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Valero Bricefio

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first: 2008-11-12
most recent: 2013-07-23
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“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela deplores the fact that those responsible for these criminal actions answer to the self-styled National Transitional Council which, with irrational stubbornness, has criticized Venezuela's firm position in defence of international law, expressed by its respect for the sovereignty and self-determination of the Libyan people. It is well known that the National Transitional Council is protected by the United States of America and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela denounces these countries for seeking to seize the invaluable water resources, hydrocarbon reserves and international assets of the Libyan people, which amount to some $200 billion dollars.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Since we are talking today about peacekeeping and conflict resolution, we would like to refer to the assault perpetrated against the accredited embassy and diplomatic residency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Libya on 23 August by an armed and violent mob, causing extensive damage to its facilities and endangering the lives of the people who were there. As they publicly proclaimed, the irrational assailants had planned to assassinate the accredited Venezuelan Ambassador, Mr. Afif Tajeldine.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In the light of recent experiences, it is imperative to ensure that peacekeeping operations fulfil the noble purpose for which they were created. It is therefore imperative that, in implementing mission mandates, no threat be posed to their legitimacy and the complex relationship of trust that they must maintain with the countries in which they are deployed. On this basis rests, in large measure, any political process that seeks to achieve ajust and lasting peace. The increase in peacekeeping operations is evidence of the growing tensions and conflicts in the world. Conflict situations will continue to proliferate so long as the structural situations of poverty, injustice, oppression, exploitation and foreign domination promoted by neo-colonial ambitions persist.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“These operations have increased over the past two decades, both in the number of field missions and in the number of troops deployed. Some political and military Powers call for strengthening the persuasive capacity of peacekeeping missions, but what they really want is to undermine the full exercise of sovereignty of the countries involved. The doctrines that certain Powers seek to introduce violate the basic principles of peacekeeping operations, namely, the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force except in self-defence. Given the current climate of rampant imperialism, which seeks to maintain or regain political and military dominance over developing countries, it is more necessary than ever to safeguard the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of nations.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Valero Bricefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the President of the Security Council for having convened this important meeting. Venezuela expresses its disgust at the acts of terrorism carried out against United Nations facilities in Nigeria and the regrettable loss of human life. Our delegation aligns itself with the declaration delivered on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement by the Permanent Representative of Morocco. Peacekeeping operations are valuable tools within the various political resources available to the United Nations to assist in the resolution of conflicts within the framework of its efforts to strengthen international peace and security. The nature of their mandates has recently been subject to an important transformation process.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela firmly demands once again an unrestricted and immediate end to those inhuman, illegal and unilateral measures. Venezuela expresses its concern over the serious events that took place in the occupied Syrian Golan on 15 May and 5 June, when Israeli soldiers massacred numerous Palestinian citizens who were peacefully protesting against the occupation. Venezuela once again calls on Israel to withdraw from that territory, in compliance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. We also again request the State of Israel to respect the sovereignty of the State of Lebanon in order to avoid a conflict such as that which took place in July 2006. My country proclaims the values of freedom, independence and sovereignty, which must continue to be strengthened in order to achieve peace between peoples.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Bradley Burston, senior editor at the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, has pointed out that "[t]here is nearly nothing which more effectively delegitimizes Israel - and makes Israel look more like an uncaring blockhead state - than does the siege of Gaza". There is no doubt that the fragile humanitarian situation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is deplorable. The blockade imposed in that region is inhuman and illegal, as is the wall built by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem and its surroundings. The unacceptable and relentless actions of the occupying Power against suffering Palestinian citizens have resulted in the most shameless violations of their human rights.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“All of those illegal and inhuman acts are obvious examples of the apartheid system imposed by the Israeli Government and are carried out with total impunity by the occupying Power, highlighting the Council's inaction. Pursuant to the right to self-determination, the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine and its incorporation as a full member of the General Assembly have been proposed. My delegation reaffirms the sovereign right of peoples to choose their own destiny. Venezuela reiterates its call on the Government of Israel to fully respect the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Times of War within the Palestinian territories, including Eastern Jerusalem and the other occupied Arab territories.