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Vieira

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first: 2015-09-30
most recent: 2023-11-29
sittings or episodes: 44
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“Relying on nuclear deterrence doctrines and strategies undermines the medium- and long-term security of all States. The risk that non-State actors may wish to acquire nuclear weapons isjust one of many examples of such threats to international security. As former Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has repeatedly said, "There are no right hands for wrong weapons." We hope that, after years of stagnation, the international community will finally make concrete progress towards the goal of a world free from all weapons of mass destruction.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“As we meet in the Council, the United Nations - in a debate open to all States, international organizations and civil society under a mandate pursuant to General Assembly resolution 71/258 - is taking a decisive step to fill that vacuum through the negotiation of a nuclear- weapon-ban treaty. We are pleased with the constructive nature of today's debate, and we are optimistic that by 7 July we will reach a treaty to ban nuclear weapons. Such a treaty would represent an important contribution towards their total elimination, since, as evidenced by the example of chemical weapons and anti-personnel mines, prohibition is the first step towards elimination. The international community has often been confronted with the reasoning that security and stability concerns hamper the goal of nuclear disarmament. That is a false dichotomy.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Despite the importance of resolution 1540 (2004), the focusing of international efforts exclusively on the fight against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is insufficient. Disarmament measures are a fundamental component of any reasonable strategy to prevent such weapons from falling into the hands of non-State actors. Over the past 50 years, the international community has successfully adopted legally binding multilateral instruments banning biological and chemical weapons. Given the destruction and unimaginable suffering that nuclear weapons are capable of inflicting, the lack of similar instruments for such weapons is unacceptable and constitutes a flagrant violation of article VI of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“We are pleased that resolution 2325 (2016) also assigns a key role to international cooperation and assistance for the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We recognize the important work carried out by the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts, in particular in trying to match offers ofand requests for cooperation. In order to address some of the shortcomings of that process, countries in a position to do so should assist countries to formulate requests for assistance. Brazil has participated in cooperation and assistance initiatives that contribute to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), especially in the drafting of national legislation on chemical and biological weapons and related materials.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Brazil is a party to all of the major treaties and conventions in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation. At the same time, Brazil clearly promotes the peaceful uses of sensitive and dual-use goods and products, especially in activities related to industry, research and development. Brazil has followed with interest the comprehensive review ofthe implementation ofresolution 1540 (2004), concluded last December, and participated in the open consultations convened in June 2016 by the Chairman of the 1540 Committee. As the report on compliance with resolution 1540 (2004) acknowledges, the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is a long- term task that requires continued efforts at the national, regional and international levels.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“We are also concerned about the vulnerability of countries in the face of new threats resulting from the development of new information and communication technologies, which have been used by non-State actors to carry out cyberattacks specifically designed to target States' critical infrastructure. As a member ofthe Security Council, Brazil actively participated in the discussions that led to the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), and we have remained firmly committed to its implementation - as demonstrated by the national matrix prepared by the Group of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and approved by the Committee. Our Constitution prohibits any nuclear activity for non-peaceful purposes on Brazilian territory.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Mr. Vieira (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate. I also thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, and Mr. Joseph Ballard, Senior Officer of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, for their briefings. The mere existence of weapons of mass destruction constitutes a threat to humankind, and therefore to international peace and security. The possibility that such weapons may fall into the hands ofnon- State actors, especially terrorists, is of particular concern - all the more so today, as evidenced by the use of chemical weapons in Syria and Iraq.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Regarding Lebanon, we take note of the results of the strategic review of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon conducted by the Secretariat and submitted last month to the Council. In that regard, we emphasize the vital role played by that mission and its Maritime Task Force in stabilizing a highly volatile region. Brazil reiterates its steadfast support to the Government and the people of Lebanon on the road towards stability and development.