Transcripts For CSPAN Key Capitol Hill Hearings 20240622

Sure to take time but will benefit the people in both cuba and the United States. This shared result to look ahead is what drove our conversation today and what has brought us to this moment. We touched on a wide range of issues of module concern, and mutual concern including counter narcotics, telecommunications, the internet them a environmental issues, human rights, including trafficking and in persons and we discussed the opening of our embassies. We want to make sure that those embassies are able to function fully and i am confident the diplomats from both countries will have the freedom to travel and to converse with citizens from all walks of life. To help lead that effort, i am encouraged that we have a first rate embassy team in cuba led by our ambassador who is one of our widest and most experienced public servants. I congratulate foreign minister rodriguez on his this mornings opening of the embassy in washington. I look forward to making my first trip to cuba and holding a comparable ceremony at our embassy in havana. Before closing, i want to thank our colleagues from switzerland for the vital role they have played for many years as the protecting power for what has obviously proven to be a much longer time than originally anticipated. I think our friends around the hemisphere who have urged us, in some cases for decades, to restore our diplomatic ties and have warmly welcomed our decision to do so. Im grateful for the outstanding leadership of assistant secretary Roberta Jacobson and the many representatives whose hard work made this day possible. I want to acknowledge the commitment of all who care about u. S. Cuba relations, whether they agree with the decision to normalize her, change is really easy especially when earlier positions have been so deeply ingrained and so profoundly felt. But although we can and must learn from the past, nothing is more futile than trying to live in the past. President obama believes and so do i that our citizens benefit far more from policies that aim to shape a better future. There is, after all my nothing to be lost and much to be gained by encouraging travel between our nations, the free flow of information and ideas, the resumption of commerce, and the removal of obstacles that had made it harder for families to visit their loved ones. Make the mistake, the process of fully normalizing relations between the u. S. And cuba will go on. It may be long and complex. But along the way, we are sure to encounter a bump here and there and moments even of frustration. Patients will be required. But that is all the more reason to get started now on this journey. This longoverdue journey. Today with the opening of our embassies and the visit of the foreign minister, we are taking an historic and law over longoverdue step in the right direction. To keep moving forward both governments must proceed in a spirit of openness and Mutual Respect. I can assure the world including the people of cuba, that the United States will do its part. [speaking spanish] and now it is my pleasure to yield the floor to our guest foreign minister bruno rodriguez. Foreign minister rodriguez we have had a meeting with secretary john kerry. The current status of the bilateral relations and the progress achieved since the announcements of december 17 2014 including the removal of cuba from the list of states sponsoring terrorism. And the reestablishment of diplomatic relations. I convey the recognition of our people for his determination to work for [inaudible] and for his willingness to adopt executive measures that modify the of limitation of this implementation of this policy. Antime that the president of the United States can continue using his executive powers to pay a significant contribution to the dismantling and not to pursue changes in cuba something that falls under our exclusive sovereignty and attends to the interest of u. S. Citizens. I emphasize that totally lifting, the return of the legally occupied territory of guantanamo and the full respect of cuban sovereignty and the compensation to our people for human and economic damages are crucial to be able to move forward in the normalization of relations. We both ratified our interest in normalizing relations knowing that this would be a long and complex process which will require the willingness of both countries. There are profound differences between cuba and the United States with regard to our views about the exercise of human rights by all persons all over the world and issues related to International Law which will inevitably persist. But we strongly believe we can both cooperate and coexist in a civilized way based on the respect for these differences and the development of a constructive dialogue oriented to a wellbeing of our countries and peoples and this continent and the entire world. I expressed to the secretary of state that he will be welcomed in cuba on the occasion of the ceremony to reopen the u. S. Embassy in havana. So, mr. Secretary, i will be waiting for you. [speaking spanish] translator we have just had a respectful and construct of eating with secretary john kerry. It was interesting to see that the cuban flag was raised for the first time in years. We would not have been able to make it through these date without the historical leadership of the revolution headed by fidel castro and without the resistance and selfdetermination of the