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Maxwell Gaylard, United Nations Coordinator for Humanitarian and Development Activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, warned recently that thousands of Bedouins would be affected by the demolitions that are being carried out by the Government of Israel in Jerusalem with a view to expanding illegal settlements of Israeli citizens. According to Mr. Gaylard, this year more homes have been demolished than in all of 2009 or 2010, leaving homeless refugees who have been living in that area since 1948. This serious situation threatens to displace 80 per cent of the Bedouins who inhabit the region. In addition, thousands of Palestinian families have been forcibly displaced from their residential areas. The increased illegal Israeli settlements, home demolitions and the prohibition on new Palestinian construction must all be condemned.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Valero Bricefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomes the briefing by Mr. Robert Serry, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority. We endorse the statement made by Ambassador Maged Abdelaziz, Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Mr.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is therefore necessary to unite the efforts of the development, humanitarian assistance and environmental protection bodies. It is essential that all States Members of the United Nations promote sustainable development by adhering to the Rio principles, in particular that of common but differentiated responsibilities, and by fully implementing Agenda 21 and other documents agreed at the Rio Conference, the Johannesburg Summit and the relevant United Nations conferences on economic, social and environmental matters.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Furthermore, the Security Council has no mandate to address issues related to the vulnerability of States to the effects of climate change. We take this opportunity to reiterate the readiness of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to cooperate on the cause of the sustainable development of small island States, which is central to the policies of solidarity and cooperation of the Bolivarian people with brother island States. Within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, we support the position of the G-77 and China on strengthening the institutions and mechanisms that will help to build the capacities of those States facing the effects of climate change. We must assess and manage risks before disasters occur.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Moreover, climate change and its implications are the object of a binding multilateral agreement, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and an additional protocol, the Kyoto Protocol. Given its nature, that issue is outside the competences of the Security Council. The position of Venezuela on this issue is consistent with that voiced by developing countries since 2007. What is proposed today is to strengthen, and not to weaken the institutional framework of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council as the principal organs concerned with economic, social and environmental matters. Our delegation therefore rejects any initiative on climate change that is presented outside the scope of the Framework Convention, as it would deeply affect the institutionality of the multilateral system on that issue.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“That instrument entrusts, among other matters, the handling of issues of economic and social development to the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly. The increasing infringement by the Security Council of the functions and responsibilities of other main organs of the United Nations is a distortion of the purposes and principles of the Charter and is an abuse of authority that affects the rights of most Members of the United Nations. We therefore allow ourselves to reiterate that the responsibility for addressing matters of sustainable development falls to the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and its pertinent auxiliary bodies, such as, for example, the Commission on Sustainable Development and the United Nations Environment Programme.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“First, the delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela endorses the statements made by the representatives of Argentina on behalf of the Group of 77 (G-77) and China, and of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. My delegation is concerned over the hypersensitivity shown by members of this body on issues beyond their competence, even as they omit or avoid consideration of initiatives that contribute to making the legitimate activity of this organ more transparent. It has been repeatedly stated here that the primary responsibility of the Security Council is the maintenance of international peace and security, as established in the Charter of the United Nations, as we all know.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Valero Bricefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): As we have all heard, the Security Council has adopted a presidential statement on the topic under deliberation today (S/PRST/2011/15). The statement was read out before today's debate had ended and before the statements of 11 delegations on the list delivered to us by the Secretariat, including the Venezuelan delegation, having been heard. That procedure, to say the least, is inconsiderate and another example of the exclusive nature of the Security Council's decision-making. While voicing such concern about the procedure, I would like to state the view of the Venezuelan delegation on the topic under consideration.