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“While acknowledging that the current ceasefire may be under pressure, we underscore the importance of the Astana process in reducing tensions and fostering conditions for the continuation of the Geneva talks. We commend the role played by the guarantor countries of Russia, Turkey and Iran, as well as the host country, Kazakhstan. The humanitarian dimensions of the crisis should never be neglected. Brazil has continued to welcome refugees affected by the conflict since 2013 and recently donated a large shipment of medicine and health supplies to the World Health Organization in Syria. At the recent Brussels Conference on the future of Syria, we expressed our support for concrete actions aimed at mitigating the plight of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries, such as Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Their cooperation is an essential aspect of the search for a political solution in Syria. It is also key to enhancing humanitarian access and addressing the threat of terrorism. In that connection, we also praise the efforts of some elected members of the Council to bridge gaps and foster greater cooperation on that fundamental issue. The long-awaited resumption of the intra-Syrian political negotiations in Geneva has enabled modest progress with regard to the four key issues of governance, elections, the Constitution and security. We renew our full support for the tireless efforts of Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura. It is time for the entire international community to send a unified message in support of an inclusive political solution to the Syrian crisis based on the parameters set forth in resolution 2254 (2015).”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“We therefore expressed alarm and the utmost concern upon receiving reports of the possible use of chemical weapons in Khan Shaykhun, in Idlib province. Those allegations must be subject to an international, impartial and comprehensive investigation, which should lead to holding those involved accountable. We also express our concern about the military escalation in Syria. We are convinced that the key to ending the horrific bloodshed in Syria lies in the pursuit of effective dialogue among the key actors, as well as in full respect for the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant international law under the clear mandate of the Security Council. Effective dialogue is also needed in the Council itself. We call upon the permanent members to persevere in their efforts to find common ground.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Brazil has consistently advocated for the effective implementation of the two-State solution. At the heart of that formula is the need to end the occupation and work towards a Palestinian State that is fully sovereign, economically viable and territorially contiguous, existing side by side with Israel in peace and security within internationally recognized borders based on the 1967 lines. We therefore urge the parties and those with an influence over them to seek a constructive political environment conducive to a return to meaningful negotiations. The conflict in Syria continues to generate harrowing developments, some of which have recently been brought to the attention of the Council. Brazil condemns in the strongest terms any use of chemical weapons by any actor and under any circumstances.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“As the Middle East continues to be plagued by an array of ever-more daunting and interconnected challenges, let me stress that we continue to follow the very worrying developments pertaining to the question of Palestine, which cannot and will not become another forgotten issue on the international agenda. We are deeply concerned by the approval of what is known as the regularization law, as well as the Israeli decision to build a new settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time in decades. We join Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in regretting those measures, which constitute additional impediments to the peace process. As the Council reaffirmed most recently in resolution 2334 (2016), all settlement activities are illegal under international law and represent one of the main obstacles to peace between Israel and Palestine.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Our countries are very proud of the work done by MINUSTAH, including its military component, which has had exemplary behaviour and operational performance, contributing to its success and ultimately to the work of the Security Council. The meeting rose at 10.50 a.m.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“Although we favour accountability in peacekeeping operations, we believe that the content of this paragraph is unnecessary in the current resolution and does not reflect the reality on the ground and the high-level performance of MINUSTAH's troops. During the 13 years of MINUSTAH, there has been no problem at all regarding undeclared caveats, lack of effective command and control, refusal to obey orders, failure to respond to attacks on civilians or inadequate equipment, as paragraph 18 may suggest. In a moment of review and possibly reform of peacekeeping operations, it is crucial to highlight the importance of tailored approaches. The idea of standardizing and replicating paragraphs in all resolutions of the Council regarding peacekeeping operations is ill conceived. One size does not fit all.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of Brazil, Chile and Guatamala. Two days ago (see S/PV.7920), we expressed before the Council our support for the Secretary-General's recommendations on gradually withdrawing the military component of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) until the closure of the Mission on 15 October. We have also supported the proposal to establish a follow-on mission focused on strengthening the rule of law, police development and monitoring human rights in Haiti. Regrettably, we were surprised, however, to see in resolution 2350 (2017) the last-minute introduction of paragraph 18, which had never been discussed in the Group of Friends of Haiti.”
