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“My delegation expresses appreciation to Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura for his update and commend him on his determined spirit, commitment and leadership. We also welcome our colleague, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations, Mr. Bashar Ja'afari. My delegation would like to make the following observations and recommendations. With regard to the chemical weapons situation, the developments of the past week have a direct bearing on the political track. We therefore call on all sides to work towards a compromise so that the political process can move forward. We welcome and support the multifaceted diplomacy being conducted by Mr. De Mistura. We note the efforts made by the United Nations and Mr.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“The pledges made at the meeting will increase the amount of the much-needed essential humanitarian assistance provided to the Syrian people, which is most important element to achieve our political objectives. Finally, I will conclude by quoting Secretary- General Guterres who, at the opening plenary meeting of the Brussels conference on the theme "Supporting the future of Syria and the region", said, "the most difficult times call for the greatest efforts". And, I would add, and also the greatest of compromises.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan therefore believes that a regional approach involving neighbouring countries with influence on the parties in the Syrian conflict should be considered as a very effective method in mitigating the situation and preventing deterioration. There is a strong need to continue supporting the aims of the Astana talks and further Geneva negotiations in order to see positive outcomes. We welcome the significant results of the successful ministerial-level conference held in Brussels in April, chaired by the European Union and the United Nations and attended by many international governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations. The pledges made are encouraging and send a message of solidarity to the people of Syria and all those impacted by the conflict.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“The legitimate authorities of the Syrian Arab Republic and other parties must thoroughly execute their obligations of complying with the relevant recommendations made by Organization by the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United Nations by accepting the personnel designated by them, while providing for and ensuring the security of activities undertaken by the personnel. In that regard, they must provide staff with immediate and unfettered access to, and the right to inspect, any and all sites in carrying out their functions, and allow immediate and unfettered access to individuals whom the OPCW has grounds to believe to be of importance for the purpose of its mandate. The crisis in Syria, which is still unfolding, is having an impact not only on the region, but on the whole international community.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“We would like to remind members of the Council that the principled position of Kazakhstan is not only the most severe condemnation of the use of weapons of mass destruction by any party, especially against the civilian population, but also the resolution of conflicts exclusively by peaceful means. We also have to respect the sovereignty of States that are States Members of the United Nations and the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. More important, we urgently need a political solution. Only a political diplomatic solution can bring about peace in Syria, and we call upon the international community to exert political will to overcome their differences and negotiate peace and Syria.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“The fifth round of intra-Syrian talks, held in Geneva from 23 to 31 March, were able this time to move from discussing formal and procedural issues to the substantive and political aspects of future peace talks. In that regard, we simply cannot allow a ceasefire to dissolve, as it is our last chance to realize the long- awaited peace on Syrian territory. We consider the gas attacks in Syria to be a crime against humanity, and we strongly condemn the use of chemical weapons. It is important to conduct a thorough, objective and impartial investigation into all aspects of the chemical attack on Khan Shaykhun on 4 April, which will make it possible for the international community to render a fair verdict against the perpetrators, in full compliance with international law.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“I join others in expressing our heartfelt condolences to our Swedish colleagues on the terrorist act in Stockholm. My delegation is greatly concerned by recent developments and the absence of unity among Security Council members over the chemical attack in Syria. We would like to make the following observations and recommendations on the critical political aspects pertaining to the situation in Syria. We call on all parties concerned to refrain from actions that could increase the risks of a military escalation of tensions in Syria. We would like to emphasize that the lack of unanimity may destroy the new hopes of the Syrian people that arose following the adoption of the historical resolution 2336 (2015). We should not undermine an inclusive political negotiating process, as provided for in resolution 2254 (2015).”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“Ninth, we appreciate the immense efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Department of Field Support to improve the system of force generation. However, there is room for improvement, such as introducing a rotational system for troop-contributing countries (TCCs). This could create a better environment among TCCs and increase the overall effectiveness of field missions. Political diplomacy and peacekeeping go hand in hand. There is no body parallel to the United Nations, with its peacekeeping operations and its three essential pillars under the Charter. It is thus up to us to see how best we can deploy and support United Nations peacekeeping as one ofthe invaluable and indispensable tools in the context of the New Agenda for Peace.