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is of great concern, therefore, that the Security Council, instead of promoting peace and security throughout the world, could become a mechanism for war.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“ll-33lll How is it that Israel has not been sanctioned for its massive violations of the human rights of the Palestinian people? Why have the massacres of innocent civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan not been condemned? Venezuela believes that powerful countries are manipulating the concept of the responsibility to protect, when they are seeking solely to impose their strategic interests on the world. The responsibility for protecting civilians lies solely with States. The assistance that the international community can offer in this regard should be in support of national efforts at the request of the State concerned. Venezuela believes that in situations of internal conflict, diplomacy and dialogue are the only means of protecting civilians.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is regrettable that certain countries are seeking regime change in Libya, in violation of the Charter of the United Nations. Those actions contravene resolution 1973 (2011), which calls for respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela calls for the creation of independent and impartial international mechanisms for monitoring a ceasefire and promoting a dialogue between the parties as well as a peaceful solution to the conflict that would preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya. The Security Council not infrequently acts selectively when deciding which civilians deserve protection, and it also implements sanctions regimes in a biased fashion so as to punish Governments of developing countries.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Fourth Geneva Convention and the Rome Statute define as war crimes the indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force; attacks against civilians, regardless of their perpetrator; and the imposition of collective punishment. It is deplorable that some of the countries members of the Security Council should provide weapons and military advice and be part of the military structure of the opposition to the Government of Muammar Al-Qadhafi, when they should, as members of this body, maintain impartiality in an internal conflict, one that the Libyan people must resolve independently. It is deplorable that NATO forces are acting as an army in the service of an insurgent group against the Government of Libya, thereby detracting from the humanitarian character of the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Attacks on civilians and civilian targets are banned under international law; however, indiscriminate attacks using missiles and bombs are being launched on Libyan territory, killing civilians and even troops of the opposition forces, in places that have no connection with the no-fly zone or the protection of civilians. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela condemns the killing of the son of leader Muammar Al-Qadhafi, Saif Al-Arab Muammar Al-Qadhafi, and three of his grandchildren, the victims of one of the bombings that day after day massacre civilians in that sister African nation. The Bolivarian Government demands that the United Nations condemn such illegal acts.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Civilians are being killed, including women and children, allegedly in the defence of civilians. The boundless avarice and neo-colonialist ambition of some countries are the greatest threats to civilians, human life and nature in the world. Venezuela stresses the need to address the broader root causes of conflict, including inequality, poverty, unemployment and domination by a foreign power, which would make it possible to contribute to the prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts and the genuine protection of civilians. Venezuela has consistently condemned attacks against civilians, regardless of the perpetrator.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Valero Bricefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): The report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians of 3 May 2011 identifies some contentious issues that have emerged during discussions at the United Nations. Is military force the best way to protect civilians? Does the Security Council truly resort to the use of force only as a last resort to protect civilians? Has the Security Council acted selectively when choosing which civilians deserve protection and which do not? These issues must be discussed in the United Nations, where some are using the noble purpose of protecting civilians as a pretext to occupy sovereign countries and promote national interests. Humanitarian reasons are invoked while war crimes are committed.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela opts for peace in the world. That is why President Hugo Chavez Frias has called for the creation of impartial international bodies aimed at promoting dialogue among Libyans and leading to a lasting, sustainable peace. Allow me to conclude by stating that it is imperative that the military aggression by Israel against the Palestinian people cease, and that an immediate end be put to Jewish settlements in the region. As stated by our President, the only way to achieve peace is by way ofjustice.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“If some members of the Council exceed their legal powers and decide of their own accord to redefine international law, the United Nations loses its raison d'etre. I would recall that representatives of 14 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia submitted, on 31 March, a communique to the President of the Security Council for the month of March, the Permanent Representative of China, in which we asked this body to work closely with countries and organizations in the region and take urgent measures leading to an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful and sustainable solution reflecting the will of the Libyan people. What action has been taken by the Security Council to implement the ceasefire and seek peace? What measures are being taken to prevent the military occupation of Libya?”