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“It is necessary to ensure that Afghanistan be included in our region's trade and economic cooperation efforts as part of a new model of relations. My delegation therefore proposes a new strategy, based on the interlinkages of development and security, combined with a revamped regional approach and an innovative whole-of-system United Nations approach to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability. It is based on our assumption that economic development will create the prerequisites for a political settlement and a solution to security issues.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“On the development track, we are heartened to see that it is the policy of the Afghan Government's to put emphasis on social and economic development. The core of our efforts is to help Afghanistan become an attractive partner with great potential. In that vein, we believe it is necessary to proceed in line with provisions of this year's presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/l) on prevention and sustaining peace and the presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/2) on modelling regional partnership in Afghanistan and Central Asia. The country needs joint projects, job creation and regional connectivity. All Central Asian States are committed to long-term cooperation with our Afghan partners and intraregional connectivity in the areas of infrastructure, transit and transport, energy and other fields.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“We will further support the Kabul process, the efforts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and regional initiatives, as well as the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process and the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan. We also welcome the work of our partners from Central Asia, in particular the holding of the Tashkent conference in March and the efforts of the Russian Federation on the Moscow format, while underlining the importance of the SCO Afghanistan Contact Group and the Afghanistan- Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity. We have great hopes for the forthcoming Geneva ministerial conference on Afghanistan, which will ensure that the Government of Afghanistan is on track to deliver on its reform commitments and discuss prospects for international support.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“It is cause for serious concern as it could have a negative impact on the holding of free and successful elections in the country. We therefore urge the Government to implement its progressive strategies, such as the plan on security sector reform and many others in other areas, which, in our View, will further strengthen the capacity of national institutions. With regard to international cooperation, my delegation commends the ongoing efforts to counter various threats, including the scourge of terrorism, trafficking and narcotics in Afghanistan. We believe that at this stage it remains imperative that the United Nations and the international community continue to provide assistance to Afghanistan.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“That means that hopes for peaceful elections is under threat. We are equally concerned about the statements made by some political parties in Afghanistan that intend to boycott the elections. Therefore, we encourage the Government to work with political parties and encourage them to participate in the elections. On the other hand, it should not lead to a delay in the holding of the elections, as it would lead to further deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan. On the security track, despite some noteworthy developments, the situation is fragile and volatile and continues to deteriorate, in particular in the northern provinces. Major losses have been incurred among the civilian population, law enforcement and the military as a result of terrorist acts and clashes by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Da'esh and the Taliban.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“At this critical juncture, it would enable us to leverage the comparative advantage of global and regional stakeholders in support of reconstruction and redevelopment in Afghanistan. My delegation would like to make the following key points. First, with regard to the political process, we share the view of Kabul that the process should be Afghan- led and Afghan-owned. Kazakhstan firmly supports the reconciliation and reintegration efforts undertaken by the Government of Afghanistan and its continued commitment to addressing the increasing political, economic and security challenges. That is strong testimony of Afghanistan's aspirations to achieve national unity and stability, which could contribute to regional security. We welcome President Ghani's recent ceasefire initiative and regret that counterparts have not accepted it.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“We are grateful to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Yamamoto for his briefing and personal contribution to achieving the goal of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. We applaud the work and dedication of his able team. We are also grateful to the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal, and Afghan youth representative Ramiz Bakhtiar for their statements. The recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/824) provides a realistic assessment and important insights into the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the United Nations country team. It includes constructive recommendations that the United Nations system and the international community need to implement right away.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“Today the situation on the Korean peninsula is much better and more favourable than ever before and prompts us to focus more on further developing goodwill, openness and mutual concessions. Kazakhstan, which has practical personal experience in disarmament, understands how complex the process of denuclearization is. We therefore hope that the parties will be able to remain patient, redouble their determination and political will, and bring to bear extraordinary diplomatic skills and resources in order to successfully move towards achieving a denuclearized Korean peninsula. We are firmly committed to the cause of nuclear disarmament and are ready to contribute in the most constructive way to all possible collective efforts in this direction.