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Seventh, funding must also be considered from the overall security, political, military, humanitarian and human rights conditions on the ground when missions begin and when their mandates are extended. If missions are ended or downsized, we must also consider the consequences of those measures and whether the security vacuum will be filled by terrorist groups. The key question is: How do we prevent such groups from making inroads into new territories, thus creating further regional and global insecurities? Eighth, recent setbacks in the field provide insight for a thorough ongoing evaluation of mission objectives and their completion. It is critical to design proper exit strategies and alternative future arrangements to ensure stabilization after mission withdrawal. Such a framework is necessary for every mission.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“The Secretary-General and the entire United Nations system should call for a periodic strategic assessment to identify all possible options for United Nations engagement, to determine what actions need to be taken when political processes break down and whether the mission should continue. Sixth, the Security Council will henceforth be expected to monitor peacekeeping operations more closely and on an ongoing basis, considering the present-day growing threats of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Da'esh, Al-Qaida, Boko Haram and other violent extremist and armed groups. That raises the questions of whether we have sufficient means and resources to do so and how to proceed.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Fragile States must be offered security and assistance programmes to promote their social and economic recovery and their long-term development. It is also necessary to consider if guarantees for the safety and security of United Nations personnel can be reasonably obtained from the main parties or factions. Fifth, while considering new mandates or extending existing ones, the Security Council must take into account whether the parties to a conflict in a country have committed themselves to a peace process and whether a clear political goal is reflected in the mandate.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Mediation efforts by neighbouring groups of States and Heads of State have yielded considerable success. They will need to be reinforced by the peace missions of the Department of Political Affairs, the collective United Nations multilateral system, media and civil society - as powerful agents of political change. Third, the General Assembly and its Member States are also positive political influences for funding and bilateral assistance. Political objectives can only be reached if both the host Government and the parties on the ground take ownership and responsibility. Fourth, political gains can be sustained only ifthey are supported by disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; security sector and rule-of-law reforms; and the promotion of human rights.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“It must be considered in conjunction with conflict prevention, peacebuilding and development. Those concerns must all be addressed simultaneously if the root causes of political conflict are to be addressed and the risk of conflicts recurring reduced. All efforts must be based on timely early warning and analysis of the drivers of intra-State or inter-State disputes that escalate into violent conflict. Second, engaging regional organizations and neighbouring States in resolving conflicts is becoming increasingly important. Recent success stories from the Lake Chad basin and the Great Lakes region, which I visited last month, call for more suchjoint initiatives by the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the United Nations.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Despite those limitations, in many countries peacekeeping operations have helped countries to close the chapter of conflict and open a path to normal development. At the same time, United Nations peacekeeping and the response by the international community as a whole have been challenged and found ineffective in some cases. These setbacks provide important lessons for deciding how and when to deploy, and what structure and streamlining is needed to support United Nations peacekeeping. They also serve as a political tool to restore and maintain international peace and security. My delegation offers the following observations to ensure a sharper political focus, drawn from current missions as a whole rather than specific cases. First, peacekeeping, with its operational facets, can never become the overriding focus.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“I thank the United States presidency for underscoring the importance of strengthening the political objectives and dimensions of peacekeeping operations. I also thank the Secretary- General for a very innovative and reformist approach to the entire peacekeeping continuum. We fully support his vision to raise the efficiency and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations - one that is both timely and needed. Recent developments in some operations make this debate even more relevant and timely. Peace and security today are threatened as never before. It is therefore necessary to evaluate how the effectiveness of the operations of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations can be enhanced, especially in the face of asymmetrical conflicts and the rise of terrorism and extreme violence.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“The fragile security situation with an increase in inter-ethnic violence has led to the deterioration of human rights, which should be addressed by the Council. Addressing the grievances and frustrations of different communities, and especially the youth at risk that are not benefiting from the peace agreement in their daily lives, including those who could be recruited by violent groups, is a related issue. We pay tribute to the brave men and women of MINUSMA for their sacrifice, and we thank the troop- and police-contributing countries for their personnel, as well as the countries that have provided much-needed military-technical equipment, such as helicopters and armoured personnel carriers.