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first: 2017-02-02
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“Our country has experienced first-hand the horrifying consequences of the testing of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and is determined to be at the forefront of the global fight against their proliferation and the risk of their use. Strict adherence to all the obligations to prevent the proliferation of such weapons and relentless efforts to improve national systems of control over materials that could be used to produce WMDs are more important than they have ever been. I would first like to draw the Council's attention to the following achievements and specific activities that we have undertaken at the national and regional level. Thanks to its stringent nuclear-security measures, Kazakhstan is among the top 20 countries in the world in its security levels for nuclear facilities and materials.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“We would like to thank Bolivia, as President of the Council and Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for convening today's vital debate. I would also like to commend Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu and Mr. Ballard for their insights and to pay tribute to their commitment to ensuring a safe and secure world for us. Kazakhstan urges that we ensure the full and effective implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 2325 (2016), which we consider extremely important. The international community must make a concerted effort if it is to comply with their provisions, for these two resolutions have a special contribution to make to strengthening the international non-proliferation architecture.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access should be provided and conditions created to deliver medical aid to the local population to meet their basic needs. Aviation targets identified by any party should exclude such infrastructure facilities as bridges, oil and gas wells, dams and power plants - in other words, all critical infrastructure. We have a moral duty not to drive the future generation of Syrians into burdensome bondage, requiring them to rebuild every structure that has been destroyed. Finally, the focus of the Syrian political track must now be on establishing sound governance, the formulation and consolidation ofa new constitution, as well as new, United Nations-supervised elections. It is therefore important to preserve unity among the Council members, as demonstrated in the adoption of resolution 2336 (2016).”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7983 (2017) · source
“Actions based on the "we will manage ourselves" principle are counterproductive, and their consequences are predictable and hazardous. We call on the international coalition forces operating in the provinces of Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor to exercise caution in conducting military operations with a view to averting accidental civilian deaths, including of women and children. We recognize the need for further joint international efforts to counter the constant terrorist and extremist threats, which must be coordinated between the various sides through a unified strategy. On the humanitarian track, we emphasize the importance of expanding humanitarian assistance to Syria, including an increase in medical assistance to civilians in areas where the ceasefire is respected.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7983 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan believes that in searching for an exit strategy, a regional approach should be considered as a very effective method to mitigate the situation and prevent further deterioration. We therefore call on all Middle Eastern/Gulf region States to join the guarantor countries and do everything possible to ensure that the ceasefire regime is respected and observed by all parties. It is clear that to see further progress, there is a strong need to continue supporting the objectives and gains made thus far in the Astana and Geneva negotiations and through the other three guarantors in order to see further positive outcomes. On the counter-terrorism track, in our opinion the inconsistency of the struggle against terrorist organizations in Syria slows down the political settlement significantly.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7983 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan considers it both useful and relevant to agree on an additional format for United Nations interaction with the parties to the conflict through informal technical meetings of experts, at which issues related to the Syrian constitution are discussed. We support Special Envoy De Mistura's view that these technical meetings can become an opportunity to unite the opposing platforms. Let us endeavour to bring about a new peaceful life in Syria. We welcome and support the multifaceted diplomacy he is conducting to resolve the Syrian crisis. We believe that the more countries are positively involved in the solution of the Syrian question, the sooner we will see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7983 (2017) · source
“Astana reaffirms its readiness to further promote the political process to achieve peace and stability in Syria. Like others, we call on members of the Security Council to use their influence in order to consolidate the national ceasefire regime and contribute to the success of agreements reached in Astana. We call on Council members to unanimously support the Geneva and Astana platforms, as well as the additional mechanisms developed within them, such as the memorandum on de-escalation zones. Such a joint approach would help to produce a ceasefire and to oblige the Syrian Government and rebel forces to end their battles.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7983 (2017) · source
“We thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. De Mistura, for his insightful update and commend him for his exceptional commitment and determination to pursue peace in Syria. My delegation would like to share the following observations and recommendations. On the purely political track, Kazakhstan remains committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic, and to ensuring the continuity of State institutions. My country is pleased to note the gradual progress in the political settlement of the Syrian conflict during the Geneva and Astana meetings. We draw attention to the reduced military activity and improvement of the humanitarian situation in the four de-escalation zones.”
