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1. “At the outset, my delegation would like to welcome and acknowledge your presence, Sir, in presiding over today's meeting, as well as the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Libya, Mr. Mohamed Siala. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Mr. Ghassan Salame, and Ambassador Olof Skoog for their committed work and comprehensive updates. Kazakhstan welcomes the adoption of the new United Nations action plan aimed at resolving the protracted crisis in Libya, which was presented in September on the margins of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly at its seventy-second session. We fully support the mediation efforts of the international community, including those of the neighbouring countries and the Middle East Quartet, to advance political reconciliation in Libya.”

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

2. “I also call on the support of all Member States in the implementation of the suggested measures and to help bring security and instability, which can then reinforce investments in development and progress, with gains for the entire region.”

   2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source

3. “With regard to the Djibouti-Eritrea border issue, my delegation urges the two parties to maintain an atmosphere of calm and restraint and resolve their border dispute peacefully in the manner consistent with international law. Finally, Kazakhstan considers sanctions to be a last resort and remains ready to continue to play a constructive role in achieving piece, stability and development in the Horn of Africa. As Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, I am committed to working in an open, transparent and objective matter with all members of the Council towards national reconciliation and the restoration of peace in this critical subregion.”

   2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source

4. “With regard to Eritrea, we take note that the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea has found no conclusive evidence of Eritrea's support for Al-Shabaab. We welcome the willingness of the Government of Eritrea to facilitate a visit by the Chair and hope that a mutually convenient date will be agreed soon. It is obvious that great understanding of the situation on the ground could help the Security Council be better informed and thereby facilitate a review of measures on Eritrea. On the issue of prisoners of war, we welcome the release of four prisoners of war by Eritrea in March 2016 and call on both sides to continue to engage in resolving the issues of combatants.”

   2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source

5. “We welcome the progress made by the Federal Government of Somalia in promoting the political process and call on the international community to continue to help Somalia in its State-building efforts. We should reinforce the efforts being made by the United Nations, the international community and the Federal Government of Somalia to avert famine and must take all measures to condemn and halt increased attacks against humanitarian actors and the obstruction of delivery of humanitarian aid. We need to facilitate full, safe and unhindered access to the timely delivery of assistance to those in need across Somalia in order not to repeat the 2011 famine. Kazakhstan provides assistance to the rural areas of the country.”

   2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source

6. “Achieving sustainable global peace is impossible without peace and security in Africa and the Horn of Africa in particular. Even though we see success in the building of political institutions by the Federal Government of Somalia, terrorist organizations continue to perpetrate their destructive activities. It is clear that efforts made at peacebuilding and nation-building should be redoubled in a coherent, coordinated and supportive manner in order to fight these terrorist groups. We support resolution 2385 (2017) adopted today and believe that Somalia needs all the support of the Sanctions Committee in order to overcome its upcoming challenges.”

   2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source

7. “We remain convinced that the mandate of the JIM. will be renewed before its expiration date, especially when we hear a consensus on the necessity to do so.”

   2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

8. “On the other hand, there is no doubt that members of the Council have similar views on the urgency of the work of the JIM. We therefore have to work with greater political will to find the desired compromise. We are not supportive of today's action, especially at a time when the Council does not have unity or agreement on the issue. The contrary positions, which are known to all parties, have led us to predictable results. In the current situation, we could not take the position of either side, since doing so would not solve the problem in the end. Only unity and mutual compromise can lead us to a mutually acceptable solution of the issue, which we did not see in the current situation. In that regard, my country abstained in the voting and encourages the Council to speak with one voice against current challenges.”

   2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

9. “We are aware that the Mechanism lost its momentum and expertise potential in the past year because ofa delayed extension, two months after the initial completion of its mandate. We would not like to see a similar situation this year. At the same time, we consider it logical that once we are close to the date of the report, there is merit in seeing and evaluating the outcome of the work of the JIM. It is also necessary to extend the work of the Mechanism, taking into account any existing challenges and difficulties that it has encountered, if any. It is regrettable that we are not able to bring together common approaches and visions on the issue, especially with regard to when and how to preserve and improve the work of the Mechanism.”

