Minutes of the CoB Meeting- 20 November 2015

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COORDINATING BUREAU
OF THE NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT
United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 4
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, 20 November 2015
NAM/CoB M-33/November 2015
Agenda Item 1: Opening of the Meeting
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The Meeting, held on 20 November 2015, was chaired by H.E. Ambassador Gholamali
Khoshroo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to
the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Coordinating Bureau of the NonAligned Movement (NAM-CoB), and was attended by the Permanent Representatives
and Representatives of NAM Members and Observers.
The Chair welcomed the Members and Observers in attendance and stated that the
meeting would follow the circulated Provisional Agenda.
Agenda Item 2: Adoption of the Agenda
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The Chair stated that the Provisional Agenda for the meeting was circulated to all NAM
Members and Observers through Note Verbale No. NAM 2015/CoB/766 dated 17
November 2015, a copy of which was also available on the side of the room.
Accordingly, the meeting adopted the Provisional Agenda.
Agenda Item 3: Minutes of the Last Meeting of NAM CoB held on 27 October 2015
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The Chair reminded that the draft Minutes of the last NAM CoB meeting were circulated
through Note Verbale No. NAM 2015/CoB/765 dated 17 November 2015, a copy of
which was also available on the side of the room.
Since no comments were received or raised from the floor, the meeting took note of those
Minutes.
Agenda Item 4: Report on the Chair’s Activities
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In the period following the previous meeting of the NAM CoB on 27 October 2015 up to
this meeting, the Chair stated that he had conducted the following activities:
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On 28 October, a Statement was delivered by the delegation of the Islamic Republic
of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement under Agenda item72 (c) “Human
rights situations and reports of special procedures of Human Rights Council”.
On 2 November, the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran participated in the
meeting of the political coordinators of the Members of the NAM Caucus in the
Security Council. In this meeting, the program of work of the Council for November
was reviewed and consultation was made to coordinate the activities of the Caucus.
On 5 November, a Statement was delivered by the delegation of the Islamic Republic
of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the 70th Session of the United
Nations General Assembly under Agenda Item 75: “Report of the International Court
of Justice”.
On 9 November, a Statement was delivered by the Representative of the Islamic
Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the Special Political
and Decolonization Committee (4th Committee) on item 54: “United Nations Relief
and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East” (UNRWA).
On 11 November, a Statement was delivered by the delegation of the Islamic
Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the Special Political
and Decolonization Committee (4th Committee) on Item 55: “Report of the Special
Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the
Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories”.
On 12 November, a Statement was delivered by the Chair’s deputy on behalf of the
Non-Aligned Movement before the General Assembly on Agenda Item 30: Annual
Report of the Security Council.
On 16 November, a Statement was delivered by the delegation of the Islamic
Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement on Agenda Item 67: Report
of the Human Rights Council before the Seventieth Session of the General Assembly.
On 17 November, the Chair delivered a Statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned
Movement before the Security Council Open Debate on “Security, Development and
Root Causes of Conflict”.
On 19 November, a Statement was presented by the Coordinator of the NAM
Human Rights Working Group on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before
the Third Committee of the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly On
Agenda Item 7 2 (C): "Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special
Rapporteurs and Representatives".
Since no comments were raised by NAM delegations, the meeting took note of the
Report on the Chair's Activities.
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Agenda Item 5: Report by the Coordinators of the NAM Working Groups and Caucuses
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The Coordinators of a number of the NAM Working Groups briefed the meeting on their
activities, as explained hereafter. Other Coordinators of the NAM Working Groups
indicated to the Chair that they would report to the future meetings of the CoB in relation
to the working cycles of the relevant UN bodies.
Report by the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the Peacebuilding Commission:
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The distinguished Representative of Bangladesh, in their capacity as the Coordinator
of the NAM Caucus in the Peacebuilding Commission, provided a report on the activities
of the NAM Caucus in the Peacebuilding Commission. The text of the Report is enclosed
in (Annex-I).