cuban people and the Firm Determination to continue walking down the path that was sovereignly chose him. We have been able to make it with the support received from latin america, the caribbean the majority of countries around the world, u. S. And cuban patriotic citizens to reside in this country and who persevered for so many years in their efforts so that cuba and the United States could have better relations. With the secretary of state, we have an exchange of issues from president raul castro and president barack obama during their time together in panama at the conference of the americas. Including cuba removal from the list of states state sponsors of terrorism. A place where cuba should have never been included, and the historic meeting between president role castro and barack obama on issues of common interest. I can take the recognition of our people to president obama for his determination to lift the blockade and having urged congress to eliminate it once and for all and his willingness to adopt executive measures that modify the implementation of some aspect of these policies. Although the scope is limited, these are steps taken in the right direction. We both emphasize the president of the u. S. Can continue to use executive powers to pay a significant contribution to the blockade with the purpose of eliminating it. Not seeking changes in cuba which fall under the assumed sovereignty of the department of cuba and cubans, but rather to attend to the best interest of americans and the lifting of the arcade is essential for moving on stabilizations of i laterally i laterally relations. As well as the full respect of cuban sovereignty and the compensation to our people for human and economic damages. We reiterated our invitation to all u. S. Citizens to exercise their right to travel to cuba as they do to the rest of the world and to take advantage of an equal footing of the opportunities offered by cuba. The secretary of state and i ratified our interest in normalizing bilateral relations knowing this will be a long and complex process. I reiterated to the secretary of state the cuban governments willing to move on in the process toward normalizations with relations on the basis of respect and sovereign equality and without any interference in our internal affairs. It is true there are profound differences between the governments of cuba and the United States with regards to our views about the exercise of human rights by all citizens and in the whole planet and also when it comes to International Law, which will inevitably persist. But we strongly believe we can cooperate and coexist in a civilized way based on the respect for these differences and the development of a constructive dialogue to the wellbeing of our countries and people and the entire world. I express to the secretary of state that he will be welcoming that she will be welcome in havana on the occasion to celebrate the opening of the u. S. Embassy. So i will be waiting for you and i thank you for your hospitality in washington. Thank you. Our first question comes from Andrea Mitchell at nbc. Mr. Foreign minister, mr. Secretary, the foreign minister said today at the opening of the embassy that the continuing hold on Guantanamo Bay on the naval base is in the various consequence of u. S. Attempts to dominate hemisphere and only the lifting of the trade embargo and the return of Guantanamo Bay would lend meaning to todays historic events. Can you respond to those comments and what they foreign minister just said come which seems to indicate does of the preconditions and he did not want any interference by the United States in the domestic policies of cuba. And what would you like to see in terms of human rights changes or other policy changes, even absent those changes which are congressionally mandated . Mr. Foreign minister, welcome to the United States and welcome to the state department. For all of us who have watched the relationship for so many years, this is truly an historic event. But you seem to be indicating that there are preconditions including the lifting of the trade them are go and the return of guantanamo. Do you see any other changes cuba might be willing to afford under the request or influence of the u. S. Prior to those events taking place . Thank you. Mr. Kerry ill go first. It is absolutely knows the price because it has been a subject of discussion over the course of the time we have been examining our relationship and working toward today that there are things cuba would like to see happen, there are things the United States would like to see happen. We both have been Crystal Clear with the with each other, there has been no pulling of punches. That is one of the reasons we told up and ability to be able to get to this moment. With respect to the embargo, president obama could not have been more clear the president has called on congress to lift the embargo. It is our hope that over the course of the development of the relationship in these next weeks and months and years, and hopefully not too many years people will see the benefits that are emerging in both countries as a result of this change today. We would hope, obviously, that the embargo at the appropriate time will be lifted and a great deal more foundation can be built for this relationship. With respect and obviously, that is going to take more time. We all understand that. At this time, there is no discussion and it tension on our