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first: 1997-12-19
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“While a number of recent visiting missions of the Council to African countries went smoothly and efficiently, we must mention that it took six months for the Council to agree on the terms of its field visit to Burundi. That only underscores that that mechanism, which is deemed to be an instrument that can help the Council better understand and assess situations on the ground, is sometimes affected by political horse-trading in the Council, and therefore needs serious improvement. Secondly, with regard to the importance of the transition period from peacekeeping operations to other forms of United Nations presence, we witnessed the successful story of the steady restoration of peace in Cote d'Ivoire.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“The Council should be more proactive in considering emerging conflicts and fragile situations. In that regard, let me again underscore the important role that the Secretary- General should play in providing input into Council deliberations on such issues. At the same time, visiting missions of the Council are a very useful tool that should be actively used with respect to all situations under the Council's consideration. In our opinion, the idea of inviting representatives of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) country-specific configurations to participate in Council field mission visits also deserves thorough consideration.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express our appreciation to you, Sir, for convening this important meeting. We consider today's deliberations and presidential statement S/PRST/2016/12 to be an important step towards the practical implementation of resolution 2282 (2016), on post-conflict peacebuilding, first of all in the African continent. While Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union, I would like to highlight several points in my national capacity. First, with regard to conflict prevention, it is clear from resolution 2282 (2016) that the focus of the peacebuilding architecture has to shift to conflict prevention in order to avert an escalation of inter-State or internal tensions into violent conflict and to prevent imminent relapses into conflict.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“An improved humanitarian situation can only be achieved through the political resolution of the conflict. However, as we are less than a week away from the 1 August target date, we unfortunately do not see any positive changes that could lead to the resumption of the negotiation process. Without tangible progress on the political track, the best we and the Syrian people can hope for is reliance on irregular and interrupted deliveries of humanitarian aid by the United Nations and other actors, which is rather dismaying after all the efforts devoted to alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people. We need to ask ourselves how many more briefings like today's we will have to hear before it is too late.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“Assessing the state of implementation of the July plan for cross-line deliveries, we stress again the importance of observing the principle of no conditions attached with regard to the type of assistance to be provided. We are dismayed by the fact that in almost half of the locations the Syrian authorities have allowed lower numbers of beneficiaries to receive the humanitarian aid than the United Nations had projected. In this context, we join the United Nations and other colleagues in calling on all parties to the conflict to immediately provide unconditional, unimpeded and sustained access to the people in besieged and hard-to-reach areas across Syria, or at least to agree to the establishment of the weekly 48-hour humanitarian pause.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“As the head of delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Syria recently said, the situation in Aleppo is devastating, with the city being constantly bombed. We share concern that civilians on all sides are unable to find shelter, food and medical care. We call on all sides to the conflict to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. In a number of meetings we have raised the issue of the situation along the Castello road. Now the fears that we expressed have become a reality. Food supplies in eastern Aleppo are sufficient only until the end of July, and health care is not available. A humanitarian catastrophe is looming for some 300,000 people. Humanitarian access to eastern Aleppo city must be restored without any delay or preconditions.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“To say the least, the humanitarian situation in Syria remains of grave concern to us. The regime and its allies continue to pursue their own military objectives with complete and cynical disregard for the still-existing cessation of hostilities and their obligations under the May statement of the International Syria Support Group, to which no one seems to pay any attention any longer. Damascus has made no effort to save the political momentum but instead is keeping the Syrian people hostage to its plans to change the equation on the ground by military means. We are alarmed by the dozens of deaths and hundreds of injured as a result of a systematic shelling by the pro-regime forces and its allies in both eastern and western Aleppo in the past weeks.”
