Discurso do Representante Permanente, Embaixador Sérgio França Danese, em reunião do Conselho de Segurança sobre Manutenção de Paz e Segurança da Ucrânia - 21 de dezembro de 2023 (texto em inglês)

Mister President,

I thank our briefers for the updates and I welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine in this meeting.

We regret that, once again, this Council meets to discuss the war in Ukraine without any progress in the dialogue between the parties, either directly or indirectly, any slightest sign of de-escalation of the conflict. The indefinite continuation of hostilities imposes immense suffering on the civilian population and risks exacerbating spillover effects.

We call on all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and take concrete steps to de-escalate hostilities.

We urge all parties to pragmatically engage in talks with an aim to a just and lasting peace. The pursuit of a peaceful solution to the crisis is a duty of all, including those with influence on the ground.

Brazil welcomes the efforts of members of the international community in this regard and remains willing to contribute to peace initiatives, as soon as the parties are ready to re-establish dialogue, either directly or through third parties.

We encourage parties to resume negotiations on specific issues, such as the safety of nuclear facilities and the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to reduce food security risks for millions, particularly in developing countries.

Thank you.