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“We recognize that the workload of the Group of Experts of the 1718 Committee is of the broadest scope and also the most complex. It is entirely permissible for the content and conclusions of the Panel's report to, at the same time, cause some controversy and disagreements among the Member States. We underline in this regard that it is not only important but imperative to ensure full proof and the veracity of all the facts and evidence as well as statistical data. This is crucial in order to elaborate proper recommendations and further measures. As for the controversial points that have caused disagreements among some members of the Council, we hope that a speedy settlement can be reached on the basis of mutual respect and patience. Only then we can seek a common understanding and a pragmatic and comprehensive solution.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“I would recall that President Nursultan Nazarbayev also stressed the need to resolve the issue of North Korea's nuclear programme by restoring these missing elements, especially among the United States, Russia and China. We would not like to see the contrary occur, which could send the wrong signal. Unity in the Council must be preserved and used to achieve the overarching task at hand: the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Kazakhstan supports the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), which is called upon to achieve this task by exclusively peaceful and political means. We acknowledge that sanctions in this regard are only interim measures until tangible steps on verified denuclearization have been taken on the ground in North Korea.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“We can say that this is a perfect example of the spirit of creating and strengthening confidence-building measures, which are the optimal and most pragmatic way of resolving bilateral and multilateral issues. This is exactly what my President called for at the January high-level thematic briefing of the Security Council on non-proliferation and confidence-building measures (see S/PV.8160). He believes that this is an essential element in maintaining the global security architecture and strengthening peace. He has always been convinced that all conflicts and problematic issues related to weapons of mass destruction should be resolved through confidence-building and trust.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“We join other in expressing our sympathy to all those who suffered from the devastating hurricanes here in the United States, in the Carolinas, as well as in the Philippines and China. We thank the United States delegation for having convened today's meeting and Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo for her valuable update. We are also glad to see our colleagues from South Korea and Japan at this table. Since this is the first public meeting this year on the issue, I would like to briefly express my country's position regarding the developments taking place on the Korean peninsula. Unlike in the past, this year there have been many positive and historic events that demonstrate the relevance of the chosen path of political and diplomatic efforts.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan, for its part, has been contributing to the Plan's implementation by helping to alleviate drought in hard-hit areas. Finally, we would like to stress the importance of ensuring Somalia's rapid economic recovery. In that regard, we encourage the Government of Somalia to take further concrete steps to implement fiscal reforms, build institutions and improve economic performance. We call on the international community to enhance its support for the further development of Somalia and for addressing the root causes of the crisis.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“The continued capacity- building of the Somali National Army is essential for greater effectiveness. We note with satisfaction the efforts of the Government of Somalia in addressing the issue of the proliferation of arms and demonstrating a commitment to building its weapons and ammunition management capabilities. Just two days ago, we were briefed via video-teleconference by a national security adviser to the Sanctions Committee on the status of the issue, and we will continue to closely monitor the process, since it has critical significance for the country's security and stability. On the humanitarian front, we call on the international community to fill the gap in funding the Somalia Humanitarian Response Plan in order to address the issues of vulnerable internally displaced people and broad climate-related consequences.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“On the security front, we are concerned about the persistent threats posed by Al-Shabaab and groups with alleged ties to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. We condemn all acts of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, that undermine the fragile security and humanitarian situation and the peacebuilding process. We acknowledge the role of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and commend AMISOM. and the various United Nations entities for their dedication to the security of Somalia. The swift implementation of the national security architecture and the transition plan, with the coordinated support of the international partners, will be critical. At the same time, the transfer of responsibilities from AMISOM. to the national security forces should not create a security vacuum.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the measures taken by federal constitutional bodies to ensure the holding of a national constitutional convention and provide an opportunity for an inclusive, Somali-owned review process. Furthermore, we would like to stress the importance of the sustained and coordinated support of the international community for the recovery and stabilization process in Somalia. In that regard, the Somalia partnership forum held in Brussels on 16 and 17 July was an important step towards the further development of an international partnership to facilitate the implementation of the transition plan and strengthen Somalia's resilience in the face of humanitarian shocks and catastrophes.