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Yelchenko

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first: 1997-12-19
most recent: 2019-07-16
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“We are most grateful to the delegations of France and Italy for raising the subject of protection of cultural heritage in armed conflicts. Events of recent history pushed that issue into the spotlight of the international community. We fully share the main idea of resolution 2347 (2017), adopted today - to prevent the destruction, trafficking, looting and smuggling of cultural property during armed conflicts. How many of the Seven Wonders of the World is it possible to see preserved today? Some of them were lost to natural disasters, and others vanished because of human behaviour. The importance of the issue that we are discussing today was very succinctly articulated by Francois Bugnion, a renowned expert on international humanitarian law from the International Committee of the Red Cross.”
2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source
“As one of the troop and police contributors to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Ukraine will continue to actively back United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts in that fragile country.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the initiative of the Government of South Sudan to launch a national dialogue aimed at promoting national reconciliation and inter-communal harmony among all groups in South Sudan. However, for it to be credible and effective, the hostilities must cease immediately, the rule of law must be restored and humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach those in need. Finally, I would like to express Ukraine's full support to the Secretary-General's commitment to working closely with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development member States and other partners to ensure inclusivity in the implementation of the peace agreement and the national dialogue process.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“If we are to stop attacks on civilians, the perpetrators must be held accountable. That is why Ukraine believes that an arms embargo and additional targeted sanctions are still relevant if we are to prevent South Sudan from sliding into war and chaos. We do not believe that such measures will be a panacea. However, we do believe that they will reduce the parties' ability to continue fuelling the conflict. That will help to silence the military equipment they already have and stop desperately needed financial resources being spent on new weaponry. Ukraine firmly believes that the conflict in South Sudan has no military solution. An inclusive political dialogue within the framework of the 2015 peace agreement is the only way to restore peace and stability in the country.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“It is an outrage that the South Sudanese political leaders have failed to shoulder their responsibilities for their own people. Time is not on our side. But as long as we do not stand by idly, that human tragedy can still be averted. How can we do that? We must shake up the deadly status quo and divert the energies currently squandered on war towards advancing peace. Public statements of condemnation and threats of consequences without action will not help. Both sides largely discount them as barking with no bite. Biting requires a get-tough approach that might truly be able alter the calculations and influence behaviour. If we are to stop the fighting, the flow of arms must be stopped. If we are to prevent public funds from being used for personal purposes, they must be made inaccessible to certain individuals.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“Yet in recent months the situation has sunk to unprecedented new lows, with reports of growing ethnic violence and declarations of famine in some parts of the country. Leer county in Unity state is just one example. It is one of the epicentres of the famine, where more than 100,000 people face imminent starvation. Villages are deserted. Gunmen from both sides have torched crops and chased farmers from their fields. People are hiding in swamps. They eat water-lily roots and the occasional fish that they manage to catch. There are no schools and no health services. There is nothing but the fear of losing the only thing that still belongs to them - their lives. It is shameful that all of this is happening in the twenty-first century. It is a disgrace that we, the international community, have not managed to prevent it from happening.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General and the other briefers for their comprehensive presentations. I also commend the United Kingdom for providing a timely opportunity to discuss the further international efforts required to resolve the conflict in the world's youngest nation. Basically, and tragically, almost all the worst fears about the fate of the country have become a reality. South Sudan is on the verge of chaos. Millions have been displaced from their homes. The economy is in ruins. Hunger and poverty are rampant. As the South Sudanese people suffer, the warring parties continue to pursue their goals by military means. Killings, abductions, rape, looting and the burning of homes now constitute a horrifying daily routine in South Sudan.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“In that regard, although we understand the need to apply a flexible approach so as not to disrupt the reconciliation efforts undertaken through various initiatives, I call on all States, in particular neighbouring States and the concerned organizations, to actively use relevant exemption procedures in line with resolution 2339 (2017) and the 2127 Committee guidelines to ensure compliance with the existing regime, which was designed by the Council to make its important contribution to promoting peace and stability in the Central African Republic. As always, the Committee stands ready to assist in that process. The Council can count on us.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“During my visit to the Central African Republic in May 2016, I had the opportunity to meet with the President and a number of his officials to promote further awareness of the sanctions, measures and the work of the Committee in general. In New York, we continue to cooperate constructively with his country's Permanent Mission. Moreover, as Chair of the Committee, I would like to express certain concerns with regard to the reported failure to implement certain elements of the sanctions regime, in particular the travel ban and asset freeze.