   2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

10. “Kazakhstan takes a firm and consistent position on the issue before us. We have always opposed the use of any type of weapons of mass destruction in any circumstances by anyone. My country and my people are very engaged in and have always supported the fight against such atrocities. We fully endorse the need to continue the work of the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), which remains a restaining and arbitration mechanism with no alternative. In view of the continued incidents of the use of chemical weapons in Syria and the existence of undisclosed crimes, we are confident that the mandate of the JIM. must be maintained and continued. We respect the position of our colleagues who support the extension of JIM's mandate.”

    2017-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8073 (2017) · source

11. “Lastly, Kazakhstan hopes that the efforts of the sponsors of the peace process, together with international and regional organizations and all the parties to the negotiations, can lead to a lasting and just peace in the Middle East.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

12. “We are of the view that the Libyan Political Agreement remains the only viable framework to end the political crisis, and that all international efforts to bring about an inclusive political dialogue among Libyans should be consolidated under the leadership of the United Nations. On Yemen, we are deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation and cholera epidemic in the country. Last week in this Chamber (see S/PV.8066) we heard about the horrific numbers of the humanitarian crisis, which is an entirely man- made one. If we are to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe and large-scale famine, effective strategies must be established, including a cessation of hostilities and a ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access and the launch of a sustainable political agreement.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

13. “The Lebanese Armed Forces continue to serve their people with commitment, and their success against the threat of terrorism is well recognized. They and the country's security apparatus should be actively supported both technically and financially, including under the umbrella of the International Support Group for Lebanon. Concerning Libya, Kazakhstan welcomes the United Nations action plan for resuming an inclusive political process facilitated and led by the United Nations, which was presented by Special Representative Salame at a high-level event on Libya on 20 September.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

14. “It will be important to ensure that all the necessary measures are taken to improve Palestinians' economic situation, as outlined by the Secretary-General during his recent visit to Israel, Jordan and the Gaza Strip. We believe that such steps will make a major contribution to the security of both sides and create a platform conducive to peace negotiations. We therefore call for economic concessions to the Palestinians to be finalized in order to ease daily living conditions in the territory of the Palestinian Authority. We welcome the progress made by the Government of Lebanon with its new electoral law, enacted by Parliament on 16 June, and hope the changes will ensure the holding of the free and fair parliamentary elections planned for May 2018.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

15. “We also believe that violence is counterproductive and will lead only to further confrontations between the parties. We underscore the importance of achieving intra-Palestinian unity, and in that regard welcome the results of last week's talks in Cairo and acknowledge Egypt's commendable efforts as a bridge-builder. We hope that the Palestinian reconciliation agreement will contribute to the resumption and further advancement of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. On the humanitarian and economic fronts, Kazakhstan is particularly concerned about the grave situation in Palestine. The checkpoints imposed on Gaza only aggravate the socioeconomic and humanitarian situation and diminish the prospects for peace.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

16. “We thank Mr. Miroslav Jenca, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his comprehensive update. Kazakhstan's position on the Middle East peace process remains clear and unchanged. We support negotiations aimed at a two-State solution and urge for their resumption, as soon as possible and preferably in a bilateral format without preconditions. The ultimate goal should be the restoration and promotion of the peace process, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles, the land- for-peace formula and the Quartet road map. We echo other delegations in emphasizing the importance of ending Israel's illegal settlement activities, which are clearly not helping to bring peace to the region and are violations of international law.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

17. “Besides working to ensure the implementation of peace agreements, we must aim to make agriculture, forestry and fisheries more productive and sustainable so as to reduce rural poverty and enable inclusive and efficient food systems, thereby increasing the resilience of human lives.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

18. “As the same time, full, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access is essential; hence the need for inclusive dialogue with all parties to the conflict so as to eliminate all obstacles preventing aid from being delivered to vulnerable populations. That is a process to be engaged in by the entire United Nations system and its peacekeeping missions and country teams in particular, working alongside Governments and armed groups. We should also seek the support of neighbouring countries and regional organizations and their mechanisms for timely intervention, along with donors, partners and, above all, civil society and local populations.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

