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Vale De Almeida

lines on the record: 397
first: 2015-11-10
most recent: 2019-07-09
sittings or episodes: 37
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“The European Union remains a faithful partner of the Republic of Haiti and committed to supporting the country in this sensitive period, in cooperation with the other partners, including in the indispensable process of dialogue and reform. The European Union is ready to continue its development cooperation in the country and to facilitate the emergence of effective and sustainable solutions to overcome the many challenges that the country faces. The European Union appreciates and supports the work done by MINUJUSTH in support of the development of the National Police, justice, the rule of law and the defence and promotion of human rights. However, we share the concerns expressed in the latest debriefing provided Mr.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“As stated in the benchmarks for an exit strategy, prepared by the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), a consensual and far-reaching reform of the electoral system is a key component not only in preventing further institutional crises, but also in rebuilding a strong link between elected officials and voters in order to regain the people's confidence. It is essential that the Haitian authorities and parliamentarians make every effort to organize the parliamentary and municipal elections in October 2019. We therefore hope that this deadline will be maintained and prepared in the best possible conditions.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“It is important that women be able to participate meaningfully and equitably in that process. The holding of legislative elections for the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, within the time limits provided for in the Constitution, is also essential. Respect for the legitimacy of democratically elected institutions and the regular cycle of elections appears, in parallel and in complementarity with national dialogue, to be one of the essential conditions for the functioning of democracy in Haiti. Structural reforms are urgently needed to restore the country's economy and finances and allow for properly inclusive socioeconomic development.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Other political, civil society and business actors have demanded the establishment of a genuine national dialogue, which, unfortunately, after several unsuccessful attempts, remains behind schedule; some are waiting for a thorough reform of institutions and their functioning, with the electoral mandates under review. On 18 March, the Chamber of Deputies of the Haitian Parliament voted to dismiss Prime Minister Ceant and his Government, to which they had given their vote of confidence just six months ago. In that context, and given the critical situation in the country, the European Union considers it imperative that President Moise and the incoming new Government engage in a deep, inclusive and sincere political dialogue that can identify and implement the necessary political solutions to overcome the current impasse.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The HNP has generally succeeded in containing tensions and limiting material damage in a context of widespread instability. However, as a result of that climate, the number of incidents involving armed gangs has increased; some have been particularly serious, with murders, rapes and violence, especially the one that took place last November in the neighbourhood of La Saline. An investigation is still ongoing following accusations of the involvement of the security forces. The European Union is concerned about the overall situation in Haiti. Politically, the radical opposition has exerted strong pressure in an attempt to force President Moise to resign.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Haiti has gone from a situation of latent fragility to a fully fledged political and economic crisis that has resulted since last July in a series of demonstrations and riots against the elevated cost of living, owing to inflation and the rapid depreciation of the local currency, which culminated in February in 12 long days ofblockades in the country. In addition, demonstrations, generally peaceful in nature, were held to denounce the management of PetroCaribe funds by previous Administrations and demand accountability and an effective fight against corruption. Unfortunately, many of the protests were marked by episodes of violence that caused deaths and looting, despite the deployment of the Haitian National Police (HNP).”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“I am honoured to speak on behalf of the European Union and its 28 member States. I thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2019/198) and Mr. Lacroix, Ms. Bachelet and Ms. Viaud for their briefings. I especially welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti. The candidate countries Turkey, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate country Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Building sustainable and peaceful societies will require the utilization of all African Peace and Security Architecture and African Governance Architecture components to ensure a comprehensive approach that brings together peace and security, sustainable development and human rights. Bringing those responsible for alleged violations and abuses to justice and holding them accountable by ending impunity is essential to reconciliation. Allow me to end by assuring the Council and, in particular, our African friends and colleagues that the European Union will continue to encourage concrete initiatives and bolster projects to support the African Union and its regional mechanisms in enhancing their capacity to deal with conflict and crisis situations on the continent and meet its ambition of silencing the guns by 2020.