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1. “That violence has also led to an increase in the number of internally displaced persons (IDP), most of whom are women and children. Those hostile actions undermine the efforts of the Transitional Government and the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission to facilitate the peace process, and lead to further deterioration in the humanitarian and security conditions. We therefore urge all parties to restore a permanent ceasefire and to stop attacks on humanitarian workers so that access to famine-affected locations is not adversely affected. We also encourage the Special Envoy to have more frequent and intensive dialogue with the parties on the protection of women and children, which constitute about 85 per cent of IDPs, and to ensure that vital lifesaving feeding programmes, including for schools, are not stopped.”

   2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source

2. “The Government should speedily allocate personnel and coordinate the proposed one-stop shop to resolve impediments to the operations of the patrols of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) so that they can have greater freedom of movement. Every proactive measure should be taken to ensure that UNMISS staff do not face arbitrary arrest or detention. We hope that thejoint meeting of chiefs of defence forces of the troop contributing-countries, the transitional Government and the United Nations will help resolve all remaining issues. We are gravely concerned that the continuing Sudan People's Liberation Army military operations in the Equatorias and Greater Upper Nile have led to a sharp escalation in the number of humanitarian incidents and violence against UNMISS and humanitarian personnel.”

   2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source

3. “We thank Assistant Secretary-General Wane, Special Envoy Haysom and His Excellency Mr. Mogae for their comprehensive and insightful briefings. I also commend them for their commitment to bring peace to South Sudan under difficult circumstances. My delegation would like to make the following observations and recommendations. We welcome the arrival of the vanguard units of the Regional Protection Force (RPF), especially the engineering, technical and high-readiness company of the Bangladeshi and Nepalese contingents. We look forward to having the deployment of Rwandan, Ethiopian and Kenyan personnel completed so as to make the RPF fully operational. More efforts, such as the Pakistan level-2 hospital and the deployment of unarmed aerial systems, should be supported and encouraged.”

   2017-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8030 (2017) · source

4. “In conclusion, I would like to express our firm belief that the political sovereignty and integrity of Burundi must be preserved in strict compliance with the principles of international law. Also, it is critically important that the Government of Burundi maintains a political dialogue with the United Nations and its agencies, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and all other members of the international community.”

   2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source

5. “The full implementation of the provisions of the Arusha Agreement is vital to prevent a further escalation of violence and maintain peace and security in the country. It is our hope that all parties in the country will start to implement the Arusha Agreement. Another round of negotiations will facilitate that process. Another problem that concerns us is the worsening humanitarian situation, which is affecting the entire Great Lakes region. Its causes are not just political; there are other reasons, such as a poor macroeconomic situation and drought. In that connection we call upon the international community to continue supporting all of the regional States that are hosting Burundian refugees. Humanitarian actors must further scale up their response in order to meet the needs of nearly 3 million people in the region.”

   2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source

6. “We reiterate our call to all parties in the country to actively participate in the dialogue with no preconditions. That process must be supported and reinforced by the regional organizations, including the African Union (AU) and its mission in Burundi, which monitors the overall situation. We also support the active engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission as a great platform for dialogue between Burundi and all international partners. We welcome the outcome ofthe socioeconomic retreat, which was recently held in Bujumbura. We urge the Burundian Government to sign the relevant memorandum ofunderstanding with the African Union for the deployment of the rest of the 200 AU military and human rights observers. We also commend the European Union for supporting the deployment of 48 AU observers.”

   2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source

7. “I would like to thank our briefers, Special Envoy Kafando and Ambassador Lauber, for their insights and efforts made so far to continue negotiations between the Government of Burundi and all stakeholders in the country. We welcome the recent appointment of Mr. Kafando and believe that he will do everything in his power to ease the situation in the country. As we can see from his briefing, during his short but very productive visit, Mr. Kafando was able to establish good working relations with the Government of Burundi and other actors in the country, as well as with regional organizations. Kazakhstan supports the East African Community- led inter-Burundian dialogue and the work of the Tripartite Joint Commission. We are concerned by slow progress in the political negotiations.”