No comments were raised by NAM delegations and the meeting took note of the report.
Report by the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council for the month of
October:
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The distinguished Representative of Chad, in their capacity as the Coordinator of the
NAM Caucus in the Security Council for the month of October, presented a report on the
activities of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council for the month of October. The text
of the Report is enclosed in (Annex-II).
No comments were raised by NAM delegations and the meeting took note of the report.
Report by the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Human Rights:
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The distinguished Representative of Cuba, in their capacity as the Coordinator of the
NAM Working Group on Human Rights, presented a report on the activities of the NAM
Working Group on Human Rights. The text of the Report is enclosed in (Annex-III).
No comments were raised by NAM delegations and the meeting took note of the report.
Agenda Item 6: Briefing by the Delegation on Palestine on the latest developments in the
Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem
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Under Agenda Item 6, H.E. Ambassador Mansour extended his gratitude to all members
of the Movement for their active participation on the issues related to the Question of
Palestine, specifically regarding the two debates held in the Security Council in October,
including the ministerial segment as well. H.E. Ambassador Mansour then expressed his
delegation’s gratitude to the members of the Movement who have co-sponsored and
voted in favor the draft resolutions related to the Palestine; reference was made to a
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resolution in the Second Committee along with eight resolutions in the Fourth
Committee. He then called attention to the noticeable number of NAM delegations absent
who did not have the opportunity to participate in the vote for these resolutions. He
voiced hope that this would be corrected when these draft resolutions are moved from the
Committee level to the General Assembly level in December for adoption.
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The situation in the occupied Palestinian territory has significantly worsened since the
last briefing on the 27 of October. As it stands, the number of Palestinians killed is in the
90s; of that number, 25% of those killed are children and women. Ten thousand have
sustained injuries; one-third of those have been injured as a result of live ammunition and
rubber-coated bullets. Thousands of individuals have been detained and arrested.
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The center of this brutality by the Israeli occupying authority and settlers is now shifting
to Al Khalil. Further, there are threats from the leaders of the occupying authority aiming
to increase the collective punishment against the Palestinian people in the southern
districts of the State of Palestine. A recent report on 18 November wherein a statement
was given to the Security Council via teleconference regarding the explosive situation in
the occupied Palestinian territory.
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On the political front, more than one party has initiated suggestions, draft resolutions, and
draft presidential statements in an effort to have the Security Council shoulder its
responsibility. Among them, consultations continue regarding the draft resolution by New
Zealand as well as the delegation of Spain regarding their pursuit of Madrid two
international conferences. The delegation of France has several ideas of the immediate
nature related to the de-escalation of the situation in the occupied territory and the
strategic nature of adopting a resolution on parameters.
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The delegation of Palestine held an extensive discussion elaborating on the provision of
protection with the President of the Security Council and its members in November along
with the Permanent Representative of the UK, all members of the P5 and other members
of the Security Council. They cited resolution 605, which was adopted in December 1987
at the initial stages of the First Intifada, and resolution 672 wherein a massacre took place
in Al Haram Al Sharif and Al Aqsa Mosque in October 1990 in which, according to the
report of the Secretary-General, between 17-21 Palestinian worshippers were killed and
150 were injured. In an effort to further investigate the situation, the Secretary-General
set forth to dispatch a team of investigators, however Israel obstructed such efforts;
resolution 673 was then adopted in response to such hindrance wherein it deplored the
obstructionist behavior of the occupying Israeli authority. Shortly thereafter, resolution
681 was adopted following the deportation of a large number of Palestinians by Israel;
this is in addition to resolution 904 which was adopted in 1994 after the massacre that
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took place in Al Haram Al Ibrahimi and Al Khalil Hebron in which 27 Palestinian
worshippers were killed and injured.