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The protection of human rights and responsive and accountable political governance, as well as inclusive economic growth, are essential elements of addressing the root causes of conflict. Gender equality is a prerequisite for peace, security, sustainable development and justice, all of which positively influence our global, regional and national economies. Women's perspectives need to be equally represented, as do the hopes and aspirations of young people, who are ultimately responsible for the future. Indeed, an active role for youth and women in the prevention, management and mediation of conflicts is of paramount importance. That is recognized in the declaration of the Abidjan Summit and is an area in which we would like to see greater trilateral AU- EU-United Nations cooperation.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The European Union is also committed to continue supporting a stronger linkage between the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture in order to reduce fragility and foster political stability and effective governance across Africa for the benefit of all. The prevention of violent conflict is our key endeavour. Beyond short-term actions to prevent an imminent outbreak of violence, fragile situations require tailored approaches and support to help create sustainable peace, while addressing the underlying causes of conflict. The successful prevention of violent conflict must aim at local ownership and at prioritizing the concerns of local communities.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The European Union has therefore allocated â‚¬20 million for the continuation, until 2020, of the early response mechanism of the African Peace Facility, making possible a range of African Union activities of both a preventive and a mediatory nature. At the working level, the European Union and the African Union are engaged in conflict prevention dialogue. That is a dialogue of peers through which we seek to learn from one another. A number of subjects have been identified as entry points for cooperation, including joint analyses, conflict prevention, climate change, mediation and, last but not least - and particularly relevant in today's discussions - United Nations-AU-EU trilateral cooperation.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“We are honoured to be offered a seat on the Fund's Board of Trustees. Under the African Peace and Security Architecture, the AU regional economic communities, regional mechanisms and subregional ad hoc coalitions are building tools to respond to a wide variety of crisis situations. The means range from diplomacy and mediation to peace support operations and post- conflict reconstruction and development. While peace support operations generally receive the most attention and resources, it is the quiet forces of diplomacy and mediation and structural attention to fragility triggers that contribute greatly to any successful intervention in preventing or resolving conflict.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“While cooperation is ongoing in all those theatres, it is particularly strong in Somalia, where the African Union Mission in Somalia is a key partner of the EU civilian and military missions. Moreover, the EU and the AU are exploring opportunities to further strengthen operational cooperation on peace and security, including between missions and operations. The same goal is being pursued with the United Nations and trilaterally. Progress in that area has the potential to contribute significantly to Africa's ambition to silence the guns by 2020. Another important area where progress has been steady is the operationalization of the African Union Peace Fund, a clear sign of the AU's dedication to take charge of the continent's peace and security. We also see it as an important tool for the alignment of partners' support.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The European Union is working closely with the African Union to make those ambitions come true, as witnessed by the AU-EU Summit in Abidjan in November 2017 and, more recently, by the first AU-EU annual joint ministerial meeting, held in Brussels in January 2018. Peace and security during all phases of the conflict cycle are a central pillar of the AU-EU strategic partnership. Our memorandum of understanding on peace, security and governance, signed in May 2018, puts the EU-AU partnership on a solid and structured basis, taking into account the complexity of the emerging threats and the need to address their root causes. Our two organizations are also operationally active in the Sahel, the Central African Republic and Somalia.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The European Union welcomed the adoption of the African Union Master Roadmap of Practical Steps for Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020 and the launch of African Amnesty Month in the context of the Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020 flagship initiative. We fully share the African Union's concern about the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons as a major source of insecurity. We therefore commend you, Mr. President, and your country for the initiative to use your presidency of the Security Council to hold today's open debate on how cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations can further contribute to its key effort of ending conflicts on the continent. Agenda 2063 is a bold and ambitious strategic framework for the sustainable development of the African continent.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Mr. Vale de Almeida: I have the honour to speak on behalf ofthe European Union and its 28 member States. The candidate countries Turkey, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate country Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I will focus today on what the European Union (EU) and its member States are collectively doing to further strengthen the range of tools of the African Union (AU) and its regional mechanisms in preventing, managing and resolving conflicts, while also illustrating how the AU-United Nations strategic partnership can be leveraged to help Africa achieve the ambitious goal of silencing the guns.