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Yelchenko

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first: 1997-12-19
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“Let me highlight several issues of the current United Nations-AU cooperation that are worth considering in the light of the relevant report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/454). First, and we have to be honest with ourselves, the United Nations has yet to succeed in taking timely and effective preventive measures in response to situations of tension that could possibly erupt into full-scale conflicts or where the civilian population is endangered and urgently requires protection. In this regard, we commend the efforts of the African Union, which should continue to act as a first responder to crises, with the authorization of the Security Council.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“The decision of the interested countries on the establishment of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) force represents yet another practical regional action. The United Nations should continue working on building and enhancing its strategic partnership with regional and subregional organizations on the African continent, working in concert with them and using the competitive advantages of each actor in peacekeeping and conflict management. In this light we are encouraged by the recent increased efforts of the Secretary-General aimed at strengthening the cooperation between the United Nations and the AU, particularly the signing the joint United Nations-AU framework for enhancing partnership in peace and security. Ukraine looks forward to translating this document into reality.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“First of all, I would like to join others in expressing our deepest condolences to our Chinese colleagues and friends on the tragedy that took place in the kindergarten. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this briefing. I would also like to welcome the briefers and to thank the Secretary-General for his personal dedication to strengthening the United Nations-African Union (AU) partnership. It is evident that over the past decade, especially in recent years, the role of the relevant regional arrangements in promoting peace and security has only expanded. The engagement of the Economic Community of West African States in the Gambian post-electoral crisis is the most recent case in point.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“I will be very brief. He who lives in a glass house should not throw stones. It is appalling that the Russian Federation, which supplies separatists in the Donbas with all kinds of ordnance, ammunition and mines, has the nerve to lecture about mine awareness and demining. The meeting rose at noon.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to underline the importance of international cooperation in addressing the threats posed by explosive remnants of war, improvised explosive devices and landmines, as well as in the implementation of the respective international instruments. We hope that the adoption of the draft resolution submitted by Bolivia will bring closer a total ban on the use of one of the most inhuman weapons of war ever created.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“The State emergency service of Ukraine and other national authorities, in close cooperation with the United Nations Mine Action Service, UNICEF, the OSCE, NATO and other international partners, are actively engaged in performing a range of demining actions on the liberated territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, including providing mine-risk education for Ukrainian citizens in conflict-affected areas. However, humanitarian demining will be possible only after the end of hostilities. So far, even repair of the critical infrastructure damaged by persistent shelling by Russian guns remains a major challenge.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Such explosive remnants of war are often planted by illegal armed groups in residential areas and along communication routes, thus posing a greater threat to the civilian population than to military personnel. Recently a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine fell victim to one of these devices when a patrol car carrying OSCE personnel was blown up on 23 April near the city of Luhansk. Unfortunately, the Security Council statement condemning this horrible incident was blocked by the Russian delegation, which is very telling with respect to the perpetrators of this crime and their Kremlin patrons. It is in these extremely difficult circumstances that Ukraine is taking all possible measures to destroy and dispose of explosive remnants of war on its territory.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“The explosive hazard threat is a direct result of the foreign armed aggression and offensive actions carried out by the hybrid Russian-terrorist forces operating in some areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Mines and explosive devices are scattered throughout the conflict area, especially along the contact line, and pose a severe threat to civilians, including children. During the period from 16 February to 15 May, 36 civilians died and 157 were wounded in Donbas. This represents a 70 per cent increase over the same period of the previous year. In 40 per cent of cases, people died as a result of mines and unexploded ordnance.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Ukraine attaches great importance to these issues and in recent years co-sponsored General Assembly resolutions on assistance in mine action and on countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices. We also supported the General Assembly resolutions on the Ottawa Convention and on the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons. As a State party to these two Conventions, Ukraine acknowledges their fundamental character in minimizing the risks stemming from landmines and explosive remnants of war. Despite the current significant challenges in the security field caused by the hybrid war waged against Ukraine, we are fully complying with our obligations under these treaties. Indeed, since 2014, the issue of mine action and explosive hazard threat mitigation has acquired a whole new meaning for my country.