part at this moment do alter the existing lease treaty or other arrangements with respect to the naval station, but we understand cuba has strong feelings about it. I cannot tell you what the future will bring, but for the moment, that is not part of the discussion on our side. On the other hand, both sides have fairly have very strong feelings. We will always express because it is part of the United States Foreign Policy as part of our dna, and that is our view of human rights and our thoughts about it. We have shared good thoughts about it and have had good exchanges. Part of this arrangement that took place involved an exchange of people as well as the release of some people. Our hope is that as time goes on, we will continue to develop that. What we did talk about the relationship and through a creation of a Bilateral Committee that might Work Together to put focus on these issues so that we can make the most out of this moment and not lose the future with respect to the embargo and other issues. We are going to work at that. Today is the beginning of a constructive effort and that is the way we want to keep it. Translator we have completed the exchanges to reestablish diplomatic relations as we open the embassy. We have managed to achieve something very important in the last few years and the u. S. Government has recognized the embargo against cuba is the wrong policy, causing isolation and bringing about humanitarian damages and deprivation to our people and has committed to engage congress in a debate with the purpose of lifting the blockade. Second, the president of the u. S. Has adopted some executive measures which are limited in scope, but which are headed in the right direction. I have had an exchange with secretary kerry with regard to the purposes for the following time for the normalization of bilateral relations. We have not spoken about conditions, but rather the need to move on through the dialogue through sovereign equality and each will respect and create a civilized behavior despite the profound differences that exist between both governments to better attend to the interests of our respective people. To me, it is very important the fact that today, and embassy was reopened in washington and the diplomatic and chairman could be created to carry full mutual recognition, which is a practical contribution to the development of i lateral dialogue. To cuba, the normalization of principles through a series of attending problems. Among them is the cease of the blockade against cuba, the return of the territory of guantanamo, and the full respect for our country. We have confirmed there are conditions so that a dialogue can be expanded with the purpose of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation between both countries and of course, taking into account the fact the situation between the u. S. And cuba is asymmetric because our country has not implemented any policy against american citizens or enterprises. Cuba does not implement any unilateral course against u. S. And cuba does not occupy any piece of u. S. Territory. We are looking at the proper conditions to move toward the normalization of relations. I can say i have been lease with the exchange with secretary kerry and as to the announcement of december 17, we have been able to establish diplomatic relations, we have been able to reopen the embassy, and now i have the opportunity to welcome secretary kerry to havana for the opening of the u. S. Embassy there in the next two weeks. Thank you very much. I would like to know what are the advantages that are now in place if the blockade is still in place and what are the advantages now that we have an embassy. And secretary of state john kerry, the government of cuba has said several times in the past that american diplomats in havana have violated the conventions on relations with cuba. Is it going to be like that in the future . Translator the fact that diplomatic relations have in established shows the initial willingness to move on toward the improvement of relations between our countries. New instruments are created to further deepen this dialogue under the circumstances i have described. During the process of our previous conversation, the historic letters exchanged between president role khosrow role castro and barack obama function for the omatic missions for the purposes and principles in the u. N. Charter of International Law. The regulations containing the conventions on omatic and popular relations, therefore we have reached agreement in these areas and i can say cuba would absolutely respect those provisions. Cuban diplomats will strictly abide by those rules and create in cuba every necessary condition for the functioning of the new u. S. Embassy in our country. Mr. Kerry let me reinforce what renault has said. Part of the negotiations leading up to the opening of the embassies was a matter of coming to agreement with respect to all the diplomatic functions. We spend Time Assistant secretary jacobson was negotiating with her counterpart and the Prime Minister and i then met and signed off on an agreement which is in accord with the vienna conventions and meets both of our countries understandings of what is needed at this moment in time. It could be subject to change, but we are satisfied and we are living within the traction within the structure of the vienna conventions. Good afternoon. Welcome foreign minister rodriguez. In your discussions today, did