2017-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7983 (2017) · source
“Finally, Kazakhstan is convinced that the efforts of the co-sponsors of the peace process, international and regional organizations, as well as the good will of all sides and actors in the negotiating process, should bring a political solution to the Middle East.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“The difficult humanitarian situation in the region, which includes, inter alia, extreme poverty, growing unemployment and the chronic economic backwardness of Gaza, contributes to instability and frustration, which can, in turn, create conditions that lead to the resumption of the conflict. Kazakhstan is particularly concerned about the gravity of the Palestinian situation and calls for urgent international action to mitigate suffering. The blockades and checkpoints imposed on Gaza only aggravate the social, economic and humanitarian situation and diminish the prospects for peace. We welcome and support Israel's decision to provide some economic concessions to the Palestinians to facilitate and ease the conditions of daily living in the territory of the Palestinian Authority.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“The ultimate goal should be the restoration and promotion of the peace process, in accordance with resolutions 242 (1067) and 338 (1973), the Madrid principles, the land for peace formula and the Arab Peace Initiative. Kazakhstan strongly believes that the Security Council and individual United Nations institutions should work together to develop a new, more detailed road map reflecting the demands and wishes of Israelis and Palestinians. Such a road map could help to facilitate direct talks between the sides. There should be a stop to settlement enlargement on the Palestinian territories, which could lead to a new cycle of violence that nobody wants. My country underscores the importance of achieving inter-Palestinian unity. There should be a unified Palestinian voice in negotiations with Israel and the international community.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“We express our appreciation to the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Mladenov, for his comprehensive and objective briefing. We also thank all the invited briefers for their thoughtful and important contribution to this significant issue. As we continue to witness unprecedented, grave crises in the Middle East, which have been a major destabilizing factor in global security for five decades, we believe that now is the time to seriously address those issues. Kazakhstan's position on the Middle East process is crystal clear and remains unchanged. We support negotiations that would result in a two- State solution and call for the prompt resumption of such negotiations, especially in the bilateral format, without preconditions.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“We call upon the interested parties and all Member States to take balanced and responsible actions that do not lead to irreversible consequences. We also call on all the parties concerned to refrain from any action that could increase the risk of a military escalation and further tensions in the region. My country strongly believes that, at this critical stage, the Security Council - the single body entrusted to maintain international peace and security - should stay united on this important issue.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“We urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to refrain from actions that have an impact on the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation process and pose a threat to both regional and global security. My country's non-nuclear status is the most convincing example that such an approach is the only promising one. We call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to opt for the same. We are convinced that there is no alternative to collective commitment to international obligations under Security Council resolutions. We would recall that Kazakhstan's principled position is a firm condemnation of the use of weapons of mass destruction by any party and the promotion of conflict resolution through dialgogue.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“We welcome the adoption of resolution 2356 (2017), on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The position of Kazakhstan remains stable and consistent. We condemn, in the strongest terms, any launches of ballistic missiles, as they are in flagrant violation of all the relevant Security Council resolutions. Such actions undermine our common international efforts to strengthen regional and, ultimately, international peace and security. The denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is a key element in preserving broader security across Asia. Possession of nuclear arms by the North Korean regime will create a precedent that will undoubtedly lead to an escalation of the regional arms race and may lead others to further proliferation so as to balance the nuclear threat of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“We look forward to a productive and fruitful cooperation with Cote d'Ivoire as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“We acknowledge Cote d'Ivoire's positive steps towards transferring its national institutional framework and response against transnational organized crime threats, including terrorism. The gains achieved must continue to overcome the remaining challenges by fostering national dialogue and political reconciliation. Focus should be given to social cohesion, weapons management, defence, capacity-building, security and law enforcement, fighting sexual violence and protecting children. To reinforce all these measures means having implementation partners and meeting resource requirements for supporting the Government of Cote d'Ivoire in delivering on expectations. We therefore call for international assistance and necessary support for the Government and the United Nations country team.