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“To conclude, we believe that an extended arm with an open hand, and not an iron fist imposing the will of the strongest, is the best way to find common solutions to common problems and challenges. The European Union is and will continue to be a cooperative global force, one that sticks to its commitments and upholds international norms and a principled partner that puts human rights and sustainable development at the core of its agenda and never ceases to pursue peace, security and economic prosperity for all. And it is in that spirit that we will continue to work within, as well as with, the United Nations and beyond so as to ensure that the future of the international system is based on cooperation rather than confrontation.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“We remain a key partner in that endeavour, not only by supporting United Nations peacekeeping operations, but also by deploying our own missions within the framework of our common security and defence policy. We continue to advocate for a better definition of the role ofregional organizations within United Nations-led interventions, facilitating - when appropriate - rapid deployment, in complementarity with United Nations operations, as is the case with the European Union training and capacity-building missions and operations within the framework of security sector reform or when our missions are deployed in a bridging capacity. In that regard, we will continue to support the development of African peace capacities, which increasingly contribute to peace and security on the continent.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“We are also engaged side by side with the United Nations to make peacekeeping operations more effective and deliver lasting peace and development to the populations where those missions are deployed, thereby contributing to sustainable development. We support the efforts of the Council to put more focus on women's participation in peace negotiations and peacebuilding. The European Union and its member States strongly support the Secretary-General's initiatives to make the United Nations delivery more effective and efficient on the ground, especially the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, highlighting the need for a stronger focus on protecting civilians, performance and accountability, and improving the safety and security of peacekeepers.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“That is why we aim to forge partnerships based on an equal footing, thereby strengthening a global network of engagements for multilateralism that reaches beyond traditional bilateral diplomacy and identifies common ground with other international and regional organizations, such as the African Union. The innovative African Union-United Nations-European Union trilateral cooperation is an illustration of that approach. In conclusion, the European Union strongly supports the United Nations efforts in the areas of conflict prevention, mediation and political processes, both politically and in concrete terms.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Those who claim to defend multilateralism have a responsibility to do so consistently and not selectively, recognizing that upholding the United Nations-centred multilateral system and abiding by international law are two sides of the same coin. The global strategy of the common foreign and security policy of the European Union sets out our common strategic vision. We support the multilateral system, and we are willing to join forces with partners who believe that international cooperation can create a better world. The European way is also the United Nations way.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“In our times, a super-Power for peace must also be a super-Power for multilateralism. The European Union is a reliable, rational and effective global actor that provides the stability and predictability necessary for the international community to move forward. The European Union is a promoter of multilateralism and has become a global player, not least by strengthening its autonomy in areas such as defence and economic sovereignty, but also by observing the rules agreed upon by all and by considering the interests and concerns of everyone. While words of support for multilateralism are welcome, it is through our actions that we really make a difference.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“What we need is a stronger United Nations that delivers more effectively in support of our efforts to achieve our common objectives. In that regard, we must work together to improve multilateral mechanisms and support the efficient implementation of the Secretary- General's ambitious reform package, which will make the United Nations better equipped to tackle current and emerging challenges. We believe that today the only way to safeguard multilateralism is to reform it and make it more effective in building peace and security, economic and social development and human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. Multilateral cooperation is the backbone of the foreign policy of the European Union, and the promotion of the rules-based global order with the United Nations at its core is at the heart of our interests.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“There are a number of contexts where multilateral diplomacy is needed in order to tackle the rise of new threats and benefit citizens around the world, such as free and fair trade, digitization, climate change, the Sustainable Development Goals, ocean governance and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action - also known as the Iran nuclear deal - just to name a few. Today, we also see growing threats and challenges to the multilateral system, but we do not see them as representing the demise of multilateralism. On the contrary, they should be interpreted as a call for a better multilateral system with a stronger United Nations at its core. The United Nations is not perfect, but without the United Nations the world would be a worse place.