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Vitrenko

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first: 2011-01-21
most recent: 2022-01-25
sittings or episodes: 61
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“Implementing such possible steps may require a revision of the relevant bilateral and multilateral treaties on international cooperation in criminal matters related to terrorism, or the conclusion of supplemental agreements to incorporate those additional provisions. While processing mutual legal assistance requests may take some time, there is a growing need to provide the basis for timely sharing of imperative intelligence information when investigating terrorist activities and securing criminal evidence, apprehending suspects and preventing terrorists acts from being carried out. That is where the Latin saying periculum in mora takes on a special significance.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, developing and introducing a universal electronic system for submitting, managing and responding to mutual legal assistance requests in terrorism-related cases can be another major undertaking. Competent authorities can also benefit from using different ways of direct communication, such as email or Video teleconferencing, in order to overcome challenges that may arise in satisfying such requests. To avoid conflicts overjurisdiction in cases that are subject to prosecution in more than one country, States can devise and apply universal jurisdiction mechanisms for the prosecution of terrorists in the interest of justice - for instance, tribunals, special courts or even inter-State hybrid courts. In such instances, the transfer of criminal proceedings can be one possible solution.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“To ensure a faster response, especially in circumstances demanding the prioritization of handling terrorist-related cases, there is a persistent need to create effective central authorities for mutual legal assistance and extradition, with adequate resources and experienced staff. Such authorities can also serve as the main points of contact within the framework of international and regional cooperation platforms. To rapidly seek and provide assistance, States may consider using simplified electronic request forms for mutual legal assistance. To facilitate those endeavours, international institutions, primarily the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and INTERPOL, could conduct training for competent national authorities.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“Numerous international treaties and United Nations decisions in the counter-terrorism field have already established mechanisms to facilitate mutual legal assistance, apprehend fugitives and, when appropriate, extradite wrongdoers. Yet they often lack cohesion and efficiency because of complicated and time-consuming procedures for processing foreign requests in investigations and prosecutions against those suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. In that connection, I would like to highlight several points on improving practical cooperation and reducing delays in rendering mutual legal assistance and information-sharing.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“I would like to express Ukraine's sincere appreciation to the Spanish President personally for convening such an important meeting, as well as for initiating resolution 2322 (2016), which Ukraine sponsored. I would also like to join other delegations in expressing our solidarity and condolences to Egypt, Turkey and other countries that recently suffered violent terrorist attacks. Of course, I also thank the briefers for their important contributions to today's meeting. There is no doubt that today, when the growing terrorist threat transcends national borders, international legal cooperation in matters pertaining to counter-terrorism is of paramount importance. No single State, no matter how technologically advanced or militarily powerful, can effectively combat this problem on its own.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, Ukraine would like to reiterate its position that, as an elected member of the Council and an observer State to the AU, we stand ready to engage constructively on each and every initiative aimed at enhancing United Nations-AU cooperation on issues related to peacekeeping, peace support and peacebuilding on the African continent. People have suffered for too long in many parts of that great continent, and the international community has a moral responsibility to make every effort to achieve lasting peace and stability wherever that might be needed.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Last but not least, in the light of the recent resolutions of the Council and General Assembly on peacebuilding architecture, it is important to look back at the 2015 joint communique between the African Union and the Security Council, which envisaged a conduct of joint United Nations-AU field missions to areas of conflict in Africa. We should consider implementing that commitment while organizing field missions of the Security Council, which we see as an important conflict-prevention tool. Inviting representatives of Peacebuilding Commision country-specific configurations to such missions could also improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Council's visits.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, after recent peacekeeping and peacebuilding reviews at the United Nations, we consider a people-centred approach to such activities of the Organization to be axiomatic. In that respect, we believe that the protection of civilians is a decisive factor not only for the success of United Nations operations, but also those of the AU endorsed by the Security Council. It is therefore worth considering establishing an effective framework for the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy in African Union peace operations. From the peacekeeping experience of the United Nations, it is clear that there is no peace without human rights.