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The delegation of Palestine held a meeting with the Secretariat of the UN, top officials of
the Secretary-General, and a number of senior officials wherein they engaged extensively
on the issue of protection and the means to work collectively with the Security Council,
Secretary-General and his teams and, if needed, the General Assembly. Such efforts aim
at providing protection for the Palestinian civilians until the end of occupation as Israel
has abdicated its responsibility to provide such protection under the provisions of the
Fourth Geneva Convention. As such, it is the responsibility of the international
community to provide such protection for the Palestinian people until the end of
occupation.
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An emergency meeting was held in November by the Council of Arab Foreign Ministers
in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this meeting, the ministers adopted three resolutions related
to the explosive situation in occupied Palestine. One resolution demanded the adoption of
a resolution by the Security Council focused on providing protection; if it fails in doing
so, then consideration should be given for an emergency session in the General
Assembly. For the Security Council, the meeting discussed the adoption of a resolution
on the basis of solving the conflict with a timeframe for ending the occupation; another
resolution discussed ending all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory
including East Jerusalem.
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The ministerial meeting requested the small ministerial committee composed of five
parties headed by the Foreign Minister of Egypt with the membership of the Foreign
Ministers of Palestine, Jordan, and Morocco, respectively, and the Secretary-General of
the League of Arab States to be involved in consultations with all parties, including the
Secretary-General, the Security Council, and other political groupings and forces
worldwide.
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The delegation of Palestine continues to engage the Security Council and the office of the
Secretary-General. At least one letter is sent weekly wherein it documents all of these
crimes committed against the Palestinian people by the occupying authority, armed
settlers, and the terrorist settlers against the Palestinian civilian population. Coming from
the office of Secretary-General, these letters are sent to the Security Council as official
documents of the United Nations and are available to the Movement.
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The delegation of Palestine called attention to 23 November 2015 as it is the International
Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The day began with a message from
President Abbas, messages and statements by the State of Palestine, the Secretary5
General, the President of the Security Council, President of the General Assembly with
references to many statements from heads of states and governments that will come to the
Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People from all
corners of the globe. The ceremony in the morning was followed by a photo exhibition
concentrating on the tragedy experienced by the Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip.
The exhibition is located at the visitor’s entrance of the UN building.
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On 24 November 2015, the vote for the resolutions under the Question of Palestine and
the situation in the Middle East was held. Ambassador Mansour voiced hope for the cosponsorship and endorsement of these resolutions as colleagues within the Movement
vote in favor of said resolutions. Such action would be an expression of solidarity by the
Movement as they participate in the debate, vote and adoption of these resolutions related
to the Palestine question and the situation in the Middle East.
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The distinguished representative of Botswana extended his delegation’s support and
solidarity, specifically stating his delegation’s participation in the commemoration of the
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. The delegation also called
attention to the Secretary-General’s announcement regarding the nomination of a
candidate who will be filling the position in January next year as the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees; the candidate is an Italian diplomat who has had direct
experience as Head of the Agency of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for
Palestine Refugees. The delegation voiced hope that when this diplomat fills this
position, the headship of the UNHCR should expect more understanding and sympathy to
the Middle East situation, specifically the plight of the Palestinian refugees. The
delegation then reiterated their continued full support as this situation evolves.
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The distinguished representative of Afghanistan reiterated his delegation’s continued
support for the Palestinian cause. The delegation also co-sponsors and votes in favor of
the six annual resolutions in the context of the Committee on the Exercise of the
Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People of which Afghanistan has been the Vice
Chair since 1975, along with the several other resolutions under the Fourth Committee
framework in support of Palestine. The delegation of Afghanistan expressed grave
concern over the ongoing situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, with special
attention given to the killing and torture of innocent civilians by the occupying power.