2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source
“At this advanced and promising stage of the political dialogue, both sides should display flexibility and refrain from actions that could become hurdles in the overall process. The Charter of the United Nations was conceived precisely to provide the instruments to avoid the recurrence of war. Brazil has consistently upheld that the Charter should be respected, including its principles of the peaceful settlement of disputes and respect for the territorial integrity of States. We should honour all those who perished in the appalling conflicts prior to the creation of the United Nations, in Europe and elsewhere. This Council has a pivotal role to play in helping all Member States not to forget the lessons history taught us not so long ago.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“With regard to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, we reiterate our support for the relevant Security Council resolutions and to the peace process conducted by the OSCE's Minsk Group, and we urge all parties to strengthen their dialogue to reach a settlement. On Cyprus, Brazil welcomes the renewed efforts undertaken by both parties to intensify diplomatic negotiations in pursuit of a lasting solution. We welcomed the holding of the Geneva Conference in January, with the participation of the Secretary-General, as well as the meeting of Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and Mr. Mustafa Akinci with Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide. It is our hope that that constructive spirit will pave the way to sustained peace after decades of impasse.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Brazil renews its support for the peaceful solution represented by the Minsk agreements, as endorsed by resolution 2202 (2015), and urges all parties to fully implement them, as well as to keep engaged in constructive talks that take diversity in account and respect the rights of all Ukrainians, including minorities. We also call for all stakeholders to exercise maximum restraint. Brazil expects that the crisis in Georgia can be resolved peaceably in the shortest time possible. We believe that confidence-building measures and initiatives to foster cooperation should be pursued by all parties, particularly in the framework of the Geneva process.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Brazil also reaffirms its belief that resolution 1244 (1999) offers the appropriate framework for a negotiated settlement that can address tensions in Kosovo. We are confident that a fair and legitimate solution can be reached under the auspices of the Security Council through the support of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and regional organizations, and we encourage a continuing dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, bearing in mind the most pressing threats mentioned in the last Secretary-General's report on UNMIK (S/2016/901). Brazil has stated its utmost concern about the gravity of the situation in Ukraine since the very early stages of the crisis. We are particularly troubled by the intensification of hostilities since January, considering its humanitarian impact and potential consequences.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Two devastating wars began in apparently minor clashes on the European continent, and they soon became systemic disruptions. This Organization and this Council were created precisely to avoid another tragedy of such proportions. As history shows us, stability in the Balkans remains a challenging and important goal. Brazil is firmly committed to preserving stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and has supported all efforts to strengthen the State at the national level, while preserving the rights and prerogatives of all communal entities. Recent tensions involving the Republika Srpska must be tackled in the context of the full implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in the country, with the full support of the international community, including with regard to socioeconomic development.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“First of all, I would like to express the Brazilian Government's sadness over the death of Ambassador Vitaly Churkin. We extend our condolences to his family and to the Government and the people of the Russian Federation, as well as to the staff members of the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations. We will all deeply miss Ambassador Churkin, who was a distinguished diplomat and a good friend. I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate and the Secretary-General, Mr. Zannier and Ms. Schmid for their briefings. Recent and protracted conflicts in Europe constitute a matter of concern for the entire international community. They threaten regional stability and international peace and security.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Local authorities need to put the best interest of the nation above all other considerations. The message that we bring today is simple: all parties must swiftly agree on concrete steps that will enable the implementation of the six-point road map and the Conakry Agreement. I have full confidence that the political actors in Guinea- Bissau will demonstrate the needed leadership and determination to work together to build a true consensus in support of the aspirations of their people and nation.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“The upcoming legislative and presidential elections scheduled for 2018 and 2019, respectively, will require a consistent preparatory process and the full engagement of all stakeholders. We must also examine possible actions to support security- sector reform and institution-building. In that context, special attention should be given to the empowerment of youth and women. The configuration will continue to work to assist in the implementation of the current Peacebuilding Priority Plan of the PBF in Guinea- Bissau, which already encompasses those priority areas. I wish to note with appreciation that the overall security situation in Guinea-Bissau has remained stable. We should also highlight the position of the armed forces. The PBC acknowledges the relevant role of the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“I would like to reiterate the configuration's support for the National Conference and its programme for the consolidation of national peace, which would be entitled in English "Paths towards a consolidation of national peace". In addition, I commend UNIOGBIS for the support that it has provided to the Organizing Commission for the National Conference with resources provided by the Peacebuilding Fund. The aim of that dialogue is to provide a platform that will give a voice to all stakeholders on the key issues of development and reconciliation. That inclusive dialogue can be a positive element in a broader process aimed at developing the long-term peacebuilding policies that the country requires. The PBC country configuration could assist those and other efforts.