   2017-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8013 (2017) · source

8. “As an observer to the African Union, Kazakhstan remains committed to further strengthening the capacity of the AU and to helping African countries fulfil their vision for peace, progress and prosperity. We need to invest now because as Africa develops, it will shape global events in the future. It is already recognized to be the driver of the world economy in the twenty-first century.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

9. “The United Nations and the international community should provide equipment, resources, technical support and training and establish sustainable and predictable financing mechanisms for AU peace operations, in accordance with resolution 2320 (2016). The various options for ajointly developed budget, as identified in the Secretary-General's report of 26 May (S/2017/454), should be explored for optimal results. We also believe that the Peace Fund will be a robust mechanism for cooperation and partnership. We look forward to discussing the matter further during our planned visit to Addis Ababa in September for the annual consultations with the AU Peace and Security Council.”

   2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

10. “Good examples of that are the work of the AU-United Nations hybrid missions and the creation of regional forces, such as the Multinational Joint Task Force, which was able to effectively combat Boko Haram, as well as the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force. Likewise, Africa should be part of our global counter-terrorism multilateral action. However, that means that the mandates of our multidimensional hybrid missions must be realistic and achievable. At the same time, they must address asymmetrical conflicts with ongoing monitoring and evaluation. That calls for sufficient financial and capacity-building support to AU. Otherwise, the ability to deliver will not match the expected aspirations.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

11. “It is also important to ensure that women and youth are fully integrated into all activities at every stage related to peace and security. It is also important that they are at the negotiating table at the highest levels. Thirdly, the United Nations should be encouraged to leverage the comparative advantages of regional and subregional organizations, as well as groups of neighbouring countries, which possess a better understanding of the dynamics and root causes of conflicts, and mobilize respective local resources. The AU's peace operations have proven to be very effective owing to the familiarity of African soldiers with their own terrain and local conditions, as well as the tactics of armed groups.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

12. “We must simultaneously boost infrastructure development in order to foster trade and agriculture, as well as water, food and energy security. Kazakhstan has invested in the problems of technical assistance and capacity- building through the Ministries for Foreign Affairs of 45 African States. Looking to the future, we intend to stay engaged in that sphere. It is critical to focus on climate mitigation, disaster-risk reduction and building resilience, because only that will promote intra-African economic growth and result in greater and more vibrant regional integration and progress. Implementing the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, which features a dual track of conflict prevention and peacebuilding, is a good model for achieving stability and development in other conflict zones.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

13. “Therefore, it is necessary to elaborate a comprehensive approach that connects security, humanitarian and development efforts, all with a greater emphasis and additional financial outlays on peacebuilding measures. Currently, we spend more than $7 billion on peacekeeping and less than $1 billion on laying the foundations for long-term sustainable peace by addressing the root causes of tensions and instability. Therefore, we must invest more in sustainable development, building State institutions and consolidating constitutions, democracy-building, rule of law, good governance and security sector reforms. Equally important are investments in human development, including education, health, job creation, employment and social services.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

14. “First, we should prioritize conflict prevention and mediation by improving the efficiency of the United Nations-African Union preventive diplomacy with more coordinated actions, early warning, rapid response and what the Secretary-General calls a whole new approach that shifts our focus to preventing conflicts rather than the current trend of spending more time and resources resolving them. That characterized the Secretary- General's new agenda for peace, which also strives to fast forward the Agenda 2063, including the Silence the Guns by 2020 project. Secondly, our response to crises remains fragmented despite the fact that the causes of crises are deeply interlinked.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

15. “Kazakhstan expresses its appreciation to the presidency of China for convening this debate, as well as to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, Ambassador Smail Chergui, for their thoughtful and insightful briefings on enhancing African capacities in the areas of peace and security. The first United Nations-African Union annual conference, which was held on 19 April and resulted in the Joint Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, marks a new phase of enhanced strategic partnership between the two organizations. We need to maintain that momentum with a view to accelerating and increasing its operationalization and implementation. My delegation therefore would like to make the following observations.”