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Venezuela calls on the State of Israel to respect the sovereignty of Lebanon and avert further conflicts such as that which took place in July 2006. Only through direct negotiations between the parties, as established by resolution 1701 (2006), can constructive solutions be reached. Venezuela also reiterates the need for Israel to withdraw from the occupied Syrian Golan, in keeping with resolution 498 (1981) and in compliance with resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). As several members of the Council have brought up the topic of Libya in this forum, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela would like to reiterate its concern regarding resolution 1973 (2011), which has led to military aggression against that country.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Our country reaffirms the need for Israel to fully respect the provisions of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War in the Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and the other occupied Arab territories. Venezuela appreciates the fact that, over the past few months, a growing number of countries have recognized Palestine as a free and independent State. This constitutes a major contribution to the peace process in the Middle East. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains serious owing to the sustained and brutal blockade by the State of Israel. Venezuela demands once again the immediate and unconditional lifting of this illegal and unilateral measure.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Those actions are aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and configuration of Palestinian territory, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the relevant Security Council and other United Nations resolutions. We regret that the draft resolution on the illegality of Israeli settlement construction was not adopted, even though it enjoyed the support of the overwhelming majority of States. The United Nations and the Security Council must take the measures necessary for the State of Israel to comply with the resolutions that promote the creation of two States living side by side within peaceful, secure and recognized borders.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Valero Bricefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela once again pays tribute to our brother country Colombia on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We welcome the briefing by Mr. Pascoe, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and we endorse the statement made by the Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt on behalf of the countries members of the Non-Aligned Movement. The demolition of houses and the continuing retaliatory measures carried out by Israel, the occupying Power, in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, are illegal acts that pose major obstacles to the achievement of peace in the region.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Achieving social justice and eradicating poverty are the two main challenges facing Haiti at this point in its history. The Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela are prepared to continue to contribute to the achievement of those noble objectives. 11-29077”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Our country believes that efforts aimed at achieving the long-term sustainable development of the fraternal country of Haiti should be based on the principles of solidarity, complementarity and reciprocity. In that regard, there is a need to implement a development policy that replaces the paternalistic and economically driven vision. Such a policy should be carried out in a sovereign manner by the Government and people of Haiti, who are aware of their own reality and needs. Full respect for institutions and elections legislation, in the context of a sovereign institutional reconstruction process in Haiti, constitutes an essential precondition to achieving political stability. There can be no development without peace and stability; nor can there be peace and stability while there is hunger, poverty and illiteracy.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In the areas of security, transport and logistics, at the time of the original emergency, the Venezuelan company Citgo guaranteed the transfer of supplies, materials and equipment for reconstruction plans. That included 679 tons in food supplies, 127 tons of equipment, 120 tons of tents and 225,000 barrels of gasoline and diesel fuel. Venezuela has joined solidarity efforts promoted by the Union of South American Nations by providing technical and political assistance for the country's reconstruction and by contributing to the development of an inclusive, participatory and equitable development model. Venezuela has also supported the establishment of UNASUR's technical office, including its plan of action.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“With regard to agricultural and nutrition initiatives, the ALBA agricultural commission has distributed corn seed donated by Venezuela's National Agricultural Research Institute. On education, since 2006 Venezuela has hosted 174 Haitian students to attend university courses in 11-29077 various areas of interest related to the development of their country. In addition, since the end of 2009, with Venezuelan financing, Cuba has provided technical advice for the Yes I Can literacy programme. On migration, we have regularized the immigration status of Haitian citizens in ALBA-TCP countries. In July 2010, Venezuela granted residency to 855 Haitian men and women. With regard to reconstruction, we have build 128 low-income housing units in the Village Renaissance area of Cite Soleil in Port-au-Prince.