The delegation also firmly believes in the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and
condemns all of the destructive actions, including the cruel, inhumane, and brutal attacks
on the civilians by the occupying power. The delegation of Afghanistan further condemns
the ongoing provocations and incitement by Israel and the religious extremists and
attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Haram Al-Sharif, as well as all acts of aggression
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against Palestinian people. They urged the international community and the United
Nations Security Council to uphold its charter duties to address this situation which is a
constant threat to international peace and security. The delegation voiced hope to renew
support for the State of Palestine during the International Day of Solidarity with the
Palestinian People on Monday, 23 November 2015.
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Following the briefing presented by the Ambassador of Palestine and the comments that
followed thereafter, the Chair reiterated NAM’s support for the Palestinian cause. He
then welcomed the Deputy Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, H.E. Mr.
Mahmoud Saikal, as this was his first time in attendance for the NAM-CoB meeting and
stated his confidence that his participation will help the work of the Committee and
Working Group.
Agenda Item 7: Other Matters
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Under Agenda Item 7, the distinguished Representative of Cuba extended their delegation’s
gratitude to the Chair and the members of NAM for their support on 27 October regarding
the theme of putting an end to the economic and financial blockade imposed by the United
States on Cuba. On behalf of the people of Cuba, sincere gratitude was extended to all
countries of the Movement for its solidarity within this outcome as it has been more than
twenty years since the country has submitted it.
Agenda Item 8: Closing of the Meeting
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The Chair then extended his gratitude to the delegations of all NAM Members and Observers
for their active participation, as well as the representatives from the Secretariat for their
assistance and adjourned the meeting.
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Annex I
Report by the delegation of Bangladesh, in its capacity as Coordinator of the NAM Caucus
in PBC, before the Co-Ordinating Bureau of the Non Aligned Movement
Delivered by Mr. ATM Rokebul Haque, Counsellor, Bangladesh Permanent Mission on 20
November 2015
Mr. Coordinator,
I have the honor to report to the Non Aligned Movement Coordinating Bureau as
coordinator of NAM caucus in PBC on the activities of PBC during last few weeks.
Mr. Coordinator,
There were several events of PBC were held since 27 Oct 2015. Among those events, the one of
the most important was the informal meeting convened by the distinguished co-facilitators of
PRs of Angola and Australia held on 13 Nov 2015 on the review report on peacebuilding
architecture by Advisory Group of Expert (AGE). As per the terms of reference, the review has
two parts—first one is the report and the second one is the intergovernmental consultations on
that report. We briefed of the timeline of the intergovernmental consultation in our last report to
NAM.
The objective of that meeting was to provide an opportunity to the member states to share their
views, observations and recommendations on the analysis and findings of the AGE report and
also to provide their views on how to translate its recommendations into a practical and
meaningful outcome that ultimately strengthens the UN’s ability to sustain peace. 24 member
states including few NAM members delivered their observations/recommendations/ideas in that
meeting. The distinguished co-facilitators requested to send observations and recommendations
to them by 25 November 2015 which would help them to produce the more inclusive zero draft.
They are expecting to present that zero draft by mid December 2015.
Before the first informal meeting, the co-facilitations met different groups like African Union,
EU and NAM members of PBC Organizational Committee to understand those groups’ views on
the AGE review report. Bangladesh convened a meeting that NAM PBC OC meeting on 30 Oct
2015.
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Now I am going to highlight other important events of PBC held in last few weeks
Retreat
Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) and Dag Hammarskjold Foundation (DHF) arranged a
two day long Ambassadorial level retreat from 30-31 October 2015 at where PRs of PBC
Organizational Committee members, co-facilitators, development partners’ representatives, USG
DPKO and other UN high officials took part. There were three working sessions that focused on
three core issues: the changing global context and the imperative of renewed approach to
sustaining peace; building coherence at the intergovernmental level towards sustaining peace;
and partnerships and financing for sustaining peace.
The key messages came out from the retreat are:
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The notion of peacebuilding has evolved and the UN needs to adapt
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The uniqueness and comparative advantage of the PBC stems from its ability to operate
at a horizontal level, across the peace and security, development and human rights
dimensions.
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The PBC’s advisory role is important but has to demonstrate it has added value.
