Da'esh and Al-Qaida sanctions regime, including foreign terrorist fighters, so as to ensure that the sanctions list adequately reflects the current threat and is therefore fit for purpose.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

25. “As of today, there are 256 individuals and 80 entities on the ISIL, Da'esh and Al-Qaida sanctions list. Since the beginning of 2017, the Committee approved the delisting of 12 individuals, the listing of 12 individuals and 5 entities, and the amendment of 19 entries on the list, including 17 individuals and 2 entities. In addition, the recommendation of the Ombudsperson to remove one individual from the sanctions list is under consideration by the Committee, and the Office of the Ombudsperson currently has one case in its information-gathering phase. With respect to the Committee's engagement with Member States, on 17 October I held an open briefing, as the Chair, on the overall work of the Committee for all Member States. I plan to continue to hold such open briefings regularly.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

26. “I also visited Krasnodar in the Russia Federation to participate in the sixteenth Meeting of Heads of Special Services, Security Agencies and Law-Enforcement Organizations, and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to attend the fifth meeting of the scientific and practical conference of the regional anti-terrorist entity of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. That meeting was held under the them "Fighting terrorism: cooperation without borders". Such visits help the Committee to obtain first-hand accounts regarding the implementation and effectiveness of our sanctions measures and to promote enhanced dialogue with and engagement of national authorities with the Committee. The Committee strives to ensure that its sanctions list is as updated and accurate as possible in order to facilitate the implementation of the sanctions measures.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

27. “According to official Afghan sources, ISIL, despite pressure from the Afghan army and security services, has recovered quickly and currently numbers around 2,500 fighters and supporters, of which 80 per cent are foreigners. Reports are coming in on the deployment of ISIL from the eastern parts of Afghanistan to northern regions closer to the borders with Central Asia. On the subject of the Committee's actions to enhance the full and effective implementation of the sanctions, the Chair has undertaken visits to selected countries. In that context, I visited Malaysia and Singapore from 28 to 31 August and Afghanistan from 28 to 31 October.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

28. “Once fighters arrive in one of the countries of South-East Asia, the porous nature of the maritime borders in the region allows movement between the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia without detection. In North Africa, Foreign Terrorist Fighters continue to pose a threat, in particular in Libya and Tunisia. The Tunisian region of Kasserine and the Libyan-Tunisian border area continue to be destinations for both returnees and relocators. In the Arabian peninsula, Member States are monitoring the return and relocation of foreign terrorist fighters to Yemen and other places in the region, and they believe that there is an ongoing risk of a clandestine infiltration of fighters along the coast of the Arabian peninsula. Afghan authorities assess the total number of foreign terrorist fighters in that country at several thousand.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

29. “In Central Asia, according to Member States, the flow ofnew fighters to the conflict zones has been slowed owing to disruptive operations by law enforcement agencies and measures to counter radicalization and recruitment. However, Member States are concerned that returning foreign terrorist fighters from Central Asia might bring terror home and to other countries. Some relocators originating from Central Asia have already been involved in terrorist attacks in Turkey and European countries. South-East Asia continues attracting foreign terrorist fighters. According to Member State information, in addition to Malaysians and Indonesians, fighters from North Africa, the Middle East, the north Caucasus region of the Russian Federation and even Central America have died in fighting in the southern Philippines.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

30. “ISIL is also reportedly sending money to regions where it currently does not have a presence, in an apparent attempt to build up its network. Returnees and relocators who hold multiple nationalities remain an issue of particular concern. The Monitoring Team highlighted the constant need for enhanced information sharing among Member States in that regard. In Europe, Member States have significantly increased the exchange of information on foreign terrorist fighters through the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and/or INTERPOL. However, the continuing efforts of ISIL followers in Europe to conduct attacks demonstrate the potential for ISIL to recruit and motivate its followers. Member States also report that European foreign terrorist fighters present an income stream for ISIL.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

31. “Secondly, the Monitoring Team further reported that the overall flow of foreign terrorist fighters to Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic appeared to have slowed as a result of military pressure and measures put in place by Member States, ranging from increased information sharing to improved border control. The regional analysis that follows is based on the reports and assessment of the Monitoring Team. Military and financial pressure on ISIL compels foreign terrorist fighters to return home or transfer to third countries and other conflict zones. Returnees and relocating fighters present a growing challenge to international security, as they have the potential to re-energize pre-existing terrorist networks, as well as spur the growth of new ones, presenting a resurgent threat in various regions.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