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“We also support the initiative to create an inclusive electoral system with the participation of women, representatives ofthe whole of civil society and national minorities. There can be no question that women must be empowered to make a dynamic contribution to the peace process and given a lead role in decision-making and mobilizing the grass roots for community action. Building consensus on those and other critical issues is important as a basis for further progress, including the conclusion of the constitutional review process and the definition of Somalia's federal model. We encourage the country's political leaders to overcome their differences in a constructive and mutually beneficial manner in the interest of the stability and sustainable development of Somalia.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“On the political front, we note the progress made by the Government of Somalia in revitalizing the high-level political dialogue with the federal states, strengthening reconciliation processes and State authority across the country. In that context, we welcome the significant outcomes of the National Security Council meeting held in Baidoa in June, which reached key agreements on the transition plan, revenue-sharing and the electoral model for the 2020 one-person, one-vote elections. We commend and wholeheartedly back the bold and comprehensive reform agenda and development vision of President Farmajo and Prime Minister Khayre, and expect to see them consistently implemented.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“I would first like to express my condolences for the terrorist attack by Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu on 2 September, which killed a number ofpeople, including children. That cowardly act of violence reminds us of the fragility of the security situation in the country and the need to make every effort to preserve its hard- earned stability. We welcome the recent positive momentum in the Horn of Africa as we witness the historic rapprochement among the countries of the region, led by the strong political will for change displayed by Ethiopia's new leader, and we commend the political leadership of the region for initiating and promoting these positive changes with the goal of steering their nations towards a long-awaited peaceful and prosperous future.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“We thank Mr. Michael Keating, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his dedicated service, and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. I am glad to once again see Mr. Francisco Madeira, the Special Representative ofthe Chairperson ofthe African Union Commission for Somalia, with whom we met in Mogadishu during the visit to Somalia ofthe Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea. We also appreciate the very insightful and informative briefing of Ms. Phumzile Mlambo- Ngcuka, the Executive Director of UN-Women. Lastly, we welcome Mr. Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia, to the Chamber.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Lastly, Kazakhstan stands ready to work on increasing the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations through a concerted multilateral effort.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan is committed to increasing its contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations by co-deploying its unit with that of India to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and deploying more officers to United Nations peacekeeping missions. We are also working on certification by the United Nations of the courses of the KAZCENT peacekeeping training centre, which has been recognized for reaching the highest international standards. Furthermore, bringing new TCCs into United Nations peacekeeping enhances the credibility and effectiveness of United Nations missions and promotes cooperation and collective responsibility among countries, regional organizations and the world community as a whole.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We fully support building new and comprehensive partnerships with the African Union, the European Union, the Organization of American States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the League of Arab States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and other structures and groups of countries for resolving regional and country-specific conflicts with a view to enhancing peacekeeping performance. We are confident that the active involvement and engagement of new countries in United Nations peacekeeping, including through co-deployments, can bring fresh vigour, new blood and greater efficiency to peace operations.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“While most give heroic service, some in the field lack equipment or have exhibited poor performance and blatant misconduct, especially where sexual exploitation and abuse are concerned. Such deficiencies require stringent organizational accountability measures aimed at ending all impunity. In order to make peacekeepers more effective, the whole United Nations system must be accountable. The United Nations should also strengthen its cooperation with regional and subregional organizations through a comprehensive strategy for conflict prevention and resolution, with investments in development, as we mentioned in connection to our threefold strategy.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Investigations into any kind of malpractice should be transparent and available to all. The potential ofthe Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System, which is a valuable tool with a unique database of Member States' peacekeeping capabilities and deficiencies, should be fully employed. There are several stakeholders in peace operations. Different actors have different goals or assign different priorities to shared goals, which is why the two need to be able to converge. Police-contributing countries and troop-contributing countries (TCCs) also face the dilemma of simultaneously balancing the safety of their own United Nations personnel with the protection of civilians. Improving the accountability of United Nations peacekeepers is an ongoing challenge.