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“As Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh) Al-Qaida and associated individuals groups undertakings and entities, Kazakhstan strongly urges international security forces and the Malian armed forces to upgrade their anti-terrorist capabilities. Such a destabilizing situation means that the international community must find ways to strengthen the Malian security forces with financial and technical assistance. The recent decision of the European Union to extend its Capacity Building Mission in Mali until 18 January 2018 is hailed as a prudent strategy. The Mission greatly contributes to security sector reform.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“We therefore encourage the States members of the Group of Five for the Sahel - Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger - to proceed with the establishment ofa regional force to combat terrorism and transnational crime. We join others in strongly condemning the violent attacks perpetrated by terrorist groups against civilians, humanitarian workers, Malian security forces, MINUSMA and French personnel. The emergence of five jihadi entities under the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims has significantly increased the terrorist threat in the country and in the region.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“Our country stands in full agreement with the opinion of the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the United Nations and the European Union, as it was expressed in their joint statement of 7 March, that putting the Peace Agreement within the framework of the Algiers process is the only way to establish lasting peace. The commendable mediation role of Algeria must be fully supported with a focus on furthering the political settlement as the ultimate solution. Kazakhstan reiterates its support for the efforts of the AU, ECOWAS and the countries of the Sahara and Sahel region to strengthen border security and regional cooperation. A regional strategy is the most effective means of achieving the latter.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“However, since tensions continue to prevail, we encourage continued dialogue so as to reduce tensions among armed groups and the consequent instability that they cause. It is therefore necessary to engage them in the peace process so as to integrate them in State structures. In particular, the mixed patrols by Malian security forces and insurgents in Gao that have taken place since 23 February could gradually be extended. Similarly, the work of the interim administration in the three cities of Kidal, Gao and Timbuktu needs to be reinforced to advance the Peace Agreement. Attempts by armed groups to derail the peace process must be prevented by vigorously implementing the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“Allow me first to express our sincere condolences to our French colleagues on the loss of the soldier who was engaged in peacekeeping operations in Mali. We welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop in the Chamber. We congratulate Jean-Pierre Lacroix on his new appointment and wish him every success in discharging his duties and offer him our support. We thank him for his update based on his visit to Mali. I would like to raise several key priorities given that the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is scheduled to end in three months. Kazakhstan notes the efforts taken by the Malian Government in implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, signed in June 2015.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source
“Such a commitment is necessary, together with that of the United Nations system and regional organizations, especially the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, in assisting Colombia with the reform process. Finally, the ceasefire is still fragile, but the future of Colombia holds the promise of progress. Kazakhstan will work with the United Nations and other Member States to overcome challenges and to build a peace that lives up to the aspirations of the Colombian nation and the world. We look forward to Visiting Columbia in May to attest to our strong support for the peace process in the country.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7916 (2017) · source
“The country has lost years of potential progress, and it is thus critical to create an adequate socioeconomic structure that is able to support this young democracy. The private sector has inputs to make and must unite with the public sector to move Colombia forward. It is clear that a post-conflict Colombia will pose challenges and offer opportunities. Job creation and the establishment of infrastructure and State services such as schools and hospitals in former guerrilla strongholds will narrow the wide gap between rural and urban areas. In addition, dismantling organized-crime networks will have to remain a priority. Achieving peace in Colombia is critical to achieving a more stable world.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7916 (2017) · source
“At the same time, we must ensure that all parties to the peace process strictly comply not only with the provisions of the peace agreement but also with international humanitarian law. We encourage the Government to continue negotiations with the largest left-wing rebel group, the National Liberation Army, with a view to ending the confrontation. We are concerned that the National Liberation Army is continuing to commit acts of violence that destabilize the country, hence we urge that a bilateral ceasefire agreement be concluded at the very earliest. We need a vision of peace that is truly bottom- up, one that endeavours to break the vicious circle of violence and leads to a true institutional strengthening and the protection of peoples' rights.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7916 (2017) · source
“We commend the formation of the transitional justice tribunal, the truth commission and the missing persons search unit to redress the grievances of the 8 million victims. The amnesty law ratified by President Santos should result in further bills and pardons, with measures for the demobilization and disarmament of some 7,000 Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP) rebels. The process of the laying down of weapons must be rigorously carried out in the 26 demobilization camps. Thus the active coordination of the tripartite Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, consisting of the United Nations, the Government and FARC, will accelerate the process offull and effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Equally important is the peaceful reintegration of former FARC rebels into society.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7916 (2017) · source
