An Agreement Exists on the Root Causes of Terrorism

Throughout the day, many speakers called on their colleagues to contribute to the removal of barriers between peoples, to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other threats and to resolve conflicts peacefully through multilateral negotiations. Some have cited the rapid escalation of nuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula as an arena in which diplomacy must urgently prevail. He turned to the United Nations and expressed support for the Secretary-General`s revitalization plan and the proposed peacekeeping reform. Kazakhstan is ready to participate in the process and send more personnel to United Nations missions. As Kazakhstan prepared to assume the presidency of the Security Council, it was planned to promote an open debate that took into account the link between security and development. At the heart of that link was the elimination of the risk posed by nuclear weapons. He called the proliferation of nuclear weapons “the greatest risk to humanity” and called the Democratic People`s Republic of Korea`s nuclear programme “completely unacceptable”. Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat, he said, advocating for a multilateral counter-terrorism mechanism that seeks long-term comprehensive solutions. Palau is also tackling marine pollution in all its forms, he said, adding that such commitments require a broad alliance of partnerships. He welcomed the continued support of the United States for Palau in its move towards economic independence. In these difficult times, Palau supports the efforts of the United States to combat terrorism and reduce the nuclear threat posed by the Democratic People`s Republic of Korea. He also had a great “friendship” with Japan and expressed his support for permanent membership in the Security Council. A similar inclusive approach is needed for the implementation of the Paris Agreement, he said, stressing that all stakeholders must be involved if the international community is to significantly expand its climate action.

The world cannot afford to break with the collective obligation to “walk the moral path” for the good of humanity. The big ideas came from small islands, he said, citing the agreement Seychelles had reached with the Paris Club of creditor countries on an initial debt swap of $21 million to protect 30 percent of its exclusive economic zone. The country also aimed to launch the world`s first “blue bonds” by the end of the year to raise an additional $15 million for sustainable fishing practices. Both measures aimed to create innovative sources of financing for the implementation of Goal 14 “Oceans and seas”. “Terrorism is now a global phenomenon that must be addressed comprehensively,” said Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. He noted that long wars and foreign interventions in neighboring Afghanistan had corrupted his country with a flood of extremists and terrorists, weapons and drugs, and rejected attempts to scapegoat his nation, as well as claims that it offered safe haven for terrorists. He stressed that Pakistan`s efforts had led to the decimation of al-Qaeda after the September 11 attack in New York, and called for more action to address the causes of the phenomenon. Moreover, the international community has failed to address the problem of State-sponsored terrorism. Member States are well aware that the Russian Federation has always occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia in violation of its many international obligations, including dozens of Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, he said.

In 2017, the Russian Federation intensified its policy of occupation and de facto annexation. It has implemented so-called “integration treaties” and signed “agreements” with the de facto authorities to include both regions in their military, political, economic and social systems. The Russian Federation has also intensified the fortification of occupation lines and installed barbed wire fences, ditches and motion detectors, he added. . criminal acts, including against civilians, committed with intent to cause death or serious bodily harm, or hostage-taking for the purpose of provoking a state of terrorism in public or in a group of persons or certain persons, intimidating a population or forcing a Government or an international organization to take or refrain from an act; which constitute offences falling within the scope of application and within the meaning of the international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism, are in no way justified by considerations of a political, philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or similar nature, and calls upon all States to prevent such acts and, if not to prevent them, to ensure that such acts are punishable; which correspond to their heavy nature. (para. 3). In other regions, his country had welcomed the peace agreement in Colombia, called on the Venezuelan government to engage in genuine dialogue with the opposition and had supported the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala. With regard to the annexation of Crimea, he said that it was a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, which was regrettable in the twenty-first century.

It expressed concern about the conflict in eastern Ukraine and recommended compliance with the Minsk agreements. Finally, regarding Brexit and the question of Gibraltar, he invited the United Kingdom to negotiate an agreement: Spain made a proposal that “combines the unwavering claim of Spanish sovereignty over the colony with a status that benefits the inhabitants of the rock so that they can continue to enjoy the benefits of membership of the European Union”. Terrorism can occur in a variety of ways and circumstantial evidence. Terrorists can be disadvantaged, uneducated, rich and of both sexes. It can occur in both developed and underdeveloped countries under various regimes. It embraces ideology and religion. However, what leads to terrorism may be different from what supports terrorism over time. The most exposed companies tend to do so: he welcomed the reform of the United Nations counter-terrorism architecture and stated that Slovenia was committed to treaty-based nuclear disarmament and arms control with the full implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. It strongly condemns the violations by the Democratic People`s Republic of Korea of Council resolutions and international obligations. “Conflicts cannot be avoided or resolved by addressing the consequences alone,” he said. “We need to address the underlying causes.” In order to maintain peace, he pleaded for long-term thinking and opting for diplomacy, mediation and conflict prevention.

Slovenia would support reforms that would improve United Nations coordination, avoid duplication and lead to results. Europe has not been spared pressure in the international order, he continued, pointing to rising tensions in eastern Ukraine. Europe is not free of the upheavals of globalisation. She was a victim of terrorism. Political movements in Europe are fueled by anti-immigrant rhetoric, he continued, calling on the continent to renounce insularity and adopt a multilateral system. ALFONSO MARÍA DASTIS QUECEDO, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, said that the modern world is highly interdependent, stressing the need to fight against extreme poverty, hunger, desertification, global warming and environmental protection, as well as the orderly management of migration flows. Referring to the Middle East, he said the conflicts in Syria and Yemen required political solutions and expressed his country`s support for a free, democratic and united Iraq. Compliance with the Iran deal would contribute to nuclear non-proliferation and peace in the region, he said, stressing his support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The country-backed solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is based on the two-state solution, he continued, stressing the country`s duty as the Hashemite guardian of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem: “Preserving the historical and legal status quo in the Al-Aqsa Mosque/Haram al-Sharif is the key to peace in our region and in the world.” In addition, it continued to combat terrorism and protect civilians from Haiti to Darfur to Timor-Leste. Apart from the Afghan people, it is the Pakistanis who have suffered the most from four decades of foreign intervention and civil war in Afghanistan. These wars had hit Pakistan with a flood of extremists and terrorists, weapons and drugs, and an influx of refugees.

Peace in Afghanistan would not be restored if military force continued to be used. After suffering so much from terrorism, it was particularly annoying to be blamed for the military or political impasse in Afghanistan and used as a scapegoat. “The Taliban`s `safe havens` are not in Pakistan, but in the vast areas controlled by the Taliban in Afghanistan,” he said. A particular strength of this approach is that it was adopted by consensus by the General Assembly, that is, without a vote. Therefore, it enjoys a high degree of legitimacy through the fully representative forum of the General Assembly and therefore remains influential. However, following the General Assembly, it is not binding. This conclusion is also supported by the fact that it has not yet been possible to agree on a universal definition in the context of the ongoing negotiations on the draft comprehensive convention. Admittedly, General Assembly resolution 49/60 recognized the need to progressively develop and codify counter-terrorism norms (para. . .

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