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Secondly, recently the Security Council, along with other United Nations States Members, discussed the issue of asymmetrical threats that United Nations operations face nowadays (see S/PV.7802). It was clear from those deliberations, as well as from the relevant reports on peacekeeping operations, that United Nations peacekeeping missions are not a proper tool to combat terrorism. Many hold a View that military measures to counter terrorism and violent extremism are the responsibility of national Governments and the relevant regional organizations. Therefore, we see a great merit in the United Nations providing advice and expertise in support of respective African Union endeavours.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“As one of the leading European troop- and police- contributing countries to the United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa, Ukraine knows at first-hand how difficult and unpredictable situations in the areas of missions' responsibility can sometimes be due to the existing climate or security conditions. Cooperation on strengthening the capabilities of African Union units prior to their deployment therefore could include, but not be limited to, sharing of best practices and providing special training. For instance, the United Nations has already introduced the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System, which has proved to be a useful tool for United Nations peacekeeping operations. In our view, it could be emulated by the African Union.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“The predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for AU-led peace operations has been a long-standing issue. In that regard, the AU's decision to raise the continent's contribution to the costs of its peace-support operations to 25 per cent by 2020 is a highly commendable step. It will enhance African ownership and agenda-setting ofpeace initiatives ofthe African Union. In addition, I would like to flag other areas of particular importance. First, it is imperative to eliminate a frequently occurring flaw in many AU peace-support operations, namely, a capability gap with regard to uniformed personnel. We believe that ensuring deployment readiness and improved performance require collective and coordinated actions by the United Nations and the AU.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“At the same time, the United Nations is often slow in reacting to situations that can evolve into full-scale conflicts or situations where the civilian population is endangered and requires rapid protection action from the international community. In that regard, my delegation commends the African Union (AU) for having often acted as a first responder to crises even before the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers. Nevertheless, we have to admit that challenges remain and that more should be done to strengthen further the relationship between the United Nations and the AU to effectively address collective security concerns on the African continent. In our view, financing is one of the priority areas in which further action could bring about tangible, positive results.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“Mr. Vitrenko (Ukraine) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the Senegalese delegation convening this morning's debate. (spoke in English) It is also my pleasure and honour to welcome today's briefers and thank them for their comprehensive presentations. Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later on behalf of the European Union. Nowadays most of the United Nations peacekeeping operations are deployed on the African continent. Almost 50 per cent of the uniformed personnel in those missions are also provided by African States. That clearly demonstrates that United Nations peacekeeping efforts must closely cooperate with African States.”
2016-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7816 (2016) · source
“In that respect, my delegation looks forward to the rapid conclusion of deployment preparations and the arrival of troops. It is also critical that the Transitional Government fully cooperate with UNMISS in the operationalization of the Regional Protection Force. To sum up, in our view there are the following prerequisites for the stabilization of the situation in South Sudan: the cessation of hostilities, resumption of the implementation of the peace agreement, the removal of obstructions to UNMISS work and the deployment of the Regional Protection Force.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“Over the past month, there has been some improvement in removing obstructions to the Mission's ability to implement its mandate, yet many restrictions, in particular those of freedom of movement and humanitarian access, still remain. In that regard, we urge the Transitional Government to respect its commitments under the status of forces agreement and fully implement relevant provisions of the joint communique of 4 September, agreed to by the Council in Juba. Ukraine believes that the deployment and operatinalization of the Regional Protection Force, as envisaged in resolution 2304 (2016), would help to stabilize South Sudan. We welcome the fact that the Transitional Government and the Secretariat have come to an agreement on the composition of the troop-contributing countries.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“The continuous fighting suggests that the parties still hope to achieve their goals by military means, while it is clear that the political process is the only realistic way towards peace and stability in South Sudan. That is why we urge the parties to immediately resume the implementation of the peace agreement in good faith and without preconditions. That includes the resumption of participation of all parties in the work of the Transitional Government and the promotion of confidence-building and reconciliation measures. At such a critical time, it is very important that the United Nations, and in particular UNMISS, continue assisting the South Sudanese people.