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“I would like to express my appreciation to the Bolivian delegation and to you personally, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting and raising such an important topic in the Security Council. I also thank Mr. Zuev and Ms. Ochoa Nifio for their informative briefings. Ongoing conflicts and military activities in States affected by instability are resulting in the contamination of new territories by explosive remnants of war. Improvised explosive devices are increasingly being used by illegal armed and terrorist groups and pose a significant threat to communities recovering from conflict. That is why mine action remains essential in enabling an effective humanitarian response, the protection of civilians and freedom of movement for communities, humanitarian personnel and peacekeepers.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“The inevitability of punishment, irrespective of position or the nationality of perpetrators, is a sine qua non. Finally, I would like to thank the Prosecutor for her dedicated efforts. We hope that her work, despite the challenges just mentioned and limited resources, will bring concrete and tangible results.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“The travels of the Darfur suspects across international borders with total impunity, including during the reporting period, is also a matter of concern. In this regard, we call on all actors in the region and beyond to fully comply with all their commitments and obligations without exception and ensure full cooperation with the ICC. We would like to emphasize that non-compliance with ICC decisions and requests undermine the foundations of the international criminal justice system. In this respect, we welcome the decision of Gambia to revoke its withdrawals from the Rome Statute. We hope to see its full cooperation with the Court as the next step. We should consolidate our efforts against impunity. Failure to bring tojustice those responsible for the worst crimes promotes further violations.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“The Council should pay special attention to these crimes. It is even more alarming that those most responsible for them are not held accountable. The ICC is not the one to blame for the current situation. On the contrary, we commend the efforts the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC has undertaken to move the process forward. However, the Court's capacities are limited when it comes to execution and enforcement measures. The ICC relies entirely on States' cooperation in carrying out arrests and surrendering suspects. Resolution 1593 (2005), on Darfur, obliges the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict to cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor. Unfortunately, the Sudanese authorities continue to question the Court's jurisdiction.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“We are grateful to the Prosector for her detailed briefing on the situation in Darfur. This is the third report our delegation has heard since we joined the Council in 2016, and we find it alarming that so little progress has been made in the ensuing period and actually since the Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over 10 years ago. We welcome the recent months' reports of the visible improvement of the situation in Darfur and we recognize the positive role of the Sudan's Government in this. Nevertheless, we remain deeply concerned about violations of international humanitarian law, human rights violations and abuses, including attacks against camps of internally displaced persons (IDPs), sexual and gender-based violence and other crimes committed in Darfur in the past.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“Therefore, the international community has to draw lessons from this and develop a viable "day after" strategy that will address and resolve the root causes that instigated ISIL's creation in order to prevent its resurrection.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Rapid information-sharing, especially of the biometric data of foreign terrorist fighters, as well as the effective use of respective Interpol databases, should become a priority if we are to stem the flows of such fighters. Their abuse of asylum systems also constitutes a major problem at a time when the huge waves of migrants arrive from conflict zones in order to find shelter. It is time to take a more thorough look at that very serious and, at the same time, human rights- sensitive issue. Recently, ISIL has suffered numerous setbacks and defeats on the battlefield. However, we are still far from completely eradicating ISIL. The terrorist organization has demonstrated its ability to regenerate and change shape, moving underground and resorting to asymmetric attacks when it is weakened.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Yet the smuggling of natural resources continues and we lack information on the overall effectiveness of neighbouring countries' efforts to arrest vendors and identify buyers who contribute to financing terrorist activities. We would appreciate it if the Secretary-General could expand on that issue in his next reports. As to returning foreign terrorist fighters, returnees undoubtedly pose a real threat, as they possess lethal skills and can put them to use with dire consequences. Therefore, there is a growing need to ensure a wider criminalization of foreign terrorist fighters and conduct an exchange of evidence of their crimes. Otherwise, they could be released and be free to travel. Another worrying fact is that some States deport foreign terrorist fighters to their countries of origin without informing the latter.