    2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source

16. “Lastly, I would like to reiterate Kazakhstan's firm commitment to supporting Haiti's efforts to peace, progress and prosperity.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

17. “As MINUSTAH Withdraws, we acknowledge with gratitude its committed efforts to bringing stability and peace to Haiti since its establishment in 2004. Our task for today is to prepare the ground for MINUJUSTH's mandate to advocate for constitutional, legislative, judiciary and criminal justice reform with a view to promoting human rights and protecting civilians. Haiti will need help in holding its national elections. The significantly reduced civilian staff in the new mission calls for a highly competitive selection of both national and international personnel. At the same time, the United Nations country team with the entire United Nations system and international partners will have to assume greater responsibility for peacebuilding and sustainable development tasks.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

18. “We call on the Government of Haiti to make every effort to successfully implement the HNP strategic development plan so as to ensure that adequate security arrangements be put in place, in particular in those geographical and functional areas from which MINUSTAH troops and police have withdrawn. The issue of cholera in Haiti must remain at the centre of the United Nations focus. We welcome the fact that the intensified cholera response has resulted in a significant decline in suspected cholera cases. In that regard, 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. That could have a direct and immediate impact on saving lives in Haiti and address the suffering that so many Haitians have endured.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

19. “We also acknowledge the observation by the Secretary-General in his latest report (S/2OI7/604) that the ongoing withdrawal of military and police components ofthe United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the gradual transfer of tasks to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) have been smooth and without disruption. At the same time, Haiti continues to face enormous difficulties and has yet to overcome numerous and complex challenges with regard to strengthening democracy, political institutions, the rule of law, the protection of human rights, promoting economic and social development and enhancing business investment from outside the country.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

20. “Kazakhstan welcomes the many positive developments in Haiti in recent months, including building institutional and political stability, such as the completion of the first 100 days of the new administration, President Moise's flagship "Caravane du changement" initiative and the joint legislative agenda comprising 51 draft laws aimed at improving the business climate, reinforcing State functions and ensuring better territorial planning. The adoption of the five-year Haitian National Police (HNP) strategic development plan for the period 2017-2021 is promising and will therefore require adequate financial resources and training support from the international community.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

21. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Honore Braithwaite for her comprehensive briefing. We warmly recall our visit to Haiti last month and appreciate her help in facilitating it. We acknowledge the very timely mission of the Security Council to Haiti, which provided us the unique opportunity to Witness first-hand the achievements of the country made thus far despite the serious obstacles that it has faced in terms of political instability and two major national disasters. We were able to demonstrate the unified solidarity and support of the Security Council to the Government and to the resilient people of Haiti to strengthen their country and institutions.”

    2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

22. “It is therefore essential to enhance coherence and cooperation among UNOWAS, the Peacebuilding Commission, the United Nations system as a whole, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the G-5 Sahel, the Lake Chad Basin Commission, the Gulf of Guinea Commission, the West African Economic and Monetary Union and national Governments. We also need to mobilize international financial institutions and donor countries to ensure long-term sustainable funding. Finally, Kazakhstan will work with the members of the Council and key actors to find a solution to achieve a lasting peace in West Africa and the Sahel.”

    2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source

23. “Addressing impunity and corruption; advancing structural reforms and security, justice and the rule of law; promoting human rights; increasing resilience; and engaging women and young people are equally important tasks within the Strategy, which could also serve as a model for achieving stability and development in other African countries. Kazakhstan is convinced that this subregional and comprehensive approach, which links security, development and humanitarian efforts, is the most efficient way to achieve peace and prosperity. The Security Council's recent mission to the Lake Chad basin once again reaffirmed the necessity of a sub-regional and coordinated approach that focusses on the root causes of the conflict and promoting development.”

    2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source

24. “Taking those risks into account, the work of UNOWAS may become even more challenging after the closure of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and the United Nations Mission in Liberia. We believe that the establishment and deployment of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) will positively contribute to maintaining stability in the region and helping UNOWAS to focus on conflict prevention, mediation and addressing cross- border security threats * including drug trafficking and piracy. That can be only achieved through a more effective implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel.”