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“In addition, the success of peacekeeping missions' operations can be measured by mandate performance, and the degree to which they facilitate the resolution and containment of conflict and limit casualties. Results can also be evaluated at the strategic level in terms of political stability rather than the implementation of purely operational and tactical measures. Performance assessment should also include the use of technology to enhance mandate implementation, including the protection of civilians, interoperability as a prerequisite for effective operations, information sharing, medical support, camp and installation security and mobile communications and information platforms. We must also strive for effects-based and performance-focused standards if we are to have measurable, indicator- driven reporting.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Where mandates are concerned, it can be difficult to assess performance because of the expansive scope of the objectives that some mandates encompass. Some of the tasks involved are defined differently by different Member States and the mandates of individual peace operations often make demands that go beyond reasonable expectations. More realistic goals would help to improve the effectiveness of United Nations missions, reduce human suffering, prevent violent conflict beyond States' borders and promote conflict resolution. Another factor is the evolution of situations over time, which requires ongoing monitoring throughout the peacekeeping cycle so that policies can be modified, strategies adapted and exits planned.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“It is in that regard that the road maps outlined in the reports of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations (see S/2000/809) and the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446), on the peacebuilding architecture, together with resolution 1325 (2000) and the Secretary- General's plan of action, deserve full consideration. Effectiveness can also be measured not just in its ability to bring conflicts to an end but also in how it sets the stage for lasting peace and sustainable development. It is in that regard that Kazakhstan has proposed an innovative threefold strategy for preventing and addressing conflicts, which combines a security- development nexus with revamped regional and whole-of-system approaches to enhancing efficiency and accountability.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Today we are at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges that demand transformative changes involving reforms, innovative approaches and, most of all, new yardsticks for measuring performance in every sector of United Nations peacekeeping. The effectiveness of peacekeeping is being questioned, particularly with regard to the many problems that it is encountering, and which teach many important lessons with regard to decisions on how and when to deploy peacekeepers and the kind of structures and streamlining that are required to support United Nations peacekeeping.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We thank the United States presidency for drawing attention to the issue of peacekeeping's successful performance and effectiveness. We thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Ms. Blakemore for their comprehensive and informative briefings. Kazakhstan is fully committed to strengthening and improving United Nations peacekeeping capabilities through well-defined, clear and achievable mandates, the appointment of highly qualified and competent personnel from various disciplines and the provision of adequate equipment and funding resources. My delegation would like to make some observations and recommendations on some key points.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We are sure that the unresolved issues will take time and further efforts to settle. In that context, we look forward to the next meeting of the guarantor countries ofthe Astana process in Moscow to discuss all issues related to the recent developments on the ground.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“We also need to support the creation of conditions for the return of numerous Syrian refugees. In that regard, the idea of convening an international conference on Syrian refugees could be a first step towards a collective solution of the problem. Kazakhstan commends Moscow, Tehran and Ankara for their agreement to exert all efforts to protect the population and improve the humanitarian situation, in particular by restoring the economy and infrastructure to address acute social problems. Another important point was the emphasis on the political process, conveying that there is no military solution to the crisis and the parties concerned should sit down at the negotiating table. It would be wrong to suggest that the trilateral summit produced an ultimate formula to resolve the Idlib crisis.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan believes that this will contribute to the final formation of a constitutional committee and undoubtedly have a positive impact on the political processes and preparations to hold free elections in Syria. The summit proved once again that urgent international tasks can be solved only on the basis of respect, trust and constructive cooperation. My delegation notes with satisfaction that a ceasefire in Idlib was facilitated, thereby creating new opportunities for the political process. In that vein, we are convinced that the world community should direct its joint efforts towards creating the conditions for the settlement of the intra-Syrian conflict by exclusively peaceful means, rebuilding the ruined country and addressing the complex humanitarian situation.