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“The success ofUNOCI in bringing stability to the country is the shared achievement of the Government and the people of Cote d'Ivoire, the United Nations, the Security Council and the troop-contributing countries. The role of regional organizations - especially the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the International Organization ofla Francophonie i has also been significant in fulfilling the mandate. Kazakhstan is proud to be part of that process as a country that sent military observers to Cote d'Ivoire. We commend the Government of Cote d'Ivoire for the remarkable progress we are seeing in the country, which is a clear demonstration of its desire to fully own the future course of its progress. UNOCI has many lessons to teach future peacekeeping operations.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“I congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and wish you a successful term. Our delegation also welcomes His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire to the Chamber and congratulates his country on its election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. We are looking forward to working with his delegation and wish his country every success. My delegation would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mindaoudou for her final update on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). Ijoin others in congratulating her for her outstanding and courageous leadership in fulfilling the mission's mandate. We welcome the successful termination of UNOCI after 13 years of dedicated service for the cause of peace.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“The Security Council has a special duty to end the bloodshed there, but for more than six years it has been unable to agree on measures to contain this brutal civil war, which has seriously affected not just the lives of millions of peaceful Syrians but the entire region. We need unity to achieve success, and we should strive for that.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“We urge the parties to the conflict and the guarantors to observe the provisions of the 6 May memorandum on establishing de-escalation zones in Syria. We believe that the memorandum can help to advance a political settlement. While we have been informed that the cessation of hostilities between Government forces and the armed opposition groups that have already joined the ceasefire regime is visible within the boundaries of the de-escalation zones, no initiative aimed at establishing peace in the conflict zones can be successful or effective without the Security Council's support. In Syria, time is precious and counted in human lives. Procrastination means death for countless innocent citizens, particularly children.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“Such practices can result in artificial changes to the population's composition, aggravating interreligious differences among citizens, and can threaten Syria's territorial integrity, according to the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/522, annex), which is the basis for the possibility of achieving a political agreement as soon as possible. Kazakhstan is concerned about the fate of detainees being held in Syrian prisons. We call on the Syrian Government to allow United Nations representatives to investigate the allegations ofviolence against prisoners, including those in the Saydnaya prison. We share the view that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict and that it will be essential to settle it through political means in the spirit ofthe negotiating processes in Geneva and Astana.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“My delegation also considers that it would be expedient to establish a fund to finance the specialized commercial companies that would carry out such work. We strongly condemn attacks on schools, hospitals and other medical facilities, which only worsen an already difficult humanitarian situation in the country. We call on the parties to the Syrian conflict to comply with international humanitarian law and refrain from actions aimed at destroying civilian infrastructure, water-supply facilities and medical and educational institutions. Kazakhstan wishes to draw the attention of the Council to the trend of mass forced resettlement of civilians, which often happens on a false basis of compassion.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“At the same time, we are of the View that humanitarian assistance should not be politicized, as the lives of hundreds of thousands of Syrians, especially children, depend on the timely delivery of humanitarian aid by parties engaged in the humanitarian sector. We ask the guarantors of the ceasefire - Russia, Turkey and Iran - to continue their important work towards reconciling the conflicting parties. It is gratifying to know that the number of settlements that have joined the reconciliation process has increased to 1,500. We welcome that process. Kazakhstan believes that the war cannot be considered over until the last mine is cleared. We therefore support Russia's appeal to create an international coalition to demine Syrian territory.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“We express our deep appreciation for the briefing by the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Stephen O'Brien, on the tragic humanitarian situation in Syria. We commend and appreciate the efforts made by the United Nations, under the leadership of the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and his colleagues in the field, to supply food, fuel and potable water to areas in need in Syria, as well as his efforts to organize the evacuation of civilians. We also support the humanitarian efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and United Nations agencies working on behalf of the Syrian people.”
