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Vale De Almeida

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first: 2015-11-10
most recent: 2019-07-09
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“While maintaining and updating the core policy areas and cross-cutting themes of our previous strategy, the new action plan identifies new priority areas for action, including evidence gathering on the potential connection between drug trafficking and the financing of terrorist groups, organized crime, migrant smuggling or trafficking in human beings. We are currently working very hard on all those areas. In conclusion, we consider that it is useful to increase efforts to better understand further linkages between terrorism and organized crime. For those reasons and many others, we welcome this debate and the opportunity that it provides to share and highlight experiences.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“That legislation has been amended recently with the aim of increasing transparency about who beneficially owns companies and trusts so as to prevent money-laundering and terrorist financing via opaque structures; improve the work of financial intelligence units with better access to information through centralized bank account registers; tackle terrorist financing risks linked to the anonymous use of virtual currencies and of pre-paid instruments; and improve cooperation and exchange of information between anti-money-laundering supervisors and the European Central Bank, among many other important goals that we are pursuing at the European level. The EU Action Plan on Drugs 2017-2020 also provides a strengthened response to the newly emerging health and security challenges in the area ofillicit drug use and trafficking.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“In the EU, legislation to prevent and combat money- laundering and the financing of terrorism is designed to prevent the financial market from being misused for those purposes. The legislation deals with both issues together. It is imperative that we cut off the access of criminals to capital by fighting money-laundering effectively in order to successfully disincentivize terrorism and organized crime.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“In that regard, I would like to highlight the important role played by Eurojust, which contributes to improving judicial cooperation in the fight against serious crime, including terrorism, and the role of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol), which supports the member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international and organized crime and terrorism. Europol prepares a terrorism situation and trend report every year. In the most recent report, which has just been published, Europol noted that there were a number of investigations in the EU member States that demonstrated that issues of money-laundering, human trafficking and migrant smuggling and terrorism financing are interlinked.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“First of all, the Addendum to the Madrid Guiding Principles, adopted in December 2018, calls upon all of us to continue to conduct research and collect information to enhance our knowledge and better understanding of the nature and scope of the links that may exist between terrorism and transnational organized crime. In that regard, the European Union strives to achieve a multidisciplinary, multi-agency integrated approach to effectively tackling crime, including terrorism, while ensuring that all measures taken respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. The various law enforcement and other agencies in both fields need to work together, to share information and intelligence and to coordinate efforts at all levels in order to effectively respond to the challenges posed in both areas.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Mr. Vale de Almeida: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its 28 member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over today's meeting on such an important issue. I also thank all the briefers for their valuable contributions. For the sake of brevity, my oral intervention will be shorter than the written statement, which will be circulated. I would like to make a few points, ifI may.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Five EU-led discussions with France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom have already taken place, with a focus on exchanging views with Iran on regional stability. It is thanks to the JCPOA that this dialogue, as well as other channels of communications between the EU and Iran, has been set up and provides useful platforms for discussions. Today, we may be at a critical juncture regarding the future of the JCPOA. Yet, it should be recalled that the JCPOA is a nuclear agreement that has been working and delivering on its goals. There is also no credible, peaceful alternative to it. The European Union , together with other partners of the international community, will continue to work relentlessly to preserve the JCPOA as long as Iran abides by its commitments.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“We expect that all Council members will continue to support the preservation of the channel, in line with resolution 2231 (2015). While the JCPOA addresses nuclear non-proliferation aspects, a series of events outside the nuclear domain are increasingly worrying. The European Union consistently calls for reducing tension and regional military build-up by all actors. The European Union has repeatedly urged Iran to refrain from activities that could deepen mistrust, such as ballistic missiles tests, which are inconsistent with resolution 2231 (2015). The European Union is a strong promoter of multilateral diplomacy and continues to advocate for dialogue and constructive engagement. Thanks to the JCPOA, the EU has been able to hold discussions with Iran on regional issues.