32. “Despite military pressure and decreasing revenues, ISIL core members continue to send funds to its affiliates worldwide, using a combination of money or value-transfer services and the transport of bulk cash via money couriers. However, the movement of those funds are dependent upon transit routes, and many of those routes are now being cut off. Against that backdrop, ISIL core members have increasingly urged its affiliates to become more financially self-sufficient. While ISIL is being weakened in the physical world, its presence in the virtual world is entrenched and increasingly poses a serious threat to international peace and security. ISIL continues circulating propaganda on the Internet for the radicalization and recruitment of fighters and sympathizers through sophisticated manipulation and brain-washing techniques.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

33. “The Monitoring Team reported that ISIL core members in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic continue to adapt to the sustained military pressure levied upon it, including delegating decision-making responsibility downwards to local commanders and switching to encrypted communication. ISIL continues to emphasize external attacks perpetrated by its members and sympathizers as part ofits response. Those individuals may act alone or in small groups, using simple methods and equipment that are difficult to trace. Increasingly, ISIL is transforming from a territorially grounded organization into a terror network of cells around the globe.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

34. “In my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)/ Da'esh, Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, I am pleased to report to the Council on the overall activities ofthe Committee since the previous briefing, on 11 May (see S/PV.7936). I will focus my remarks on four main elements: the evolving threat to international peace and security posed by ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and affiliates; foreign terrorist fighters; the Committee's actions; and the Committee's engagement with Member States. First, the threat emanating from ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and affiliates has further evolved.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

35. “Kazakhstan is strongly committed to reaching concrete outcomes on the issue of migrants and refugees, working together with the United Nations as well as other Member States, based on the fundamental principles of human dignity, justice and freedom. We firmly believe that through our joint efforts we can make the Mediterranean a region of new opportunities and an oasis of global prosperity and stability.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

36. “Fragile Member States must be helped to protect their citizens through bilateral and multilateral support for the rule of law, good governance and security- sector reform, and by promoting human rights and investing in development, so as to create political, economic and social stability. Understanding the root causes of displacement, together with strengthening the security-development nexus, is necessary for long-term development, for which a regional approach consistent with the "One UN" strategy would be most effective. Such an approach cannot bear fruit without investing in poverty reduction, education, job creation and basic services.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

37. “This comprehensive development response helps drive long-term economic growth, as well as jobs and opportunities for potential economic migrants. The role ofthe EU remains vital to support affected countries by implementing the mandates of the EU Trust Fund, the Joint Communication on the Central Mediterranean route, and the Malta Declaration. However, global challenges can only be effectively addressed by the involvement of the international community as a whole, working together in a balanced and human rights-compliant way. The key principle of such global support is balancing non-interference in the internal affairs of States with the provision of technical assistance and capacity-building for strengthening State institutions.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

38. “The results of this significant meeting have a direct bearing on the necessary steps that need to be taken. Tackling the challenges of migration is of common interest to all European States and the rest of the world. It is not only a humanitarian issue, but also a political and a security problem, which could be solved through close partnership among the United Nations and the EU, NATO, the African Union, the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, as well as countries of origin and transit. The rights of refugees and migrants must be protected, including through their active engagement in the social life of their host countries and through their integration within European society, so that people build a future in their new home.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

39. “Kazakhstan therefore welcomed the adoption of resolution2380 (2017) on5 October, extending foranother year the mandate of the European Union (EU) military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean and conferring upon it the charge of combating smuggling and human trafficking on the high seas off the coast of Libya. More importantly, my delegation also urges for the immediate and strict implementation by all Member States of its various provisions. We commend the outcome of the annual Mediterranean Conference of the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) in Europe, held in Palermo last month under the Italian chairmanship of the OSCE-Mediterranean Contact Group, which focused on the large movements of migrants and refugees across the Mediterranean.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

40. “They, in turn, further negatively affect the social and political structure of European society and regional stability, as well as international peace and security. We are deeply concerned about the growing migration flow through the Mediterranean to Europe, primarily through Libya, which has become the largest illegal channel for the transit of migrants and refugees. Instability, a fragile and volatile security situation, and a lack of unity within Libya create a breeding ground in which human traffickers are able to actively operate in the country. Hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees in Libya suffer abuses and detention in inhuman conditions.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

41. “I thank the Italian presidency and you, Mr. Minister, for convening this meeting and highlighting the security challenges that the Mediterranean faces today. I also thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his comprehensive briefing. The security environment in the Mediterranean region has indeed changed dramatically in recent years. The conflicts, threats and unprecedented humanitarian crises in North and West Africa, the Middle East and the Sahel have deeply impacted stability in Europe as a result of contemporary security challenges. Those can be categorized as unconventional terrorism, irregular migration and organized crime involving arms, drugs and trafficking in persons, all of which generate an atmosphere of fear, distrust and intense hostilities.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