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“International criminal justice is not only a powerful deterrent against future violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, but is, most of all, instrumental in our efforts to achieve accountability and sustainable peace. The European Union expresses its unwavering support for the International Criminal Court and its strong belief in the legitimacy of the Court. We also know that power lies not only in national Governments, but also in continuous discussion with opposition groups in democratically framed dialogues rooted in norms and principles that are shared by all.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“We know that the strength of our neighbours does not represent a threat or a challenge, but rather a guarantee of stability, provided that we all work within the framework of a cooperative and rules- based international order. We also know that in order for security to be sustainable, it has to be based on human rights, good governance, social inclusion and an understanding of the worldwide impact and negative effects of global challenges like climate change. And we have learnt that sustainable peace always requires a negotiated political solution rooted in some kind of multilateral framework, which will be different from case to case. It also requires the rule of law and accountability.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“No State alone is big and powerful enough to address the great challenges of our times. We need an effective multilateral system with a strong United Nations at its core. The alternative would not be the rule of nation States, it would be complete chaos. The alternative to a rules-based order is disorder. The alternative to a rules-based global order is global disorder. Globalization makes it impossible to tackle challenges in isolation. Our own peace, security and human development inevitably depend on the prospects for peace, security and human development in the rest of the world. For its part, the European Union has learned throughout its history that the only way to be safe, prosperous and strong is to invest in safety, security and prosperity for all.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“It acts as an enabler for both large and small nations to benefit from a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. Protectionism and unilateralism are not the answer. The emergence of new multi-level relations means that diplomacy has to be global, regional and local at the same time. The only way to try to manage such complexity is through multilateral frameworks. In a multipolar world, multilateralism is not only a more equal and democratic way to deal with international affairs, but also the only realistic way to address national interests. We Europeans have advanced our national interests over the past 60 years, not in spite of multilateralism, but through it. The European Union is an example of the fact that that approach works as a force multiplier.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its 28 member States. The candidate countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this statement. Let me begin by commending China for holding today's open debate on strengthening multilateralism and the role of the United Nations. We live in an interconnected and rapidly changing world. As such, we need collectively agreed upon rules and effective global institutions in order to ensure stability, security, respect for human rights, prosperity and development. A rules-based international order provides a safeguard for everyone, not a constraint.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The European Union at the same time continues to urge the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of the international community, to accelerate its efforts to address the disposal of excess ammunition, weapons and explosive devices, as well as demining and other outstanding issues.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“The European Union looks forward to the presentation of the next strategic review in 2019 as a basis for discussion with member States on the tasks of the European Union-led peacekeeping force and options for the future of Operation Althea, while also bearing in mind the need to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress in its EU integration process and taking into account the security situation on the ground. The European Union recognizes the importance of the continued coordination of the European Union-led Operation Althea with other international actors on the ground.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“In that context, the European Union welcomes the continued presence of Operation Althea, which, in the follow-up of the 2017 strategic review, has refocused on its core mandate, while retaining the elements of capacity-building and training that are deemed still necessary and phasing out the other elements that are no longer relevant. In that context, as part of the overall EU strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union confirms its readiness at this stage to continue the executive military mandate of Operation Althea to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities in order to maintain the safe and secure environment under a renewed United Nations mandate.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Mr. Vale de Almeida: I would like to share with the Security Council the conclusions reached by the European Union (EU). The European Union reiterates its unequivocal commitment to its perspective on Bosnia and Herzegovina as a single, united and sovereign country. Following the elections on 7 October and recalling the conclusions reached in June, the European Union expects all leaders to engage constructively on the formation of Government at all levels, which is in the interests of all citizens. The European Union recalls that it expects the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to prioritize taking forward the reforms that are needed for the country to advance along its EU path, while ensuring the full and effective implementation of the reform agenda.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Lastly, the European Union strongly acknowledges the crucial role played by UNAMA and all United Nations agencies in supporting the Afghan people. The European Union remains committed to working alongside UNAMA and international partners to achieve a democratic and self-sustainable Afghanistan.