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“First, we can eliminate drivers fuelling radicalization and by promoting social cohesion, which will allows States to greatly complicate terrorist tasks. Secondly, the development of counter-narratives will curb terrorist recruiters' efficiency in attracting new followers. Thirdly, fostering close contacts with local communities will go a long way in helping to identify radicalized elements early and to take necessary actions in order to disrupt terrorist plots. With regard to terrorist financing, the Secretary- General's report indicates that there has been a significant decrease in ISIL's revenues from the illicit trade in hydrocarbons, largely due to military operations targeting related infrastructure.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Many States have started to review their national counter-terrorism legislation, including their respective strategies, the mobilization of resources and the establishment of specialized counter-terrorism units. I would now also like to address a number of points of particular concern for us. On the evolution of the threat, recent terrorist attacks across the world reveal a new trend, that is, to inspire rather than send fighters to carry out impromptu attacks in their own countries on behalf of ISIL. Such attacks are extremely hard to prevent. It is known that ISIL has established online groups to recruit and indoctrinate, as well as to disseminate operational strategies through private channels. How can we counter such threats?”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“The crackdown on the terrorist stronghold in Raqqa, Syria, is the next decisive step towards ensuring the waning of ISIL's influence. Ongoing problems in generating revenue have forced ISIL to cut support to its affiliates, thereby downscaling their abilities to expand their presence and to carry out massive attacks. Their attempts to move funds abroad open up opportunities for the international community to further deplete its financial resources by intercepting couriers and money transfers. A decrease in the numbers of foreign terrorist fighters travelling to Iraq and Syria and a diminished capability by ISIL to control its fighters have become tendencies that limit its manpower.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-Genera Jeffrey Feltman for briefing us on the findings of the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/467) on the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). We are pleased that the Secretary-General has resumed the practice of providing a comprehensive review of this terrorist organization's presence throughout the world, which is important for a better understanding of an evolving threat posed by ISIL and its affiliates. I join others in noting encouraging signs that resolute international efforts have become detrimental for ISIL. It is continually losing ground in Iraq and Syria due to heightened military pressure. I want to commend the Iraqi security forces and the international counter-ISIL coalition for their efforts to bring the liberation of Mosul to a successful conclusion.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Another good example is the involvement of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in water-related environmental and security issues in Central Asia, a useful tool of preventive diplomacy. We firmly believe that our desire and will to protect the planet must be translated into action. For this, States Members of the United Nations need to move from declaring their aspirations to taking concrete steps to secure the future we want for present and future generations.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“As a State party to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, or Water Convention, adopted in 1992, Ukraine supports and promotes knowledge- and experience-sharing as regards the water and security nexus. In this regard, it is also important to note that together with 13 other countries and the European Union, my country is actively working on the sustainable and equitable water management of the Danube river through the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River. That organization has grown into one of the largest and most active international bodies with river-basin management expertise in the world; it is an excellent example of regional water diplomacy.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“We are convinced that progress in upholding peace and stability in the area of water security also depends on adequate management of the growing demand for resources under the conditions of reduced supply combined with population growth. To minimize the gap between supply and demand in access to fresh water, the international community will require effective security and developmental strategies for resource management and conservation. We believe that creating effective legal and political frameworks is crucial for preventing conflict and fostering cooperation on transboundary water issues. It is only natural that many, if not all, colleagues around this table referred in their statements to successful examples of regional cooperation in this field.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“We fully share the view that such current trends clearly require that Governments, the United Nations system, civil society, the private sector and local authorities work together to address holistically and in a comprehensive manner this challenge and mitigate the associated risks. To achieve this outcome, Ukraine advocates strengthening river basin cooperation and international partnerships with regard to sustainable water management and environmental protection as well as the transfer of affordable technologies on water and energy. We also endorse the developmental approach of acquiring technical knowledge and technological capacity through education and the relevant research activities, particularly in developing countries.