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Yelchenko

lines on the record: 1,640
first: 1997-12-19
most recent: 2019-07-16
sittings or episodes: 226
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“"The Security Council emphasizes the need to accelerate agreement between the federal and regional authorities on a Somali federal security sector architecture which clearly defines the roles, responsibilities and structures of relevant security sector institutions, under full Somali ownership, as an immediate priority. The Council stresses the importance of the Federal Government of Somalia enhancing and strengthening efforts to strengthen Somalia's security capabilities in order to move towards the eventual handover of security responsibilities from AMISOM. to the Somali security services. In this regard, the Council encourages UNSOM. to continue to undertake a comprehensive approach to security in close coordination with the Somali authorities, AMISOM and international partners.”
2017-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7881 (2017) · source
“The Council calls on Parliament and all Federal and State leaders to cooperate fully with the Federal Government of Somalia in driving forward reform and addressing immediate priorities without delay. "The Security Council calls on President Farmajo and his Government to give urgent attention to the immediate risk of famine, to take active steps to prevent it, and to address the consequences of the severe drought in Somalia. The Council appeals to donors to increase support to the humanitarian response plan for Somalia and to support the appeals for aid by Somali Federal and regional authorities. The Council reiterates the need for full, safe and unhindered access for the timely delivery of aid to persons in need across Somalia.”
2017-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7881 (2017) · source
“"The Security Council strongly condemns recent Al-Shabaab attacks that attempted to disrupt the political process in Somalia and pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of AMISOM. and the Somali security forces for their efforts in reducing the threat posed by Al-Shabaab. "The Security Council welcomes the increased representation of women in the Upper House and the House of the People, and underlines the important contribution of women to Somalia's peacebuilding and State-building process. "The Security Council underscores the importance of the timely and transparent appointment of Ministers and Cabinet positions, in consultation with the Somali Parliament.”
2017-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7881 (2017) · source
“The Council emphasizes the importance of governing in a spirit of national unity in an inclusive manner and of adhering to the political road map in order to reach one-person, one-vote elections in four years' time. "The Security Council commends the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) in enabling the electoral process, in close cooperation with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and other international partners. The Security Council pays tribute to the contribution of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to lasting peace and stability in Somalia, noting in particular AMISOM's critical role in ensuring the provision of security for the electoral process, which, along with the Somali security forces, enabled voting to take place across the country.”
2017-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7881 (2017) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council welcomes the conclusion of the electoral process in Somalia and the election of President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed 'Farmajo'. The Security Council pays tribute to former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for his service and commends the swift and gracious transfer of power in Somalia. "The Security Council welcomes the political and security progress in Somalia since 2012, and underscores the need to maintain the momentum towards democratic governance in Somalia. The Security Council commends the increased participation and representation of the people of Somalia in the electoral process.”
2017-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7881 (2017) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting we at 3.40 p.m.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source
“I thank Ms. Mindaoudou for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Marcel Amon-Tanoh, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. A'ichatou Mindaoudou, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will nowbegin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/89, which contains the final progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. I now give the floor to Ms. Mindaoudou.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7880 (2017) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.45 a.m.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Kobler.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7879 (2017) · source
“In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2340 (2017). I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7878 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/109, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/22, which contains a letter dated 9 January 2017 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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.”