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“In the seventh report of the Joint Commission to the Security Council on the status of the Procurement Working Group's decisions and on any implementation issues (see S/2019/488), submitted to the Facilitator on 13 June and subsequently circulated as a Council document, the remaining participants stated their commitment to continuing to review proposals in an impartial and independent manner. In that context, it is a positive signal that the channel keeps receiving proposals, albeit at a decreased pace. Forty-four proposals have been submitted to date. A substantial amount of outreach has been conducted during the past few years, and countries around the world are aware of the procedures of the channel. Our outreach efforts will continue, together with colleagues from the Security Council secretariat and the Facilitator.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“It also plays a significant role for Iran, as it balances the limitations of the nuclear programme with civil nuclear development and longer-term engagement. Established under annex IV of the JCPOA, the procurementchannelremainsauniquenon-proliferation, transparency and confidence-building instrument. It is a key mechanism for preventing the misuse of nuclear or dual-use items and to ensure that exports of such items are consistent with the JCPOA. We recognize the challenges brought about by the United States withdrawal from the JCPOA and the reimposition of sanctions. The procurement channel, however, remains a Security Council mechanism, and the decision on a proposal for transfer is endorsed by all 15 members.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“As stressed in the joint statement by High Representative Federica Mogherini and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on 9 May, the EU remains committed to the JCPOA. It does not accept any ultimatums and will assess Iran's compliance on the basis of that country's performance regarding its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. A number of projects are being implemented in support of annex III of the JCPOA on civil nuclear cooperation, particularly in the field of nuclear safety and regulatory support. Annex III helps us get a better understanding of Iran's nuclear needs and gradually build confidence in Iran's programme.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“As she recalled in her statement on 4 May, the High Representative - together with the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom - remains committed to contributing to provide tangible results and economic dividends to the Iranian people. The operationalization of the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges, a special-purpose vehicle conducive to effective financial channels, is moving ahead and will enable legitimate trade with Iran, consistent with international and European laws and regulations. At the same time, the European Union notes with great concern the various announcements made by Iran on 8 May regarding its commitments under the JCPOA.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“With reference to the Chair's statement after the 6 March Joint Commission meeting, the remaining participants of the JCPOA recognize that, both the implementation by Iran of its nuclear-related commitments and the lifting of sanctions to allow for the normalization of trade and economic relations with Iran constitute essential parts of the JCPOA. In that regard, the European Union and all its 28 member States deeply regret the withdrawal of the United States from the agreement. The subsequent reimposition by the United States of unilateral sanctions and its decisions to not extend waivers with regard to trade in oil and to not fully renew waivers for nuclear non-proliferation projects are having a significant impact on Iran's economy.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“The European Union has been consistent in its commitment to the continued full and effective implementation of the agreement, as long as Iran abides by its commitments. That has been repeated in numerous statements and in our most recent European Union Foreign Affairs Council conclusions in February. The JCPOA has been delivering on its nuclear goal of providing the international community with the necessary reassurances on the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme. As confirmed by 15 consecutive reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has continued to implement its nuclear-related commitments, and it must continue to do so.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“It rolled back Iran's nuclear programme, blocked access to plutonium and highly-enriched uranium and established the most robust verification mechanism by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The JCPOA is a key element of the global nuclear non-proliferation architecture and was endorsed unanimously by the Council through the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015). It is the only tool available to provide the international community with the necessary assurances on Iran's nuclear programme. That is why the European Union is resolutely committed to the JCPOA. That is why we continue to support it and why we are determined to work with the international community to preserve it.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Additionally, I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to the colleagues in the Secretariat for their dedication and support, in particular in relation to the procurement channel and their work to prepare the latest report of the Secretary- General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2019/492). We are just a couple of weeks away from 14 July, when it will be four years since the historic conclusion of the JCPOA in Vienna by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, the United States and Iran, as well as the EU High Representative. At this particular challenging moment, it is important to remind ourselves of the achievements ofthe Joint Comprehensive Plan ofAction.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Mr. Vale de Almeida: . I am honoured to address the Security Council today on behalf of the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Federica Mogherini, in her capacity as Coordinator of the Joint Commission established by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). First of all, I extend my warm thanks to Secretary- General Antonio Guterres, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Ambassador Pecsteen de Buytswerve for the great collaboration on these files over the past few months.