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“Moreover, 90 per cent of the world's current population live in countries that share rivers, lakes or aquifers with other countries. Those transboundary watercourses are overexploited and vulnerable to pollution. That all serves to underline the fact that transboundary water cooperation is essential for maintaining national, regional and global stability. There is no doubt that many countries and peoples, similar to thousands of years ago, are facing fierce competition over access to water resources. In regions where water is both scarce and in high demand, the problem may trigger a significant decrease in economic growth, leading to uneven distribution of limited water resources, lower living standards, rising unemployment and humanitarian needs. All this may result in forced migration or even cause armed conflicts.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“To echo others, I would like to begin on a sad note by extending my sincere condolences to our colleagues from Afghanistan and the United Kingdom, whose countries have once again been the targets of cowardly and senseless terrorist attacks. At the outset, let me thank the Bolivian presidency for convening the today's meeting on such important topic. The World Economic Forum's 2017 Global Risks Report ranks water crises as a top-10 global risk. The report links potential water crises to a cluster of environmental risks, notably extreme weather events, failures of climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as to migration and conflicts. As of today, nearly 1 billion people in the world are in danger of experiencing shortages of food and water.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“We call upon the Council's members to stay united in further tackling the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issue to ensure the full compliance of Pyongyang with the Council's decisions and demands. Only a consolidated and firm stance will bear fruit and bring about positive change in the current tense situation in the region. I had hoped to conclude my statement on that optimistic note. Unfortunately, the statement of the Russian delegation a few minutes ago added some doubts that now make it difficult to do so.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“We are all aware that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea continues to acquire technologies, materials, equipment and financial resources for the further development of its nuclear and missile programmes. Every single launch or test makes it increasingly difficult for the Security Council and the international community at large to put an end to that sinister process. We share the need to address the North Korean nuclear threat collectively and decisively. We must not allow Pyongyang to continue destabilizing the situation and discrediting the role of the Council in the light of global non-proliferation efforts. Only robust steps taken by the Council can stop the systematic and flagrant violations of international law and move us closer to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“Ukraine voted in favour of resolution 2356 (2017), which designates additional North Korean individuals and entities for inclusion into the relevant control lists, in response to the recent provocative ballistic-missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We welcome the efforts of the delegations involved in drafting the text. At the same time, in the context of its almost weekly missile launches and rapid progress in the North Korean missile programme, Pyongyang continues its aggressive rhetoric and steadily evolving tricks to evade existing prohibitions and restrictions. We must admit that the current sanctions regime needs to be strengthened.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“That requires a long-term action plan involving national actors, the United Nations, the African Union and other relevant stakeholders. The potential threats to national stability should be no longer perceived solely in terms of hard security, but rather in terms of socioeconomic impact. The recent mutinies in the country therefore require the country's leadership to redouble its efforts to turn peace into concrete dividends for all its citizens. Ukraine is committed to further supporting Cote d'Ivoire along that road 4 both in the Council and beyond.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Significant progress has been achieved in restoring State authority throughout the country, rebuilding the security sector and promoting national cohesion and reconciliation. Moreover, we see a country that has been entrusted by the entire United Nations membership to be in the Security Council not as a country under its agenda, but rather as an elected member. I therefore want to take this opportunity to congratulate Minister Amon-Tanoh on the successful outcome of Cote d'Ivoire's campaign in the Security Council. Next month, Cote d'Ivoire will also host a major international event - the summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation - which is another sign of the trust and respect of the international community. Cote d'Ivoire is now at peace, but many chronic problems still have to be addressed.