you establish any sort of roadmap for talks Going Forward . If so, what are your priorities . Opening like greater freedom of speech and assembly and the legalization of opposition parties . And, secretary kerry, if i could ask you about iran nuclear, the u. N. Security Council Voted and critics are saying of the nuclear deal that this vote will lock them in because it has taken place before congress has had the opportunity to debate the deal. What is your response to this criticism . Mr. Kerry let me remind you that in the case twice of going to war in previous administrations, the un security Council Voted before the congress. But more importantly, in this particular case, with respect to this agreement, we took pains to protect the prerogatives of congress. We got our colleagues in sovereign countries who had no obligation to the congress to agree to accept 90 days of no implementation of the resolution they voted on today. It is all well and good for congress to interact with the executive department and require us to do things, but frankly some of these other countries were resistant to the idea as sovereign nations that they are subject to the u. S. Congress. We did so in a way that fully protects the prerogative of the United States congress to review this for the next 60 days. We put a 90 day time frame in during which there will be no implementation. Knowability of the congress has been impinged on. The rights of the congress to make its valuation have not changed. On the other hand, when you are negotiating with six other countries, it does require obviously, a measure of sensitivity and multilateral cooperation that has to take into account other nations desires at the same time. They were insistent the vote take place because they were negotiating under the umbrella of the United Nations and they thought it was a row. When they completed their work for the United Nations to make its judgment. I look forward to having discussions and testimony in private meetings in whatever form is necessary to help convince the congress that this deal does exist. That is prevent the possibility of Nuclear Weapons from falling into the hands of another country while simultaneously opening up the opportunity for the United States to at this moment in time put to test the verification measures and all of those things iran has agreed to rather than choosing today to force the potential of a conflict almost immediately, which is what would happen if congress does not accept this agreement. Translator my plans are to welcome mr. Secretary kerry in the next the weeks to havana and continue our talks to establish the appropriate mechanism to expand the dialogue in areas related to bilateral cooperation and not really think our thoughts about the essential aspects of the bilateral agreements. I have mentioned i am determined to move this process forward to see the normalization of relations and the political opening in cuba happened in the year 1959. The flag we raise in the Cuban Embassy waited for 54 years to be back to the flagpole to be put up and we cubans feel happy for the way which we manage our internal affairs and feel optimistic when it comes to our duties and we are serious about our sovereignties, so we will maintain permanent based on the sovereign and willingness of the cubans. I have to emit i have to admit im a little lost with the language because i hear secretary kerry speaking perfect spanish and mr. Rodriguez speaking perfect english. The lets start with secretary kerry. I am at a loss with the language. I hear perfect spanish and perfect english. Mr. Kerry and mr. Secretary, to using that this new era of relations with cuba raised the recommendation that the u. S. Policies of isolated countries that differ from their political views do not work and also, do you think that the recent trips is the beginning of trying to rebuild the relationship and with venezuela . Translator and cannot withdraw from one. Part b of the question. For those people who see the strategy, when the u. S. Support when the u. S. Tried to taint cuba from the outside. It is a creative way to change cuba from the inside. Thank you. I can say that this track that the diplomatic relations are being reestablished and we are opening embassies to show the mutual willingness to move on to wards the normalization of bilateral relations. On december last we heard the president of the United States of obama recognizing that that the u. S. Posts against cuba had moved on. This caused isolation to the u. S. This is not a minor thing. Today, we have opened an embassy. The country recognizes a sovereign country. This is a small and neighboring island. We have reestablished diplomatic relations and the opening of embassies is appreciated by my country as the progress towards a civilized relationship. If we are able to solve the problems for more than one century. And we are able to create a new type of relationship between the u. S. And cuba, different from what has existed in history. In fact, we feel that the recognition to lift the act against cuba through the talks we have had, including this mornings talks. We have received respect for the cuban independence. The fact that we can now talk as i think, the secretary and i have talked, on the business of absolute and equal sovereignty. This shows that the u. S. And cuba are in the condition to move on to wards a future of relations different from the one accumulated throughout