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“The summit also clearly demonstrated the positive role of the Astana process in coordinating international activities related to the Syrian peace process, including preserving the political unity and integrity of the country. We welcome the most notable parts of the text, referring to cooperation against terrorist groups such as Da'esh, the Al-Nusra Front and Al-Qaida, and the importance of distinguishing between terrorists and armed opposition groups participating in the ceasefire. The statement also emphasizes the political process, the creation of a constitutional committee, humanitarian assistance, the repatriation of asylum-seekers and the organization of an international conference on refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan welcomes the trilateral summit of the Heads of the guarantor countries of the Astana process in Tehran, which resulted in the adoption of a joint statement and further cooperation among the three countries to resolve the Syrian crisis. As we know, the guarantor States of the Astana process - Russia, Iran and Turkey - have met for the third time, with very constructive outcomes of a turning point for the Syrian people. The summit was held under the common understanding of the unacceptability of any provocations. The Heads of the guarantor States also confirmed the commitment to preserving the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Our hearts still go out to all the victims and families of the unforgettable and unforgivable terrorist attack of 9/11. We send our prayers and profound condolences to all those families that lost loved ones at the World Trade Center. In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, people all over the world, including Kazakhstan, stood shoulder to shoulder in mourning, solidarity, sympathy and friendship with the people of the United States. This day is not only to commemorate but also to make sure that it never happens again anywhere else in the world. Our resolve, collective effort and unity against terrorism is the way forward. We thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for initiating this open briefing to discuss the outcome of the Tehran summit, which has great implications for the current phase of the Syrian crisis.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source
“Achieving that ambitious goal will not be possible without tackling corruption in all its forms. To conclude, my country firmly believes that the efforts of individual country have to be complemented by future actions conducted in unity. It is critically important to build an environment of sustainable peace and resilient development for all. However, when we speak about the ways that the Security Council's sanction regimes and resolutions could lower the probability of conflict affected by corruption, we have to also bear in mind that the effect is yet to be thoroughly studied. Lastly, we believe that the United Nations and its main organs have a crucial role to play in addressing that phenomenon, which triggers conflicts and impedes the post-conflict recovering process.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“As such, in order to attain sustainable peace, including through engagement on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, we need to promote a threefold strategy by, inter alia, creating the potential for the close, complex, multifaceted and case-specific relationship between security and development, utilizing an innovative and revamped regional approach, and strengthening coordination within the United Nations to increase its effectiveness and ensure greater transparency and accountability. Thirdly, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identifies an explicit link between corruption and peaceful, just and inclusive societies. One of the most important commitments in the Agenda is to leave no one behind in the delivery of services, decision-making and the dispensation of justice.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“To address them, we need to assess the alarming intensity and proportions assumed by problems such as terrorism, armed groups, transnational crime, the exploitation of natural resources and historical legacies and trafficking in drugs, weapons and human beings, and to identify how corruption permeates all of them. On the other hand, corruption is also triggered by insecurities caused by development-related root causes: deep poverty arising from climate change; food, water and energy insecurities; and large inflows of money for capacity-building and development aid.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“In that vein, we intend to make every effort to support our common commitment to preventing and controlling corruption so as to ensure peace. Transparency, the rule of law, good governance and accountability are the ways to root out corruption. That is true for pre-conflict, conflict and post-conflict societies. Our experience shows that more engagement of countries in the international system of relations and transactions, rather than less, helps to avoid corruptive practices. Isolation plays the opposite role, fuelling negative tendencies in national and international development. Secondly, today's world clearly testifies to the fact that there are interlinkages between development and security. We are confronted today by protracted conflicts with complex political instability and tensions that defy our interventions.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“We thank the United States presidency for the opportunity to discuss how corruption fuels conflicts. As for us, we stand for a system-wide coordination to improve the interlinkages between development and security, in particular in the regional context. It is from that angle that we see added value in scrutinizing that phenomenon as a consequence of conflict, with development drivers. We express appreciation to Secretary-General Guterres and the founding Director of the Enough Project and co-founder of The Sentry, Mr. Prendergast, for their comprehensive and insightful briefings. My delegation would like to make the following observations on some key points. First, my country has its own experience in fighting various threats to peace and security at the national, regional and global levels.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan calls for stepping up joint efforts aimed at implementing the confidence-building measures arrived at within the framework of the Astana process, including the release of detainees and abductees, the handing over ofbodies, the identification of missing persons and other arrangements. We believe that the international community should direct its joint efforts at creating the conditions for settling the intra-Syrian conflict by exclusively peaceful means in order to rebuild this ruined country and address the complex humanitarian situation. We must also consider creating appropriate conditions for the return of Syria's numerous refugees. Kazakhstan believes that the active restoration of Syria must continue, regardless of jurisdictions.