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“We support his proposals and ask him to continue monitoring the situation on the ground and keep the Security Council fully updated. The worsening security climate has resulted in mass displacements, with over 1 million South Sudanese having sought refuge in more safe regions of the country or in neighbouring countries. Nearly half of the population requires constant humanitarian assistance. All of that underlines the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the full implementation of the ceasefire. We could not agree more with Ms. Ellen Loj that the guns have to be silenced. I would only add that the guns have also to be prevented from flowing into South Sudan. In that light, we are ready to work on the relevant proposal of the United States delegation.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“As we just heard, Violence is surging in Equatoria, Western Bahr el-Ghazal, Upper Nile and Unity states, where armed actors on all sides systematically target civilians and commit sexual violence and abuses and other gross Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. As we have just learned, while we have been speaking here fighting has reportedly erupted in Unity state between military forces and fighters loyal to Rick Machar, killing at least 15 people. I am still worried that we cannot rule out a further escalation of violence once the rainy season ends this month. Ukraine also takes reports of growing ethnic tensions and the spread of hate speech, hostility and incitement to violence very seriously. In that regard, we believe that the Visit to South Sudan by Special Adviser Adama Dieng was an extremely timely move.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“I join other delegations in thanking today's briefers for their useful updates. I would also like in particular to pay sincere tribute to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Loj for her dedicated service at the helm of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which I was privileged to witness while in South Sudan on the Council's most recent mission. In the light of the information that we just heard, I would like to highlight three main points. First, we are extremely concerned by the rapidly deteriorating security situation in South Sudan.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7814 (2016) · source
“To that end, police components, as integral parts of peacekeeping operations, should be provided with sophisticated technologies and clear mandates. Let me conclude by thanking the heads of police components and their personnel for their dedicated service to the United Nations.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“Fifthly, without a common understanding of United Nations standards and realities on the ground, successful United Nations policing is not possible. Recalling the presidential statement S/PRST/2015/26 of December 2015, on the findings of the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446), would like to emphasize the need to enhance triangular cooperation between police-contributing countries, the Secretariat and the Council. In particular, more frequent police-related briefings by the Secretariat could improve information-sharing, including before mandating police elements of missions. Finally, assistance to host States in capacity- building for the protection of civilians and counter- terrorism is a vital task ofUnited Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, we believe that peacekeeping operations should be provided with resilient mandates, sufficient to ensure security and public order, including by halting illegal cross-border inflows of weapons and mercenaries. Peace missions should have the means and resources necessary for the effective monitoring and verification of ceasefires, the withdrawal of heavy weapons and disarmament. Fourthly, I would like to highlight the importance for police-contributing countries to register and manage all formed police unit commitments through the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System. It is crucial to ensure United Nations capacity to rapidly deploy police forces to new or existing theatres, as well as to maintain their mobility on the ground. Timely troop generation and deployment are a prerequisite for mission success.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“This event provided us with a solid foundation for the further strengthening of international cooperation in United Nations policing. Secondly, the complexity of tasks and growing needs in building institutional police capacity in post-conflict environments require Member States to nominate their most qualified and skilled police officers to missions. In that respect, Ukraine holds that that predeployment and in-mission training of police personnel for United Nations peace operations should be enhanced. We also believe that ensuring deployment readiness and increased performance requires the collective and coordinated actions of the Secretariat and Member States. The Police Peacekeeping Training Center in Ukraine, with its predeployment course under United Nations standards, is our contribution to this joint venture.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“We welcome the fact the United Nations policing personnel has improved significantly in size and scope to respond to changing conflict dynamics and to ensure the efficient implementation of mandates, with due regard to the safety and security of United Nations personnel. The challenges faced by United Nations police components on the ground have also evolved significantly and need thorough consideration by the Council. In that context, I would like to highlight several points, and will try to do so in the spirit suggested by the United Kingdom delegation. First, Ukraine welcomes the progress made in the development of the Strategic Guidance Framework for International Police Peacekeeping. We also commend the first United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit, organized by the Police Division last June.