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Vale De Almeida

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first: 2015-11-10
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“It also aims to help build resilience among individuals, societies and States, and emphasizes our strong engagement with the countries most in need. We work in partnership with Governments in countries at risk of conflict and fragility and with external partners and civil society, as defined in the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States. Peaceful and inclusive societies, good governance, the rule of law, independent judiciaries, reliable police forces and public sectors free of corruption are the best guarantees of sustainable peace and sustainable development. Sustaining peace requires that human rights and fundamental freedoms be respected, protected and fulfilled. The implementation ofthe Paris Climate Agreement will be a crucial factor in reducing susceptibility to crises throughout the world.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“The EU is working with the United Nations on early- warning capacities. If we are to prevent the emergence, re-emergence and escalation of violent conflict, early warning is indispensable. But generating early action is the key. Mediation is recognized as an effective tool for preventing conflicts, as well as for resolving them. Building and sustaining peace is inescapably linked to inclusive development, resilience and human rights. The best ways to prevent conflicts continue to be democratic governance, the rule of law and respect for human rights, teamed with inclusive economic development. In that context, the proposed new European consensus on development puts forward a shared vision for development cooperation for the EU and its member States, aligned with the 2030 Agenda and designed to respond to current global challenges.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“The European Union's new global strategy entitled "Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe" emphasizes the importance of acting promptly on prevention. It also emphasizes the importance of an integrated and comprehensive approach to conflict, and the EU's commitment to working through the multilateral system, with the United Nations at its core. Building on the comprehensive approach and working in an interconnected manner, the EU will use the global strategy to step up its efforts and capacities to strengthen the way we bring together institutions, expertise and instruments and work with member States on prevention, resolution and stabilization. Making coherent use of all the policies at the EU's disposal is essential, much as the United Nations tries to work coherently across all of its pillars.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Security and development are closely interlinked and mutually reinforcing, and are key to preventing crises and to achieving sustainable peace. The link permeates the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The General Assembly and the Security Council have both agreed that sustaining peace is the joint responsibility of Governments and societies and is supported by the international community. The high-level reviews underlined the need to prioritize prevention in order to break the cycle of responding too late. Prevention is better than firefighting, and sustaining efforts for peace reduces human and financial costs immensely in the long run. We know that we must develop a political culture of acting sooner in response to the risk of violent conflict. And we must act together, if we want to have any chance of success.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“The first one is to thank Sweden for its initiative in organizing this open debate, the second one to thank Secretary-General Guterres for a very convincing outline of what needs to be done and for reminding us of the clear imperative for all of us to work as hard as we can, collectively, on finally getting prevention right, because we know that we have often failed on many fronts. As Mr. Guterres has said, "trillions of dollars are spent destroying societies and economies". The human suffering that we are currently witnessing is immense and, frankly, shameful. We therefore wholeheartedly support the Secretary-General's call to "put peace first", and welcome the strong emphasis that he places on prevention.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Mr. Vale de Almeida: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 28 member States of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries, Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; the European Free Trade Association country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. The full text of my statement is being distributed. I will try to limit my statement to a few remarks.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, we remain strongly committed to an ever-stronger partnership with the AU, as well as increased triangular EU-United Nations-AU cooperation, in order to fully achieve the establishment of lasting African peace and security capacities, in full respect of African ownership.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The road map also maps out a shared way forward on the results to be achieved by all stakeholders under the African Peace and Security Architecture to reduce existing capacity gaps in the operationalization of the Architecture. It clearly identifies measurable, specific objectives and outputs to be achieved to that end in each of its priority areas. In the same vein, the strategic headquarters in Addis Ababa need to be fully operationalized, which is one of the goals of the current support programme for the African Peace and Security Architecture. The EU stands ready to provide technical expertise, technologies and training to achieve that very important goal.