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“The United Nations and relevant international partners should remain engaged in their support for Guinea-Bissau's peacebuilding efforts to build a common Vision of a society and ensure that the needs of all segments of the population are taken into account. Let me reassure you, Sir, that the Commission is committed to continuing its assistance towards national reconciliation, recovery and the development of Guinea-Bissau. Tomorrow, we will hold a meeting of the PBC country-specific configuration to review the outcome of the deliberations of this meeting of the Security Council and to elaborate on concrete initiatives to support progress in Guinea-Bissau, in close consultation with ECOWAS and UNIOGBIS and the relevant international partners within the Guinea- Bissau P-5.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“We also acknowledge the challenges posed by transnational organized crime and other emerging threats, as well as the risks posed by the security challenges in the West African subregion, as underscored by the Secretary-General in his report. Peacebuilding and sustaining peace require long- term engagement and a commitment to prevention. As per the 2016 review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, the enhanced United Nations engagement with peacebuilding should aim also at preventing the outbreak, escalation, continuation and recurrence of conflict, addressing its root causes, ensuring national reconciliation and moving towards recovery, reconstruction and development.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“We welcome the strengthening by the General Assembly of UNIOGBIS through the establishment of a post of Political Affairs Officer to improve coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on drug trafficking and another post of Rule of Law Officer. An effective and well-integrated presence of the United Nations on the ground is essential for coordinating international initiatives and supporting national actors in their efforts to achieve stability and development. We note the recommendation of the strategic review mission deployed to Guinea-Bissau from 4 to 14 December 2016, led by the the Department of Political Affairs, that mentions an exit strategy for UNIOGBIS.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“In 2014, the development of the Terra Ranka programme for the sustainable development of the country marked a high point and provided hope for all citizens of Guinea-Bissau. In March 2015, the international community responded positively to the efforts of the Government with strong pledges of support at a donor conference to fund that national peacebuilding programme. We encourage the national stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to commit to re-establishing momentum for progress in the areas outlined in the Terra Ranka development programme and to invite partners to fulfil their pledges made there. I also would like to take this opportunity to express the configuration's support for the proposed measures that have been recommended with a view to enhancing the operational posture of UNIOGBIS.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“The key actors involved in the stabilization process of Guinea-Bissau - the African Union, ECOWAS, the CPLP, the European Union and the United Nations - will have an important role to play. In that regard, I welcome the declaration on the political situation in Guinea-Bissau adopted by the CPLP Heads of State and Government at the eleventh Summit in Brasilia in November last year. We are considering reconvening the International Contact Group. I also plan to Visit Guinea-Bissau. Political will, constructive and consensual dialogue, coupled with courageous leadership, which, as we know, the people of Guinea- Bissau are capable of, are needed now more than ever. It is important to highlight that a solution to the current institutional and political situation is in the hands of the people of Guinea-Bissau themselves.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“The international community must stay united in supporting the mediation efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and in reaffirming that the Conakry Agreement is the only framework for a peaceful resolution of the political and institutional instability in Guinea-Bissau. The international community must also remain united in providing all support needed for the full and effective implementation of that Agreement in close coordination with the authorities of Guinea-Bissau. We welcome, in that regard, the contribution of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) to the ECOWAS-led mediation efforts in September and October. We have to continue identifying concrete measures that can be taken to further facilitate the full implementation of the six-point road map and the Conakry Agreement.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“I also welcome the briefing made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNIOGBIS, Mr. Modibo Toure, on the situation on the ground, and wish to commend his good offices in the search for a solution to the political impasse in Guinea-Bissau. Since the last time the Security Council deliberated on Guinea-Bissau, in August 2016 (see S/PV.7764), there has been a major positive development: the adoption of the six-point road map and the Conakry Agreement, which were endorsed at the fiftieth African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government. There should be no hesitation with regard to the implementation of such landmark agreements. In that regard, I wish to commend the engagement of regional actors with Guinea-Bissau aimed at providing a road map for achieving political stability.”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“Mr. Vieira: I would like to start by thanking you, Sir, for the invitation extended to me in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). As you are aware, Brazil is currently Chair and a State member of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), an organization that closely follows the situation in Guinea-Bissau. The CPLP endorses the remarks I am about to make. It is our firm belief that increasing synergies and complementarities among the relevant international partners will be beneficial to an effective peacebuilding endeavour in Guinea-Bissau. I take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/111) on developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS).”