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“As an active police-contributing country, we note that despite the challenges faced by United Nations uniformed men and women, policing is a highly promising endeavour of our Organization. While activities in volatile missions like the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali hit today's headlines - and rightly so - I cannot but acknowledge the achievements in other peacekeeping and special political missions where United Nations police is deployed, such as the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this important meeting, and to commend once again the outstanding contribution of Senegal to United Nations peacekeeping endeavours. I wish also to express my gratitude to Under-Secretary- General Ladsous for his valuable briefing. We look forward to receiving the relevant report of the Secretary-General. My delegation is especially grateful to the United Nations Police Commissioners who briefed us today. I myself was privileged to see young police officers in the field, especially in protection of civilians sites, while on the Security Council mission to South Sudan, and their work is highly appreciated indeed. Ukraine actively supports United Nations policing in its efforts to enhance the efficiency of field operations, including by contributing its best police officers to missions.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to stress that the Court will be able to deliver justice to victims, only with the full backing of the Council and the relevant United Nations entities, including the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the States parties to the Rome Statute.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“In that respect, Ukraine strongly condemns attacks against civilians, abductions and assassinations of Government officials and judges, as well as the shelling of hospitals and looting of property, which, regrettably, are still a common occurrence across the country. We consider that much more could be done to ensure accountability for such crimes if the ICC personnel were able to conduct investigations within the territory of Libya. We fully agree that this will require the stabilization of the security situation as well as the provision of meaningful financial resources and assurances with regard to the security of ICC staff.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“On the contrary, as highlighted in the twelfth report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), the Government of National Accord is truly committed to implementing the 2013 memorandum of understanding on burden-sharing and the Libyan General Prosecutor's Office continues to cooperate with the ICC. We take note of the continuation of the Court's examination of crimes committed in the territory of Libya and the collection of respective evidence. In our view, a particular focus during such activities should be given to atrocities committed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Ansar Al-Sharia and other non-State actors in Libya.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“I would like to start by joining other Council members in thanking the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing. We must acknowledge that, since our last discussion in the Council on this matter (see S/PV.7698), the overall picture fundamentally remains the same. More than five years after the adoption of resolution 1970 (2011), the perpetrators of the major crimes against humanity referred to the ICC have not been held accountable. However, it is not a result of the unwillingness of the Libyan authorities to cooperate with the Court.”
2016-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7806 (2016) · source
“In the meantime, it is vital to support the actions and reforms needed to reach that milestone and to provide all necessary support to the High Representative as he fulfils his mandate.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“It is also important to demonstrate progress in the functioning of the judiciary and in the fight against corruption and organized crime, and the fight against radicalization and terrorism. Ukraine welcomes the EU's readiness, as confirmed in the conclusions of the EU Foreign Ministers on 17 October, to continue to play an executive military role in supporting the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment under a new Security Council mandate. In that respect, we also positively note the EU's request that the High Representative present a strategic review in autumn 2017 as the basis for a discussion on options for the future of the operation. It is extremely important to intensify efforts and fully implement the 5+2 agenda.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Ukraine would also like to reaffirm its strong commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and urges the parties to avoid further statements and actions that could make the situation even more difficult. Now, on a positive note, Ukraine welcomes the progress achieved in Bosnia and Herzegovina's European Union (EU) integration process, which is reflected in the European Council conclusions of 20 September 2016. We consider the EU decision to submit an opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina's application for new membership as an important step towards Bosnia and Herzegovina's European integration. It is vital to continue efforts to implement the Reform Agenda, which includes socioeconomic issues, the rule of law and public administration reforms.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“They are more important than houses, more sacred than shrines. Belonging to everyone and being equal to everyone, useful, always built with a sense, on the spot where most human needs are crossing, they are more durable than other buildings and they do not serve anything secret or bad". With this message from Ivo Andric' in mind, I believe it is more important to build new bridges in Bosnia and Herzegovina than to burn existing ones. I would like to remind the Republika Srpska authorities that any referendum must be conducted in a way that is consistent with the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and cannot violate the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Instead of full compliance with the Peace Agreement to everybody's benefit, they actually undermine the common State, thus blocking Bosnia's political and economic development. That is a very irresponsible policy - irresponsible towards the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the people of Republika Srpska, who have found themselves living in self-imposed isolation. Just imagine - a new generation has grown up in the country since 1995, and many of them have never been outside Republika Srpska. There are several famous bridges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the old Mostar bridge and the bridge on the Drina in Visegrad, the very one to which Ivo Andrie referred in his book The Bridge on the Drina: "Of everything that man erects and builds in his urge for living, nothing is in my eyes better or more valuable than bridges.