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The working methods of the PBC must be reformed.
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development can act as an important platform for the
UN’s efforts in sustaining peace.
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The potential of peacebuilding compacts should be explored further.
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Regional cooperation is key.
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Given that peacebuilding is a critical function of the UN, the financial resources allocated
to peacebuilding need to be increased and should be made more predictable.
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There is a need to look at financing beyond the PBF in a more holistic manner.
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Many of the AGE recommendations can be implemented without a resolution.
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The inter-governmental phase of the review will aim to generate resolutions that capture
agreement among member states and translate the excellent AGE report into concrete
outcomes.
PBC Organizational Committee Ambassadorial level meeting
On 2 November 2015, the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission
convened an informal meeting at the Ambassadorial-level, chaired by the Permanent
Representative of Sweden, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. The meeting, organized as a
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follow-up to the 2015 Annual Session of the PBC which focused on Predictable Funding for
Peacebuilding, provided an opportunity to discuss a country-specific example of the challenges
the donor community and its implementing partners face in the development of financing
instruments that deliver efficiently in complex post-conflict settings.
The chair highlighted the inherent danger and limitations that a fragmented funding system
represents and the catastrophic impact it has on peacebuilding activities on the ground, such as
duplication, unhealthy competition, chronic underfunding of crucial peacebuilding priorities, and
an overburdening of the host governments. Somalia model, a successful example of effective and
coherence efforts, is discussed in the meeting. A multi partner trust fund (MPTF) and a body
named Somalia Development and reconstruction Facility (SDRF) were built. These bodies have
been helping to overcome the fragmented delivery of aid and highlighted the importance of the
SDRF Steering Committee in coordinating future steps. Lessons learned from Somalia
experience may be used in other countries where PBC is working. Delegations focused their
interventions on different issues on Somalia issue.
PBC Chair’s statement in Security Council open debate
PBC chair PR of Sweden was invited to deliver his statement at Security Council's open debate
on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: security, development and the root
causes of conflict scheduled for 17 November 2015. Chair elaborately discussed on the three
salient features in order to better support efforts to sustain peace•
More emphasis on prevention
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Increased inclusivity and
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Strengthened coherence
Burundi Configuration
An informal meeting was held on Burundi configuration on 18 November 2015. The chair of the
Burundi configuration visited Burundi, Uganda and Tanzania from 9-14 November 2015 and
deliver a report on that visit. During this visit, the chair met the President, first Vice President,
Second Vice President, External Affairs Minister, diplomatic community, UN representatives,
World Bank and other partners in Burundi. Later he went to Uganda and Tanzania. The
discussions were organized around four main issuesi.
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The security situation, ongoing violence and violations of human rights
Dialogue initiatives
The socio-economic impact of the current crisis and
Partnership with regional and international actors
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In addition to above events an expert level meeting took place in Swedish Permanent Mission on
Liberia Configuration.
Timeline for PBC annual report
PBC provided an indicative timeline for annual report. The timeline is as follows
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25 November 2015: PBSO submits “zero draft” of the report to the Chairperson
2 December
: Circulation of the first draft of the report to OC
7 -11 December : Review of the draft report by OC at the working-level
16 December
: Informal OC adoption of the “English” version of the Report/
Submission of the informally adopted “English” version of the report to DGACM for
processing as L. version
28 January 2016 : Formal OC adoption of the L version of the report
29 January
: Submit to DGACM for processing in straight A/S symbols
Week of 28 March (TBD): Presentation of the report at the plenary of the GA and SC
respectively.
Mr. Coordinator,
In conclusion I would like to reiterate that our delegation is always at your disposal and always
welcome valuable inputs from the group members.
I thank you.
Annex II
Report by the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the Security
Council for the month of October
Monsieur le Président, Excellence Mme et Messieurs les Ambassadeurs, distingués
représentantes de vos pays respectifs je voudrais saluer votre présence, et aussi permettez-moi de
remercier Monsieur l’Ambassadeur de la République Islamique d’Iran pour son leadership à la
tête de notre Mouvement des Pays Non Alignés et de son travail inlassable.