2017-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7878 (2017) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”
2017-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7877 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/97, which contains the fourth report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of Member States in countering the threat. I now give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”
2017-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7877 (2017) · source
“As I stated at the beginning of the meeting, we expected a serious, professional dialogue that would put an end to the violence and help to avert a humanitarian disaster and save lives. Denying reality is not the way to achieve this. It seems that Russia is living in a parallel reality created by current Russian propaganda, a parallel reality that becomes even more twisted when Ambassador Churkin starts to talk about Crimea. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The meeting rose at 4.55 pm.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“Recalling my remarks about the resumption of shelling in Avdiivka about an hour ago, I would like to inform my colleagues that, as a result, at least two civilians were killed and another injured. The shelling continues to batter residential areas even as we speak, including the school building used for the distribution of humanitarian supplies. Thus, we do not exclude any escalation or provocation in and around Donetsk, in further attempts to discredit the Ukrainian armed forces and the Ukrainian leadership. We have information about the evacuation of civilians in Donetsk that we believe to be a preparation for a possible provocation similar to what happened in August 2008, when Russia prepared to attack Georgia.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“I have to clarify once again that this factory is located on territory controlled by the Ukrainian Government, so the shells that rained down on the factory were propelled by Russian guns. This was reported by all three briefers. Russia blames President Poroshenko and other high Ukrainian officials for stirring up the violence around Avdiivka. However, it is not Poroshenko who is supplying the terrorists with ammunition and armour. Indeed, one of them, captured during the recent attack on Avdiivka, already confessed, just yesterday, that the Russian officers commanding his unit had given orders to capture the town before the end of last week; this is all documented. The reality is very simple. It is Russian weapons that are killing Ukrainians. It is Russian soldiers and mercenaries who have come to Ukraine to earn money for murder.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“I shall now make a further statement in my capacity as the representative of Ukraine. Today is indeed Groundhog Day. The first statement made by the Russian delegation repeats word for word what was said in the consultations two days ago. As far as the second statement is concerned, I do not even wish to comment on that cocktail of demagogy. I wish to stress that such frivolous interpretations of the reports of the Special Monitoring Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are more than ridiculous. There is no reference to Ukrainian forces in OSCE reports; that is a known fact. I would rather trust the assessment of Ambassador Apakan, who is with us today. The Russian Ambassador asserted that the coal factory in Avdiivka was shelled by Ukrainian forces.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“There is a rather simple remedy that would stop this Russian aggression against my country and prevent further civilian suffering. What the international community needs to do is to step up the pressure on the aggressor and urge the Russian Federation to get out of Ukraine. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“We once again urge the Russian Federation to exercise its responsibility to implement the Minsk commitments, specifically their security and humanitarian provisions. We urge Russia to halt its support for terrorists and to stop building hybrid terrorist armies in eastern Ukraine as well as its military buildup along Ukraine's eastern borders. Moreover, we call on the Russian Federation not to expand the framework of the escalation. Yesterday Russian military forces shelled and damaged an Antonov An-26 Ukrainian aircraft while it was conducting a flight over the Odessa gas-deposit region in the Black Sea, in Ukraine's exclusive maritime zone. This time only a lucky coincidence saved the crew from the Russian shelling. God only knows what will happen next time.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“The Russian Federation should stop arming militants and sending its mercenaries and military personnel to Ukraine. Does anyone seriously think that rockets and artillery shells grow on trees in Donbas? We are talking about tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition. Since November, we and international observers have noted an increased supply of ammunition and armour to militants from the Russian Federation. Now we are seeing the consequences. What is clear is that an international security presence on the ground needs to be enhanced so as to prevent such provocations in future and thus contribute to the implementation of the Minsk agreements and, ultimately, to a peaceful resolution.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“The death of every single soldier or civilian is yet another scar on the soul of Ukraine. I ask the Council to look at this picture; it shows a 26-year-old officer, Andriy Kyzylo, who was killed on 29 February near Avdiivvka. Look at his eyes, Mr. Ambassador; it is your weapons and your compatriots who killed him. (spoke in Russian) You killed him. (spoke in English) Our people get down on their knees to treat their fallen defenders. Russian invaders are buried in unmarked graves. We are seeking peace and are doing our utmost and taking every step to bring peace back to Ukraine. Therefore, we do not advocate a military solution and believe that the available political means should be used. The armed confrontation could be easily ended.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“Despite the urgency of the situation, the TCG met only three days after the outbreak of hostilities, and the JCCC appears to be an ineffective tool in a crisis situation - all of this due to Russian non-cooperation. Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission observers still face serious restrictions on their freedom of movement on the territories temporary controlled by Russia-backed militants. They lack 24/7 monitoring capabilities and the relevant technical means. The events around Avdiivka have created an obstacle to Russia's aspiration to resolve the conflict in Donbas by military means. Yes, the Ukrainian army proved its strength and ability to repeal a Russian offensive. However, Ukraine is paying a dramatically high price, losing its best sons and daughters to this war. We care about our people.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“The attacks on and near Avdiivka in recent days as well as the continuing Russian aggression underscore two important trends. First, Russia and its proxies in Donbas continue to block and undermine the peaceful process by pursuing their political objectives through the indiscriminate use of force. There can be no illusion about the Russian role in the implementation of the Minsk agreements. Every bit of progress made in the TCG or on the contact line is flagrantly destroyed by another assault by Russia-led terrorists. Secondly, the existing mechanisms created to avoid further destabilization and to move forward with the implementation ofthe Minsk agreements are not efficient enough to fulfil their mandate.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“It has to be mentioned that when the content of the aforementioned appeal was being discussed in the Trilateral Contact Group, the Russian side was against the formulations regarding repair work on the energy and power-supply infrastructure. This is additional clear evidence of the Kremlin's intention to create a humanitarian catastrophe in Avdiivka, as was done, by the way, by the Russian army in Aleppo not so long ago. Two Ukrainian soldiers have died and 14 have been wounded over the past 24 hours. Altogether, 20 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 134 wounded by Russian hybrid forces and Russia-backed militants since the beginning of the year. We call on the Russian Federation to abide by the ceasefire and to ensure the necessary secure conditions for the repair work.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“On 1 February, despite the appeal of the Trilateral Contact Group for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in the region of Avdiivka, Russian militants did not stop shooting, and even shot at the repair team that was trying to fix the damaged power line. They shelled residential buildings and last night shelled one of the roads designated for the evacuation of civilians. This is nothing less than a war crime. I have a picture here that I would ask the Council to look at. This is an apartment building in Avdiivka; at least 1,500 people lived there. It was shelled by terrorists, and the inhabitants rushed out into the freezing cold; it was -20Â°C outside. This is beyond evil. The perpetrators, those who pulled the trigger and those who gave the orders, should face justice, and they will.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“Since the outbreak ofhostilities, Ukraine has repeatedly, literally hundreds of times, requested Russian representatives at the JCCC to use their influence to stop the hostilities. Of the 230 requests made during the period from 29 January to 1 February to stop the hostilities in the area around Avdiivka, all but two were ignored. On 31 January, Ukraine called for an urgent video-teleconference meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) to defuse tensions. Once again, the Russian side and their proxies in Donbas did not show up, claiming that this was not the right time. Seriously? Not the right time? Despite calls from all corners for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy weaponry, the militants continue shelling day and night.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“This is a first but very important step in bringing Russia to justice for its mounting violations of the United Nations Charter and international law. The Ukrainian Government announced the emergency situation in Avdiivka. We have managed to sustain the functioning of the heating system at a minimum level and to avoid the rapid degradation of the situation into a real humanitarian disaster. Eleven warming centres have been set up, scores of field kitchens have been deployed, and kindergartens and hospitals are functioning in emergency mode. Additional police units have been deployed to protect civil order and to help provide a timely response to the emergency. The events of recent days have become a test for monitoring and coordination mechanisms in Donbas.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“Destroying critical infrastructure and thus creating a humanitarian disaster is a terrorist tactic aimed primarily at civilians. This tactic obliterates the Russian propaganda myth of so-called peaceful miners who fight the authorities with their own shotguns. Locals would never do this to their neighbours, but those who have come to Ukrainian soil as aggressors to destroy Ukrainian statehood do not hesitate to damage factories, houses and powerlines. This tactic is not new for the Russian forces. The aforementioned actions by Russia may qualify as a war crime. Ukraine will add evidence related to the recent escalation and indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure to our claim against Russia on terrorism to the International Court of Justice.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“Numerous attempts by the Ukrainian services to repair damaged infrastructure were consistently blocked until 1 February by the Russia-led terrorists, who continued shelling, and by the Russian part of the Joint Centre for Control and Coordination (JCCC), which were unreasonably delayed in providing security guarantees necessary to reach the destroyed objects. According to information that we just received 15 minutes before the start ofthis briefing, the separatist forces resumed the shelling of residential areas of Avdiivka using high-calibre artillery systems. Several residential buildings were hit and there are several fires around the town. One of the shells exploded close to a temporary heating station that had been set up by the Ukrainian authorities to provide Avdiivka residents with warmth in these freezing temperatures.