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“I too want to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Aichatou Mindaoudou for her comprehensive briefing. Since this is the last briefing on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) in this Chamber, I would like to take this opportunity to convey our sincere appreciation to the mission's leadership and personnel for their contribution. Ukraine prides itself on playing an active role in UNOCI. On 30 June, the UNOCI mandate will end on a high note, signifying the successful completion of the United Nations peacekeeping phase in Cote d'Ivoire. Many efforts and resources have been invested in the stabilization of the country. As we can see today, they have produced encouraging results. The prospects for Cote d'Ivoire appear promising.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Ukraine also looks forward to the early commencement of operations of the Regional Protection Force in South Sudan, as envisaged in resolution 2304 (2016). We call on the Government to provide all necessary assistance, including granting customs clearances and visas for participating units.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“The Mission and humanitarian actors must have unhindered access to affected areas to be able to help those in need, in particular in the areas affected by armed clashes. We cannot stress enough that the freedom of movement of UNMISS and humanitarian organizations is not some kind of privilege to be granted or taken away on a whim, but their right, respect of which defines the ability to carry out their mandated tasks. Given the deteriorating security situation in South Sudan, UNMISS should be ready to respond to any further scenarios. In this vein, Ukraine, as one of the countries contributing troops and police to the Mission, welcomes the significant work undertaken to enhance the ability of UNMISS to protect civilians, better plan its response to crisis situations and increase staff safety and security.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“In this regard, we look forward with cautious optimism to the work of the National Dialogue Committee, the inauguration of which took place earlier this week. It is crucial to ensure that all major groups of South Sudanese society are represented in the Committee. Otherwise, it will be impossible to achieve an inclusive political process aimed at healing the wounds of the war and paving the way to long-awaited peace and stability. My delegation welcomes the active engagement of regional actors in advancing peace in South Sudan. It is important to keep all regional initiatives as well as those of the broader international community coordinated and synchronized. My third and last point is on UNMISS. We regret that, due to a number of impediments, the ability of UNMISS to implement its mandate remains extremely limited.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“It is important that this announcement be translated into concrete deeds, which requires ensuring that those on the ground follow instructions from the top and that there is a mechanism for holding those breaching the ceasefire to account. It goes without saying that a long- lasting peace can be achieved only through a genuine commitment of two parties. In this vein, we urge the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition to cease hostilities and join the ceasefire declared by President Kiir. Any delay in doing so will only lead to more suffering for the South Sudanese people. Secondly, we continue to believe that a comprehensive political dialogue is the only way to settle the conflict in South Sudan.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“Ijoin other colleagues in thanking Special Representative David Shearer for his insightful briefing. I want to highlight three points: the security situation, the political process and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). First, Ukraine strongly condemns the violence in South Sudan, which continues to result in civilian casualties, massive displacement and severe food shortages. It is shocking that this violence highlights a startling level of impunity, as the perpetrators of gross human rights violation generally remain unpunished. We have taken note of the unilateral ceasefire declared by President Salva Kiir last Monday.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, I should like to take this opportunity, on the eve of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, tojoin my colleagues in paying tribute to all United Nations Blue Helmet. Their devoted service is universally recognized as the most meaningful symbol of our Organization. Through the Force Commanders, I thank all of them.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“This should represent a genuine milestone for the nation and a success story for the United Nations. Ukraine is proud to be among those troop-contributing countries that have played a part in this success by actively contributing to United Nations peacekeeping efforts in Liberia. Ukrainian troops also continue to serve in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, whose mandate the Council recently updated (see S/PV.7910). The Mission must pursue its force-transformation process in order to become an flexible, agile and mobile force that can adapt to the current challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My delegation also supports prioritizing the Mission's talks on the protection of civilians.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“As previous speakers have done, I condemn all attacks and provocations against MINUSCA, including the brutal killings of peacekeepers, as well as the most recent attack against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. These actions are unacceptable and may constitute war crimes. Liberia will soon mark 14 years of peace since the lengthy and bloody civil war in that country. The security situation in the country remains stable, and the Government has demonstrated its ability to effectively ensure security on the ground. At this point, the crucial task is a timely transition from peacekeeping to effective United Nations peacebuilding measures. I look forward to the country's peaceful and democratic transition of power in October this year.