2016-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7744 (2016) · source
“The membership of the United Nations can definitely count on my delegation's support during the Council's work on the implementation of the outcome of today's discussion. For us it is obvious that this body, entrusted by the entire membership to maintain international peace and security, needs a substantial infusion of predictability and transparency to preserve and strengthen its credibility.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“From an unbiased and objective position, it is clear that the Council should not face unsurmountable obstacles, especially internally, in organizing a field mission in response to a situation that warrants the Council's engagement on the ground. In that regard, we welcome the first steps taken, back in 2010, to introduce certain formal guidelines related to utilizing this important tool of the Council. We are ready to continue discussions within the Council to further develop and improve provisions on Security Council missions. We believe that the following important elements have to be clearly defined by the Council: mission planning and decision-making on its dispatching; the mission's composition; the reporting period and form of reporting; as well as the Council's decision-making on the mission's outcome.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Had it not been for the veto, the Council would have sent a strong message that there was no place for impunity today. While we are fully aware that a veto-free Council is a distant and uncertain reality, we would like to draw attention to the existing provision in the Charter of the United Nations that would prevent abuse of the right of the veto by the permanent members of the Council. It is a disgrace that paragraph 3 of Article 27 of the Charter - that a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting - continues to be blatantly ignored. It is imperative that clear proceedings be introduced for operationalizing and properly implementing this Article.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“The question of the veto is another subject that I would like to touch upon. Ukraine belongs to the group of States that supports both the code of conduct regarding Security Council action in response to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and the French-Mexican initiative on suspending the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities. At the same time, we are convinced that the very existence of the veto is a significant impediment to the Council's work. I should like to give just one telling example of that. Two days ago we marked the second anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7. Ajoint attempt was made last year for the Council to establish a tribunal to prosecute those responsible for that heinous crime.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“In that regard, Ukraine is encouraged by the approach introduced through General Assembly resolution 69/321, as well as by the joint letter of the Presidents of the Security Council and the General Assembly of 15 December 2015. Keeping in mind the importance of the selection result and the political responsibility for it, we believe that preserving the practice of making ad hoc decisions on many aspects of the process is not an option. We also welcome the adoption of President's note S/2016/l70, aimed at providing newly elected non-permanent members of the Council with sufficient time to get properly acquainted with the Council's work before joining the Council. In addition, it is important that the document has introduced more concrete guidelines on the process of appointing Chairpersons of the Council's subsidiary bodies.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“At the outset, I would like to commend Japan's consistent and fruitful efforts during its previous and current memberships of the Security Council to streamline the work of the Council. In recent years, we have seen some positive trends within the Council in the area of its working methods. First, taking into account the upcoming election of a new Secretary-General, it is important to make the election process in the Security Council as transparent and democratic as possible in order to facilitate the election of the best candidate who will advocate uncompromisingly for the full and unconditional implementation of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“To conclude my remarks, I wish to reiterate the importance ofa united Council stance when dealing with this sensitive issue, as well as our intention to ensure the further implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“It is essential that all the States engaged in the process interact constructively to resolve outstanding issues for the sake of this hard- won non-proliferation deal, the proper implementation of which would be a key contribution to regional and global security and stability. In that regard, we call on all the parties to ensure that the concerns raised in the reports of the Secretary-General and the Facilitator do not serve to lay the groundwork for further disputes, but rather that they be duly considered and resolved through negotiations. Proceeding from what I have said here, and taking into account the current tense situation in the region, we also stress the importance of refraining from aggressive and war-like rhetoric, for the sake of the progress achieved on this track.”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“At the same time, while recognizing the inalienable right of every State to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, we share the concerns about the launches of ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons, as mentioned in the reports, as well as incidents of seizures of conventional arms that were likely bound for conflict zones, without the necessary authorization of the Security Council. Those particular cases run counter to the provisions of resolution 2231 (2015). Ukraine acts in accordance with the importance of diligently implementing both the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015).”