2017-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7883 (2017) · source
“We have noted an increase in the number of letters submitted to the Security Council under Article 51 of the Charter, seeking to justify resorting to military action in the context of counter-terrorism, usually ex post facto. At the most recent open debate on working methods (see S/PV.7740), Brazil stressed the need for follow-up to such communications and for an assessment as to whether the obligations laid out in the Charter were being fulfilled. There can be no justification for terrorism. Brazil reiterates its commitment to a multidimensional response to that threat and remains convinced that cooperation and dialogue within the United Nations will enhance our capacity to achieve the needed results.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“We must be wary of rhetoric that fuels xenophobia and prejudice. Certain responses to the refugee crisis and to recent migration movements are also of concern, as they might increase rather than decrease the risks associated with violent extremism conducive to terrorism. Let us also not lose sight of the protracted conflicts that may directly or indirectly fuel terrorist agendas. The failure to deal with ongoing crises in the Middle East, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is a case in point. Terrorist groups seek to provoke Governments into overreacting, so as to exploit their narratives of abuse and oppression. Counterterrorism will be effective only to the extent that it is consistent with the Charter of the United Nations and other norms of international law, including human rights law and humanitarian and refugee law.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“As we seek to counter those trends, we must safeguard the freedom of expression and the right to privacy. In that context, we highlight the joint initiative by Brazil and Germany that led to the General Assembly and Human Rights Council resolutions on that issue (resolution 68/167 and resolution 28/16, respectively). Repressive measures are necessary but not sufficient to eliminating terrorism. Border control, air and maritime security and law enforcement must be coupled with efforts to address structural factors conducive to terrorism - in particular those associated with protracted social, political, economic and cultural exclusion. We must take action against measures that do not respect diversity and ignore our common humanity, such as those that associate terrorism with specific cultures, religions or ethnic groups.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“The need to support capacity-building in less developed countries is integral to any strategy to combat the malicious use of ICTs, and will require greater and sustainable investment in infrastructure and services, capacity-building, the promotion of joint research and the development and transfer of technology. Differences in the ability to use and develop ICTs represents a knowledge divide that perpetuates inequalities, such as between developed and developing countries, and that may increase vulnerabilities in an interconnected world. The use of the Internet and social media by terrorist groups illustrates the evolving nature of the challenge that we are facing. Those platforms are also being used for inciting hatred, for recruitment and for unleashing attacks on critical infrastructure.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Establishing norms that identify and proscribe the misuse of ICTs and a framework to enhance cooperation among States in countering it would contribute to better addressing this challenge. The United Nations Group of Governmental Experts on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security had called on the international community to assist in improving the security of critical ICT infrastructure, developing technical skills and advising on appropriate legislation, strategies and regulation in that area.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“We were successful during the 2014 World Cup and in the last year's Olympic Games, when we consolidated inter-agency cooperation, at both national and international levels, to specifically prevent acts of terrorism or the entry of suspected terrorists to critical places like airports. Critical infrastructure is indeed a preferred target of terrorist organizations. The disruption of the provision of basic services can, after all, have a destabilizing effect in our societies. As highlighted in the concept note (S/2017/104, annex) prepared for this debate, one of the side effects of the advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) is the increased vulnerability of critical infrastructure.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate. I would like to extend my gratitude to the Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary- General, Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, and to all other briefers. Brazil is aware that no country is immune to terrorism and has been attentive to prevention domestically and at the regional and subregional levels. We recently updated our legislation to include the crimes of preparatory acts of terrorism and of recruitment of foreign terrorist combatants. We also simplified the procedures for freezing the assets of terrorists so listed by the Council.”