19. “Food security and agriculture should therefore be supported across conflict cycles as well as during sustained peace. It has also been shown that supporting livelihoods is the best defence in the effort to protect and save lives, foster recovery and strengthen resilience. We should therefore think creatively about the provision of seeds, cash payments, rapid-response kits, treatment and vaccinations to protect livestock and prevent disease outbreaks, and about training community-based workers. Livelihood projects can be a good basis for bringing people together and facilitating local peace processes through community groups. In each of the countries that we are focusing on, we could develop schemes such as cash for work and nutrition and input vouchers.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

20. “Our calls for more funding to breach the shortfalls are often futile, despite the best intentions and political will of Member States, owing to competing claims all over the world. It is therefore vital to harness international assistance with the funds received in order to boost resilience and overcome the divide between the humanitarian and development investments. Our target should be ensuring food security and the protection of rural livelihoods and investments in agriculture, livestock and indigenous means. All of that plays a role in peacemaking - as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has stated i and will help to reduce tensions, especially where food supplies and markets are severely strained.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

21. “Furthermore, it is obvious that unemployment, poverty, underdevelopment and the unsustainable use of land and water and exploitation of natural resources will further escalate the potential for widespread famine. The interconnected nature of today's humanitarian crises and the importance of strengthening the security- development nexus were clearly visible during the Council's visit to the Lake Chad basin region in March and will no doubt be confirmed during its upcoming visit to the Sahel region next week. It is clear that the response to famine requires strength and connectivity between political solutions and long-term development strategies. Humanitarian crises require billions of dollars, and there are deficits in the delivery on pledges.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

22. “Yet despite those efforts, the statistics we have heard today are shocking and should awaken us to the realization that what we are witnessing is now at its worst since the end of the Second World War and the founding of the United Nations itself. While as Council members we express our grave concern, we must go beyond expressions of solidarity and immediately address the problem with workable strategies. One of the major reasons for famine in the countries under discussion is that they are all affected by ongoing armed conflicts and violence, which interfere with people's livelihoods and access to markets and create widespread displacement, further aggravated by climate change. It is clear that military solutions can never be an option, because they only exacerbate tensions, leading to more tragedies and food insecurity.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

23. “We thank Secretary- General Guterres for his very insightful briefing on the stark and painful reality of the suffering caused by the risk of famine in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and north-eastern Nigeria. In line with the presidential statement on famine adopted in early August (S/PRST/2017/14), we commend the Secretary-General for his bold and timely call for the world community to respond to those threats. At the same time, we acknowledge with deep appreciation the unfailing efforts of United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations to alleviate the large-scale catastrophes that are affecting more than 20 million people in those countries.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

24. “Kazakhstan joins the Secretary- General's call to the international community and donors for voluntary contributions to the United Nations Haiti Cholera Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund, as envisioned in General Assembly resolution 71/161. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Kazakhstan's firm commitment to supporting Haiti's efforts to achieve peace, progress and prosperity.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

25. “Kazakhstan has already been an integral part of the international support to Haiti, making contributions to humanitarian efforts to support emergency relief and development activities following the devastating earthquake in 2010. In 2016, Kazakhstan supported the World's Innovation Pole of the Greater North of Haiti, which is aimed at establishing the infrastructure for a knowledge-based economy in Haiti. As the only Central Asian country accredited by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), we have supported two regional CARICOM. projects, aimed respectively at developing water resource management in the region and institutional support for the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of CARICOM. member States, including Haiti. The issue of cholera in Haiti should remain a priority for the entire United Nations community in the coming months.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

26. “Given the unfortunate experience of misconduct in MINUSTAH, MINUJUSTH must be held accountable to the highest standards of integrity and discipline. The zero-tolerance policy on sexual abuse must be strictly enforced. It is also essential for MINUJUSTH that the United Nations country team work in a coordinated manner with the entire United Nations system, breaking down silos in order to achieve optimal results for sustainable development in Haiti. It also means that the Mission must collaborate closely with neighbouring countries and regional partners, which have made commendable contributions to investment in Haiti. There must be coordination between the various actors and international organizations, the private sector and civil society, and women and young people should be fully engaged.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