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“Recalling the right of States parties, in conformity with articles I and II of the NPT, to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimination, Ukraine highly commends the comprehensive, long-term and proper solution to the Iranian nuclear issue that culminated in the JCPOA. Up until now, we have witnessed positive developments in the implementation of that crucial document. Ukraine welcomes IAEA reports that prove Iran's intention to use nuclear material and technologies exclusively for peaceful purposes.”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“Let me recall the demand of the Security Council that "those responsible for this incident be held to account and that all States cooperate fully with efforts to establish accountability" (resolution 2166 (2014), para. 11). A more detailed press statement was distributed yesterday by the Permanent Missions of the States participating in the joint investigation. As a country that demonstrated a proactive approach and set an example for others to follow by abandoning its nuclear capability and acceding to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Ukraine remains a strong advocate of the NPT and emphasizes the need for all States parties to that instrument to comply fully with their relevant obligations.”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“We highly commend the dedicated efforts of the United Nations Secretariat, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Facilitator's team aimed at full and proper implementation of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015), which inaugurated a new stage with regard not only to the Iranian nuclear issue but also to the non-proliferation regime in general. Before going directly into the subject of today's meeting, let me note that yesterday - 17 July - marked the second anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7 in the Donetsk oblast of Ukraine. We reiterate our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of victims and to all grieving nations.”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General and the Permanent Representative of Spain, Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi, acting in his capacity as facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), for providing comprehensive and substantial reports, which contribute to raising general awareness on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and on the resolution itself. He has clearly explained key tasks and interactions within new mechanism and structures established pursuant to the resolution and has given a detailed presentation of the work conducted in this area during the last six months.”
2016-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7739 (2016) · source
“While we counter this threat by military means, the underlying root causes of the terrorism phenomenon cannot be ignored. Without a clear way out of the multiple crises that are tearing the Middle East apart, and without closing the Pandora's box of deepening, region-wide sectarian confrontation, it would be impossible to contain the growing threat of Violent extremism and international terror groups. We are convinced that it is in everybody's interest that these conflicts do not re-enact the fate of the whole Middle East peace process, which has been ongoing for decades. We simply cannot afford the terrible prospect of continuous fires all over the region setting the wider Middle East ablaze.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Ukraine stands united with the international community in its determination to eradicate such terrorist organizations and remove any fertile ground for terrorism in the region. We are encouraged by the substantial progress achieved by the Coalition against ISIL in Iraq and Syria in the past couple of months. At the same time, we are concerned that despite some serious military setbacks, ISIL remains a serious threat to regional and global security. We are convinced that pending the conventional military defeat of ISIL, there is an urgent need to elaborate a day-after strategy, with regional actors playing a leading role to prevent a resurgence of ISIL clones. As we embark on this endeavour, we have to take into account the fact that a rapidly evolving threat of violent extremism surpasses the boundaries of any region.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Nevertheless, the absence of a final agreement so far should not be interpreted by the parties as a pretext for attempts to change the front line. The ceasefire must be upheld and strengthened. We therefore call on the parties to resume direct talks without preconditions on 15 July, as specified in the statement of commitment, and to conduct these negotiations in the most flexible and constructive manner that would enable them to swiftly reach a final and comprehensive agreement. Present-day terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al-Qaeda have outgrown their regional dimension and now pose a global threat that challenges international peace and security.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“We are particularly concerned that with the direct assistance of its regional and international allies, the regime seems to believe more and more in the prospect of military victory over its opponents. Unless there are major changes in the behaviour of the Syrian authorities and their allies, there is a solid risk of the Syrian conflict further deepening and bringing even more havoc to the entire region. We remain convinced of the urgent need to put an end to violence in Yemen. Therefore, we express our consistent and unwavering support for the intra-Yemeni peace talks hosted by Kuwait. While recognizing the progress made by the parties towards a common understanding of the road map to a peaceful solution, we are rather dismayed by the fact that the parties have not yet reached an agreement.