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“It is in that spirit that the European Union will increase is efforts and support for peace, in coordination and cooperation with Afghanistan and the United Nations, as well as regional and international partners.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We are currently starting to work on the next programming cycle for Afghanistan to cover the period from 2021 to 2027, and the potential priorities in the context of a peace agreement. In that context, the EU would like to thank once again the United Nations for its good cooperation in the preparation of the Geneva conference in November 2018 and its donor coordination efforts. In conclusion, the European Union believes that the following months will be crucial for a peace process to succeed, but any peace negotiations and agreement will be viable and accepted by the population only if they support and maintain the values and achievements of the past two decades. The democratization of Afghanistan should continue, along with better protection of the rights of all Afghans and safeguarding the country's democratic institutions.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Afghans should face the elections as if there were no peace process and the peace process as if there were no elections. The European Union will continue its coordination with the Afghan stakeholders and the international community, providing support - more than â‚¬18 million - to address some of the technical difficulties of the previous parliamentary elections in October 2018. We are a strong development partner for Afghanistan and our development cooperation responds to the officially defined and presented Afghan Government's priorities. The EU will continue its strong commitment to on-budget support, based on Afghan progress and impact in the implementation of its policies.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Sustainable reintegration is also important in the context of future peace efforts, where any lessons learned on successful reintegration will have good added value. The pursuit of peace must not be done at the expense of Afghanistan's democratic development. Peace will be lasting only in a democratic and prosperous environment. In that context, holding fair and transparent presidential elections on time - that is, on 28 September - is essential to strengthening the legitimacy of State institutions, as well as the democratic development and political stability of Afghanistan. The Afghan authorities have an obligation to ensure a level playing field. All candidates must take part in the elections in good faith. The EU sees no alternative to the holding of credible presidential elections in September.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The European Union intends to organize in the near future the fifth anti-corruption conference in Kabul, aiming at a realistic discussion of what has been done in this area and what concrete steps are still needed for the full implementation of the national strategy against corruption and related legislation. Migration and forced displacement were also part of our recent discussions. We have a good implementation of the EU-Afghan Joint Way Forward on migration. At the same time, the local and regional dimensions of migration are high on the European Union's agenda. The sustainable reintegration of Afghan internally displaced persons and returnees from the neighbouring countries, including lately from Turkey, remains a big challenge for Afghanistan and is an area where the EU will continue to enhance its support.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Moreover, in the context of peace efforts, there was agreement on the importance of preserving the constitutional order of Afghanistan, guaranteeing the protection of human rights and ensuring women's inclusion at all stages of the peace negotiations and peace process. We took note of the results of the consultative forum Afghan Women's National Consensus for Peace. There is a need for an effective and credible platform to achieve a unified women's voice in the future peace process and ensure their participation. Promoting the rule of law and ending impunity for corruption will also be core elements of a future of sustainable peace.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Conflict-related violence must no longer destroy another generation's livelihood, homes and property, as that displaces families and limits access to education, health and other services. I mentioned earlier the bilateral meetings the EU recently held in Kabul. We had comprehensive discussions covering many subjects, but I would like to stress the outcome ofthe discussion on human rights and good governance, which are areas of particular interest for the European Union. The need for the legislation in force on human rights and democracy to be properly implemented was widely recognized in the discussions. It is only in this way that Afghan citizens will reap the full benefits of a democratic system.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“During the past month, we have witnessed a sharp increase in terrorist attacks in both Kabul and other regions of the country. The number of internally displaced people is on the rise and humanitarian needs are increasing, with 6.3 million people in need of assistance. The European Union remains deeply concerned about the high level of civilian casualties that the conflict is producing. According to UNAMA reported findings, the situation, where one-third of overall casualties were children, is deplorable, and the need to protect civilians is of crucial importance. In this context, we reiterate once again our calls on all parties to protect the civilian population, especially women and children.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Such intra-Afghan formats should be able to contribute to the current regional track 1 negotiations. We call on the Afghan political class - both the Government and members of the opposition - to prioritize peace and remain constructively engaged when it comes to the needs of the peace process. We strongly urge political actors in Afghanistan not to allow their differences on other issues to divide them on the core question of peace. For the sake of sustainable peace, all political stakeholders in Afghanistan must do their utmost to achieve unity as regards ongoing efforts to end the conflict. In particular, elections and peace should remain two separate processes. Despite the current ongoing efforts to start a peace process, the conflict in Afghanistan continues, and insecurity is affecting the lives of the Afghan people.