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In the area of health, Venezuela has made an initial contribution of $20 million to Cuba's medical mission, with a view to expanding health plans begun in the context of the Cuba-Venezuela-Haiti tripartite agreement. With regard to financial support, we have established the ALBA humanitarian fund for Haiti, funded with an initial Venezuelan contribution of $50 million. The fund provides financing for social organizations from voluntary financial contributions from member States and from corporations, including the Venezuelan companies Petroleos de Venezuela and Citgo. In the area of energy, Venezuela cancelled Haiti's $405 million debt to Petrocaribe. In addition, on an ongoing basis, we frequently guarantee Haiti direct humanitarian fuel supplies for 45 health centres' electrical plants throughout the country.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“But, as President Preval has noted, Venezuela and the countries of ALBA-TCP were already present in the country of Petion at the time of that tragic natural phenomenon. Among other things, we wish here to underscore that the generous cooperation of the Government and people of Cuba in Haiti has been exemplary. This morning, Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla provided ample details of his country's and ALBA's solidarity with, and assistance to, the Haitian people. Following the earthquake, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela issued its plan for the solidarity and contribution of ALBA countries to efforts to rebuild Haiti. That plan set out eight steps in various areas for the long, medium and short terms, to which I would like to refer briefly.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The foreign policy of the Bolivarian Government shares a new vision for Latin America and the Caribbean that strongly promotes humanist integration processes. The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America- Peoples' Trade Agreement (ALBA-TCP), Petrocaribe, the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), and the soon to be created community of Latin America and the Caribbean States in Venezuela are emblematic of that policy. Similarly, the Bolivarian Government further promotes bilateral relations with all countries of our region, including Colombia, on the basis of solidarity. Venezuela's cooperation with Haiti increased following the disastrous earthquake of 12 January 2010.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Valero Bricefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, I congratulate you, Madame, on Colombia's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month and on your Government's initiative to convene this open debate on the current situation in Haiti. The challenges facing that brotherly Caribbean country are enormous in the context of its reconstruction and in overcoming the age-old structural problems inherited from the age of colonization, neocolonialism, despotism and political oppression. I reaffirm Venezuela's commitment to Haiti. Our country's participation in all initiatives to promote Haiti's comprehensive development is ongoing.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“If the Security Council is interested in attacking the root causes of poverty by eliminating unequal power relations between developed and developing countries, it will enjoy the full support of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We therefore regret that the Security Council intends to securitize the entire multilateral agenda within the concept of selective multilateralism. If it is proposed that we address the structural causes of poverty, we should consider what has been called "structural violence" - inter alia, those policies emanating from the world power centres that have a decisive influence on creating poverty and on reducing the quality of the lives of the peoples of developing countries. Poverty is not a historical inevitability, but a consequence of historical asymmetries between developed and developing countries and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The United Nations development agenda falls to the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the relevant agencies, and depends and must depend primarily on Member States. The Security Council has already held debates on such issues as climate change, migration, maritime transport and access to potable water, among others, in order to imbue them with a discourse of fear and security. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela calls on the Security Council to limit itself to exercising the powers entrusted to it by the United Nations Charter. Inclusive and fully representative multilateralism is not only the approach to addressing these issues, but also the appropriate way to ensure that the Security Council respects the competencies that have been defined by the States Members of the United Nations.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We are concerned, for example, about the possibility that the language of this note could be used by serial interventionists to argue that countries with poor, socially or politically excluded populations pose threats to international peace and security that should be addressed through outside intervention. Our delegation believes that such an interpretation must absolutely be questioned by those of us who defend dignity, the richness of cultural and religious diversity, the right of all peoples of the world to self-determination, sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-intervention in internal affairs, as steadfast principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, which must be respected scrupulously. For the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, security and development should remain separate issues.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“2), and that therefore they are "relevant to the Council in discharging its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security" (ibid., p. 3). The note adds that "[i]n some conflict and post-conflict situations, the Security Council may determine that certain socio-economic issues constitute a threat to international peace and security in their own right" (ibid., p. 4). The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela agrees that overcoming poverty, inequality and oppression is essential to maintaining peace among and within nations. However, there are elements in this note of concern to my country.