    2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source

25. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Chambas for his insightful briefing on the semi-annual report (S/2017/563) ofthe United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and recent developments in West Africa and the Sahel. Since the beginning of the year, we have witnessed significant positive developments throughout the region. We highly commend the good offices and important role that Mr. Chambas and UNOWAS have recently played in conflict prevention in The Gambia, Burkina Faso and other regional countries. Meanwhile, the situation of various parts of the West African Sahel remains fragile due to the threats of Boko Haram and other terrorist organizations.”

    2017-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8002 (2017) · source

26. “The humanitarian situation in the country, exacerbated by the ongoing violence in the Kasai region and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, has continued to deteriorate since the beginning of 2017. The downward macroeconomic trend and poor socioeconomic situation are aggravating the humanitarian situation as well. The United Nations system, international financial institutions and the African Development Bank must strengthen the peace-development nexus to support the humanitarian and political process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

27. “Gamba de Potgieter last Thursday, the scale of human rights violations against children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially in the Kasai region, has been the greatest it has ever been for the past few years. Therefore, I would like to reiterate that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo bears a primary responsibility for the protection of the entire civilian population, first and foremost women and children. With regard to the killing of two United Nations experts, Kazakhstan believes that comprehensive, credible and transparent criminal investigations by the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must continue in order to bring all perpetrators to justice.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

28. “We strongly condemn the activities of all armed groups operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and their violations, especially those involving attacks on the civilian population, United Nations personnel and humanitarian actors; summary executions; sexual and gender-based violence; and large-scale recruitment and the use of children against international law. All armed groups must drop their weapons and cease immediately all forms of violence. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo should maintain a high level of cooperation with MONUSCO and conduct joint operations to neutralize those armed groups. This is also important in order to register all voters and prepare for the elections of the troubled Kasai and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo regions. As we heard from Ms.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

29. “The implementation of the agreement must be supported and reinforced by regional States and organizations through the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Under these circumstances, the swift organization of the presidential elections by the end of 2017 is critically important in order to avoid turning the intensified political tensions into a full-fledged conflict. We welcome the efforts of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the assistance of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), in completing the voter registration process in the near future. Kazakhstan commends the activities of MONUSCO to support the implementation of the 31 December agreement and the electoral process.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

30. “Let me thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix for the presentation of a very insightful report of the Secretary-General on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2017/565). Since our previous meeting in March (see S/PV.7903), the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has remained fragile and dangerous. The political agreement of 31 December 2016 has yet to be implemented. It is a matter of concern that the new Government, which was sworn in before the National Assembly on 16 May, was not recognized by the Rassemblement des forces politiques et sociales de la Republique democratique du Congo acquises au changement. We reiterate our call to all stakeholders in the country to implement the 31 December agreement through peaceful dialogue.”

    2017-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7998 (2017) · source

31. “Colombia indeed sets a fine example of what can be achieved in other conflict zones and areas of tension in the world when there is a political commitment and the goodwill of all sides to achieve common goals.”

    2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source

32. “We believe that, through its transparency, monitoring and verification mechanism, the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia will help the parties to attain the far-reaching political and economic reforms agreed in the peace deal, including the economic and social reintegration of former FARC members into society. After successfully completing the first stage of the peace process, which focused on the completion of the disarmament process, Colombia is now entering a new chapter of the peace agreement. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the Colombian Government and our colleagues Ms. Holguin Cue'llar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia and Permanent Representative Mejia Velez, who are present today with us, and most warmly commend efforts to bring lasting peace to the country.”

    2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source

33. “Kazakhstan voted today in favour of resolution 2366 (2017), which establishes the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia for an initial period of 12 months. This new mission is designed to be the second political mission in the country. The unanimous adoption of the resolution demonstrates the commitment and determination of the Security Council to ensure the comprehensive and sustained implementation of the historic peace agreement reached between the Government of Colombia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC).”