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“As a result, the Donetsk water filtration plant and the Avdiivka coke plant, which provides heat for Avdiivka, are now without electricity. The city is left without water, electricity or heat. The current temperature in Avdiivka is -18Â°C. Without central heat, civilians will not survive. Sixteen thousand people ended up without water, electricity or heat, including 2,000 children. Just imagine: 2,000 children without heat at -18Â°C. Ukrainian emergency services prepared to evacuate people from Avdiivka.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“In the early hours of Sunday, 29 January, the Russian army and its proxies began massive artillery attacks on Avdiivka and its suburbs from residential areas in Donetsk and Yasynuvata, which are under the control of the Russia-led terrorists, and sent assault units to storm positions of the Ukrainian armed forces. The Russian forces used Grad multiple-rocket launch systems, tanks, 152-millimetre and 122-millimetre artillery, and 120-millimetre and 82-millimetre mortars. All those weapons are forbidden under the Minsk agreements. On 29 January alone, the Ukrainian positions were shelled nearly 400 times. The shelling intensified on 30 and 31 January, when civilian infrastructure sites were also targeted.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“On the contrary, Russia, as the party to the conflict in Donbas, and its proxies have blatantly violated the Minsk agreements from the very beginning. They have continued their attacks and occupied several Ukrainian towns and localities. As ofnow, Russian proxies occupy about 1,700 square kilometres, going far beyond the contact line agreed in Minsk on 19 September 2014. Before the crisis in Avdiivka, there was the battle for Debaltseve two years ago, which was captured by Russian forces immediately after the Minsk summit on 12 February 2015, contrary to decisions taken by the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“I thank Mr. O'Brien for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ukraine. I thank the briefers for the updated information they provided on the attack on the town of Avdiivka, in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, by the Russian occupying forces and their proxies, which led to a humanitarian emergency in the area. Ukraine continues to be fully committed to implementing the Minsk agreements in their entirety. The President okaraine has stressed on many occasions that there is no military solution in the Donbas. The Ukrainian Government is sharply focused on peaceful and diplomatic means in that regard. Ukrainian forces continue to respect the ceasefire. They have strict orders to open a fire only in response to the attacks and assault actions of Russia-backed militants.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“It became the first document of the Council on the situation in and around Ukraine in almost two years. Unfortunately, despite the Council's call for an immediate return to a ceasefire regime, the situation in Avdiivka and other areas of eastern Ukraine remains tense, with strong signs ofa possible further escalation. Therefore, today's discussion is meant to contribute to the settlement of the conflict. If we find common ground, I suggest we consider the possibility of adopting a draft presidential statement. If the Council agrees with such a proposal, in the coming days we may embark upon drafting it to reflect the main elements of this briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs; Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine; and Mr. Stephen O'Brien, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Ambassador Apakan, who is joining today's meeting via video teleconference from Kyiv. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Two days ago, the Security Council discussed the deterioration of the situation in eastern Ukraine and succeeded in adopting a press statement (SC/12700) on the subject.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7876 (2017) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7875 (2017) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/ZOl7/73, which contains the thirteenth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013), as well as to document S/2017/75, which contains the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 2299 (2016). I now give the floor to Mr. Kubis.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7875 (2017) · source
“The situation concerning Iraq Thirteenth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013) (S/2017/73) Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 2299 (2016) (S/2017/75) The President: In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jan Kubis, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7875 (2017) · source
“As this is the first public meeting of the Security Council for the month of February, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Olof Skoog, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Council for the month of January. I am sure I speak for all the members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Skoog and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2017-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7875 (2017) · source
“Proceeding from what I have just stated, and taking into account the current tense situation in the Middle East, it is important to further raise public awareness on the progress achieved since the entry into force of this historic nuclear agreement. That is even more important at this juncture when we are about to enter a new cycle of Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conferences. To conclude, I reiterate the significance of unity in the Council's stance when dealing with this sensitive issue and its determination to ensure the further implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“Having stressed the imperative of full compliance with the relevant obligations, Ukraine reiterates the importance for all parties engaged in the process to interact constructively to resolve outstanding issues for the sake of the hard-won non-proliferation deal. Its proper and diligent implementation represents a key contribution to regional and global security and stability. We call on all stake-holders involved to ensure that the concerns raised in the reports of the Secretary-General (S/2016/l 136) and the facilitator (see S/2017/49) are not allowed to lead to further disputes; they should rather be duly considered and resolved through constructive dialogue.