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“We believe that sustainable peace in Syria will be possible only after an internationally recognized political transition based on the principles of Geneva communique (S/2012/523, annex). We are convinced that the only way out of the current impasse is a result-oriented discussion on the establishment of a credible, inclusive and non-sectarian governing transitional body, followed by a new constitution and elections. However, it appears that the willingness of the Syrian Government to engage in such genuine discussions is lacking now, which makes prospects for the start of the transitional period in Syria on 1 August as remote as they were in December 2015, when the resolution 2254 (2015) was adopted.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Nevertheless, we should continue to make every possible effort towards a peaceful settlement through a negotiated two-State solution that brings about reconciliation in the region. Ukraine welcomes any international effort aimed at bringing new dynamics to the Middle East settlement and seeking opportunities for the resumption of negotiations between the Israeli and Palestinian sides. We should not lose track of other conflicts that continue to inflame the region. The Syrian crisis is probably the gravest regional and one of the biggest global challenges the world is facing right now. Ukraine stands for an immediate end to the bloodshed and resumption of the negotiations to resolve the conflict.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Ukraine reiterates its position that any workable Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement should be guided by, and based on, the relevant provisions of respective Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles, including the principle of land for peace, the Road Map, the agreements previously reached by the parties and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. There is no doubt in our mind that a compromise resolution to the conflict is possible only on the basis of the peaceful coexistence of two States, ending the violence and halting settlement activity. The recently published Quartet report sounds an alarm bell that we are on a very dangerous track towards a one-State reality. This long-lasting conflict is a complex issue, which makes any expectation of a quick fix unrealistic.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“The negative trend on the ground puts at risk the prospects for peace and a two-State solution. In that regard the scores are even, as both sides have contributed to the current state of affairs and the diminishing prospects for peace. While the international community is trying to find a way out of the current deadlock, the parties to the conflict should show their strong will to find common ground about the prospects for their future coexistence. The two sides, together with the international community, must to make genuine efforts to reach a lasting peace. Ukraine calls on political leaders on all sides to work together and to take visible actions to de-escalate the situation and to restart direct dialogue.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Today's meeting provides an excellent opportunity for the United Nations membership to pronounce itself on the recently released Quartet report. While Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union, let me provide my delegation's views on the report and on other Middle East-related issues. Despite the fact that the report obviously did not meet the expectations of all sides, we consider it as an important step that serves the overall purpose of reconfirming that the international community has not abandoned this long-lasting conflict and has not given up hope of achieving a final solution. Yet what we see now affords no room for optimism. The lack of direct dialogue and a snail-paced political process create an extremely unpredictable and explosive situation.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“I will also strive to ensure that the Panel of Experts receives the information that it requests from Member States, particularly the regional States and the relevant authorities of the Central African Republic, many of whom I met during the visit.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“Later this month, on 22 July, the Committee is scheduled to hear a briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, who last briefed the Committee in May 2014. In conclusion, I firmly believe that the sanctions measures continue to be relevant in the context of the Central African Republic. As Chair, I will make every effort to ensure that the Committee remains fully engaged, including by regularly updating its list of individuals and entities that meet the designation criteria for sanctions, and by considering new sanctions designations.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“In the lead-up to my visit to the Central African Republic, on 18 May the Committee met with representatives of the humanitarian community, namely, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict. The briefers highlighted the need for continued vigilance on human rights and humanitarian-related issues in the Central African Republic, where children continue to be recruited and used as fighters in armed groups, and acts of sexual violence continue to be perpetrated with the attackers going unpunished.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“With the Committee's agreement, I sent a letter on 21 June to the Ministry of Finance concerning Mr. Yekatom. During my visit, I outlined the relevant exemptions procedures to the assets freeze and underscored the importance of the authorities' cooperation with the Committee, the Panel and the Secretariat in that connection. During the course of this year, the Committee has also been engaged on other issues of importance to the sanctions regime.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“If no feedback is forthcoming, I would suggest that the President of the Council and I endeavour to engage bilaterally with the States oncerned, as was the case in December 2015 when my predecessor and the representative of the United States, then President of the Council, met with the representatives of Kenya and South Africa. Concerning the asset freeze, during my trip to the Central African Republic, I raised an issue that the Panel had brought to the Committee's attention, namely, that a sanctioned individual, Mr. Alfred Yekatom, had been elected to the National Assembly of the Central African Republic and had been receiving monthly salary payments which, in the absence ofan exemption request, constituted a violation of the assets freeze.