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“It would be difficult to overestimate the vital role of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in promoting peace and stability in the country. To that end, cooperation between MINUSCA and national authorities is essential. We are grateful to Special Representative Parfait Onanga-Anyanga for his tireless efforts. Let me also stress the importance of proper compliance with the Council-mandated sanctions regime that was renewed by resolution 2339 (2017). As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic, I would like to positively note the spirit of cooperation between the Committee and the Central African Republic on the issue of implementing the sanctions regime.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“In that light, the African initiative for the peace and reconciliation agreement between the Government and all armed groups could serve as a practical tool to support the national leadership in persuading those groups to lay down their weapons and join the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation process that was initiated by the President of the Central African Republic. Ukraine reiterates its support for the adoption and signing by Central African authorities of the disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation and reintegration programme, the national security policy and the development plan for the police and gendarmerie. The proper implementation of those strategic documents should advance significantly the process of disarmament and reform of the security sector in the Central African Republic.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“The latest events around the city of Bambari involving tensions between the Union pour la paix en Centrafrique and the coalition led by the Front populaire pour la renaissance de la Centrafrique demonstrated that the security situation in the country remains fragile. Taking that into account, Ukraine supports peace and reconciliation efforts, including those within the framework of the mediation sponsored by regional States and organizations, provided that such efforts are undertaken in agreement with the Government of the Central African Republic.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“The Mutual Engagement Framework signed by the President of the Central African Republic and the Under-Secretary-General at the Conference serves as an important mechanism for political engagement between the country and the international community. We recognize the challenges that the Central African Republic leadership faces on the path to peace and reconciliation. Like other delegations, ours is deeply concerned about the increased activities ofarmed groups and their ambitions to control considerable parts of the national territory. The continuing clashes among some of those groups continues to pose a threat to civilians, in particular in the central regions of the country.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“I warmly welcome President Touadera to the Security Council and thank him for his substantive and result-oriented statement. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Herve Ladsous and the Permanent Representative of Morocco, Mr. Omar Hilale, for their informative briefings. Ukraine reiterates its full support for President Touadera and his Government's efforts to lead the country towards recovery, stability and development. Without any doubt, the free, peaceful and democratic holding of elections in 2016 began a new period in the history of the Central African Republic. In that regard, we welcomed the International Donors Conference on the Central African Republic that took place in Brussels in November 2016, resulting in pledges of significant resources to be used to further stabilize the country and rebuild its institutions.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Ukraine's intention to be engaged constructively, both within the 1540 Committee and with the broader United Nations membership, in order to ensure that the outcomes of the comprehensive review will bear fruit and help to further strengthen the global non-proliferation architecture for weapons of mass destruction.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“In the past decade, chemical and biological materials have frequently been cited as potential weapons for terrorists, non-State actors and rogue States, and it would seem that this assumption is true. In particular, cases of the use of chemical weapons, from chlorine to VX toxin, have been confirmed. Ukraine's position in that regard is very clear. Any use of weapons of mass destruction, under any circumstances, must be met with a strong response from the international community in which all the perpetrators are held accountable.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“Strengthening cooperation in preventing the proliferation of WMDs and their components, as well as building synergies among all stakeholders, including the relevant international, regional, subregional and non-governmental organizations, is an urgent task. In that regard, the 1540 Committee should also help to promote such cooperation, in accordance with the recommendations of the comprehensive review and the provisions of resolution 2325 (2016). We believe that the recently adopted programme of work will guide the Committee and its Working Groups on how to continue to build on the comprehensive review process and not lose what has already been achieved during it.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“Resolutions 1540 (2004) and 2325 (2016) complement the existing international non-proliferation regimes for nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and the means of their delivery by preventing the illegal trafficking of relevant materials and prohibiting their acquisition by non-State actors. However, despite all the measures that Member States have taken to reduce the risk of proliferation, the world is witnessing growing and ever-more sophisticated threats in the area, owing not only to gaps in national legislation but also to the rapid development of science, technology and e-commerce, accompanied by a lack of awareness of such threats in academia, industry and civil society.