2017-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7955 (2017) · source
“Victims of land mines and other munitions and the indirect effects of armed conflict, such as disease, malnutrition and famine, also require special medical care and specialized services. All of those problems can be effectively addressed only by bringing together international, regional and local stakeholders and civil society. Finally, Kazakhstan pays tribute to the noble work of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the humanitarian and human rights organizations. My delegation attaches the utmost importance to the security of civilians and is fully committed to implementing resolution 2286 (2016). In conclusion, I cannot but agree with the passionate call of His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Uruguay that the dream will save the world.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“We also need operational clarity on the formulation and implementation ofmandates, which has not always been possible due to differing perceptions and geopolitical positions in the Council. Lines become further blurred by parties to the conflict and players on the ground, including the role of non-State actors and foreign fighters, as a new phenomenon. Seventh, attacks on health-care facilities and personnel have a devastating impact on women, children and persons with disabilities. All humanitarian responses must therefore address the rights and needs of vulnerable groups, including access to essential medical care. The full participation of women in decision-making will help ensure that those rights are respected.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Fifth, we must actively use non-military protection tools, including strong political advocacy, vigilant reporting and monitoring. The need for the education and training of all stakeholders in the larger framework of international law is therefore absolutely essential. We also need to promote improved data collection by monitoring and analyzing data regarding attacks on health care facilities in armed conflict and to act accordingly. Sixth, we underscore the importance of implementing the recommendations of the Secretary- General's June 2015 report (S/2015/453) and the relevant recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations, which proposed that mandates to protect civilians need to be coherent, with a comprehensive political strategy.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“The United Nations should engage with the listed parties to secure action plans to hold accountable those responsible for such attacks. Third, the protection of civilians is primarily for the host country. Governments need to strengthen national mechanisms for independent investigations of such violations, together with the introduction of comprehensive security sector reform, rule of law and good governance. They should be supported by the United Nations system, regional organizations, peacekeepers, donors and the international community. Fourth, the support of the international actors should focus primarily on tackling the root causes of conflict through conflict prevention, peacebuilding and development measures.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“First, the United Nations and the Council should send a strong signal to all conflicting parties by implementing the relevant recommendations of the Secretary-General's latest report, of May (S/2017/414), such as enhancing respect for international law, providing impartial medical care and unimpeded access to humanitarian action, prioritizing the protection of civilians in United Nations peace operations and finding durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons. Second, accountability is critical. Perpetrators must be brought to justice in order to end all forms of impunity. All parties to armed conflict that are responsible for attacks on schools and hospitals must be precisely, without exception, listed in the annexes to Secretary General's annual report on children in armed conflict.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Therefore the destruction of those facilities might be used by armed groups as a new weapon of war. At the same time, we must acknowledge that health facilities are also frequently demolished as collateral damage in our attempts to fight terrorism and armed groups. Last year Kazakhstan co-sponsored resolution 2286 (2016), whose unanimous adoption reflected the Council's unity in commitment to humanity in wartime. However, health-care personnel and facilities remain under fire in a number of conflicts. The effective implementation of this resolution becomes even more necessary. In that light, my delegation would like to make the following observations for consideration by the Council.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“I thank the Uruguayan presidency and Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Rodolfo Nin Novoa, for putting the spotlight on the protection of health care in armed conflict and the Secretary-General for his insightful recommendations. We also express warm appreciation to Ms. Beerli, of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Mr. Ugarte, of Human Rights Watch, for their comprehensive briefings. Statistics prove that about 75 per cent of all war victims are civilians, due to hostilities and the excessive use of explosives in urban areas. Those fatalities and gross violations of human rights are accompanied by large-scale forced displacements, which have led to a global protection crisis. The survival of injured victims is dependent on fully operational medical facilities and medical and humanitarian personnel.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“This is necessary to ensure the rule of law and put an end to all impunity. The involvement of women and youth must be important components of the conflict-prevention and resolution process, together with disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. In addition, vigilance and checking the flow of illicit weapons is fundamental to ending armed conflict. Let me say in concluding that Kazakhstan will lend its full support to the concerted efforts of the United Nations, IGAD and the African Union's Peace and Security Council in the pursuit of national dialogue in South Sudan.