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Vassily Nebenzia

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2020-04-16

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2021-05-26

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1. “Russia supports a just and fair solution to the Palestinian question on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative, which provide the basis for the creation of an independent, sovereign, territorially contiguous Palestinian State within 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Last month we took part in a teleconference of Special Envoys to the Middle East Quartet of international mediators and discussed the current challenges facing the Middle East peace process. It was agreed that it is important to revitalize the Quartet and to continue contacts. At the same time, we are ready to consider other formats for interaction, including through the participation of countries of the region and the League of Arab States.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

2. “We echo the concerns expressed by others about the potential consequences of the spread of the disease in the Gaza Strip. We note the deliveries of medical equipment by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). However, given the humanitarian situation in Gaza, those efforts should be increased and multiplied. The work of UNRWA and support for it by the international community is more important than ever. Of course, the safety of UNRWA staff is a priority. We are going through a difficult time in the Middle East peace process that is being even further aggravated by COVID-19. However, our principal approach remains unchanged.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

3. “We thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. In the light of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Russia supports the timely call of the Secretary-General to immediately stop the hostilities, secure a ceasefire and introduce a humanitarian pause in conflict areas. This has particular relevance for the longest-running crisis in the Middle East, the solution to which is vital for the region — the Palestinian question. We welcome the ongoing contacts between Palestinians and Israelis to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The focus is on cooperation in the field of health care, but other issues are being discussed, too. We hope that those contacts will become part of a series of confidence-building measures in terms of a broader dialogue between the parties.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

4. “But let us also not forget that Yemen and some 20 million Yemenis have already gone through other severe epidemics, including cholera and diphtheria, and, what is no less sad, hunger. It is important to ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian and health-care workers to all areas of the country. We are hopeful that Mr. Griffiths’s efforts will bear fruit this time. We will continue to engage and to be cooperative.”

   2020-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/313 (2020) · source

5. “We support Mr. Griffiths’s efforts to establish contacts between representatives of the Government of Yemen, Ansar Allah and the Arab coalition under United Nations auspices in order to ensure de-escalation, a sustainable ceasefire, confidence-building measures and the launch of a comprehensive and inclusive political process in Yemen. Dialogue is absolutely essential. We do not expect instant results, but we would very much hope that this time, with this dialogue, there is a chance of entering a new stage of conflict resolution in Yemen. For our part, we will continue to provide support to United Nations efforts. Humanitarian assistance remains a priority, as well as response to the threat posed by an outbreak of COVID-19.”

   2020-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/313 (2020) · source

6. “We thank Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their comprehensive review of the situation in Yemen. We welcome the decision of the Arab coalition to unilaterally stop all military operations for the next two weeks with a prospect of extension. In that regard, we supported the relevant Security Council press statement adopted in line with the call of the Secretary-General and Special Envoy Griffiths on all parties involved in the Yemeni conflict to put an end to the confrontation, which has recently exceeded five years, and to take all necessary steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Regrettably, reports indicate that hostilities continue. We strongly believe that all sides should cease hostilities and embark upon the path of political settlement.”

   2020-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/313 (2020) · source