42. “We therefore call on all, first and foremost those countries that initiated the creation of the Mechanism, to actively continue consultations and search for mutually acceptable language, so that the Mechanism can resume its work.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source

43. “At the same time, we are also sympathetic to the concerns of the Russian delegation regarding the JIM. report and its conclusions. We support the need to further improve the work of the Mechanism. But both sides must work out their differences, and we are here to make sure that we achieve a solution. I want to emphasize once again that for Kazakhstan, the main priorities are to relentlessly continue to fight against the threat or the use of chemical weapons, in Syria as well as anywhere in the world. The situation today is that all members of the Council are convinced of the need to continue the work of the JIM. But clearly it needs to undergo some changes to meet the expectations of all member countries of the Security Council.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source

44. “Having read its seventh report (S/2017/904, annex), we became even more convinced that the investigation should continue and that the methodology behind the investigation should be fully and strictly enforced. However, to our great regret, we again saw an extremely disappointing picture when the Council could not act with a single voice, meaning that as a collective body, we have failed to act as one. The results of the voting clearly show, yet again, that we have to work more to be inclusive of all opinions in order to be successful. It is always important and relevant for all parties to work closely in the search for a compromise, despite the existing principled positions. It was commendable that during the latest consultations, the United States demonstrated the willingness to accommodate some changes.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source

45. “For Kazakhstan, the fight against proliferation and the use of weapons of mass destruction remains one of the most important priorities of its foreign policy. For that reason, we are most seriously concerned about the current state of the non-proliferation regime in Syria, as well as in the region as a whole. We must recognize that the use of chemical weapons in Syria continues, with persistent threats of chemical terrorism a grave reality. In addition, many allegations on the use of chemical agents in Syria are still undisclosed. Based on those circumstances and on our understanding of the need to preserve the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), we intended to support both draft resolutions that were to extend the mandate of the JIM.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source

46. “Of particular importance is the task of providing humanitarian assistance to the population in dire need, whose grave plight must not be overlooked in our pursuit of a dialogue between the various political forces in the country. In that vein, it is necessary to emphasize the need to ensure respect for human rights and prevent attempts of to illegally exploit migrants. We therefore welcome the desire of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to expand its activities in Libya to ensure the protection of the rights of refugees.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

47. “We share the concerns of the Special Representative on the prevalence of irregular migration and the revenue it generates for smuggler networks. Such activities have proven to be a direct threat to stability in several parts of Libya. Hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees often suffer abuse and detention in inhumane conditions. It is clear that we need to bring a halt to that by clamping down on smugglers and having a concerted migration policy. At tomorrow's debate, we will discuss the root causes of migration flows that adversely affect the security situation in the Mediterranean. We believe that an early settlement of the situation in Libya will reduce the level of migration flows across the country.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

48. “Those measures must be accompanied by steps to unite all Libyan parties under the legitimate and effectively functioning institutions of power. Their absence would create a vacuum and a fertile environment for the activities of extremists and terrorist groups. We are extremely concerned at the high level of impunity and the widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law being perpetrated by the different parties to the conflict. As we heard last week from the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (see S/PV.8091), the security situation in Libya remains a matter of great concern and a threat to international peace and security. We are also concerned about the dire situation of migrants.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

49. “In that sense, we positively assess the steps taken by the Special Representative to ensure the return of the United Nations Mission to Libya. That will mobilize more active work and engagement on the ground, with various players from Libyan society. Once again, we emphasize that the solution to the conflict must be primarily and solely peaceful; a political agreement is the only viable option for reconciliation. At the same time, the initiative for and ownership of political processes and solutions must come from the Libyans themselves, who must determine their own future. But this political process will take hold only if there are measures to improve the socioeconomic conditions that will positively impact the political process and stability in the country.”

    2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8104 (2017) · source

50. “Those measures of external support must be coordinated in a comprehensive and strategic manner to resolve the situation in Libya under the auspices of the United Nations. In that context, we highly commend the committed efforts of Special Representative Salame to seek a political settlement. The rounds of talks that were envisaged by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the joint drafting committee are critical, and we therefore urge the Libyan political forces to cooperate constructively with Special Representative Salame. Post-conflict reconstruction, following the settlement of the crisis in Libya through political and diplomatic means and an inclusive inter-Libyan dialogue, will be most critical.”

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