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“At the same time, we urge that the final tax exemptions be granted for the equipment of the Rwandan forces, together with the finalization of other remaining procedural issues. Kazakhstan's position is that there can be no military solution to any conflict, and South Sudan is no exception. Only inclusive and transparent dialogue, as well as implementation of the peace agreement, can result in genuine reconciliation. In this regard, Kazakhstan welcomes the declaration of unilateral ceasefire made by President Salva Kiir, as well as his promise to release political prisoners. Even though tensions are high, we need to demand a cessation of hostilities from all parties to the conflict and introduce security-sector reforms in the Sudan People's Liberation Army law-enforcement, judiciary and correction systems.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“We are also witnessing unprecedented levels of violence against aid workers, with an alarmingly high death toll, which makes South Sudan one of the most perilous countries in the world. We urge the Government and all non- State actors to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers and bring the perpetrators of such acts to justice. Kazakhstan is alarmed at the fact that UNMISS is encountering bureaucratic impediments to its operations and freedom of movement. Any peacekeeping mission must, in order to be effective, have its host country comply with the obligations set out in the status-of- forces agreement. We welcome the initial deployment of the Regional Protection Force, as seen in the setting up of the tactical helicopter unit, the engineering company and the high-readiness company.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“I thank the presidency of Uruguay for drawing attention to the growing crisis in South Sudan and express my appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Shearer for his comprehensive briefing. Kazakhstan is of the view that the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian and security conditions as well as the escalating number of internally displaced people should compel us to take immediate action on various fronts: political, security, humanitarian and development. We are alarmed by the increase in the number of humanitarian incidents, the highest recorded in a single month in 2017. Both the Government and all non-State actors, given the gravity of the prevailing food insecurity, should ensure unhindered humanitarian access, especially to famine-affected locations.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“An important element of the Kazakhstan political system is that it ensures the interests, rights and freedoms of citizens and minority groups, irrespective of ethnic affiliation, are respected. Through our creative counter-narratives, we can create a different vision of the world. At the same time, we believe that effective methods to combat narratives should include vulnerable groups and their participation in the social and political life of their countries. Such approaches will gradually lead to the deradicalization of individuals, who then decide to come back into the fold of society. Such a strategy would, in accordance with the basic principles of peace and sustainable development, help to ensure that no one is left behind.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source
“That well-balanced document describes a comprehensive approach to countering terrorist narratives that, based on false interpretations, misrepresent the religion in order to justify their violence. Kazakhstan, having a Muslim-majority population, has been convening the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions since 2003. The population of our country is witnessing how the Astana platform has become significant to the leaders ofworld religions, as well as political leaders, for open and constructive dialogue on a wide range of issues. As a country with multi-cultural and -ethnic traditions, we strongly believe in the importance of the voice of each and every member of its society, especially minority groups.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source
“I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Amr Abdellatif Aboulatta for his excellent and skilful facilitation of the negotiations on resolution 2354 (2017) on the comprehensive international framework to counter terrorist narratives. Such narratives are used by terrorists, in particular populations that are marginalized and disenfranchised and in nations that dream of a good life, as an escape from their pitiable plight and as a promise for better prospects. We can address this threat efficiently by combining our best practices and creating synergies between all the main stakeholders and actors. Those include States; international organizations; religious, cultural, education and community leaders; young people; families; and women. My delegation just voted in favour and co-sponsored the resolution.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source
“Regional cooperation between Iraq and Arab States is fundamental, and the Summit statement affirmed that the stability and territorial integrity of Iraq are cornerstones of Arab security. Lastly, we must not hesitate to support the Special Representative's engagement with all sectors and communities in Iraqi society in order to advance an inclusive political dialogue and improved delivery of public services with the aim of achieving sound statehood and national reconciliation in post-ISIL Iraq. That, we hope, will result in a new vision and hope for Iraq in accordance with the Historic Settlement Initiative presented by the National Alliance.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“We welcome the Security Council's adoption of resolution 2347 (2017), which condemned the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage and the looting and smuggling of cultural property during armed conflicts, notably by terrorist groups, and which should help to facilitate the retrieval of artifacts smuggled out of Iraq by ISIL. All Member States, and Arab countries above all, should affirm their commitment to a partnership in Iraq that is aimed at rooting out terrorism and promoting security, political, economic, cultural and educational cooperation. We therefore endorse the outcome of the Summit of the League of Arab States held in Jordan in March, and the expressed will ofIraq's Arab counterparts to fight ISIL and provide humanitarian, economic and development assistance.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan underscores the importance of protecting Iraqi civilians and providing full and immediate humanitarian access to United Nations agencies and their partners. We emphasize the need for support for the return of internally displaced persons and public safety in liberated areas. The recommendations for reconstruction, the return of displaced persons and the fair treatment of detainees must now be speedily and effectively implemented. We support the statement on 24 March by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq underscoring the responsibility of all parties to protect civilians against the use of human shields and the indiscriminate use of firepower, and we condemn ISIL for using such methods.