our history. Responding precisely to the best interests of our citizens. There is an international order. International law is recognized as the civilized behavior to be adopted by states. There are universally accepted principles and these are the ones that have allowed us to continue forward. They will allow us to continue with our relations in the future. Kerry i have learned that there is nothing harder than trying to change deeply ingrained attitudes and beliefs that are based on personal experiences in the case of many people. I learned in the experience of when i joined with john mccain in a 10 year effort to try and change our relationship with the vietnam and try to make peace and and the war more than 20 years after the award allegedly had ended. But there were still deep battles in our own country over that issue. Over time, with a great deal of effort, we were able to slowly work and show the people that there was a better path. Just a week or two ago, the Party Secretary of the communist party of vietnam was here in washington visiting with the president and we are today trading and working and things are changing rapidly in that country. Maybe not as rapidly as some people would desire. But, things are changing. It is, in many ways in cuba. Passions run deep. They do to this day, in the United States as well. There are many cubanamericans who have contributed in so many ways to life in our country. Some of whom are still opposed to the change and some believe it is time to change. When i served in the United States senate, there were many of us who believed that over time, our policy of isolating was simply not working. We are isolating ourselves in many ways. We felt after all of those years, it was time to try something else. President obama is doing that now. The president said, when he announced this shift of policy, if you are digging a really deep hole, and you do not find what you are looking for, it is time to stop digging. It is clear that we have chosen a different path. Already, people tell me when they visit cuba they feel a sense of excitement and possibility. I am convinced as we work through these issues, we are going to find a better path forward that speaks to the needs of both peoples in both countries. So, that is why the president has set us on this course. 40 years and years and years, it was his perception that the people of cuba paid the highest price and we were not achieving the kind of relationship we wanted to have. With respect to venezuela, the counselor of the state department, ambassador tom shannon, has had several conversations with venezuelans. We had a very productive conversation prior to the summit of the americas in panama. The United States has said many times, we would like to have a normal relation with venezuela and have reached out in an effort to try to change the dialogue, change the dynamics. There are differences we have with the president and his government and we raised those differences and talked about them. Just today, for an minister rodriguez and i foreign minister rodriguez and i talked specifically about venezuela and our hopes that we can find a better way forward because all of the region will benefit if no country is being made a scapegoat for problems within a country and in fact all countries are working on solving those problems. That is the objective. We hope to continue the dialogue with venezuela. We hope our diplomatic relations with cuba can encourage not only greater dialogue with venezuela, but perhaps even efforts to try to help colombia to and its to end its more than 50 yeras war and perhaps even other spanish attempts. We are not going to be overflowing with expressions of excessive optimism about where we will find this capacity. But we do know we are going to look for it. I think that is the ultimate benefit that comes out of today. With the beginning of diplomatic relations, we are alleging to engage with each other, to talk about our differences, to find places of common endeavor and to try to build a relationship that benefits the people of cuba, the people of the United States, the people of the region. Thank you all very much. Thank you. [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2015] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] a senate panel looks at u. S. Immigration. Will look at murder victims where the accused was in the u. S. Illegally. Later in the morning, the Ohio Governor officially becomes the 16th republican candidate to join beat republican race and he will make the announcement from his, modern alma matter. Cspan gives you the best access to congress. Congressional hearings and news, news congresses. Every morning, washington journal is life. Cspan created by american cable companies, and brought to you as a Public Service by your local cable or satellite provider. The 15 member body adopted the resolution as part of agreement last week between iran and major world powers. We will hear from the u. N. Security Council Members and the iranian and bass at her. This is 90 minutes. President van bohemen the 7,488th meeting of the Security Council is called to order. The provisional agenda for this meeting is nonproliferation. The agenda is adopted. In accordance with rule 37 of the councils provisional rules of procedure, i invite the representatives of germany and the Islamic Republic of iran to participate in this meeting. It is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the councils provisional rules of the procedure, i invite the head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations to participate in this meeting. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of item 2 of the agenda. Members of the council have before them document s 2015 547, the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the councils prior consultations. The council is ready to proceed to the boat to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I would like to thank all Council Members for cosponsoring the draft resolution, which is now a president ial text. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. Will those in favor of the draft resolution contained in document s 2015 547 please raise their hands. The result of the voting is as follows the draft resolution saved 15 votes in favor. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2231 2015. I now give the floor to those members of the council who wish to make statements after the boat. I give the floor to the representatives of the United States. Thank you, mr. President. Today, we have adopted the Un Security Council resolution in the comprehensive plan of action agreed to six days ago. By now, many are familiar with the basic tenants of the deal, which if implemented, would cut off all pathways to physical material for a Nuclear Weapon for the Islamic Republic of iran. While putting in place a rigorous inspection and transparency regime to verify irans compliance. The jcp oa will cut the number of centrifuges by two thirds and prevent iran from preventing weapons grade plutonium. Iranian iran will get rid of 98 . They will produce approximately 10 Nuclear Weapons to a fraction of what is needed for a single Nuclear Weapon. The deal will quadruple the breakout time come the time needed to produce enough weapons grade uranium for one Nuclear Weapon. From the cry to estimate of 23 months to one year, it will require iran and all states to comply with legally binding activities. 90 days from today, when our respective capitals and legislatures have carefully reviewed the deals provisions the commitments in the jcpoa should take effect. Sanctions relief for begin only when iran completely steps necessary with the deal. It is important to step back from the jcp away to its larger lessons, lessons of enforcing global norms, the essential role of diplomacy, the need for ongoing budget lens, and the necessity of the unity of this council. Lessons that have applications for ensuring implementation of the deal and for tackling other crises that threaten us today. This year, we mark 70 years since the founding of the u. N. The second secretarygeneral famously said it was not created to bring us to heaven but to save us from hell. In the wake of the loss of life in the Second World War and the suffering it caused, or representatives from nations around the world came together with an aim to save succeeding generations from the scorch of war. The first lesson we can learn from how this deal was secured is that it is not enough to agree to global norms such as that against the pull of ration proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. This council must take steps to enforce global norms. In 2006 in response to irans efforts to develop a Nuclear Program, the when put forth the the United Nations Security Council put forth the toughest sanctions regime in history. Faced with the ongoing noncompliance, the u. N. Tightened its sanctions in 2007, 2008 and 2010. This regime played a Critical Role in helping lay the groundwork for the toxic would give rise to the jcpoa. This was echoed last week for president obama. Let us never negotiate out of fear but let us never fear to negotiate. Given the devastating human toll of war, we have a responsibility to test diplomacy. In 2010, when susan rice spoke in this chamber after the council strengthened sanctions on iran, she cited the ways they violated its commitments and obligations under prior Security Council revolutions. Yet, she also said, the United States reaffirms our commitment to engage in creative diplomacy. We will remain ready to continue diplomacy with iran and its leaders. When a credible opening emerge from negotiations, that is what the u. S. And other members did. There were many occasions over the last two years of grueling negotiations when any party could have a walked away. The distances just seemed to be great. The history between us steering and the resulting mistrust defining. But, the United States and our partners knew that we had a responsibility to try to overcome these obstacles and resolve the crisis peacefully. One only has to spend a week in the Security Council and hear accounts of the bloodshed and heartbreak in yemen, syria libya, any other conflict ridden part of the world to be reminded of the consequences of war. Sometimes, as both the u. N. Charter and history make clear the use of force is required, but we both have responsibilities to work aggressively in the diplomatic channels to secure our objectives peacefully. This does not change our concern about Human Rights Violations committed by the iranian government or about the instability they feel be on their Nuclear Program from its support for terrorist proxies to its repeated threats against israel to its other destabilizing activities. That is why the u. S. Will continue to invest in the security of our allies and white and why we will maintain