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The third phase of the support programme will follow the road map structure of the Peace and Security Architecture, while building on the support provided since 2011, and will contribute to further strengthening the capacities of the African Union Commission, the regional economic communities - the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, the East African Community, the Economic Community of Central African States, the Economic Community of West African States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Southern African Development Community - and two regional mechanisms - the North African Regional Capacity and the Eastern Africa Standby Force - to fulfil their respective mandates under the African Peace and Security Architecture.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Following a request from the African Union, we have agreed to mobilize funding for the third phase of the African Peace and Security Architecture support programme for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018, in an amount of nearly â‚¬30 million.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The bulk of APF funding to date has gone to stipends for African troops serving in peace support operations, paid to their Governments Via the African Union. While that funding remains necessary, and important in some cases, better complementarity and synergy between APF support and African Peace and Security Architecture is needed. For that reason, future APF support will be geared more towards prevention and mediation, and its support to peace operations will move partially away from stipend-oriented funding - in favour of the strengthening of operational capacities such as logistics, medical support, strategic lift and communication and information systems - with the objective of creating sustainable African capabilities to address present and future peace challenges.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“We look forward to the official launch of the fund, expected during the forthcoming AU Summit in January 2017. In that context, I would like to salute Mr. Kaberuka's chairmanship and the good work we are developing with him. The EU is also following with interest the outcome of the the African Union Political and Security Committee retreat held in Lusaka from 7 to 10 November, which was presented with an ambitious yet practicable master road map as a milestone towards achieving the aspirations of Africans for the continent they want, as elaborated in Agenda 2063, in particular aspiration 4, for a peaceful and secure Africa. There is recognition within the European Union of the need to reorient our financial support towards more practical, physical capacities such as logistics and deployment.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“This asymmetrical danger requires improved approaches, necessitating a long-term security response and long-term troop deployments, which increasingly need sustainable financing - something that is difficult to achieve solely through the African Peace Facility The European Union welcomed the important decision taken by the African Union Summit in Kigali, held in July, to finance the African Union Peace Fund by introducing a levy of 0.2 per cent on eligible imports that would automatically flow to the African Union. The mobilization of additional African resources is a sign of strong ambition and ownership by the continent. The African Union Finance Ministers meeting in Addis Ababa in September took some important steps towards the implementation of the groundbreaking decision at the AU Summit in Kigali.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The European Union's broad, sustainable financial support for peace and security in Africa goes far beyond that instrument, to include national and regional cooperation by our member States. However, financial resources for the APF are strongly solicited. For the African Union Mission in Somalia alone, by the end of 2015 the European Union had contributed more than â‚¬l billion. At this rate, the APF will soon be unable to continue to support AMISOM. and to respond to any emerging priorities. (spoke in English) Increasingly, there is widespread recognition that Africa and the European Union need to work together against the menace ofterrorism, which is not constrained by borders. Terrorism is an existential threat for several African countries, and it needs to be opposed through increased international cooperation.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Our continuing financial commitment was recently illustrated by the release in August of â‚¬50 million for the Multinational Joint Task Force against Boko Haram, and in the â‚¬178 million for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Consultations are under way in Brussels on the next - the sixteenth * package for AMISOM, which will be used to finance its troops' salaries through March 2017. The European Union has contributed more than â‚¬2 billion to the African Union through the the African Peace Facility (APF) since it was established, in 2004. Most of those resources support African peace operations, which have played a fundamental role in maintaining peace and stability in the continent.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The European Union also promotes the engagement of the United Nations and regional organizations with civil society in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and mediation. The European Union and the African Union have a long-standing and solid partnership in the area of peace and security. Among the five priorities identified at the fourth European Union-Africa Summit, held in 2014, cooperation on matters of peace and security is by far the most important of the five identified, notably from a financial point of view. Our ongoing political and financial commitment to support African-led peace operations on the continent will be reaffirmed at the highest level at the upcoming fifth European Union-Africa Summit, to be held in Cote d'Ivoire in November 2017.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The added value of that cooperation is clearly illustrated by the results of our joint efforts in Somalia, Mali and the Central African Republic, as in other parts of Africa. Secondly, we would like to express our deep gratitude for Africa's contribution to the difficult task of maintaining peace, whether under Blue Helmets or as part of a regional force. As all troop-contributing countries know, this contribution sometimes goes hand in hand with a tragic human cost. We welcome the reviews conducted in 2015 on peacekeeping operations, the peacebuilding architecture and the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We hope that the follow-up work will include concrete measures to improve the global security architecture, with full respect for the role of regional organizations and the United Nations partnership with the African Union.