27. “The United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) is supposed to be a role model for future missions, with a particular focus on the nexus of security and development. With a View to consolidating security and stability, MINUJUSTH should focus on building the capacities of the Haitian National Police, making serious efforts to combat impunity, ensuring the independence of the judiciary and establishing a transparent and efficient prison system. We urge the Government of Haiti to make sure that the Haitian National Police's strategic development plan is implemented rapidly and effectively, with help provided as required by the international community in order to ensure professional training and experience. The human rights situation should be closely monitored.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

28. “We fully agree with the observation in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2017/840) that it is critical to ensure that Haiti makes full use ofthe window of opportunity created by the current relative stability to advance dialogue, with a View to consolidating the security and stabilization gains that have been made over the past few years, making for greater social and political cohesion and reinforcing State institutions so that they can meet the needs of the Haitian people. As Mr. Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, outlined during the Council's meeting on peacekeeping reforms on 20 September (see S/PV.8051), our country fully supports the shift from conflict resolution to prevention and sustaining peace, together with structural changes and the new configuration of United Nations entities.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

29. “MINUSTAH has been particularly instrumental in creating a secure and stable environment, participating in the reconstruction efforts after the 2010 earthquake and supporting Haitian authorities with reforms and institutional development. We welcome the positive steps taken by the Haitian Government towards restoring democratic institutions and establishing economic recovery, which has focused on agriculture, infrastructure and human capital. Kazakhstan believes that President Moise and his Government will be able to overcome their current challenges and ensure stability and constitutional order, as well as complying with Haiti's international obligations.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

30. “I would like to thank Ms. Sandra Honore, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her comprehensive briefing. As the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) approaches its end, we salute her invaluable role in bringing stability to Haiti and acknowledge our deep appreciation to her, the entire MINUSTAH team and the troop- and police-contributing countries for successfully completing such a long and challenging mission. Kazakhstan recognizes the significant contributions that MINUSTAH and other United Nations institutions have made in Haiti in the past several years to the effort to achieve stabilization, promote the rule of law, ensure good governance and support the local judiciary and law enforcement.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

31. “Finally, Kazakhstan is ready to contribute positively, as part of the larger multilateral action, to resolve the crisis in Myanmar, giving all of its people hope for a better future.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

32. “The timely help of United Nations agencies and donor countries is crucial for Rohingya refugees. We appeal to all States to extend the necessary support to Bangladesh in order to enable it to cope with the influx. Nevertheless, the issue is not a matter of providing more help. Ultimately, we will need to address the issue of the voluntary return of refugees to Myanmar to resolve the crisis. Kazakhstan calls on the Myanmar authorities to cooperate more actively with the international community - including the United Nations system, OIC, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other international and regional organizations - in order to stabilize the situation as soon as possible.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

33. “As a country that has developed a unique model of inter-ethnic and interconfessional accord, including the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan and the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Kazakhstan calls on the authorities of Myanmar to take all necessary measures to restore peace and intercommunal harmony through interfaith dialogue and a comprehensive reconciliation process. Every individual, including, those who have been unfairly discriminated against for years, should have the right to live and move without fear or persecution, irrespective of their religion or ethnicity. We commend the efforts of the Government of Bangladesh in hosting almost half a million new Rohingya refugees and providing them with shelter, medical care, food and other forms of assistance.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

34. “Unless we work towards a just and sustainable solution for the citizenship issue, there will be no durable peace in Myanmar. That was one of the important recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, led by Kofi Annan. Kazakhstan is of the view that inter-ethnic and interreligious strife, as well as the growing problem of refugees in the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, could serve as fertile ground for domestic and international terrorism. That could spread beyond Myanmar and become a source of threat to regional and, over time, even international peace and security.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

35. “Fourthly, Kazakhstan is of the firm View that the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, headed by former United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Kofi Annan, are valuable. We urge the Government of Myanmar to fully implement those recommendations in a swift and timely manner so as to promote sustainable peace, stability and prosperity in Rakhine state. We have taken note that Myanmar has already established a ministerial Implementation Committee to implement those recommendations and has held two ministerial-level meetings in the capital. We hope that the Implementation Committee in Myanmar will profoundly address the problem and make every effort to eliminate its root causes, including the loophole in the 1982 Citizenship Act, which has led to statelessness and deprivation of the rights of the Rohingya community.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