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“The conclusions and recommendations of the 2016 comprehensive review, properly implemented, should significantly reinforce and even re-energize resolution 1540 (2004). The report on the review (see S/2016/1038), while clearly outlining the different progress of the implementation both for types of WMDs and the various obligations in resolution 1540 (2004), helps to define specific areas for each party concerned where national and regional efforts should be intensified. The potential use of weapons of mass destruction is a clear and ever present danger to humankind. The risk of the most dangerous materials in the world falling into the wrong hands, whether intentionally or as a result of neglect or oversight, remains high.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Sacha Llorentty Soliz, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for his briefing. I would also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the work ofhis predecessor at the helm of the Committee, the Ambassador of Spain, who contributed a great deal to the progress that has been made in the past two years. We wish Ambassador Llorentty Soliz every success in chairing this important body. Last year marked a significant stage in fostering the regime for the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). We join others in reaffirming our support for the comprehensive review process, which culminated in the unanimous adoption of resolution 2325 (2016).”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source
“We ask UNAMA to support the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan in promoting the standards I mentioned while fulfilling the respective national action plan.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“Cooperation with relevant international financial and trade organizations, as well as regional forums such as the Heart of Asia and the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan, should continue so as to further the implementation of the Government's economic reform agenda. The implementation of the national action plan on women and peace and security is also of paramount importance for the sake of creating a stable future for the country by eradicating gender-based violence and elevating women as full and equal partners. We also believe that women's voices have to be included in peace and security decision-making, particularly given the sustained violence against Afghan women leaders and human rights defenders.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“We believe that can be an effective tool in persuading them to earnestly participate in peace negotiations. A successful example of such practice is the peace deal signed with Hizb-i Islami, which greatly contributed to the restoration of normal life in the territories under the control of that group. We call on the Government of Afghanistan to continue the implementation of the agreement in order to build upon achieved results. We also commend the Afghan Government for implementing its commitments to fight corruption, which hinders the country's development, while also promoting good governance, the rule of law and human rights, continuing electoral reform and strengthening coordination between security forces and law- enforcement agencies to ensure that they can effectively tackle existing security threats.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“Their armed assaults and recurring suicide attacks continue to claim a high death toll and to have an adverse impact on the country's political, economic and security situation. We are concerned about the acts of violence and attacks against diplomatic missions and their personnel, as well as humanitarian and medical facilities, which impede international efforts to aid the people of Afghanistan. We are also alarmed by the continued flagrant violations of human rights, maltreatment of the civilian population, summary executions, deliberate abuses and continuing discrimination against women and girls, as well as the use of child soldiers on the territories under Taliban and other terrorist groups' control. In that regard, putting the current Taliban leadership under increased pressure takes on additional importance.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“We commend the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan and its international partners in creating an environment conducive to overcoming the stalemate in the peace negotiations and reaching a sustainable resolution of the decades-long conflict in the country. Yet there can be no tangible progress towards stabilization without the readiness of other regional players to set aside differences and to exert influence on Taliban leaders by denying them shelter and forcing that terrorist group to renounce aggression against Afghanistan. As reported by UNAMA, the situation remains tense. The Taliban, Al-Qaida, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and their affiliates continue to maintain their presence in certain parts of Afghanistan.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tadamichi Yamamoto for his briefing, as well as to express our full support for the important role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and all United Nations agencies in supporting Afghanistan and coordinating the international community's assistance to that country. Our special thanks go to Ms. Sima Samar, the first woman to brief the Security Council on Afghanistan. While Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be made later today on behalf of the European Union, I would like to raise several points in my national capacity. Ukraine remains committed to supporting the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led national reconciliation process aimed at bringing lasting peace to Afghanistan.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source
“As we end our presidency, I know that I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of the United Kingdom good luck in the month of March. The meeting rose at 1.20pm.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“Before adjourning the meeting, as this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of February, I should like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Ukraine to the members of the Council, especially my colleagues the Permanent Representatives and their respective staff, as well as the secretariat of the Council for all the support that they have given to us. It has been a busy month indeed and one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We could not have done it alone or without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and the representatives of the Secretariat, as well as all relevant Conference Services officers and interpreters.