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“We also fully share the High Representative's concern regarding the decoration of a number of war criminals sentenced by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The referendum is the continuation of the policy of Republika Srpska aimed at challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including by threats of separation. In that light, it is unfortunate that despite the obvious fact that the referendum is an exceptionally dangerous development for the region, one Council member defends this decision and supports the Bosnian Serb leaders in their defiance of the authority of the central bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In fact, the authorities of Republika Srpska abuse the special status granted to their entity by the Dayton Agreement.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“7688), the majority of the Council members, including my delegation, expressed concerns over the statements made by Republika Srpska authorities on possible referendums. My delegation then underscored that any referendum that contradicts the provisions of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Dayton Agreement is illegitimate. Unfortunately, appeals by Council members fell on deaf ears. Ukraine strongly condemns the holding of a referendum by the authorities of Republika Srpska in clear contravention of two final and binding decisions of the Constitutional Court. I fully agree with the High Representative that that move causes unnecessary tensions and poses a grave challenge to the rule of law. It has serious implications for peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“I wish to stress that, despite the attempts of one Council member to question the authorities, under the provisions of the Peace Agreement as was already mentioned, the High Representative is the final authority in theatre regarding interpretation of the said Agreement on the Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement. We are alarmed at the fact that the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has deteriorated. Serious disagreements between the parties persist on many important issues. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina was unable to meet the requirements of the 5+2 agenda necessary for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. At the previous Security Council meeting on the subject, in May (see S/PV.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“Ukraine joins the other Council members in welcoming the unanimous adoption of resolution 2315 (2016). We are grateful to the United Kingdom delegation for preparing the text and are ready for further active engagement on the issue, including as a member of the relevant Coordination and Drafting Group. Ukraine also aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union. I wish to express my delegation's appreciation to High Representative Valentin Inzko for his leadership of the Office of the High Representative and for his contribution to the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”
2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source
“If that is not a threat to international peace and security, then what is? Finally, let each and every State Member of the United Nations decide who deserves to serve on the Council and who does not. Should an aggressor State sit on the Council, or should the victim of the aggression? We think that the States Members of the United Nations have already provided us with that answer when they elected Ukraine last year by an overwhelming majority to serve in the Council for two years, unlike the Russian Federation, which became a member of the Security Council in 1991 in an unclear and opaque procedure.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Out of respect for the presidency, other delegations around the table and the broader membership, I will be very brief and will not engage in a debate with the delegation of an aggressor State. Let me just quickly react to one point usually used by the Russian delegation, that is, that issues raised by Ukraine are not relevant to this or that particular agenda item in a Security Council debate. Asymmetrical or hybrid threats are exactly what the Russian Federation presents to the world today, not only to Ukraine. The agenda item we are discussing today is "Maintenance of international peace and security". As my Minister pointed out in his statement, already more than 10,000 people have been killed in Ukraine, and more than 20,000 persons have been wounded, as a direct result of the Russian aggression against my country.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“It will therefore be extremely important to try to achieve the goal of 15,000 fully operational serving police officers by the end of 2017. Finally, we would like to underline the necessity of ensuring that the United Nations, other multilateral agencies, international and regional partners and Member States continue their efforts to support Haiti's critical needs, and in that regard to highlight the flash appeal launched by the United Nations yesterday.