“I wish to greet the Permanent Representative of Colombia in this Chamber and also to join others in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the people of Colombia on the tragic landslide in Mocoa. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his briefing and for the effective contribution made by the United Nations Mission in Colombia to the peace process in the country. We welcome the many positive developments that have been witnessed. My delegation wishes to make the following observations and recommendations with a view to furthering the peace process. The Colombian Constitutional Court will need to improve the revised peace agreement adopted by the Congress for it to take effect as soon as possible.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7916 (2017) · source
“Bearing in mind that the mandate of the Mechanism is already coming to an end in November 2017, we must urgently take all measures to strengthen the work, which is necessary if it is to complete in a timely manner all pending investigations of previous crimes as well as new ones committed in Syria.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“Therefore, more active interaction is needed with the Government of Syria. In that regard we look forward to the resumption of high-level consultations with Damascus in May to address all unresolved issues related to the declaration of the Syrian Arab Republic. We expect the results of these consultations in the next report, which will outline the forthcoming steps that need to be taken. Secondly we would like to see more dynamic and speedy measures taken by the fact-finding mission, which would help the Joint Investigative Mechanism commence investigations on new crimes. Thirdly, the active interaction and collaboration of the Joint Investigative Mechanism with the three Security Council Committees in accordance with paragraph 4 of resolution 2319 (2016) will result in a more effective response for preventing and combating such threats.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“I thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Kim Won-soo, for his briefing. Yesterday's flagrant crimes in the Idlib region of Syria, as well as the ongoing potential threat of the use of chemical weapons in this country demand serious and energetic efforts. Unfortunately, as we see from the report before us (S/2017/260, annex), the critical issues that require progress to move us forward remain unchanged. First, there is the issue of the three remaining facilities, the destruction ofwhich still seems impossible due to the lack of the necessary security conditions. It is necessary to take urgent action to finally resolve this problem. In turn, it will help us to ensure that all official sources that raise suspicions about the storage of hazardous chemicals would no longer exist.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“The Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic must directly collect evidence and make every effort to identify the perpetrators of this flagrant crime in order to bring them to justice. Given the circumstances and proceeding from the need for a complete and unbiased disclosure of these crimes, we need comprehensive and open cooperation between the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism and the Fact-finding Mission. As a proponent of impartial and full disclosure of all chemicals crimes in Syria, Kazakhstan urges the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, as well as other parties, to cooperate fully with the international inspectors of the United Nations and the OPCW. Any delay in terms of disclosure or holding the perpetrators accountable demonstrates tacit agreement to continue such crimes in the future.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“Any criminal behaviour that is implemented in such an inhuman way, and that pursues intimidation, must be classified as a terrorist action, which we must combat with full determination. Kazakhstan urges the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United Nations to immediately conduct full investigations without any delay, and to identify the perpetrators of this heinous crime. As we see, it is mainly innocent people who continue to suffer. The deliberate use by criminals to sow fear and anxiety is a characteristic method of terrorist organizations. In the light of this, we request a full and prompt investigation, which must go beyond routine procedural formalities.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“The position of Kazakhstan on the use of chemical weapons in Syria is consistent and well known. We strongly oppose any use of chemical weapons, as well as any other kind of weapon of mass destruction by any State organization or individual, regardless of the circumstances. We were shocked and deeply saddened by this terrible chemical attack in Idlib, Syria. Kazakhstan strongly condemns such actions, which demonstrate the ruthless intent to destabilize the situation in the country. We wish to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and to wish a speedy recovery to those injured. Will our collective efforts to prevent further escalation of the situation in Syria, including the continued peace negotiations in Geneva, risk being undermined by such provocative actions?”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“Finally, Kazakhstan is committed to the protection of cultural heritage as a fundamental tool of preventive diplomacy to support the development of peaceful societies, strengthen sustainable development and suppress terrorist financing.