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“Despite the results of the voting, I commend the efforts of those delegations involved in the preparation of the draft resolution, which sought to impose new, targeted, sectoral sanctions against the Syrian regime for the use of toxic chemicals as weapons, and to redouble international efforts to prevent the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant from using chemical weapons in future. The ongoing firm stance of those delegations in defending and restoring respect for international law is indispensable and will not be in vain. Let us remain mobilized. The time for justice will come. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“The use of Chemical weapons in Syria, confirmed in the reports of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, is a blatant Violation of international law, and all responsible for such crimes should be brought to justice. Ukraine therefore supports the introduction of further restrictive measures by the Council, under the provisions of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, in response to the violation of the CWC and Security Council resolution 2118 (2013). The inability of the Council to address breaches of the Convention will lead to further impunity and is a matter of grave concern to my delegation.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ukraine. We are disappointed by the results of the voting on the draft resolution on chemical weapons use in Syria (S/2017/172). Ukraine co-sponsored and voted in favour of the draft resolution and, in that regard, I wish to reiterate some elements of our position on the subject. Against the background of increasing challenges and threats to international peace and security, Ukraine advocates strict adherence to the provisions of key international instruments in this field, including the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction (CWC) and the 1925 Geneva Protocol.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. Infavoar: France, Italy, Japan, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay Against: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Russian Federation Abstaining: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan The President: There were 9 votes in favour, 3 against and 3 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote ofa permanent member of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l7/l70, which contains a letter dated 24 February 2017 from the Permanent Representatives of France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/l72, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7893 (2017) · source
“If we were successful in presiding over the Council, it is because we enjoyed its cooperation and had its support. To my friend Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, as well as the delegation of the United Kingdom, who will be moving into this scat ofresponsibility in a few hours, I would like to convey a message of our unequivocal and full support. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The meeting rose at 11.25 am.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“Therefore, in line with President's note S/2015/507, we encourage future presidencies to continue briefing the media and the public after informal consultations with short summaries. We have tried to do so throughout the month and we would like to encourage those following us to further perfect that practice. In preparation for Council's country-specific deliberations in February, I held meetings of the presidency with parties concerned before the Council's meetings or consultations. We consider it very important for the presidency to hear their Views, concerns, ideas, requests or expectations, as such advanced knowledge would contribute to shaping the Council's discussions accordingly. In conclusion, I thank Council members for their kind words addressed to my team and me.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“While in the end, it was not possible to change established practice, we are grateful to Council members for their general support for such an approach and we hope that in the future, the format of consultations will gradually become less ofa rule and give way to open meetings. As one of my colleagues pointed out during one of the consultations, abstaining from communicating States' positions in public statements in the Chamber on any given subject can send the wrong signal to parties concerned. Sometimes, that kind of silence from the Council can be misinterpreted, resulting in unintended consequences. The Council has to find a balance between the confidentiality of informal consultations and the need to maintain a maximum degree ofopenness.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“One of my most immediate plans at this point is to conduct a visit to Darfur to have discussions with Sudanese authorities and United Nations entities on how to further improve the Committee's work. Following respective requests by a number of Member States, allow me to make several comments regarding the working methods of the Security Council in February. Like many others, Ukraine is quite concerned that despite the commitment to making greater use of open meetings, there is a marked increase in the number of informal consultations that the Council holds. From the very beginning of preparing the programme of work for February, my delegation strived to plan most of the briefings in open Chamber.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“Responding to inquiries from our colleagues outside the Council on the work of the subsidiary bodies, I will say a few words in the capacity of the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic. In leading said Committees, I always strive to increase efficiency and transparency of their work, maintain constructive engagement with the Governments of countries concerned through their Permanent Missions here in New York, facilitate the work of their respective Panels of Experts and keep communication channels open with all interested parties.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“On 21 February, the Council engaged in another open debate (see S/PV.7886) on the subject of conflicts in Europe. While it is quite obvious that, at the moment, it is rather hard to expect unity on the subject, a very real deterioration of the security situation on the European continent, with far-reaching repercussions for global stability and security demands the most urgent attention. We cannot afford to carry on in blissful ignorance, hoping that somehow the problems in question will simply disappear; they will not. Unless diligently and properly addressed, they will continue to fester and poison relations among States, further endangering international peace and security.