Sous la présidence espagnole du Conseil de Sécurité en Octobre 2015, il y a eu en tout
20 réunions en public dont 10 en consultations; 4 réunions inscrites sous les questions divers
(AoB); et nous avions eu également 3 réunions portant sur les questions thématiques.
En ce qui concerne les produits obtenus, il y a eu 5 résolutions adoptées, 3 déclarations
présidentielles et 5 déclarations à la presse.
I/ Concernant l’Afrique, le Conseil a débattu de plusieurs questions, notamment:
La situation au Mali le 6 Octobre, ou le RSSG Mongi Hamdi a évoqué les signatures des
accords de paix sous l’égide de l’Algérie et les multiples violations des cessez-le-feu.
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Le même jour, L’ESSG, M. Ibn Chambas a entretenu le Conseil en AOB sur la situation
au Burkina Faso, après le coup d’Etat militaire du Régiment Spécial Présidentiel.
Le 7 Octobre, RSSG Martin Kobler, en compagnie de l’ESSG Said Djinnit, ont présenté
la situation au Congo Démocratique aux membres du Conseil.
Des Progrès notables sont enregistrés sur le plan militaire, avec l’affaiblissement des
groupes rebelles. Les élections à venir n’ont pas été perdues de vue.
Le même jour, à la demande du Secrétariat, en questions divers (AoB), le SGA chargé
des OMP, Herve. Ladsous, a informé le Conseil des derniers évènements survenus à Bangui, en
RCA, suite à l’assassinat d’un taxi motocycliste représentant a un groupe religieux donné, qui a
fait dégénérer la situation, occasionnant plusieurs morts de part et d’autres, ainsi que des dégâts
considérables.
Une Déclaration de Président du Conseil (PRST) sur la RCA, à l’initiative de la France,
a été adoptée le 20 Octobre, par consensus. Ce PRST dénonce les récents évènements de Bangui
et exhorte à la Paix et à la réconciliation nationale.
Sur le Burundi, une réunion a eu lieu à la suite de la réunion de l’Union Africaine,
assortie d’un communiqué en date du 17 Octobre.
La plupart des intervenants ont dénoncé le climat d’insécurité qui y prévaut. L’appel au
dialogue par le gouvernement a été salué par le Conseil.
Une Déclaration de Président du Conseil (PRST) a été adoptée le 28 Octobre. Il en
ressort la souveraineté et l’intégrité territoriale, du Burundi, le respect des Accords d’Arusha, la
résomption du dialogue, la cessation des violences, etc…
Le 9 Octobre, le Conseil a voté la résolution 2240 par 14 voix pour, et une abstention
(Venezuela). C’est une résolution sur l’intervention des Européens en haute mer, aux larges de la
Libye, pour freiner le flot des migrants vers l’Europe.
Le projet de ladite résolution a fait l’objet de moult tractations, notamment avec les A3,
c’est-à-dire les trois pays africains du Conseil. Il faut dire que le groupe africain avait écrit au
Président du Conseil pour s’opposer à l’usage du Chapitre 7 et aussi, d’éventuelles atteintes à la
souveraineté de la Libye. Pour une fois, nous avions fait preuve d’unité, en notre sein. Elle a
finalement été adoptée, parce que les autorités légitimes libyennes l’ont approuvée, après
amendements.
Sur la situation au Soudan du Sud, le Conseil a adopté le même jour la résolution 2241
par 13 voix pour et 2 abstentions (Venezuela et Russie) pour prorogeant le mandat de la
MINUSS.
Sur la Somalie, un briefing suivi des consultations portant sur l’AMISSOM a eu lieu le
14 octobre. Le SSG Atul Khare a evoque la revue stratégique du Bureau d’appui de l’AMISOM
qui travaille dans des conditions difficiles, avec plusieurs attaques terroristes d’Al Shabab.