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“The Committee has also received three notifications concerning exemptions to the measures. Of those three, one was in relation to supporting the reform of the security sector in the Central African Republic, while the other two were in relation to the assets freeze. Concerning the travel ban, the Committee has continued to engage with the regional States concerned, namely, Chad, Kenya and South Africa, via letters, advising them of the importance of ensuring that sanctioned individuals alleged to have travelled from or to their countries were impeded from doing so. The Panel has also actively been engaging with the States concerned and providing information to members on reported violations of the travel ban. The Committee continues to work on this matter and to ensure the effective implementation of the travel ban.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“The Panel highlighted that most armed groups had refused to collaborate with the newly elected President in terms of issues related to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Some elements of the Forces armees centrafricaines had been engaged in racketeering local populations. Armed groups remained in control of security and taxation in many areas, and the national police, gendarmerie and customs authorities had reported exercising little to no effective authority. The Panel further reported concerns about arms smuggling and some armed groups having possession of assault rifles that were in better condition that those in the possession of other armed groups. To date in 2016, the Committee has received a total of six requests for exemption from the arms embargo, of which five were approved.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“The European Union training mission for the Central African Republic therefore intends to work with the Forces arme'es centrafricaines in the areas of administration, command and organization, including operational training. The Mission also intends to support the preparation and implementation of the security sector reform of the armed forces. A key concern remains the vetting of the members of the Forces armees centrafricaines to be trained to ensure that elements previously involved in human rights abuses are not included in the training. On 18 May, the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts provided an overview of the Panel's second progress update submitted to the Committee in 2016.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“MINUSCA had also interceded in attempts to smuggle, via road, ammunition destined for armed groups in the country. UNMAS further informed the members that, while significant efforts were being made to destroy weapons and tons ofunserviceable ammunition, the country was still in need of adequate safe storage sites for weapons and ammunition. On 29 April, the Committee met via video teleconference with the European Union regarding the establishment of the European Union training mission in the Central African Republic. The representatives of the European Union informed the members that the Government of the Central African Republic had been in contact with them and had requested assistance to help transform the Forces armees centrafricaines into a professional force.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“On 9 March, the Committee held a discussion via video teleconference with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, as well as UNMAS. Special Representative Onanga Anyanga informed members that the activities of armed groups continued to be a cause of concern in the country. He further noted that MINUSCA forces and police had reported having seized or recovered significant numbers of assault rifles, hand-made weapons and ammunition of various calibres, from armed groups and/or armed civilians. The Special Representative also reported that the Mission had continued to receive information on suspected arms smuggling into the Central African Republic, especially reports of the trafficking of small arms, ammunition and military uniforms.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“Along those lines, let me also note thatthe Committee has been actively working with the Panel of Experts and other stakeholders on the embargo. On 3 February, the Panel briefed the Committee on a progress update it had submitted in January. Among other things, the Panel touched upon the increased number of attacks by armed groups, especially the Lord's Resistance Army, which had been responsible for attacking and abducting civilians. The Panel further highlighted that security continued to be a major concern and a challenge, with armed groups controlling large areas of the country and continuing to operate illegal administrations that taxed and racketeered the population.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“Concerning the arms embargo, the Council may recall that, under the chairmanship of my predecessor, the Committee had been in continuous contact with the Central African Republic transitional authorities and regional States concerning the purpose and implementation of the embargo, and had in particular provided information on the relevant exemptions procedures. I reiterated similar information to the members of the new Government with whom we met. I emphasized in particular that the embargo was intended to protect the people of the Central African Republic from armed groups determined to bring weapons and ammunition into the country. I further encouraged dialogue and discussions between the Government, the Panel and the Secretariat concerning the drafting and submission of embargo exemption requests to the Committee.