Declaração do Representante Permanente Alterno Embaixador João Genésio de Almeida Filho durante reunião do Conselho de Segurança sobre o novo mandato da UNAMA - 17 de março de 2022 (texto em inglés)

Madam President,

I thank Norway for facilitating the negotiation of the text we have just adopted. Brazil understands that this resolution reflects the concerns of most Council members and gives UNAMA a robust mandate that matches the responsibilities of the United Nations towards Afghanistan.

I also thank the other Council members for their willingness to compromise in the name of a greater purpose. This resolution sends a clear message to the Afghan people and the de facto authorities, conveying the expectations of the international community for the future of their country. This includes respect for human rights, the protection of children and the dignified treatment of women and minorities.

Madam President,

By strengthening the Mission’s political component, the new mandate consolidates UNAMA as a mediator. It also confirms the Mission’s role as an agent for capacity building and institutional strengthening in this transition period.

We believe that cooperation with UNAMA offers an opportunity for Afghan stakeholders to better understand the concerns of the United Nations and its member states. It is up to the relevant authorities to indicate which path they want to follow. We can only hope that their choice is for a stable, prosperous and dignified Afghanistan for all its citizens.

I thank you.