S/RES/2727(2024) SC
Security Council resolution 2727 (2024) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until 17 Mar. 2025]
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| Draft symbol | S/2024/234 |
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| Adopted symbol | S/RES/2727(2024) |
| Category | POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS |
| Sponsors (1) | |
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Russia
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United States
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United Kingdom
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| UN Document | S/RES/2727(2024) ↗ |
Japan
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.9577
Speeches following this vote (8)
Mr. Geng Shuang
China voted in favour of resolution 2727 (2024) extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) based on its support for the work of the United Nations and for Special Representative Otunbayeva.
China hopes that UNAMA, under the leadership of the Special Representative, will continue to play an active role in promoting Afghanistan’s stability, development an…
Mrs. Thomas-Greenfield
The United States is deeply committed to supporting the Afghan people. And therefore, we are deeply committed to supporting the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
I want to commend the UNAMA staff on the ground in Afghanistan who are performing critically important work under difficult and dangerous conditions, as well as thank Japan for its leadership over the mandate ren…
Ms. Evstigneeva
The Russian Federation voted today in favour of resolution 2727 (2024), extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for 12 months. We trust that the parameters established by resolution 2626 (2022) allow UNAMA to fully carry out its operations in Afghanistan during a critical period for the country.
We note the dedicated work of the United Nations staff …
Mrs. Blokar Drobič
Slovenia welcomes the unanimous adoption of the resolution and thanks the penholder, Japan, for its efforts and all the Council members for their constructive engagement. We welcome that the Council was again able to unite behind such an important topic.
Slovenia voted in favour of resolution 2727 (2024) because we believe that the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan …
Mr. Sangjin Kim
Allow me to begin by commending Japan and its team’s constructive efforts to enable the needed extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) through the Council’s unanimous decision. UNAMA remains one of the Organization’s largest special political missions, with more than 1,000 personnel. Its size reflects the full-scale and seriousness of the multiface…
Mr. De La Gasca
Ecuador voted in favour of resolution 2727 (2024) because we believe the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is essential for supporting the Afghan people and because the mandate contained in resolution 2626 (2022) is robust and comprehensive. We believe that the unity of the Council and support for UNAMA and the United Nations agencies working in that country are…
Mr. Faiq
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and for leading the Council’s efforts to maintain global peace and security.
We deeply appreciate the unanimous agreement of the Security Council to renew the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We fully support UNAMA’s vital role in the country and commend Japan for facilitating the adoption of the
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The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its resolution 2626 (2022) setting the current mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and resolution 2678 (2023) extending it until 17 March 2024,
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 people of Afghanistan,
1. Expresses its appreciation for the United Nations’ long-term commitment to support 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 for its continued field presence;
2. Welcomes UNAMA’s ongoing efforts in the implementation of its mandated tasks and priorities;
3. Decides to extend until 17 March 2025 the mandate of UNAMA, as defined in resolution 2626 (2022);
4. Stresses the critical importance of a continued presence of UNAMA and other United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes across Afghanistan, and calls upon all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, including relevant authorities as needed, as well as international actors to coordinate with UNAMA in the implementation of its mandate and to ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel throughout the country;
5. Requests that the Secretary-General reports to the Council every three months on the situation in Afghanistan and the implementation of UNAMA’s mandate, including at the subnational level;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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United Nations S/RES/2727 (2024)
Security Council Distr.: General
15 March 2024
Resolution 2727 (2024)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 9577th meeting,
on 15 March 2024
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its resolution
2626 (2022) setting the current mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in
Afghanistan (UNAMA) and resolution 2678 (2023) extending it until 17 March 2024,
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
people of Afghanistan,
1. Expresses its appreciation for the United Nations’ long-term commitment
to support 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 for its continued field presence;
2. Welcomes UNAMA’s ongoing efforts in the implementation of its
mandated tasks and priorities;
3. Decides to extend until 17 March 2025 the mandate of UNAMA, as
defined in resolution 2626 (2022);
4. Stresses the critical importance of a continued presence of UNAMA and
other United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes across Afghanistan, and calls
upon all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, including relevant
authorities as needed, as well as international actors to coordinate with UNAMA in
the implementation of its mandate and to ensure the safety, security and freedom of
movement of United Nations and associated personnel throughout the country;
5. Requests that the Secretary-General reports to the Council every three
months on the situation in Afghanistan and the implementation of UNAMA’s
mandate, including at the subnational level;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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