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Valero Bricefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, we would like to express our gratitude to the delegation of the Federative Republic of Brazil in its capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of February. As a friend of that delegation, we wish it every success in its conduct of the Council's business. Our delegation associates itself with the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement, which largely reflects Venezuela's concerns on this subject. The concept note before us on interdependence between security and development states that "social, political and economic exclusion can contribute to the eruption or protraction of or relapse into violence and conflict" (S/2011/50, annex, p.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Moreover, resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) must be implemented in order to preserve the territorial integrity of Syria and thereby contribute to the peace that is so sorely needed throughout the region. I would conclude by stating that cruelty, injustice and unfairness throughout the world can constitute major obstacles to the implementation of the provisions of international law. That is why we once again call on the State of Israel to comply with the resolutions adopted by the United Nations on the Middle East and the question of Palestine. We very much hope that today's debate of the Security Council will contribute to achieving the longed-for peace in that region of the world.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The daily suffering of Palestinians in this territory requires us to demand once again the immediate lifting of the merciless blockade imposed by the Government of the State of Israel. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela once again calls on the State of Israel to respect the sovereignty of Lebanon so that situations such those of July 2006 may avoid recurrence. In that respect, efforts to promote direct negotiations between the parties must be encouraged, pursuant to resolution 1701 (2006). All illegal actions aimed at Violating the territorial area of the occupied Syrian Golan are also an 11-21096 impediment to comprehensive peace in the region. Hence, Member States must address the need for Israel to withdraw pursuant to the demands of resolution 498 (1981).”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Our country emphasizes the importance of the annual international United Nations International Meeting on the Question of Palestine, to be held on 7 and 8 February in Cairo on the theme "The urgency of addressing the plight of Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli prisons and detention facilities". This praiseworthy initiative, supported by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, will offer the opportunity to address the repeated violations of human rights suffered by hundreds of men and women who heroically and with dignity have fought for the just, legal and heroic cause of their people. We cannot fail to mention the delicate humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela wishes to recall the importance of ensuring the implementation of all Security Council and other United Nations resolutions promoting a peaceful solution that will lead to the establishment of two States. The Madrid terms of reference, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Road Map are equally relevant proposals that urge direct negotiations between the parties so that the State of Israel and the State of Palestine can live side by side within secure and recognized borders. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms the need to implement the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Times of War in the Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem and the other Arab territories occupied since 1967.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Against this backdrop, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela co-sponsors and therefore firmly supports the draft resolution urging Israel to cease the construction of settlements. The United Nations must condemn in the firmest possible manner these repeated violations of international law carried out by the State of Israel and adopt practical and effective measures to prevent them, at the risk of its historic relevance. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomes the increasing number of countries, in particular those of Latin America and the Caribbean, that have joined the dozens of countries throughout the world recognizing Palestine as a free and independent State.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“These facts continue to occur without this body adopting efficient measures to avoid such excesses. Therefore, it is imperative to reiterate that all activities connected with the establishment of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, are illegal and constitute a major obstacle to the achievement of peace in the region. These and other reprehensible actions repeatedly carried out by Israel, the occupying Power, which are aimed at changing the demographic composition, character and status of Palestinian territories, in clear violation of international humanitarian law and the relevant resolutions of this body and of the United Nations, require the international community to demand the immediate cessation of such illegal activities.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Valero Bricefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Richard Falk, recently voiced his concern over the murder of four Palestinian citizens by the Israeli Defense Forces in the West Bank and the demolition of the historic Hotel Shepherd in the centre of Jerusalem to make way for an Israeli settlement. The West Bank Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, Barbara Shenstone, indicated that the demolitions of dwellings of Palestinian citizens occupied since prior to 1948 are reprehensible acts of devastating effect and violate Israeli obligations pursuant to international law and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source