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“We welcome that no actions were carried out in contravention of the ballistic missile-related provisions of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015) during the reporting period, as the Secretary-General indicated. At the same time, we share concerns relating to the incidents involving the seizure of conventional arms, allegedly originating in Iran, that were likely bound for conflict zones. We fully support the intention of the Secretary-General to continue examining those cases and obtain additional information. The incidents of non-compliance with the travel ban stipulated by resolution 2231 (2015) jeopardize its successful implementation as well.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“We support the Agency's role in the verification and monitoring of the use of nuclear material and technologies exclusively for peaceful purposes. The provisional application by Iran of the Additional Protocol Additional to the Safeguards Agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency and Teheran's compliance with the transparency measures set out in the JCPOA significantly contribute to the sustainable implementation of the entire agreement. Over the past six months, we have witnessed the smooth and effective functioning of the procurement channel mechanism, with the approval of several proposals to supply the relevant goods and technologies to Iran.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“Those instruments have provided a platform of convergence for the common interests of the international community and have contributed to strengthening the non-proliferation regime, in general. As a staunch supporter of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Ukraine stresses the importance of full and faithful compliance with that crucial treaty, which aims at striking a balance between the legitimate right to develop nuclear energy and the need to stem the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The JCPOA fully respects such a balance. We welcome the detailed IAEA reports on the implementation of Iran's nuclear-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, including heavy-water restrictions.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“In that regard, I would like to point out that in December 2016 Ukraine submitted to the facilitator its national report on steps undertaken last year to bring its legal framework into compliance with resolution 2231 (2015). Ukraine joins others in welcoming implementation day on 16 January 2016, which we believe marks a new stage in the Iranian nuclear issue and in the promotion of peace and security in the region. We highly commend the concerted efforts ofthe Secretariat, the European Commission, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the facilitator's team to ensure the full and proper implementation of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“I would like to begin by adding my sincerest words of thanks and paying tribute to our colleague Ambassador Samantha Power. I thank her for the opportunity and privilege to work with her over the past year. I appreciate that we were able to work so closely. I thank her for her convictions and strong stand for justice. That is not to be forgotten. As in Italian, in Ukrainian we say, "see you soon". I hope very much to see her soon again. I would like to thank all three briefers for providing factual and substantial reports on the status of the implementation of both resolution 2231 (2015) and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as well as for giving a detailed presentation on the work conducted in that area over the past six months.”
2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source
“It benefits from existing conflicts and continues to destabilize countries across the Middle East. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), despite some serious military setbacks, remains a viable threat to regional and global security. Pending the ultimate inevitable conventional military defeat of ISIL, there is an urgent need to create a day- after strategy with the regional actors playing a leading role in preventing a resurgence of its clones. Without a clear way out ofthe multiple crises that are tearing apart the Middle East, particularly those in Syria, Yemen and Iraq, it will be impossible to contain the growing threat of violent extremism and the global spread of terrorist groups.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“The nationwide ceasefire must be re-established and observed, paving the way for a new round of talks. We therefore call on the parties to resume direct talks without preconditions and conduct these negotiations in the most flexible and constructive manner, which would enable them to swiftly reach a final and comprehensive agreement. Without meaningful dialogue the results may be disastrous. The only parties that would benefit from this would be the terrorist groups that are increasingly active in Yemen. It is increasingly worrisome to see Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula continuing to demonstrate a sustained ability to expand its base of support in Yemen and exploit deepening division lines in the war-torn Yemeni society. The rapidly evolving threat of violent extremism surpasses the boundaries of any region.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source
“We believe that only full implementation of and adherence to the letter and spirit of the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2015) can lead to the settlement of the conflict in Syria. That is why the only way out of the current impasse is a results-oriented discussion on the establishment of a credible, inclusive nonsectarian governance-transition body, followed by the adoption of a new Constitution and the holding of elections. Ukraine is convinced of the urgent need to put an end to the violence in Yemen. The continued lack of progress in the intra-Yemeni political process is deeply troubling. However, the absence of a final agreement so far should not be interpreted by the parties as a pretext for escalating the fighting.”
2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source