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We share the opinion that it would be preferable to conduct the strategic assessment mission after a President has been elected and inaugurated. However, considering the troubling trends in the country's political development, we do not think the assessment mission should be contingent on the inauguration timetable. Ukraine commends the important role that MINUSTAH continues to play in ensuring stability and security in Haiti. Its contribution to strengthening the capacity of the Haitian National Police is particularly important. It is encouraging that we have seen some progress in that area, but according to the Secretary- General's report (S/2016/753), the police are currently present in only 261 of the country's 570 communal sections.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“After a long period of political uncertainty and delay, the country was getting ready for elections last Sunday. Yet those plans were disrupted by the hurricane. In that context, we hope that a new electoral calendar will be announced soon. Ukraine reaffirms its support for credible, transparent, inclusive and secure elections that will reflect the will of the Haitian people. The international community needs the Government of Haiti as a reliable partner in advancing development, democracy, human rights and other vital objectives. Ukraine welcomes the Secretary-General's recommendations concerning the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We support the idea of extending it for six months until 15 April 2017, and of deploying a strategic assessment mission by the end of that period.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“According to the latest report (S/2016/753) of the Secretary-General report, an estimated 3.6 million people, or one third of Haiti's population, face food insecurity after three years of severe drought. Over 61,000 individuals remain internally displaced since the 2010 earthquake. It is during such natural disasters as Hurricane Matthew and the 2010 earthquake that the weakness of Haiti's State governance becomes most visible. On numerous occasions, the Security Council appealed to the political parties in Haiti to urgently resolve the political deadlock. A lack ofprogress on this track and the inability of players to reach compromises and to adopt long-overdue decisions keep the country's State machinery on the perpetual verge of collapse. The people of Haiti deserve better than that.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Honore for her useful briefing. While Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union, I would like to make a few comments in my national capacity. Unfortunately, as we deliberate in this Chamber, Haiti is suffering the consequences of the devastating hurricane. In that regard, I would like to convey our sincere condolences to the people of Haiti on the loss of hundreds of lives and the destruction of thousands of homes. Ukraine stands in solidarity with this nation in the face of such a challenge. Yet even before the latest natural disaster struck Haiti, it was going through a critical humanitarian and socioeconomic situation.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Ukraine is convinced that the resolution of those problems will promote further political stability in Kosovo. Ukraine strongly supports the important work carried out by UNMIK and the other international missions operating in Kosovo in promoting reconciliation, transitional justice and human rights and in supporting the normalization process between Belgrade and Pristina. In that regard, we welcome the extension of the mandate of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo for another two years. The decision taken by the EU Council in June is essential in furthering the effective work of the international mechanism for political stabilization and inter-communal reconciliation.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“Ukraine maintains that another issue to which the parties should pay special attention is the safe and sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons. As the Council knows, the problem is very much applicable to Ukraine as well. Due to external aggression, we already have over 1.8 million internally displaced persons. My country is making every possible effort to resolve the issue and, in that light, we fully support the overall approach of the Secretary-General, such that the rights of those who wish to return to their places of origin should be met. We believe that is an important precondition for durable reconciliation between Belgrade and Pristina. Special attention should also be paid to the continuing assaults on the cultural and religious heritage of non-majority communities, which can further complicate tensions.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we fully support the Secretary-General's call on both sides not only to resume their engagement, but to show renewed creativity and flexibility for compromise in order to decisively anchor Kosovo and the broader region on a path towards stability and development. We also call on Belgrade and Pristina to put aside existing differences and to concentrate on issues such as the implementation of the agreement on energy and telecommunications, the opening of the Mitrovica bridge and the establishment of the association of Serb majority municipalities, among other things. Those particular issues could serve as an impetus towards further constructive dialogue. Ukraine believes it is now the precise moment to redouble efforts in fulfilling the provisions of the agreements of 19 April 2013 and 25 August 2015.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“At the same time, we regret that the practical implementation of agreements reached under the European Union-facilitated dialogue process between Belgrade and Pristina has not moved forward as significantly as we could have expected. Ukraine actively supports the pursuit of political dialogue between the two sides under the auspices of the European Union (EU). In our view, there is no alternative to cooperation within the Brussels process. We hope that the implementation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement between Kosovo and the European Union will be a factor in further stabilizing the situation and promoting a better atmosphere in the talks between Belgrade and Pristina.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source