2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source
“Lastly, on Yemen, we regret the absence of a durable cessation of hostilities as well as the parties' unwillingness to accept the road map for negotiations proposed by Special Envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, whose work we support. In conclusion, Brazil urges all Yemeni actors and their external supporters to renew efforts towards a negotiated solution and to avoid unilateral measures that might jeopardize this process.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“In Mosul and elsewhere in Iraq, we strongly condemn tactics attributed to the what is known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) that may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity, including forced displacements, attacks against humanitarian workers and the use of civilians as human shields. We highlight the need to plan long-term stabilization and reconstruction efforts in Mosul. Another priority should be the long-term reconciliation of all ethnic and religious communities coexisting in the areas once occupied by ISIL. Women, girls, minorities and other vulnerable populations deserve particular attention in that regard.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Brazil underlines that the strategic review of UNIFIL currently being undertaken by the Secretariat, as called for in resolution 2305 (2016), must take into consideration the strategic, operative and financial needs of the mission, as well as its highly volatile security environment. With regard to Iraq, we are concerned by the humanitarian impact of the ongoing military operations in Mosul. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that approximately 140,000 people have been displaced by hostilities in and around the city - a figure that continues to rise. Food and water shortages are affecting the civilians ofMosul, who are already being subjected to a harsh winter.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Those initiatives confirmed that the Assembly can have a relevant role in seeking peace and accountability for Syria without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Security Council. Brazil welcomed the resolution of the political impasse in Lebanon with the election of President Michel Aoun and the formation of a Government of National Accord under Prime Minister Saad Hariri. We congratulate the new Lebanese leadership and reiterate our long-term commitment to the development and stability of Lebanon, including through our participation in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Brazil urges all parties to respect the ceasefire and engage constructively in the negotiations to take place in Astana and Geneva, based on the road map established by resolution 2254 (2015), allowing for an inclusive and Syrian-led political process. Last month, Brazil supported two important decisions of the General Assembly concerning Syria. Resolution 71/ 130 demanded an immediate end to attacks on civilians throughout the country, while resolution 71/248 established the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We expect that that initiative and the Paris Peace Conference held last weekend will motivate further multilateral efforts favouring the return to meaningful negotiations between the parties, thereby leading to the establishment of two States, Israel and Palestine, living peacefully side-by- side with internationally recognized borders. The recently announced nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Turkey and the Russian Federation and supported by resolution 2236 (2016), represents a much-needed measure of hope in the efforts to reach a political solution to the conflict. We welcome those developments.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Brazil appreciatively takes note of and welcomes Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), which condemns all acts of violence against civilians, including acts ofterror as well as all acts ofprovocation, incitement and destruction, and reaffirms that Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory are illegal under international law and an obstacle for a just, lasting and comprehensive peace. It comes as an important addition to a stock of Security Council resolutions: resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 478 (1980), 1397 (2002), 1515 (2003), and 1850 (2008), which represent an instrument that the international community uses to point the parties in the direction of peace.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“Brazil, as well as the international community in its overwhelming majority, supports a negotiated settlement to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians * one that meets Israel's security needs and the Palestinian right to statehood and sovereignty, as Brazil has constantly advocated, and one that fully takes into account resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), among others. We have repeatedly appealed to both sides to refrain from acts of Violence that may push the parties further away from the negotiating table and the two-State solution that we all envision. We firmly repudiate all terrorist activities, regardless of their motivation. As Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated, such acts should not be allowed to deter the parties from the need for a renewed commitment to dialogue.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“I would like to begin my statement on behalf of Brazil by thanking the Government of Sweden for organizing this debate and welcoming the newly elected non-permanent members of the Security Council: Bolivia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Italy and Sweden. The various conflicts in the Middle East are a matter of grave concern for the international community, particularly the United Nations, but more so for the inhabitants of that region - the first victims of what looks like an endless cycle of violence.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“As Ambassador Gert Rosenthal underscored in the report (see S/2015/490) of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture, peacebuilding is an inherently political process. The Security Council and the General Assembly have already shown political will by agreeing on a framework for peace. We need a strategic plan for the implementation of General Assembly resolution 70/262 and Security Council resolution 2282 (2016). I hope that the high-level event entitled "Building Sustainable Peace for All: Synergies between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustaining Peace", to be held on 24 January, will afford us an opportunity to demonstrate the renewed commitment of Member States, the United Nations and other stakeholders to building lasting peace.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source