    2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source

34. “In conclusion, Kazakhstan is ready to support any initiative leading to a diplomatic and peaceful solution to the crisis on the Korean peninsula.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

35. “Therefore, Pyongyang must pursue a contrary approach to the stance it is taking. It is our urgent and common task to make North Korea comply with international will. All Council members are united in comprehending the full seriousness and complexity of the situation in North Korea. Let us use this unity to develop a comprehensive and balanced approach in order to create conditions for non-military solutions while maintaining the sanctions regime and forcing the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to come to dialogue. In this regard, Kazakhstan once again calls upon North Korea to follow its positive example of willingly abandoning nuclear tests and weapons to live in peace and harmony with the entire world. We stand ready to share our role and experience in this area with Pyongyang if needed.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

36. “First of all, let me thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenea for his briefing, as well as the United States and Japan for calling for consultations on yet another flagrant violation by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Kazakhstan strongly condemns North Korea's irresponsible and dangerous launch of a ballistic missile with a possible intercontinental range, which undermines our common international efforts to strengthen regional and ultimately international peace and security. Today once again, we see how the North Korean regime continues developing its nuclear-missile potential and we observe its steady progress in this direction, which, of course, causes serious concern. The expansion of the nuclear Powers club is totally unacceptable for the wider international community.”

    2017-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7996 (2017) · source

37. “However, we understand that it cannot undertake that enormous task alone, and we therefore call upon the international community to mobilize the adequate resources. Fourthly, in the meantime, it is important not to lose the positive momentum achieved. We therefore encourage the parties to redouble their efforts to implement the Peace Agreement. We join previous speakers in fully endorsing the Secretary-General's recommendations towards the establishment of a second United Nations mission in Colombia. Finally, once again, we commend the continuing efforts of the Colombian Government towards the consolidation and implementation of the peace accord and encourage it and the international community to continue to work hard in order to overcome challenges and facilitate and expedite the establishment of lasting peace in Colombia.”

    2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7995 (2017) · source

38. “Thirdly, despite the progress achieved, we are concerned about the ongoing attacks on community leaders, human rights defenders and FARC-EP members and their families. The activities of non-State armed groups, including the National Liberation Army, is sufficient cause for alarm. The Government should take every step possible to prevent such attacks in order to avoid undermining public confidence. It is absolutely essential to ensure security in all areas vacated by the FARC-EP so as to prevent armed groups from filling the vacuum. The long-term reintegration of the members of the FARC-EP and the development of areas affected by the conflict must become high priorities for the Government. We strongly support the Government of Colombia in its resolve to tackle all of those issues on the ground.”

    2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7995 (2017) · source

39. “We strongly commend the people of Colombia for their courage and resolve to achieve peace and stability in their own country. Their commitment to the peace process is exemplary. Secondly, we acknowledge the very timely mission of the Security Council to Colombia in May, which gave us the unique opportunity to witness at first- hand the accomplishments made thus far, as well as the challenges encountered in successfully implementing the Peace Agreement. We were able to demonstrate the unified solidarity of the international community with the Government and the people of Colombia in their efforts to restore peace, stability and security. Our presence was therefore a positive affirmation and sign of support for the determination of the Government and the FARC-EP to the peace process that benefits all Colombians.”

    2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7995 (2017) · source

40. “At the outset, we thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in Colombia, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his briefing and commend him on his great contribution and that of the Mission to the peace process in Colombia. We warmly recall our visit to Colombia and appreciate his help in facilitating that historic trip. My delegation would like to share the following observations. First, Kazakhstan welcomes the many positive developments that have occurred in fulfilling the Peace Agreement. We are pleased to know that another major milestone has been achieved in the peace process when, on 27 June, 100 per cent of the individual weapons possessed by members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) were surrendered, received and stored by the Mission.”

    2017-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7995 (2017) · source

41. “Moreover, it affirms its right to cooperate with Iran within the framework of the implementation of the JCPOA. We believe that the implementation of the JCPOA and strict observance with its obligations by all parties are crucial for strengthening non-proliferation and regional security. We stand ready with others to contribute to its further practical realization. Finally, we believe that the Security Council, as a guarantor of international peace and security, should always insist on full compliance, and Kazakhstan will play its part in that collective action.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