36. “Thirdly, we urge the Government of Myanmar to take urgent measures so that the Rohingya refugees are able to return to their homeland of Rakhine state. That should be done safely, securely and in a dignified manner, with prospects for them to enjoy decent livelihoods, as was stated by the Heads of State and Government of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Astana. The question of Myanmar was discussed during the first OIC Summit on Science and Technology, held on 10 September in Kazakhstan. My country endorses the OIC view on the need to ensure an inclusive and transparent citizenship verification process that leaves no individual unregistered and does not hinder access to education, health care and essential social services.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

37. “Secondly, my delegation urges the Government of Myanmar to provide unhindered access for humanitarian assistance to the affected population. While the launch of the Myanmar Government-led mechanism, in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross, to deliver humanitarian assistance to all displaced inhabitants without discrimination, is a welcome step, we believe that their joint capacities for emergency relief are rather limited. We therefore call on the Government of Myanmar to allow unfettered and safe access to United Nations funds and programmes, including the World Food Programme, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UNICEF and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which can provide emergency assistance and alleviate the suffering of the victimizedpopulation.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

38. “The lack of measures to stop the flow of refugees calls into question Aung San Suu Kyi's statement that "there have been no clearance operations since 5 September". That serves as an additional justification and rationale for dispatching a United Nations fact-finding mission to assess objectively the current situation in Rakhine state. Kazakhstan is closely monitoring the crisis in Rakhine state of Myanmar through its embassies in the region and wishes to underscore the following key observations. First, we urge the Government of Myanmar to suspend all military operations and halt acts of persecution and discriminatory practices against Rohingya Muslims. It is the obligation of every State to ensure the safety and security of all communities without discrimination and to uphold the rule of law and public order.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

39. “I join previous speakers in thanking Secretary-General Guterres for his comprehensive briefing on the dire situation of the Rohingya people who have been forced to flee Rakhine state of Myanmar to neighbouring countries. Kazakhstan is deeply concerned about the mass exodus from Myanmar, with almost half a million Rohingya crossing the border into Bangladesh within the short span of a month following the violence that erupted on 25 August. The saddest part of the tragedy is that children comprise approximately 60 per cent of those refugees. Unfortunately, there have been reports that a fresh influx of 14,000 refugees crossed the border into Bangladesh as recently as 24 September.”

    2017-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8060 (2017) · source

40. “The parties to the conflict and the countries supporting them should agree on the release of hostages, the transfer ofthe dead and the exchange of information on missing persons. Finally, the Security Council must fulfil its statutory duties by taking more effective and collaborative measures to resolve the Syrian crisis as soon as possible.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8058 (2017) · source

41. “Following a comprehensive review by the United Nations, we were pleased to learn that Deir ez-Zor and 93,500 people in city are being removed from the list of those besieged. However, 419,920 people remain besieged in 10 locations across Syria. We are encouraged by the fact that United Nations humanitarian personnel, OCHA, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and the World Food Programme will deliver humanitarian aid to Deir ez-Zor for the first time since earlier this month. The safe withdrawal of civilians from war zones and their protection should be the priority of all operations. We support the visit by Under-Secretary- General Lowcock to Syria in the near future to see the situation on the ground for himself.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8058 (2017) · source

42. “If we hope to see further progress, it is important to continue supporting the objectives and gains of the Astana and Geneva negotiations and of the three guarantors. The humanitarian situation is grave and deserves our attention. Kazakhstan highly appreciates the activities of the humanitarian personnel of the United Nations stationed in Syria, namely, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the World Health Organization and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARC) . We call on the Syrian Government and neighbouring countries not to impede the access of humanitarian assistance to refugee camps, and we urge Syria to open humanitarian corridors to the besieged areas.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8058 (2017) · source