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“We appreciate the constructive role of the United Nations Special Envoy in the process of seeking a political settlement in Syria. We hope that the Tehran summit of the Presidents of the guarantor States of the Astana process - Russia, Turkey and Iran - will promote a mutually acceptable decision to restore confidence between the parties in conflict, facilitate progress on the humanitarian situation and invigorate the process towards a political solution. We also support the efforts of the guarantor States of the Astana process to assist Syrians in restoring unity in the country and achieve a political settlement of the ongoing conflict through inclusive dialogue. That can be achieved by supporting a constitution backed by the Syrian people under appropriate United Nations supervision.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“We encourage the guarantor States of the Astana process and other stakeholders to continue consultations on the search for peaceful ways to liberate Idlib province from terrorist elements. Separating the terrorist groups from moderate opposition forces that are ready for peaceful negotiations with Government forces could be a way forward, as Staffan de Mistura suggests. We urge the parties to the conflict not to allow a humanitarian catastrophe to occur. To let the situation unravel would be to negate all the good efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis in the framework of the Geneva talks and the Astana process. Kazakhstan supports the intention of Mr. De Mistura to hold meetings on 10 and 11 September within the framework of the Astana process, especially as the situation around Idlib is escalating.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“We join others in thanking Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura and the Director of Operations and Advocacy in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. John Ging, for their comprehensive and very informative briefings on the matter before us. Current developments around Idlib province could easily lead to a deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region, together with further human casualties among civilians. Recalling that the Russian military forces were invited by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic to counter terrorism in the country, we believe that will enable the definitive liberation of the entire territory of the country, with favourable conditions created for a political settlement on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“Kazakhstan calls for constructive and patient consultations and the tireless search for mutually acceptable solutions for the benefit of the people of Syria.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“The lack of impunity and absence of preventive measures do not allow us to effectively address the continued threat of chemical-weapons use in the country or the fear that chemical attacks are not only being used as a tactical tool of warfare and liquidation of the enemy, which is also unacceptable in our times, but also as an instrument of terror that sows chaos among people to achieve certain benefits for one particular party. The provocative nature of such actions is a real threat to our collective efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Syrian Arab Republic. We should not allow the politicization and polarization of this serious matter, on which the fate of many depends. We must also fight intentional provocations and planned deliberate attacks.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“We look forward to the further cooperation of the Government of Syria with the OPCW in order to eliminate all remaining ambiguities. We eagerly await the results of the analysis by the Declaration Assessment Team of the responses submitted by the Syrian authorities. At the same time, we are very concerned about other circumstances. Questions remain unclear in the following areas. There is a lack of clarity about all ongoing investigations of chemical incidents, including the Douma incident, which would allow us to see how and by whom chemical weapons have been used and seriously affected the common people of Syria.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“We must not allow chemical incidents, deliberately organized for destructive purposes, to undermine our achievements in the political dimension and detract from the prospects for long-awaited peace in Syria. Existing threats should be considered in that context. In the report of the Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) before us today (see S/2018/804), we see both positive aspects and cause for concern. We agree with the Secretary-General that the long-awaited destruction of all 27 chemical weapon-production facilities in Syria is an important step towards the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). The report also indicates certain progress in obtaining answers from the Syrian Government on issues regarding its chemical weapons declaration.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source
“We support the prompt identification and prosecution of all those responsible for chemical crimes. However, the involvement of a party must be proved by full, comprehensive and irrefutable evidence. The issues of attribution and prosecution have long represented a stumbling block in the work of the Council. This impasse has prevented us from achieving effective solutions. We, the members of the Council, must rise above our geopolitical interests. Instead of polarizing the deliberations with our views and prejudices, we must all think seriously about further joint and integrated action. We must remember that the political settlement of the Syrian crisis and the fight against the threat of chemical weapons in Syria are closely interrelated.”
2018-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8344 (2018) · source