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The European Union encourages and supports intensified cooperation in the area of security and peacekeeping between the United Nations and the African Union, as it has developed over the course of the past 10 years, since the launch in 2006 of the United Nations 10-year capacity-building programme for the African Union. For its part, the European Union has always defended effective multilateralism and has focused on strengthening its cooperation with the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union. We have also invested in strong triangular cooperation in order to meet the immediate challenges as well as to develop capacities in a global and long-term perspective.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its 28 member States. The candidate countries of Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; countries; Bosnia and Herzegovina, country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. At the outset, let me first thank you, Mr. President, for having taken the initiative to organize this debate on such an important topic and for the very good concept note (S/2016/966, annex). I would also like to thank the representatives of the United Nations and of the African Union (AU) who are present and who have provided very helpful briefings.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“But we believe that the progress the country achieves on its EU integration process will catalyse reconciliation and the resolution of chronic issues, addressing in parallel urgent demands for comprehensive reforms.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“In this regard, the European Union calls on the authorities ofBosnia and Herzegovina to meet the outstanding objectives and conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. In conclusion, over the two decades that the Council has been discussing the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we have witnessed substantial progress in the country in all fields: stability, democracy, security, economic development and EU integration. Still, much more needs to be accomplished in terms of improving the daily lives of citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of reconciliation among citizens, as well as the responsible behaviour of all members of the political leadership in the country.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“The European Union invited its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to present a strategic review in autumn next year, as a basis for internal discussion within the EU on options for the future of the Operation, also bearing in mind Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress in its EU integration process and taking into account the security situation on the ground. As the country's stability continues to strengthen and further progress is achieved in reforms and on the EU path, the European Union looks forward to continuing, in the appropriate forum, the discussion with the international community on the reconfiguration of the international presence.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“The European Union will continue to use all available instruments to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's stability and progress. While the overall security situation has remained relatively calm and stable, stability has not been fully entrenched. The European Union welcomes the continued presence of Operation Althea, which retains the capability to contribute to the deterrence capacity of the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities if the situation so requires, while focusing on capacity-building and training. In this regard, as part of the overall EU strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union confirms its readiness at this stage to maintain the executive military role of Operation Althea to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities in maintaining a safe and secure environment, under a renewed United Nations mandate.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“I would also like to encourage the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to work towards the implementation of the rulings of court institutions, especially of the European Court of Human Rights case of Sejdie and Finci v. Bosnia and Herzegovina and related rulings, as well as of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will be an important factor in moving forward its European agenda and contribute to establishing a democratic and well-functioning society in which the equality of all constituent peoples and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina is warranted. The European Union reiterates its unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign and united country.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Beyond the general need to ensure the further implementation of the adopted reforms and to build a solid track record, one area in need of a strong focus in the coming period is the rule of law, including the fight against corruption and organized crime, addressing any outstanding shortcomings of the judiciary and the need for its depoliticization, impartiality and independence, including in the prosecution of war crimes. In that respect, the European Union is concerned over recent cases of the glorification of persons convicted for the gravest crimes against humanity. All political leaders and institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina have a responsibility to assess wartime events honestly, in the interests of truth, reconciliation and a peaceful future.