La résolution 2244 concernant la Somalie et l’Erythrée a été adoptée le 23 Octobre par
14 voix pour et une abstention (Venezuela). Cette résolution reconnaît les efforts du
gouvernement somalien pour la restauration de l’Etat de droit avec ses institutions diverses.
Au Soudan, sur l’UNAMID, un AOB a eu lieu en rapport avec les 190 conteneurs de
l’UNAMID bloqués au Port-Soudan. Les membres du Conseil ont demandé à l’Espagne, pays
assurant la Présidence du Conseil en, de recevoir l’Ambassadeur soudanais pour lui demander
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de faciliter la sortie desdits conteneurs. Les conteneurs sont finalement sortis du port, après
ladite rencontre.
En fait, il était tout simplement une question de procédure administrative qui n’aurait pas
été bien suivie par l’UNAMID. Le Conseil s’est félicité de la Coopération du Soudan
II / Débats Ouverts dans le cadre thématique :
Le premier débat a eu lieu le 13 Octobre, et il avait porté sur le thème: Femmes, Paix et
Sécurité. Cette séance a vu la participation de 110 pays. C’est un record. Presque tous ont
parrainé la résolution 2242. Tous les orateurs ont soutenu que la femme, première victime des
conflits armés, est également la clef de la paix.
Le deuxième débat du 20 octobre portait sur les méthodes de travail du Conseil de
Sécurité. Les intervenants ont insisté sur l’interaction entre le Conseil de Sécurité et les autres
Organes des Nations-Unies, comme l’Assemblée Générale, l’ECOSOC et la Commission de
Consolidation de la Paix (PBC en anglais).Les questions d’efficaicité, de l’utilisation du véto et
du choix transparent du futur Secrétaire Général, ont été abordés. Une Déclaration de Président
du Conseil (PRST) a été adoptée le 30 Octobre.
Le troisième débat a porté sur la situation au Moyen Orient et la question Palestinienne,
et il a été abordé sous la rubrique Moyen Orient.
III / Concernant le Moyen Orient:
Le Conseil a tenu 3 réunions sur la Palestine, notamment la réunion d’urgence du 16
Octobre, à la demande de la Jordanie au nom du groupe arabe.
Le 21 octobre, le Secrétaire Général a rendu compte au Conseil de sa visite en Palestine,
en Israël et en Jordanie, par vidéo conférence, à partir d’Amman en Jordanie.
Enfin, la troisième réunion fut le grand débat du 22 Octobre sur la question palestinienne,
citée tantôt.
Cette série de réunions fait suite aux derniers développements de la situation dans les
lieux saints à Jérusalem. La plupart des intervenants ont relevé que le statuquo des lieux saints
placé sous la supervision du Roi de la Jordanie, ne devrait pas être modifié.
La colonisation, le déguerpissement forcée des palestiniens, l’emploi disproportionne de
la force, ont été soulevés.
La solution des deux Etats vivant côte-à-côte dans les frontières de 1967 a été abordée
par tous les intervenants, comme la seule garantie à la paix.
Le 7 Octobre, la question des armes chimiques en Syrie a été débattue en consultations.
Des progrès substantiels ont été relevés, notamment avec la destruction des 10 hangars
sur les 12 répertoriés. Pour ce qui est des allégations d’usage des bombes à baril de chlore,
l’enquête a prouvé qu’il y a eu usage, mais sans situer les responsabilités.
Le Conseil a également entendu une présentation suivie des consultations sur la question
humanitaire en Syrie. Il a constaté que le sort des populations civiles est désastreux et nécessite
une solution.
Tous avaient stipulé pour la crise syrienne, que seule une solution politique est
envisageable, pour mettre un terme au conflit.