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“We also stress the crucial importance for a peaceful future for Iraq of the provincial and district council elections announced by the Council of Ministers, as well as the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 2018. We therefore support all legitimate demands for electoral reform. My country underscores the need for national unity in Iraq. We believe that national reconciliation should remain high on its political agenda, and the nationwide discussions of the Historic Settlement Initiative of the National Alliance, as well as the relations between the federal Government and regions, are therefore exceedingly important. We particularly emphasize the importance of military cooperation between Iraq's national and regional security forces and call on the regions to stay committed to constructive dialogue with Baghdad.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan supports the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. The international community must reinforce Government efforts to enhance public services and promote inclusive governance. We would like to emphasize that long-term recovery must be based on addressing the Government's role in providing services and sound security arrangements for all communities. It is equally essential to reduce corruption, decentralize federal authority, promote national and local reconciliation and bring the perpetrators of crimes to justice. We therefore commend Prime Minister Al Abadi for affirming his Government's commitment to achieving those objectives by working with all Iraqis, including women and young people.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“We appreciate Special Representative Kubis's update on the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. Kazakhstan greatly values the efforts of the Mission and the United Nations system to provide critical services to the people of Iraq amid serious and challenging threats. At the outset, we would like to commend the Iraqi army and security forces for their dedication and fearlessness in fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in western Mosul on a daily basis. We salute the fighters who are defending Iraq under the State's command and that have now become a part of the country's armed forces under the Popular Mobilization Commission Law. For Iraq's safety and peaceful future, there can be no weapons outside the Government's control.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“However, it is important to understand that the success of the Geneva process is intertwined with the results of negotiations in the Kazakh capital. Kazakhstan welcomes the efforts of the Special Envoy and the results of the sixth round of the intra-Syrian negotiations, which were held from 16 to 19 May in Geneva. Finally, Kazakhstan is ready to support Mr. Staffan de Mistura in his efforts to continue negotiations in Geneva and in Astana. We call on the Council to do everything possible to assist him in achieving the speedy cessation ofbloodshed and a peaceful settlement of the situation in Syria.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan welcomes the adoption of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed in Astana on 4 May. It will surely decrease the hostilities between the parties to the conflict. We attach the utmost importance to compliance with ceasefire agreements by the parties to the conflict and their enforcement by guarantor States. All agreements reached in Astana must not simply remain on paper; instead, they must produce tangible results if the credibility of the world community and the Syrian people involved in the negotiation process is to be maintained. The Astana talks form an integral part of Geneva process. Geneva is the main venue for negotiations on the Syrian settlement under the auspices of the United Nations, where the political part of the agenda is discussed.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“Those countries, with their in-depth knowledge of and enviable expertise in the political and humanitarian situation on the ground, have succeeded in bringing the parties to the negotiating table under the most complex and sensitive conditions. We also value highly the participation of the observers from the United States of America and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the recent Astana meeting. We believe that rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access should be provided. Meanwhile, the conditions necessary for the delivery of medical aid to the local population should be created so as to meet the basic needs of civilians. Furthermore, Kazakhstan remains committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic, as well as to ensuring the continuity of State institutions.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“Although no one has been expecting miracles, we share the view of the Special Envoy that the parties to the conflict now have a clear agenda to pursue a political solution. We applaud the parties to the Geneva negotiations for demonstrating political maturity and for undertaking efforts to implement the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). Kazakhstan has high regard for all of the efforts undertaken by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran to consolidate the ceasefire in the Syrian Arab Republic through the launching of the Astana process between the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic and the armed opposition groups.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source
“We thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. De Mistura, for his update. We have always believed that there is no military solution to the Syrian conflict and that dialogue is, therefore, the only path to peace. Kazakhstan therefore commends the Special Envoy for his efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Syria, and for his steadfast commitment and indomitable determination, which have enabled the international community to come this far. His input into the Astana talks, which are intended to support the Geneva process, have, therefore, facilitated the search for common political ground as well as the respect of the ceasefire for humanitarian purposes. Nonetheless, we find that the Geneva talks have experienced difficulties.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source