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“It urges the parties, in accordance with the Peace Agreement, to abide by their commitment to cooperating fully with all institutions involved in the implementation of the peace settlement, as described in the Peace Agreement, including the Constitutional Court ofBosnia and Herzegovina. It also more generally recalls that under the Peace Agreement, Bosnia and Herzegovina consists ofthe two entities that exist legally by virtue of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitution, which does not allow either entity to secede. Next year will be an election-free year in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all parties to resolve pending issues that present a challenge to the respect of human rights and democratic institutions, and to embark on further and deeper socioeconomic reforms.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Once more, elections in Mostar did not take place due to disagreements on the electoral requirements. The European Union regrets the unlawful holding of an entity-level referendum on Republika Srpska Day, in violation of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court decision of 17 September. The referendum caused unnecessary tensions and challenged the rule of law. Such action also distracts attention from the social and economic problems that people throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina face on a daily basis. The European Union encourages all political actors and institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina to resolve this issue through the established legal processes and constructive dialogue and within the existing constitutional framework.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“The reply of Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to the comprehensive list of questions prepared by the European Commission will provide the basis for the assessment of the country's membership application and its capacity to meet the criteria set by the Copenhagen European Council of 1993 and the conditions of the Stabilization and Association process. This is also an election year for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although the local elections of2 October were generally conducted in an orderly manner, they unfortunately brought to the surface persisting political divisions and challenges that have the potential to undermine stability in the country. The irregularities and isolated violent incidents that occurred should be investigated by the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities without any delay.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Together with our international partners, including the international financial institutions, we provided clear incentives to move forward with reforms of labour laws, the pension system and banking regulations, as well as long-term improvements ofthe business climate in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Currently, Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy is showing potential for growth in the next three to four years. It is essential to keep the momentum going regarding both effective reforms and the EU integration process. The next stages will be equally demanding. The Reform Agenda will pass into its second stage, where much remains to be done to improve the political atmosphere in the country, rule of law issues and public administration.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“On 15 February, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina submitted the country's application for EU membership. On 20 September, the EU Council decided to ask for the Commission's opinion on that membership application. This decision marks an important milestone for the European integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It follows the joint efforts of the country's leadership at all levels, demonstrating their commitment to the reforms, answering to citizens' demand for change and moving closer to the European Union. Bosnia and Herzegovina has demonstrated a serious commitment and readiness to take difficult political decisions in order to meaningfully implement the Reform Agenda, an ambitious set of socioeconomic, rule of law and public administration reforms.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · 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 former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania, as well as Ukraine, align themselves with this statement. We thank the Security Council for unanimously adopting resolution 2315 (2016) renewing the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force's Operation Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina for one year. I join other speakers in welcoming High Representative Valentin Inzko back to the Council and assure him of the European Union's continued support. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina and thank him for his statement. The year 2016 is a very important year for Bosnia and Herzegovina's European Union prospects.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“The European Union encourages further coordination and exchange between the peacekeeping operations and other United Nations entities at Headquarters and in the field.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The EU has welcomed the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism, which, inter alia, recommended that member States integrate preventing violent extremism into relevant activities of the United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions, in accordance with their mandates. We also believe that peacekeeping operations are one way that the United Nations can assist local authorities in developing and strengthening their capacities to better face that scourge. It is part ofthe One United Nations approach promoted by the Secretary- General, aimed at achieving coherent, coordinated and integrated tactical assistance to the Member States with a view to developing and strengthening their capacities, including in the area of preventing violent extremism.