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The implementation phase of the peace agreement will be the key for achieving lasting peace. The EU stands ready to continue its long-term commitment to Afghanistan after a peace agreement has been signed. If there are expectations that the EU will provide substantial financial, political, diplomatic and development support after the successful conclusion of a peace agreement, the EU needs to be involved at all stages of the peace process. There is a continued need to strengthen Afghan ownership and leadership ofthe peace process, including intra-Afghan negotiations. The recent consultative loya jirga could be seen as a useful contribution to achieving this objective, especially if further consultations are enlarged to additional constituencies and endorsed by major political and civil society actors.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Peace can be sustainable only ifit is shaped and accepted by all Afghans, including women and minorities, and anchored in the communities across Afghanistan. A sustainable settlement requires compromises on all sides, including on how to set up and begin a dialogue. The EU is ready to facilitate such a consultation process and a dialogue that will contribute to inclusivity by involving Afghan civil society, including women's and youth groups. The EU supports the active participation of women in line with the resolution 1325 (2000). Inclusivity means addressing difficult but necessary issues relating to the peace process at the outset. Management of grievances and justice should not be overlooked but should be dealt with at the right moment. A peace agreement is not peace in itself. Peace will take time.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“It is in that framework that the EU is engaging in dialogue with the Afghan Government and international partners. The EU strongly believes that any future peace agreement must preserve the political, economic and social achievements of the last 18 years, in particular the rights of women, children and minorities. Work must also continue to enhance these achievements. We support and appreciate the ongoing efforts of all international and regional actors, in particular United States Special Representative Khalilzad, aimed at bringing the conflicting parties to the negotiating table. Dialogue between the Government and the Taliban is a priority and should start as soon as possible. Current negotiations between the Taliban and the United States should be integrated into intra-Afghan consultations.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“On 8 April the EU Foreign Affairs Council discussed Afghanistan and approved important Council conclusions, reiterating our commitment to playing an active role in Afghanistan's peace process and setting out in detail the EU's position and expectations on the process. On that occasion, all ofour 28 Foreign Ministers endorsed the offer that Federica Mogherini had made at the 2018 Geneva Ministerial Conference, namely, first, helping the Government to make the peace process more inclusive; secondly, supporting post-conflict reforms, including security-sector reform; thirdly, assisting the reintegration of ex-combatants; fourthly, setting up a possible EU role as guarantor of the peace process; and, fifthly, supporting cross-border trade and infrastructure as well as regional connectivity.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The first half ofthis year has been important for EU- Afghanistan bilateral relations: High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini paid a visit to Kabul in March, and the EU held several bilateral meetings in the framework of the EU-Afghanistan Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development. In all these discussions, the peace file held a prominent place, as we looked at how the EU could help the peace process to really materialize. The EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Mr. Roland Kobia, has frequently visited Kabul and the region to support the peace process. The EU strongly believes that all international partners need to strengthen efforts and coordination in the coming weeks and months to capitalize on the current momentum towards peace.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The European Union commends the United Nations, not the least through the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for the continuous important efforts carried out and deployed both in Kabul and at the international level aimed at supporting Afghanistan on its way towards improved security and prosperity and also in implementing the commitments made at the 2018 November Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan. We reiterate our full support for these ongoing efforts and pledge to strengthen EU-United Nations cooperation on Afghanistan and elsewhere.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Mr. Vale de Almeida: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its 28 member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement, of which a complete version will made available to the Secretariat. I would like to thank the Secretary-General and the briefers. I wish to offer special words of thanks to the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan and to Special Representative Yamamoto, with whom we have closely cooperated and with whom we have the clear intention to continue to work very closely, as well as with the Secretary-General.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, the EU welcomes the emphasis that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres puts on partnerships - and the EU-United Nations partnership in particular - as key to global peace and security.