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S/RES/2460(2019) SC

Security Council resolution 2460 (2019) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 Sept. 2019]

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Draft symbol S/2019/223
Adopted symbol S/RES/2460(2019)
Category POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS
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UN Document S/RES/2460(2019) ↗

Vote Recorded VoteS/PV.8485 March 15, 2019

✓ Yes (15)
Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
Mr. Heusgen (Germany)
The result we just witnessed — 15 votes in favour — was the objective that the co-penholders, Indonesia and Germany, had from the very beginning. It was key for us that we demonstrate today that the Security Council is unanimous in its decision on Afghanistan and on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and that we send a united message to the people of Afghanistan that th…
Mr. Djani (Indonesia)
Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims of the heinous terrorist attack that took place today at the two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, as well as to the people and the Government of New Zealand. We of course strongly condemn the attack, which took the lives of peaceful people during prayer and left many injured, including …
Mr. Cohen (United States of America)
The United States voted in favour of resolution 2460 (2019) today to extend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for six months, and we would like to thank the co-penholders, Germany and Indonesia, for their diligent efforts. Let us be very clear about our very strong support for UNAMA. The United States fully supports the Mission’s role in Afghanistan’s peace process, el…
Mr. Safronkov (Russian Federation)
The Russian Federation voted in favour of resolution 2460 (2019) just adopted by the Security Council to extend the mandate the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. We believe that the United Nations Mission has an important role in coordinating international humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. We highly appreciate the courageous and self-sacrificing work of United Nations staff …
Mr. Hickey (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of resolution 2460 (2019). We recognize the diligent work of the co-penholders. However, we also regret that it was not possible to adopt a more comprehensive resolution with a 12-month mandate. The forthcoming presidential elections mean that Afghanistan faces some crucial months ahead. As we have all recognized, it is important that lessons are learned …
Mrs. Van Vlierberge (Belgium)
At the outset allow me to express my country’s deepest condolences to the Government of New Zealand and to the families of the victims following the terrorist incident in Christchurch yesterday. Today Belgium voted in favour of resolution 2460 (2019) renewing the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We did so because the resolution ensures that UNAMA can conti…
Ms. Wronecka (Poland)
I would like to express our gratitude to Germany, Indonesia and, in particular, their experts on Afghanistan for their dedication and professionalism shown during the negotiations. We are witnessing new dynamics with regard to the peace process in Afghanistan. That may bring a longawaited resolution to the conflict, which has caused so much suffering to too many victims. Our intention was to hav…
Mr. Wu Haitao (China)
The current situation in Afghanistan is at a critical stage, with many important issues on the political agenda this year. China supports the reconciliation process in Afghanistan and the country’s efforts to improve its security environment, advance its reconstruction and participate in regional cooperation and development. China supports the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNA…
The President
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. In my national capacity, I reiterate our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims of the reprehensible terrorist attack on the mosques in Christchurch and the people of New Zealand. France stands in solidarity with New Zealand at this challenging time. At our meeting on 11 March (see S/PV.8481), France recalled …
Ms. Raz (Afghanistan)
I would like to make a few points in the context of today’s extension by the Security Council of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. Before that, however, let me join previous speakers in expressing the deepest condolences of the people and the Government of Afghanistan about yesterday’s terrorist attack in New Zealand. We condemn that attack in the strongest ter…
Full text of resolution CR-UNSC
United Nations S/RES/2460 (2019) Security Council Distr.: General 15 March 2019 Resolution 2460 (2019) Adopted by the Security Council at its 8485th meeting, on 15 March 2019 The Security Council, Recalling its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its resolution 2405 (2018) extending through 17 March 2019 the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Stressing the important role that the United Nations will continue to play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, as well as its continued support for the Government and people of Afghanistan as they rebuild their country and strengthen democratic institutions, Stressing the central importance of a comprehensive and inclusive Afghan -led and Afghan-owned political process towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict and a comprehensive political settlement and welcoming progress in this regard, Recalling the desire of the Government and people of Afghanistan to reinvigorate their country’s standing as a platform of international cooperation, Welcoming the strategic consensus between the government of Afghanistan and the international community on the Geneva Mutual Accountability Framework (GMAF) as agreed in the Geneva Conference, 1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 28 February 2019 (S/2019/193); 2. Expresses its appreciation for the United Nations’ long-term commitment, to support the Government and the people of Afghanistan and reiterates its full support to the work of UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary - General, and stresses the need to ensure continued adequate resourcing for UNAMA to fulfil its mandate; 3. Welcomes UNAMA’s ongoing efforts in the implementation of the findings of the strategic review of the mandated tasks, priorities and related resources; 4. Decides to extend until 17 September 2019 the mandate of UNAMA, as defined in its resolutions 1662 (2006), 1746 (2007), 1806 (2008), 1868 (2009), 1917 19-04436 (E) *1904436* S/RES/2460 (2019) (2010), 1974 (2011), 2041 (2012), 2096 (2013), 2145 (2014), 2210 (2015), 2274 (2016), 2344 (2017), and 2405 (2018), including operative paragraphs 6 and 7; 5. Recognizes that the renewed mandate of UNAMA is in support of Afghanistan’s full assumption of leadership and ownership in the security, governance, and development areas, consistent with the Transformation Decade (2015–2024); 6. Calls upon all Afghan and international parties to coordinate with UNAMA in the implementation of its mandate and in efforts to promote the security and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel throughout the country; 7. Stresses the critical importance of a continued and appropriate presence of UNAMA and other United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes in the provinces, based on a “One UN” approach and in close consultation and coordination with and in support of the priorities of the Afghan Government, in response to needs and with a view to security and including the objective of overall United Nations effectiveness; 8. Requests that the Secretary-General reports to the Council every three months on developments in Afghanistan, and to include in his reports an evaluation of progress made against the benchmarks for measuring and tracking progress in the implementation of UNAMA’s mandate, including at the subnational level, and priorities as set out in this resolution; 9. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter. 2/2 19-04436

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