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“Such plunder has become a lucrative source of terrorist financing, replacing the diminishing income from oil resources. Ensure greater vigilance of all sources of financing, including money laundering and diverse markets, such as auction houses and the Internet - through which Da'esh runs nearly $100 million annually. Utilize the INTERPOL database of stolen works of art and establish special police units for that purpose. The resolution of stolen cultural property is mandated under international law, so enhancing the effectiveness of procedures in domestic courts is critical. All should work closely with INTERPOL, the World Customs Organization, UNESCO and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - which should suggest key actions to ensure the protection of cultural heritage.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“Join the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas, spearheaded by France and the United Arab Emirates. Ratify and implement the relevant international treaties, conventions and other instruments, in addition to Security Council and UNESCO resolutions in that area. Provide trainings to prevent the illicit trafficking of cultural property. Support UNESCO's Heritage Emergency Fund and Unite4Heritage global campaign. Strengthen UNESCO's Global Coalition for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, as the Director-General's agenda for action on the matter and for the promotion of cultural pluralism. Introduce strict measures to prevent the legal removal of cultural heritage from archaeological sites being stolen from museums, trafficked and sold to private collections by terrorist groups.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan, as a member of the World Heritage Committee, welcomes the international community's efforts and initiatives to protect those sites. We co-sponsored the decision of the 199th session of UNESCO Executive Board, adopted last April, on UNESCO's role in safeguarding and preserving Palmyra and other Syria World Heritage sites. My delegation would like to make the following recommendation on the matter. We call on Member States and other stakeholders to fully implement the recommendations of global forums, inter alia, the Donors Conference on Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage, held this week in Paris; the International Cultural Conference, held in Milan in mid-2015; the 4th International Cultural Forum, held in Saint Petersburg in December 2015.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“I thank the presidency of the United Kingdom for highlighting the importance of protecting cultural heritage as an imperative for humankind. We also convey our appreciation to the co-facilitators, France and Italy, for their efforts on resolution 2347 (2017), just adopted, which we were pleased to co-sponsor. We also welcome the briefings of Under-Secretary-General F eltman, UNESCO Director- General Bokova, Mr. Fedotov and General Parrulli. We are witnessing the greatest threat to cultural heritage since the Second World War. Today, more than 55 cultural heritage sites are in danger of destruction in armed conflicts - 21 ofthem located in the Middle East and Northern Africa, in particular Egypt, Iraq, Palestine, Yemen, Libya and Syria. That unprecedented scale of attack constitutes cultural cleansing.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“We encourage the launching of similar initiatives to benefit the country. Let me conclude by reiterating our readiness to join multilateral action to support President Touadera and the Central African Republic in moving forward towards stability, peace and progress.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan therefore shares the opinion stated here by President Touadera with regard of the need for greater strengthening of the security/development nexus as the bedrock for stabilization, reconciliation and the development of the Central African Republic. Hence it is very important that organizations and Governments honour their commitment of more than $2.2 billion in pledges made at the Brussels Conference on 17 November 2016. Likewise, proper and vigilant use of funds would greatly contribute to the five-year National Plan for Recovery and Peacebuilding. The recent African Union solidarity conference on post- conflict reconstruction and development, as well we as peacebuilding efforts in the Central African Republic during the AU conference in Addis Ababa, are fine examples to foster development and reconciliation.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“We also encourage the Government to own greater responsibility and accountability for rehabilitating the country, with the support of the United Nations system and the country team. That should be achieved in collaboration with regional organizations, financial institutions and all stakeholders, supported by the international community. Thirdly, we commend President Touadera's efforts to bring about economic recovery in his country. The humanitarian situation continues to be complex. Almost half of the population - approximately 2 million people - depends on humanitarian aid. The number of internally displaced persons has reached almost 60,000 since October of last year.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, such armed groups run the risk of exposing themselves to additional international sanctions, which must be followed strictly. Regional structures and institutions with influence are urged to do everything in their power to end the armed groups' violence. Kazakhstan hopes that the functioning of the Special Criminal Court and the appointment of the new prosecutor, with the support of MINUSCA, will help to combat impunity. This new legal framework should serve as impetus for the remaining armed groups to join the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation process. We support the high level of cooperation between the Government of the Central African Republic and MINUSCA, which the Council must sustain on all fronts.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Those two political initiatives must supplement and reinforce each other to optimally accelerate the stabilization of the security situation on the ground. Secondly, ongoing clashes in many parts of the country - especially the recent fight for Bambari between the Union pour la paix en Centrafrique and the Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique - are presently making the security situation in the Central African Republic very fragile. We welcome the military action by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) to protect the civilian population and take control of Bambari. Kazakhstan strongly condemns attacks on United Nations peacekeepers and convoys.