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We are mapping ongoing cooperation on the ground and, as mentioned during the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial on 29 March, we have agreed to organize a joint United Nations-EU workshop in Brussels on enabling factors for engaging more women in all roles and areas of expertise and at all levels of peacekeeping and crisis management. The aim of thatjoint effort is to build on ongoing work and existing data in this area and to arrive at a set of practical recommendations that will be shared widely. We hope to encourage a practice of regular, informed and practical exchanges on enabling factors for engaging more women in peacekeeping between EU member States, other United Nations troop- and police-contributing countries and experts in that area.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We welcome the recently approved uniformed gender-parity strategy for the period 2018-2028, as well as all efforts aimed at increasing the number and participation of women in peacekeeping and the integration of a gender perspective into all phases of the policymaking process and analysis. Part of the solution lies in increasing the quantity and quality of training for women personnel. We made women and peace and security the first of the joint priorities of the United Nations-EU Strategic Partnership on Peace Operations and Crisis Management for the period 2019-2021, as well as a cross-cutting priority across all areas ofour cooperation. Our missions and operations around the world are already working together on the ground to enhance the integration of a gender perspective throughout their activities.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“This is reflected in the recently adopted 2019- 2021 priorities of the United Nations-EU strategic partnership. As one of our eight priorities, we have agreed to contribute to the enhancement of performance by reinforcing cooperation on training and capacity- building, including on exercises. To this end, we are exploring how our services could help facilitate support from EU member States for different types of trainings, including on human rights, international humanitarian law and gender, as well as other relevant trainings. This means engaging more systematically with the European Security and Defence College, as well as with the European Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres. We are also deeply committed to advancing the women and peace and security agenda.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Indeed, the European Union will continue to be a loyal partner, not only by supporting United Nations peacekeeping operations, but also within the framework of our strengthened Common Security and Defence Policy. We continue to support each other and asset-sharing in-theatre, be it in Mali, the Central African Republic, Somalia, Libya, the Balkans or Iraq. We share best practices on conduct and discipline, and lessons learned from strategic reviews and assessments of our missions and operations. In our biannual steering committee meetings between the EU and the United Nations, we discuss operational needs, agree on benchmarks and ensure the strategic direction of our partnership, all to better align our efforts and improve our modalities for cooperation in different areas.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“The European troop- and police-contributing countries will continue to support the Secretariat in delivering both the capacity and willingness to create safer environments for communities under peacekeepers' protection. TrainingisprimarilyaMember State's responsibility in order to provide well-trained and well-equipped uniformed personnel and partake in a collective effort to better prepare, train and equip these personnel. However, the European Union, through the deployment of its own missions and operations, implements a whole array of action in matters of training and capacity- building with a View to complementing United Nations efforts in this regard.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Robust and objective methodologies based on clear, well-defined and identified benchmarks are central to improving not only mission planning and evaluation, but also mandate implementation at large. Finally, we continue to underscore the importance of the protection of civilians as a core task of peacekeeping. In this regard, regular assessments constitute an indispensable part of our performance policy, as they ensure that the protection of civilians under threat of physical violence is fulfilled. The establishment of the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit within the Executive Office of the Secretary- General is a welcome step forward towards improved assessments and enhanced operational output.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We remain committed to working in the long term with partners, all troop- and police-contributing countries and stakeholders in the spirit of genuine cooperation. This will ensure that prevention measures are further strengthened, victims are provided with assistance, allegations are duly investigated and justice is served by the countries that contribute the personnel. We also want to see the Secretariat optimally configured and delivering as one. In line with resolution 2436 (2018), we very much welcome progress on the development of the comprehensive performance assessment system, with clear standards of performance for assessing and evaluating all United Nations civilian and uniformed personnel.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“It is essential, in our view, that such training include predeployment and in-mission training and be adapted to operational challenges and focused on gender and human rights components, including child protection, women and peace and security, and combating sexual and gender-based violence, as well as sexual exploitation and abuse. This is especially relevant in increasingly complex environments and could also be enhanced in cooperation with regional actors. Moreover, for us, relevant and appropriate training remains the cornerstone of any performance policy. We welcome the Secretary-General's emphasis on increased accountability and his efforts to strengthen the system's ability to deal with sexual exploitation and abuse swiftly and decisively.