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“RCA will modernize the Central African armed forces to ensure that they are effective, inclusive and subject to democratic governance. In that regard, the States members of the EU responded to the call of the United Nations and mobilized to provide resources and troops to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic in order to allow them to fulfil their mandates. (spoke in English) In conclusion, countries where peacekeepers operate are particularly vulnerable to the spread of Violent extremism that may be conducive to terrorism.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“In the framework of the trust fund that we have established, â‚¬91.5 million have already been approved and â‚¬40 million should be approved by the end of the month. The Central African Republic is yet another example where the European Union works in close cooperation with the United Nations and the host country to back the efforts of the Government in countering the activities of armed groups. On 19 April, the European Council approved the establishment of the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM. RCA), which is to contribute to security sector reform in the country and make its national forces capable of responding to such threats themselves. In extension of the military advisers mission ofthe EU, EUTM.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The outstanding cooperation between MINUSMA and the European Union missions clearly illustrates the joint work that is being carried out to fight against asymmetrical threats. That cooperation, which is based on the implementation of their respective mandates, transcends the operational level to cover the political process as a whole. The comprehensive approach of the European Union also includes a development cooperation component in which we are a key partner for Mali. The European Union and its member States jointly contribute close to â‚¬1.7 billion for the period 2014 to 2017 in humanitarian aid, amounting to â‚¬40 million per year. Regarding migration, Mali is one of the priority States for EU action.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The European Union intends to enable the Malian authorities to respond directly, through their own means, to threats on the ground and, more broadly speaking, to restore sovereignty, security and stability throughout the country. To that end, the European Union has undertaken to train the Malian armed forces, by making available training experts and strategic advisers within the police, the gendarmerie and national guard forces, as well as relevant ministries for security sector reform. At the level of security, over half of the States members of the European Union contribute troops to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). As a result, they also directly work within MINUSMA to better respond to asymmetrical threats.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“(spoke in French) As the Senegalese presidency so rightly underscores in its concept note for this debate (8/2016/927, annex), Mali is an interesting case. The strategic objective of the European Union in Mali remains the promotion of stability by combining security, development and governance in an integrated and coordinated approach of its relevant instruments. The objective is to tackle the deep-rooted causes of insecurity, underdevelopment and local, regional and national conflicts. Our two missions that fall within the framework of the security and common defence policy deployed on the ground - the European Union Training Mission for Somalia in Mali and the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Mali - are part and parcel of that comprehensive approach.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The European Union believes that discussions on those various topics in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping are encouraging and should continue in a collective effort to find common ground. At the same time, technology alone cannot bring about solutions and increased effects. Instead, the coherent merger of modern technology with relevant methods at the disposal ofwell-prepared and trained staff will be imperative in the pursuit of enhanced operational output. Adequate training certificates, recommended by the Secretary-General, are a step in the right direction. Training, including linguistic training adapted to the area of deployment and equipping personnel, before and during deployment - whether military, police or civilian - on the basis of consolidated standards is also important to ensuring successful missions.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“We commend the Secretariat's efforts towards the wider use of modern technologies in peacekeeping operations. We also encourage the development of information and intelligence capacities in current and future missions. The use of such resources and technology can help to improve the situational awareness of troops in real time, thereby contributing to the implementation of mission mandates, the protection of civilians and the security of United Nations personnel on the ground. We need to maintain an open, transparent and constructive dialogue on the deployment of particularly sensitive technologies and use strategies that allow field missions to enjoy the advantages provided by modern technologies.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The EU is leading efforts to agree on a resolution concerning the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and the protection of United Nations personnel, and will continue working in support of that goal. Searching for measures to increase the safety and security of United Nations personnel on the ground remains of critical importance, and is made even more pressing by the significant number of targeted attacks against peacekeepers. In consideration of the contemporary and evolving peacekeeping landscape, peacekeeping missions should deploy with at least the same technological advantages that most Governments and enterprises around the world find indispensable to their operations. In that context, a better integration of modern technology and intelligence capabilities into peace operations should continue to be pursued.