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“We praise the national disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation strategy, as well as the national programme for reconciliation and social cohesion adopted in November 2016, which should all be strictly adhered to. Recently launched by the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, Angola, Congo and Chad, the initiative for peace and reconciliation agreement between the Government and all armed group in the Central African Republic is another possible platform for negotiations. The mediating role of the African Union in the process is central and must be fully supported by the international community.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“My delegation welcomes His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, to New York and thanks him for his very insightful analysis of his country's trajectory of development. We also thank today's briefers - Under-Secretary-General Herve Ladsous and the Permanent Representative of Morocco, Mr. Omar Hilale - for their substantive updates. Let me give my delegation's observations on the three main aspects - political, security and humanitarian - of the situation. Kazakhstan commends and supports the leadership of President Touadera in facilitating inclusive political dialogue, which commenced on 12 October 2016, by bringing together various actors to the negotiating table. It is the only way to bring peace to the country. We welcome the decision of the anti-balaka group to join the dialogue.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Given the importance of capacity-building, Kazakhstan is considering making a voluntary contribution to the United Nations Trust Fund for Global and Regional Disarmament Activities in order to assist States in implementing their obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). In conclusion, we call for greater multilateral confidence and trust to be achieved so that the powerful global anti-nuclear movement may prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We need to rise above our national interests when it comes to the common good for people and the planet.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“The threat of weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of non-State actors, especially destructive terrorist organizations, has significantly increased. In this regard, correctly assessing the evolving nature of the risk of proliferation and rapid advances in science and technology as well as responding in a timely manner with proactive measures should become our main tasks. Paragraph 27 of resolution 2325 (2016) reiterates the need to enhance ongoing cooperation among the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1540 (2004), 1267 (1999), 2253 (2015), on Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al-Qaida, and 1373 (2001), on the Counter-Terrorism Committee. As the Chair of the Sanctions Committee on ISIL, Da'esh and Al-Qaida, Kazakhstan is ready for cooperation within our respective mandates.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“I fully agree with the Chair that there cannot be a common approach for all and that the specificity of States needs to be taken into account. I am confident that individual interactions with each country, visits to States, increased outreach activities and sufficient financial resources will contribute significantly to advancing our actions to counter contemporary threats and challenges. In the Committee's work programme, we also consider the tasks ofcontinuing to institute transparency measures and to set up outreach activities to be of great importance. These tasks could enable effective interaction among States Members of the United Nations and inform them of all our achievements. We therefore consider it very useful to conduct regular meetings open to all Member States on the Committee's activities.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“On 11 and 12 March 2014, Astana hosted a seminar on the contribution of resolution 1540 (2004) in regional and global disarmament and non-proliferation dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the resolution in the Central Asia + format. The event was jointly organized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and the 1540 Committee. I would like to note that the Committee's sixteenth programme of work, for 2017, is the most comprehensive of its kind. It requires all of us to redouble our efforts to press our collective action to strengthen the WMD non-proliferation regime in the most effective manner possible. As we heard in the Chair's briefing, some of the provisions of the programme are already being implemented.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“A new expanded mandate with wider functions, as well as new challenges and threats, present a vast new areas of work and great responsibility, not only for the Committee and its new Chair but also for all Member States. Kazakhstan is a strong supporter of strengthening the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) non-proliferation regime. We are committed to these efforts and strictly comply with all the requirements of resolution 1540 (2004). We are also firmly committed to our fulfilling our obligations under the new resolution 2325 (2016). My country is a member of the Group of Friends of Resolution 1540, and we are among the 77 Member States that sponsored resolution 2325 (2016).”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“I congratulate Ambassador Sacha Sergio Llorentty Soliz and welcome him as the new Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). I wish him every success in fulfilling this important responsibility. We appreciate his informative briefing and commend him on the immense progress that has been achieved already. At the same time, we should acknowledge that many strides still need to be made. I make the following observations for the Security Council's consideration. As we know, this is a most crucial period for the Committee, which, after having covered much ground over the past five years, is now moving to a completely new level.”
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