43. “We note gradual progress on the political front during the Geneva and Astana meetings, and draw attention to the reduced military activity and the improvement of the humanitarian situation in the four de-escalation zones. Astana reaffirms its readiness to further the political process to achieve peace and stability in Syria. I want to underline that the Astana platform complements the Geneva platform and is not intended to replace it. In searching for an exit strategy, an original approach should be considered as a very effective method to mitigate the situation and prevent further deterioration. Therefore, Kazakhstan calls on all Middle Eastern and Gulf States to join the guarantor countries in ensuring that the ceasefire regime is respected and observed by all parties.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8058 (2017) · source

44. “At the outset, let me congratulate Mr. Lowcock on his first briefing to the Security Council on Syria. He brings more than 30 years of experience to the position, having led and managed responses to humanitarian crises across the globe, and wise strategic leadership in the area of international development. We are also grateful to the Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. De Mistura, for his insightful update. We commend him for his exceptional commitment and determination to pursue peace in Syria, and welcome his multifaceted diplomacy to resolve the crisis. Kazakhstan remains committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and to the continuity of State institutions.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8058 (2017) · source

45. “All of that requires thorough screening, the creation of stand-off security zones, clear operational roles between armed forces, special security and the police and situational crisis training of civilian populations. In order to help countries fight those challenges, comply with norms and establish uniform procedures, capacity-building will be necessary by way of well-qualified personnel, training, equipment for detection and destruction and early warning. In conclusion, we reaffirm Kazakhstan's commitment to implementing effective measures to counter and mitigate terrorist attacks against civil aviation by strengthening partner relations and applying the norms and standards established by ICAO.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

46. “Because the nature of attacks on civil aviation infrastructure is constantly changing, Kazakhstan believes that it is necessary to constantly review, harmonize and consolidate legislation and actions with neighbouring and regional countries that share constant flow of air traffic. That applies to the international sphere, as well. We call for the development of an active exchange of information between Member States and international organizations on new methods and practices in the field of aviation security. Special vigilance is called for with regard to preventing direct attacks, smuggling explosives onto aircraft, using drones to carry lethal materials or vehicles laden with explosives, the hijacking of planes and attacks with mortars of short- and long-range anti-tank missiles.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

47. “In addition, in accordance with the national transport law of the Republic of Kazakhstan, our civil aviation committee is considering the installation and maintenance of an information system for collecting and processing air passenger data. We are working to introduce the Advance Passenger Information System and carrying out a study of the capabilities of the Interactive Advance Passenger Information System, which is becoming the new standard. We are undertaking that exercise with the assistance of experts from CTED, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. In the near future, intend to ratify the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

48. “My country's relevant competent authorities have intensified their interaction with the relevant regional and international organizations and taken vigorous and prompt measures to eliminate threats to international flights, in accordance with resolution 2309 (2016), which calls on Member States to take immediate measures to eliminate any gaps or loopholes. In 2016, the Executive Directorate of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTED) carried out an assessment of Kazakhstan's implementation of the basic counter- terrorism resolutions of the Security Council and found them to be quite effective. The European Commission also carried out a technical safety assessment in Kazakhstan and confirmed that the country was effectively implementing ICAO standards.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

49. “I thank Ethiopia for its able leadership this month and for highlighting the importance of aviation security. I also express my appreciation to the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Ms. Fang Liu, and the Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, Ambassador Amr Abdellatif Aboulatta, for their informative briefings. I would especially like to express my gratitude to Ms. Fang Liu for her official visit to Kazakhstan last month. Her meetings with officials of my country augur well for our close collaboration in the future. Kazakhstan is committed to aviation security and protecting civil aviation facilities and critical infrastructure for combating international terrorism from terrorist attacks, in the light of the complex and innovative methods used by terrorist organizations.”

    2017-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8057 (2017) · source

50. “In that regard, we urge the Government to maintain its commitment to the full implementation of its action plans and road maps to that end, and prevent the recruitment and use of children. Finally, Kazakhstan is pleased that UNAMA and the Government of Afghanistan have continued to maintain a close partnership between themselves and with other stakeholders, which is vital to ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the country. We hope that these will lead to a more productive and effective collaboration within the country, the United Nations system and the international community. Let me conclude by reaffirming Kazakhstan's sincere commitment to supporting the Afghan Government in its effort to achieve peace, security and stability.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source