42. “We would also appreciate more comprehensive reports dealing with all relevant parts of resolution 2231 (2015). As for the allegations in the report relating to the violations of some of the provisions of annex B of the resolution, we will expect more detailed information, as promised in that text. We therefore call for the transparent and impartial investigation of those cases. That process requires more active interaction among the Secretariat, Iran and all interested parties. Implementing the JCPOA has had a significant impact on normalizing the situation in the region and beyond. The Plan of Action will also have a positive effect on the revitalization of economic activities in the region. In conclusion, I would like to underline that Kazakhstan will continue to support and strictly implement resolution 2231 (2015).”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

43. “As part of it, in 2015, Kazakhstan supplied Iran with natural uranium on commercial terms as compensation for the removal of low-enriched uranium from that country, as specified in the JCPOA. We are ready, should there be any further need, to continue our supply, in accordance with the requirements of resolution 2231 (2015) and other documents related to the uranium-related nuclear programme. As noted in the third report of the Secretary- General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2017/515), the International Atomic Energy Agency continues to verify and monitor the Islamic Republic of Iran's implementation of its nuclear-related obligations. In that regard, we commend the commitment of Iran to comply with resolution 2231 (2015) and the JCPOA.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

44. “I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman, Ambassador Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union, and Ambassador Cardi, Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), for their briefings. My country fully supports and strictly implements resolution 2231 (2015), as it is crucial for ensuring the proper implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Kazakhstan attaches great importance to that historic agreement, which is reckoned as the most momentous achievement of multilateral diplomacy in recent decades. We are pleased that Kazakhstan had direct involvement in that process and had an impact on its success. As part of our initiative, we organized two rounds oftalks in 2003 in Almaty, which paved the way for that agreement.”

    2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source

45. “To achieve that, we must consistently strengthen and expand the non-proliferation regime, primarily within the framework of resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source

46. “Since funding for travelling and regional outreach is limited, much progress could also be made through the creation of online training modules, to be offered in a number of languages on the 1540 Committee website for various categories of Government personnel - lawmakers, executives, law-enforcement officials, border-control agents and criminal prosecutors. We believe that the Committee's limited resources and staff could be supplemented by the academic, scientific, technical and legal communities, providing valuable input on new trends and training on the completion of matrices and on standards verification and assessments. Lastly, I would like to reaffirm Kazakhstan's firm commitment to consolidating the international community's efforts to rid the world of weapons of mass destruction.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source

47. “Given the importance of capacity-building among Member States, Kazakhstan has decided to make a voluntary contribution to the United Nations Trust Fund for Global and Regional Disarmament Activities, with the goal of helping States to implement their obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). Taking the evolving nature of the risks of the proliferation of WMDs into account, including the use by non-State actors of the rapid advances that are being made in science and technology, we would like to emphasize the initiative we have taken to establish a United Nations register of scientific developments that can lead to the creation or advancement of WMDs, designed to track such dangerous discoveries.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source

48. “Secondly, while commending the considerable progress that has been made on implementing resolutions 1540 (2004) and 2325 (2016), we must acknowledge the fact that there is still much more to be done. In that regard, we would like to propose What we feel are the most salient steps for the way forward. We are confident that individual interactions with every country, increased outreach activities and the provision of sufficient financial resources will contribute significantly to ensuring strict control over the implementation of national commitments in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source

49. “Early in May, Kazakhstan hosted a two-day seminar in Astana on strengthening the safety of radiation sources with a view to preventing illicit trafficking in radioactive materials in Central Asia. The participation of all our neighbours will ensure a well-coordinated intra-regional collaboration in this area. Very recently, on 12 May, we opened the first regional nuclear security training centre in Almaty. With the support of international organizations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, INTERPOL and other specialized institutions, it will play a valuable role in providing expertise to specialists in relevant fields for the entire Central Asian region and beyond.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source

50. “All our nuclear facilities are under the comprehensive control of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and accompanied by strong controls of our borders with neighbouring countries as well as of aviation and other transit modes. The IAEA's low- enriched uranium bank will launch in Kazakhstan on 29 August and is a clear indication of the global commitment to halting the proliferation of such sensitive technologies. Through the Global Threat Reduction Initiative of the United States and the Russian Federation's Energy and Security Centre, active steps are being taken to ensure the security of nuclear facilities and materials in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source