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We continue to support the efforts of the United Nations to further develop these capacities for current and future missions, including through our own United Nations- EU Strategic Partnership on Peace Operations and Crisis Management. In many ways, training is central to carrying out peacekeeping mandates. In the spirit of A4P, we believe that properly training and equipping mission personnel before and during deployment - whether they belong to a military, police or civilian component, and on the basis of consolidated standards - is crucial to ensuring mission success as well as to safeguarding the safety and security of peacekeepers.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“The European Union and its member States have been leading efforts over the past few years to ensure the safety and security of United Nations personnel. In that context, we welcome United Nations initiatives to better integrate modern technology and peacekeeping intelligence capabilities into peace operations. By helping to improve the situational awareness of troops and police in real time, this will contribute to the implementation of mission mandates, to the protection of civilians and to the security of personnel, including humanitarian actors, on the ground. But technology alone cannot be the solution. Instead, a coherent combination of modern technology with relevant methods placed at the disposal of well- prepared and trained staff is imperative.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Only an integrated approach can lead to truly sustaining peace and, in that respect, the quality of training and the overall performance of the peacekeepers are of paramount importance. The deployment of United Nations peacekeeping personnel in fragile political and security environments has resulted in a rise in the number of deaths, as well as other security incidents. We unwaveringly support measures being developed and undertaken to improve the safety and security of United Nations personnel. We are committed to exploring all options that contribute to the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers on the ground and, by so doing, ensure better protection for civilians and guarantee a more effective maintenance of peace.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“The Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative, which aims at renewing our collective engagement and attaining excellence, is another important milestone in this direction. The European Union and its member States continue to stress the paramount importance of political solutions to conflicts and addressing root causes and drivers of conflict, as well as the priority that should be given to prevention. This is a central component of our own EU Global Strategy for Foreign and Security Policy and drives our efforts to strengthen the EU Common Security and Defence Policy, structures and instruments. This is also in line with the Secretary- General's determination to place prevention at the centre of United Nations peace and security efforts.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Mr. Vale de Almeida: As this is my first time addressing the Council during your presidency, Sir, I wish you, on behalf of the European Union (EU), the greatest success for the month of May. I am honoured to speak on behalf of the EU and its 28 member States. The candidate countries North Macedonia, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. In recent years, the European Union has welcomed an in-depth analysis conducted by the United Nations to review the global peace and security architecture. The reform currently being implemented by the Secretariat is a crucial step in adapting our collective action, making it fit for purpose.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Special attention will need to be paid to ensuring respect for human rights in the work of the security forces and impartial justice for all. It is therefore essential that the Haitian police and judiciary be effectively prepared to assume all the tasks currently carried out by the United Nations Mission in the future. We believe that a gradual transition of MINUJUSTH and the full exercise by the Haitian National Police of its security responsibilities on 15 October will be critical in that regard. The European Union, along with the United Nations and the international community, will support the Haitian authorities in consolidating their commitment and efforts to secure a better future in peace, democracy, stability and well-being for the whole Haitian people.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“MINUJUSTH's withdrawal is scheduled for the same month in which the elections are supposed to take place. In Haitian history, such a coincidence has always marked a period of instability. It is therefore an additional source of concern and it is all the more important that the elections take place on the dates announced. In conclusion, let me reiterate the European Union's appreciation for the contribution made by MINUJUSTH to security, conflict prevention, the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in Haiti. However, we believe that the structural economic, social and financial causes of instability in Haiti have yet to be overcome and that the political and security situation remains very fragile.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“J enca on 8 March, according to which the security situation remains particularly fragile and the progress on many benchmarks insufficient. The persistent inability of the Haitian National Police and national authorities to control gang-related violence, with accusations of collusion and other dysfunctions, is of particular concern. The European Union is particularly concerned about the ability of the HNP to conduct effective operations after the withdrawal of MINUJUSTH. We therefore consider it essential to complete the work of strengthening and professionalizing the Haitian National Police while preserving its autonomy and political neutrality. At the same time, we must continue to stress the importance of the reform and strengthening of justice and the penitentiary system, as well as the consolidation of human rights.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source