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“The EU calls on all parties to protect the civilian population, especially women and children. In that regard, we support efforts by the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission to provide further training, advice and assistance for the Afghan security forces and institutions. We need to continue to protect the vital role of humanitarian agencies and respect their impartiality and humanitarian space in addressing the most urgent needs ofthe most vulnerable. In conclusion, this is a very important moment for Afghanistan. We should not lose the positive momentum for peace generated in June. The three-month conditional ceasefire proposed by President Ghani in August is still valid. We encourage all parties to the conflict, starting with the Taliban, to respond positively.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“The European Union continues its structured dialogue with Afghanistan under the Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development. We are following up on the results of the meeting of the EU-Afghanistan Special Working Group on Human Rights, Good Governance and Migration held on 5 May in Kabul. We encourage the Afghan authorities to continue to implement the relevant legislation, with particular focus on areas such as the elimination of violence against women, the use of the national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), the protection of children and the prevention of torture and ill treatment. The European Union remains deeply concerned about the high level of civilian casualties and the increasing number of displaced people.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“With regard to the latter, the EU calls on all parties and political representatives to respect the electoral process and its institutions. The EU and its member States will continue to work together in support of the Afghan electoral process. We have committed â‚¬15.5 million to assist with the parliamentary elections under the coordination of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The EU will also deploy an election experts mission for the parliamentary elections. We applaud the readiness of the Afghan Government to engage on all youth-related matters, including in the light of the implementation of resolution 2419 (2018), on youth and peace and security. Considering the needs of that most sizeable age group, the youth perspective deserves the fullest attention, including in terms of political participation.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“In the same vein, we will emphasize credible implementing measures on human rights, reinforcing relevant legislation. In July, the EU disbursed the second tranche of the State Building Contract for Afghanistan - in the amount of â‚¬98 million. We hope that will contribute to further advancing economic growth and job creation for the benefit of the Afghan people. On 20 October, Afghanistan will organize parliamentary elections. It is an important event, long- awaited by the Afghan population. Those elections must take place in a democratic, transparent and credible way. It will also be a test case for the presidential elections in 2019. We encourage the Afghan authorities to continue improving the electoral governance system. Much remains to be done, both at the technical level and in the political sphere.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“In the spirit of the Brussels Conference of 2016, we expect Geneva to be another key moment in support for the Afghan Government's reform agenda and to send a strong message on peace. The Afghan Government must demonstrate progress on the implementation of the reform package it committed to during the Brussels Conference. We also look forward to the Geneva mutual accountability framework, which should set concrete and measurable indicators for further reforms. All those reforms are consubstantial with peace efforts. Peace, self-reliance and regional cooperation and connectivity should be our guiding principles at Geneva. We see in particular the need to agree on lasting anti-corruption measures, for which we look forward to an updated set of concrete and measurable indicators.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“Reckless spoilers of peace also remain active, in particular the Islamic State. The European Union remains a steadfast supporter and promoter ofpeace. We will continue to help broaden the political consensus for peace by cooperating closely with the United Nations, whose assistance and facilitation remain essential. The European Union reiterates its willingness to actively accompany that process, while underlining in particular the regional dimension of any successful peace process. A stable and prosperous Afghanistan is in the interests of all its neighbours. The EU will consider all available incentives and constraints to help foster such a development. We are now looking forward to the Geneva ministerial conference on Afghanistan.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“The European Union has wholeheartedly welcomed the Kabul initiative, which has greatly increased the chance of the holding of talks led by the Afghan Government on a genuine peace process. President Ghani's offer of a ceasefire in mid-June generated additional momentum for peace and showed every Afghan and the entire world that peace is possible. Grassroots movements for peace were another manifestation of the Afghan desire for peace and stability. Unfortunately, in recent weeks we have observed an increase in violence, including the Taliban's attack on Ghazni. That resulted in further suffering for the Afghan population. The Taliban also registered substantial numbers of casualties in different provinces, underlining the tremendous costs of a strategy that seeks advantage in the battlefield rather than entering peace talks.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · 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 the former Yugoslav Republic of 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. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2018/804), and Special Representative Yamamoto and Afghan youth representative Bakthiar for their briefings. I also thank our good friend Ambassador Saikal for his statement. The political and security landscape has witnessed many changes since President Ghani's unprecedented peace offer at the meeting of the Kabul process in February.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“The European Union welcomes efforts to incentivize the deployment of greater numbers of women in United Nations peacekeeping operations, including for positions of leadership, and stands ready to work with the Secretary-General on a revised strategy to double the number of women in military and policy contingents of United Nations peacekeeping operations over the next five years.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“In this regard, regular assessments constitute an indispensable part of performance evaluation. They ensure that the protection of civilians under threat of physical violence is fulfilled in accordance with the requirements of necessity and proportionality. The better integration of modern technology and peacekeeping intelligence capabilities into peace operations should therefore continue to be pursued. We can all agree that a data-driven analysis can help improve the situational awareness of troops in real time, thereby contributing to the implementation of the missions' mandate, to the protection of civilians and to the security of the United Nations personnel on the ground.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“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. The European Union member States have consistently expressed their support for the policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse. The European troop- and police-contributing countries will continue to support the Secretariat in bringing both the capacity and the willingness to create safer environments for communities under the protection of peacekeepers. In conclusion, in support of political solutions, peacekeeping missions and outputs must also be assessed through a more inclusive and people-centred approach. We continue to underscore the importance of the protection ofcivilians as a core task ofpeacekeeping.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we expect all stakeholders to play their part in a renewed collective commitment to implementing Security Council resolutions and the highest level of peacekeeping performance. At the same time, an approach aligned with the efforts of troop- and police-contributing countries, as well as a close dialogue with the Secretariat, are required. For us, relevant and appropriate training remains the cornerstone of any performance policy, and the condition to translate some of the aforementioned reforms into practice. On the basis of consolidated standards, such training should include predeployment and in-mission training on integrating a gender perspective, international humanitarian law and human rights components, including child protection, and combating sexual and gender-based violence, as well as sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Such a policy should tackle several key aspects - such as how to forge consensus around the strategic objectives set out in peacekeeping mandates; which peacekeeping stakeholders will deliver the mandate; how to improve mandates' design, improve the prioritization of tasks, and training; as well as sound monitoring of achievements. The approach needs to be broad and encompass all peacekeepers - civilian, military and police. Harmonizing standards and evaluation criteria so as to remove any ambiguities that could lead peacekeepers to fail is a must. That can be achieved by strengthening our working methods with stronger leadership, accountability and transparency.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We underline the importance of the reform efforts undertaken, in terms of management, logistics, procurement, and human resources provided to peace operations, which will hopefully provide additional incentives for a culture of performance to thrive. We understand, too, that the efforts made at reform need to be accompanied by commitment and contribution by all members. In demanding greater efficiency and improved performance, it behooves all of us to look at our own performance and support. Only by providing the adequate resources will our combined efforts deliver on our expectations. We welcome the development of a comprehensive performance policy on peacekeeping.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the Secretary-General's calls for the primacy of politics, as peacekeeping operations can be deployed only in support of political solutions, not as a substitute. All efforts at improving performance should be integrated in the broader context of the United Nations reform process, at Headquarters and in the field. The latter constitutes an indispensable enabling environment for peacekeeping reforms to have a real impact. We underline the importance of reducing the overall environmental impact of United Nations peacekeeping operations. A lighter footprint would allow for improved safety and security - both for troops and for the civilians of host countries - cost efficiencies and, eventually, better performance.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Peacekeeping operations continue to be a vital instrument in advancing peace and security in the world, as our environment is becoming more and more complex and challenging. We also thank the Secretary-General for his first annual briefing on the implementation of resolution 2378 (2017). We welcome the progress made over the past year in making United Nations peacekeeping more efficient and effective. The European Union and its member States strongly support the Secretary-General's initiatives to make the United Nations delivery more effective and efficient on the ground, especially the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, which highlights the need for a sharper focus on performance, among other things.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source