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“I encouraged Member States to contribute to the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action and to earmark their contributions for weapons and ammunition management in the Central African Republic. I also set out a number of recommendations involving the dispatch of letters and a note verbale, the majority of which were agreed upon by the Committee and dispatched during the third week of June. The visit also provided me with a timely opportunity to engage with the new Government on the nature and purpose of the sanctions measures, namely, the arms embargo, the travel ban and the assets freeze.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“I would also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Secretariat and to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which provided me with full support in preparing and conducting the visit. Following my visit, on 13 June Ibriefed the members of the Committee on the trip. Among the conclusions set out in the visit report concerning the way forward, I cited the need to encourage the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to continue efforts to ensure safe storage of weapons and ammunition in the entire country. I also askedthe Secretariat to request MINUSCA Public Information Service to read out the text of the Committee's press releases on United Nations Radio, particularly as they related to sanctions designations.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“Our visit also served to reinforce the message that the Committee should be viewed as a partner of the Central African Republic, since we shared the same goal of promoting peace and security in the country and curbing the activities of spoilers. The need for strengthened collaboration among the authorities of the Central African Republic, the Committee and the Panel of Experts was therefore a central theme that resonated during the visit. I also felt that the exchange of views with the local authorities during the field trip to Bambari, including with representatives of civil society such as the Akpe community of internally displaced persons, helped enrich my understanding of the situation on the ground and provided me with an opportunity to witness at first- hand the issues that the country faces.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“The new Parliament, the election of President Touadera and the formation of a new Cabinet by the new President have heralded the start of a new chapter that holds great promise for the future of the Central African Republic. It was against that backdrop that I Visited the Central African Republic from 24 to 27 May. The timing of the visit was opportune, as it provided a welcome opportunity to engage with the newly elected and appointed authorities. I was accompanied by the French representative to the Committee, and members of the Panel of Experts also joined me in many of my meetings in Bangui and during the field trip to Bambari. During our discussions with the authorities, we stressed that the Security Council continued to accord a great deal ofimportance to the situation in the Central African Republic.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“I have the honour of briefing the Security Council today in my capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic. In my statement, I intend to reflect on my role as Chair, which I have played since January 2016, and in so doing to highlight the work of the Committee and the Panel of Experts since the start of the year. There have been a number of developments in the Central African Republic that have had a direct impact on the work of the 2127 Committee, in particular the second round of presidential elections, new parliamentary elections that took place on 14 February, and run-off elections that took place on 31 March.”
2016-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7734 (2016) · source
“Finally, my delegation wishes to reiterate its support to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“These arms are being used not only to destabilize Libya, but to undermine peace and security in northern Africa and beyond. The coordinated international support to Libya and the region to address the issue of the smuggling of illegal arms is highly needed now. The trafficking of arms not only to Libya but from Libya must be stopped. In this context, Ukraine welcomes the 23 May decision of the Council of the European Union to extend the mandate of Operation Sophia by one year and to add to its mandate the implementation of the United Nations arms embargo on the high seas off the Libyan coast. We also welcome the decision of the European Union to contribute to the training of the Libyan navy and coast guard, which we believe would strengthen counter arms proliferation measures in the Libyan territorial waters.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“First of all, I would like to add my voice to the expressions of sympathy and condolences conveyed through the United States delegation to the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, which took so many innocent lives. By voting in favour of today's resolution 2292 (2016), Ukraine proceeded from the conviction that, despite the introduction of the arms embargo on Libya in 2011, the threats posed by the trafficking of arms and ammunition to that country, as well as to the countries of the region, are growing. In an atmosphere of insecurity and political instability, armed groups operating in Libya, including terrorist organizations like Da'esh or Al-Qaida, still have access to the transfer of arms delivered to Libya in violation of the arms embargo.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“Recently, Russian-backed separatists attacked Ukrainian positions from a water-treatment plant, using chlorine canisters stored there as a deterrent to Ukrainian return fire, as the rupture of the canisters would cause a local environmental disaster. There is no justification for such acts, which intentionally place civilians and critical civilian infrastructure at risk. The meeting rose at 6.55 pm.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source