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Let me reiterate from the very start that the States members of the European Union remain committed to peacekeeping - a flagship activity of the United Nations. We highly value the partnership between the Secretariat, troop-contributing and host countries and financial contributors that makes United Nations peacekeeping unique. Welcoming also the increased attention given to the role of regional organizations in peacekeeping, the European Union will continue to look for ways to enhance our support to United Nations peacekeeping. Recognizing the dangerous and complex context in which peacekeepers and other United Nations personnel carry out their work, we pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the service of the United Nations.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“I have the honour of speaking on behalf ofthe 28 European Union Member States and on behalf of the European Union (EU) itself. The following countries align themselves with my statement: 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. I would like to thank the Senegalese presidency for organizing the debate. I thank the Deputy Secretary- General for his briefing, as well as all the other briefers for their insightful contributions to today's discussion on the challenges posed by asymmetrical threats to the peace efforts deployed around the world.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“We hope that this open debate will constitute part of an ongoing dialogue that is critical to improving and strengthening United Nations peacekeeping through better mission planning and mandate review. On our part at the regional level, ASEAN Member States have worked on uniting our peacekeeping operations and capabilities, including through the ASEAN Peacekeeping Centres Network, which serves as a platform for information-sharing, capacity-building and exchanging views on new challenges. We therefore remain steadfast in our commitment to working closely with the United Nations and its partners towards this end.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, military operations can address the symptoms of terrorism. However, the use of force alone will not and cannot stop the spread of terrorism. ASEAN reiterates the need for a comprehensive approach to the fight against terrorism. We therefore support an integrated and balanced implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Peacekeeping missions, where mandated to do so, can significantly contribute to pillar III of the Strategy, namely, building States' capacity to prevent and combat terrorism through programmatic support in the areas of the rule of law and security. Looking at the broader context, asymmetrical threats are one of many manifestations of modern-day challenges facing peacekeeping operations.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Secondly, there is a clear convergence of opinion that United Nations peacekeeping missions should not engage in counter-terrorism activities. At the same time, however, we cannot ignore the fact that asymmetrical threats are now part of the operational reality in which many peacekeeping missions operate. We therefore have to prepare for the worst by providing our peacekeepers with the best possible training and capabilities, including evolving technologies, so as to enhance the safety and security of peacekeepers and strengthen their ability to effectively fulfil their mandates. That requires the collective efforts of the Secretariat and the troop- and police-contributing countries. We also call upon host countries to bring to justice the perpetrators of attacks against peacekeepers.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The Special Committee has continuously underlined the importance of regular and meaningful triangular cooperation among the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop- and police-contributing countries. We consider this open debate as part of such cooperation, and we encourage the Security Council to take due note of the views expressed by Member States today. As our contribution to the debate, we wish to draw the attention of the Council to the following points. First, ASEAN reaffirms its long-standing position that peacekeeping missions must uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the basic principles of United Nations peacekeeping. Despite the changing context of peacekeeping, those principles remain indispensable for the success of all peacekeeping operations.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The phenomenon of asymmetrical threats is indeed not a new one. However, as rightly pointed out in the concept note (S/2016/927, annex), the recent trend in the increasing frequency and magnitude of such attacks directed against United Nations peacekeepers is most worrying. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the cases of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, which have sustained a high number of casualties. We strongly condemn all attacks directed against United Nations personnel. ASEAN emphasizes the role of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations as the appropriate forum for considering and deciding on key policy matters pertaining to United Nations peacekeeping.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 10 States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Viet Nam and my own country, Thailand. ASEAN wishes to congratulate Senegal on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to express its appreciation to that country for organizing today's ministerial-level open debate on the topic of peacekeeping operations and asymmetrical threats. We thank the briefers for their respective insightful and informative presentations. As a region that currently contributes almost 5,000 men and women to 12 United Nations peacekeeping operations, ASEAN attaches great importance to the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to express the European Union's gratitude for the significant contribution made by MINUSTAH to stabilizing the security situation and bolstering democracy and the rule of law in Haiti. The European Union remains committed to supporting the efforts of the Haitian authorities, the United Nations and the international community to ensure a better future for the people of Haiti.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source