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“The subsequent discussion clearly reflected demands from Member States for significant improvements in the protection of critical infrastructure - especially aviation and maritime transportation, the nuclear industry, the finance sector and cross-border projects - from terrorist threats both physical and cyber. The question now is how thoroughly we can all implement the resolution and what further steps should be taken at the national, regional and international levels. I take this opportunity to inform the United Nations community that my country has already started the process of implementing the resolution through respective decisions of the President and the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine from 16 February.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“We are also looking forward to seeing the Secretary-General continue to play a more proactive role in bringing important issues of peace and security to the Security Council's attention. On 13 February, the Security Council held an open debate (see S/PV.7882) on how we, as the international community, should provide a fitting response to the threat of terrorist attacks on critical infrastructure. We hope that resolution 2341 (2017), adopted at that meeting, will helpt to increase the effectiveness of States' efforts in that area, and in particular in the framework of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“We leave it up to future presidencies to continue and build on the practice. Despite the fact that February is the shortest month of the year, it has been densely packed with meetings and discussions, both in the Council and in its subsidiary bodies. One of the highlights of our work this month was the initiative that the Secretary-General took to brief us on his participation in the African Union Summit. Without going into the details of the briefing, which was very informative and useful, we believe that holding such meetings on a regular basis would immensely strengthen the relationship between the Council and the Secretary-General and thereby benefit the whole United Nations family.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Ukraine. Last year the Council organized meetings on the implementation of presidential note S/2010/507 just five times, and today is the first time this year that we have held a meeting on the subject. I believe that we should not judge the interest in the subject by those numbers, since all of us are aware of the acute interest in the Council's work on the part of the United Nations general membership, which is very much apparent in the corridors adjacent to this Chamber. We therefore see real added value in endeavouring to improve the format of the preparations for such meetings if we are to make our deliberations more efficient and relevant. In that spirit, the presidency has sought the input of Member States to shape today's discussion.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“An informal list of all the communications received was brought to Council members' attention. We hope that delegations will address the issues that were raised in their statements today. In the view of the presidency, establishing such a practice could contribute to enhancing the interaction between the Council and the general membership of the United Nations. I now give the floor to the members of the Security Council.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I would like to draw Council members" attention to a letter from the President of the Security Council dated 9 February 2017, inviting States Members and Permanent Observers of the United Nations to communicate to the presidency, if they so wish, suggestions regarding issues concerning the work of the Security Council during the month of February to be proposed for consideration at our meeting today. I would like to thank the Member States that have submitted contributions to us. We were happy to see that they came from various regions of the world. The questions and proposals suggested concerned both substantive agenda items and the Council's working methods, and in our opinion deserve our serious consideration.”
2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source
“It might be appropriate to adopt a more flexible approach. Resolution 1244 (1999) requests the Secretary-General to report at regular intervals, without specifying how often. We believe the Council could agree to have regular reports twice a year, with the option of spot reports as may be required by the situation on the ground. Finally, it is also time to review the role ofthe United Nations in Kosovo, including vis-a-vis its regional presence and possible steps towards its rationalization. We believe that converting UNMIK into a special political mission should be considered as an option, as that would appropriately reflect its current role. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The meeting rose at 12.25 pm.”
2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source
“We are encouraged by the tangible results in the implementation of the agreements concluded in the framework of the EU-led dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, in particular on freedom of movement, telecommunication and justice. Ukraine looks forward to further progress in the fulfilment of outstanding commitments, including on the establishment of association/community ofSerb-maj ority municipalities. Ukraine continues to support the important role played by UNMIK, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force, in which Ukrainian peacekeepers contribute to preserving peace and stability in Kosovo. At the same time, like other delegations, we believe that it is time to reconsider the frequency of UNMIK periodic reports.”
2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source
“Those tensions are a matter of concern, as they could impede the process of normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina, and negatively affect the lives of all of Kosovo's residents. Ukraine welcomes the role of the European Union (EU) in diffusing tensions and commends the resumption of high-level meetings between Belgrade and Pristina in Brussels. We call upon the political leaders in Belgrade and Pristina to actively work to avoid provocation, confrontation and an escalation into conflict. It is important that, in the spirit of restraint and responsibility, they put aside their political abitions and focus on further progress in the implementation of the agreed commitments, which would benefit the people in the region and enhance their European prospects.”
2017-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7891 (2017) · source