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Le 21 Octobre, en question divers (AOB), les Etats-Unis ont informé le Conseil que la
République Islamique d’Iran a procédé à un tir de missile balistique le 10 Octobre dernier, en
violation des sanctions qui pèsent sur ce pays.
Les USA, la France, la Grande Bretagne et l’Allemagne avaient soulignés de saisir le
Comité de sanction 1737 présidé par l’Espagne de la question, pour maintenir les sanctions,
existant.
D’autres délégations avaient critiqué que la va-vite de ces pays et ont demandé une
enquête minutieuse sur la question, avant de se prononcer.
Le 23 Octobre s’est tenu un briefing suivi des consultations sur le Yémen avec comme
briffeur l’ESSG Ismael Ould Cheich Ahmed. La présidente du Comité des sanctions 2140 a aussi
fait une présentation. Les différents intervenants ont appelé à une issue politique du conflit. Ils
ont également souligné l’urgence de la situation humanitaire.
Pour ce qui est du Comité de sanction 2140, la présidente a fait état de la mise à jour de
sa liste qui inclut l’ancien Président Ali Saleh.
IV/ Autres
Sur Haïti, le 8 Octobre un débat a eu lieu concernant la MINUSTAH. La RSSG Mme
Sandra Honorine a stipulé des progrès substantiels, notamment en ce qui concerne le climat
politique et les élections qui ont bien commencé. Mais beaucoup reste à faire, surtout dans le
cadre de la formation et du redressement de la police, de la diligence dans l’appareil judiciaire,
l’éradication de l’épidémie du choléra et le soulagement des personnes déplacées, vivant dans
des camps de fortune.
La résolution 2243 a été votée le 14 Octobre, pour renouveler le mandat de la
MINUSTHA.
Monsieur le Président, ainsi prend notre rapport du mois d’Octobre par rapport à la
Coordination assurée par le Tchad. Nous avions passé le flambeau au Chili pour ce mois de
Novembre.
Nous sommes disposés à répondre aux questions éventuelles. Vos commentaires et
compléments sont les bienvenus.
Je vous remercie de votre attention.
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Annex III
REPORT OF THE COORDINATOR OF NAM WORKING GROUP ON HUMAN
RIGHTS
Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of NAM
New York, November, 2015
Mr. Chairman,
The NAM Working Group on Human Rights that Cuba has the honor to coordinate
resumed its intense work during the months of October and November, in the context of
the sessions of the Third Committee.
As Coordinator, Cuba has presented and facilitated the negotiation processes of the 5
draft resolutions introduced by NAM Working Group on Human Rights in the Third
Committee under agenda item 72: “Promotion and protection of Human Rights”.
Cuba has the honor to inform to the CoB the status of the above-mentioned draft
resolutions as follows:
•
A/C.3/70/L.34 “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human
rights” was adopted by consensus and expeditiously.
•
A/C.3/70/L.38 “Human Rights and Cultural Diversity”, was adopted by a vote
(130 in favor-54 against-0 abstentions)
•
A/C.3/70/L.33 “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the
membership of the human rights treaty bodies”, was adopted by a vote (124 in
favor-54 against-1 abstention)
•
A/C.3/70/L.32 “Human Rights and Unilateral Coercive Measures”, was adopted
by a vote (126 in favor-53 against-1 abstention)
•
A/C.3/70/L.37 “Right to Development”, will be considered and adopted on
Monday, 23rd November.
We highlight the significance of the Right to Development draft resolution this year since
it follows the decisions taken by the Human Rights Council, especially the decision to
convene a high level meeting on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Declaration
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on the Right to Development. We kindly ask all NAM members to be in the Third
Committee on 23 November and to register they support during the voting process.
In conclusion, As Coordinator of the Working Group on Human Rights, Cuba thanks all
Members of the Movement for their traditional participation and support, both in the
preparation process and negotiations of the draft resolutions, as well as in guaranteeing
support at the adoption of these important initiatives for the Movement and for all United
Nations membership.
Thank you very much.
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