S/RES/2473(2019) SC
Security Council resolution 2473 (2019) [on extension of the authorizations on the inspection of vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya for a further 12 months]
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| Draft symbol | S/2019/470 |
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| Adopted symbol | S/RES/2473(2019) |
| Category | POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS |
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| UN Document | S/RES/2473(2019) ↗ |
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.8540
Speeches following this vote (7)
Mr. Hickey
The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of resolution 2473 (2019). The Libyan arms embargo remains an important tool of the Council and an integral part of our work to help support the stabilization of Libya.
We are concerned by reports of weapons entering Libya and take this opportunity to remind all Member
States of their obligations under resolution 1970 (2001). We call on all parties invol…
Mr. Pecsteen de Buytswerve
Belgium supports the extension of the arms embargo in Libya. However, it regrets and denounces the systematic violations that are currently being observed. Maintaining the embargo is essential in the light of the ongoing armed violence in Libya. Belgium calls on all actors in the Libyan crisis to respect the embargo, at the risk of contributing further to the deterioration of the situation.
Belg…
Mrs. Gueguen
France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2473 (2019), renewing for one year the Security Council’s authorization of the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) in order to effectively enforce the arms embargo on Libya at sea.
France remains extremely concerned by the situation in Libya, in particular the ongoing fighting…
Mr. Matjila
South Africa thanks the Secretary-General for his report on the implementation of resolution 2420 (2018), on the arms embargo on Libya (S/2019/380). We thank the United Kingdom as penholder for facilitating this process.
My delegation remains deeply concerned that the current military operations in Libya are reportedly being reinforced by the transfer of arms into the country, including by sea a…
Mr. Adom
Côte d’Ivoire welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2473 (2019), extending for a further 12 months the authorization to Member States to engage in inspections on the high seas of vessels heading to and leaving Libya, with a view to enforcing the strict enforcement of the arms embargo.
The adoption of the resolution comes at the right time, given the alarming and ongoing deterioration of …
Mr. Schulz
We very much welcome this renewal of the arms embargo on Libya for another 12 months through the adoption of resolution 2473 (2019), and call on the Council to intensify its efforts to halt all breaches of the arms embargo in order to stem the weapons flow into Libya.
Through its inspection and investigation activities, the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean …
Mr. Djani
Indonesia welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2473 (2019). Indonesia calls for the cessation of hostilities in Libya. We reiterate the call issued by the Security Council on 10 May for all parties to commit to a ceasefire and de-escalation and to returning to United Nations political mediation. We also reiterate that lasting peace and stability in Libya will come only through a politica…
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United Nations S/RES/2473 (2019)
Security Council Distr.: General
10 June 2019
Resolution 2473 (2019)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 8540th meeting, on
10 June 2019
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 1970 (2011) imposing the arms embargo on Libya and
all its subsequent relevant resolutions,
Recalling its resolutions 2292 (2016), 2357 (2017) and 2420 (2018) concerning
the strict implementation of the arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya,
Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace
and security under the Charter of the United Nations,
Reaffirming its determination that terrorism, in all forms and manifestations,
constitutes one of the most serious threats to peace and security,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Decides to extend the authorizations as set out in resolution 2420 for a
further 12 months from the date of this resolution;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within
eleven months of the adoption of this resolution on its implementation;
3. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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