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“The continuing presence and increasingly violent activities of armed groups is leading to numerous casualties among civilians, the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic, and an increased number of internally displaced persons. As Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic, I should like to express serious concern regarding the information provided by the Panel of Experts on the regular inflow of weapons and fighters into the Central African Republic from neighbouring States.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“I would like to reiterate our View that UNDOF remains one of the important cornerstones of the long- term stability of the region. In this regard, I commend the efforts aimed at the return and further consolidation of UNDOF's presence in the area of separation. I should like also to touch upon the activities of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), as other speakers have done. I believe that the United Nations peacekeeping presence in the Central African Republic is more than vital in supporting the efforts of the country's new leadership to achieve peace and stability throughout its territory.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“Among the many potential improvements that could be made, I believe that the United Nations could benefit greatly from sophisticated technologies to assist its peace operations. To miss such opportunities means missing chances for peace, as has happened far too often in the past. In this regard, I would like to echo the point that was made in several consultations of the Council on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF): the use by a force of relevant, sophisticated technologies remains one of the priorities yet to be achieved. I am aware of the intention of the Secretariat to explore options to deploy sense-and-warn technologies to the mission and would appreciate it if the Council could be updated on progress in that area.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“It is common knowledge that today the world situation warrants a greater engagement on the part of the United Nations in the area of peace and security. Sustainable de-escalation and progress in achieving peaceful settlements and peacebuilding are not possible, in most cases, without a robust international security presence. It is also an axiom that the Council has to craft each and every peacekeeping operation's mandate carefully and update them accordingly based on reliable and full information from the ground. In this regard, today's briefing has practical value, and I should like to express my sincere gratitude to the Under-Secretary-General and the Force Commanders for their valuable input.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“Only inclusive national reconciliation efforts can heal the wounds that the country has sustained and help to achieve a lasting national settlement.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“That requires prompt action, and we want to commend the Government of Iraq and all humanitarian partners for their efforts to transfer people to other camps located further from Mosul. I hope that UNAMI, with the support of the international community, will continue assisting the Iraqi Government in mobilizing the resources necessary to address the challenges mentioned. Ukraine is encouraged by the news that Iraqi stakeholders are tirelessly working on the national reconciliation process. It is commendable that the Iraqi Forces Coalition put forward the Historic Settlement Initiative, and the National Alliance put forward the National Settlement Initiative. Iraq should unite its people, regardless of their ethnicity or religious beliefs.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“We therefore reiterate our call that the protection of civilians should remain the top priority for the Iraqi security forces and the coalition, even if it means a slowdown in military advances. To prevent more losses among civilians, no effort should be spared in reaching out to them and providing them with vital information on developments on the ground, identifying escape routes and ensuring transparent screening procedures. Another worrying trend that requires our attention is that, since the beginning of the operation in October last year, the number of internally displaced persons near Mosul has reached 670,000 persons and 200,000 more could flee the city in the coming days. We are therefore concerned that, if such a trend continues, there will be no more space in the camps, most of which are already full.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“I would like to express our condolences to the Government and people of Iraq with regard to the recent heinous terrorist attacks in Baghdad and the southern province of Basra. We also wish to thank Special Representative Mr. Jan Kubis for his update. I want to commend the Iraqi security forces and the international coalition against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) for their efforts to liberate Mosul. We hope that the end of the operation is near and that local civilians, who suffered enormously under the monstrous rule ofISIL, will finally be freed. The recent statement of the military spokesperson of the Joint Operations Command instils much needed confidence, as he declared that Da'esh had been driven out of almost 90 per cent of western Mosul. It is appalling that ISIL keeps resorting to using civilians as human shields.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source
“Finally, we remain convinced that unless serious pressure is applied on Damascus and an accountability mechanism is established in Syria, we will not see any progress on the political track.”
2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7944 (2017) · source