our own sanctions related to their support for terrorism, Ballistic Missiles program, and humans rights violations. This deal will in no way diminish the u. S. Outrage over the unjust attention of u. S. Citizens by the government of iran. Let me use this occasion to call once again on iran to immediately release all unjustly detained americans. Amir falsely accused of espionage, and a Washington Post correspondent, who just a year ago, was covering the nuclear negotiations. I call on iran to help locate Robert Levinson who has been missing from iran since 2007. No family should be forced to endure the anguish these families feel and we will not rest until they are home where they belong. Denying iran a Nuclear Weapon is important not in spite of these other destabilizing actions but rather because of them. As president obama pointed out that is precisely why we are taking this step because an iran with a Nuclear Weapon would be far more destabilizing to our allies in the world. While this deal does not address many of our concerns, if implemented, it would make the world more safer and secure. While reaching this deal matters, our work is far from finished. In the months and years ahead, the International Community must apply the same rigor to ensuring compliance to the jcpoa as we did to drafting and negotiating it. This is my third point. Implementation is everything. That is why so many verification measures have been built into this deal. The jcpoa will grant the iea access when and where it needs it. Inspectors will have access to the entire supply chain that supports irans programs. From mining and milling to enrichment and fuel manufacturing to Nuclear Reactors to dispense fuel. If the United States or any other participant believes that iran is violating its commitments, we can trigger a process in the Security Council that will reinstate the u. S. The u. N. Sanctions. The fourth and final lesson we can learn from the process that led us here today is that when our nations truly unite to confront global crises come our impact rose exponentially. The founders of the u. N. Understood this concept intrinsically ended trying enshrined it in the charter which called on each of us to unite our strength to maintain International Peace and security. It is now an axiom our nations can do more to advance peace justice, Human Dignity by working together than any other single country can achieve on its own. And indeed, only when we act as United Nations can we address the worlds most intractable problems. We do not see this unity enough here at the u. N. , the countrys of the u. N. Did largely united behind the cause of preventing Nuclear Proliferation in iran. It was the persistent multilateral pressure that came out of this unity combined with the critical openness to seeking a diplomatic solution that gave the p5 plus one negotiators leverage the needed to get the deal that would advance our collective security. Let me conclude. Ultimately, the only proper measure of this deal and all of the tireless efforts that went into it will be its implementation. This deal gives iran an opportunity to prove to be to the world that it intends to pursue a Nuclear Program solely for peaceful purposes. If they see is that opportunity, abides by the commitment it agreed to as it did throughout the time of the negotiations, if it builds upon the Mutual Respect and diligence that its a negotiators demonstrated during the willingness to respect International Standards upon which our collective security rests it will find , International Community and these United States willing to provide a path outside of isolation and toward greater engagement. We hope irans government will choose that path is only because it will make the u. S. And the world more secure but also because it will more fully empower the iranian people whose potential all of us should wish to see him locked. To see unlocked. Just think, how much more effective what this council be if we were to bring the same approach to tackling other threats to International Peace and security today. Rigorous enforcement and willingness to be relentless in our pursuit of tough principle diplomacy even when the odds seem stacked against us, a commitment not just a resolution but to their full implementation, and a willingness to overcome divisions to strengthen our collective security. If we did all of this, just think what we might be able to achieve to mitigate the horrific suffering in syria today. And think what progress the United Nations could make if we brought the same political will to the worlds most honorable people as we have to cutting off irans pathways to a Nuclear Weapon. How many more girls worldwide would be in classrooms . How many dictators would be behind bars . It is humbling to imagine how much more we could achieve and it should motivate us to do far more. Thank you. I think the representative of the United States for his statement and i give the floor to the representative of china. Mr. President , just now coming Security Council unanimously adopted resolution on the Iranian Nuclear deal, endorsing the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian Nuclear issue reached between the p5 plus one. Efforts over the past 10 years over the Iranian Nuclear issue despite ups and downs, have finally resulted in the political solution with the conclusion of the comprehensive agreement, the International Regime is safeguarded. Iran has made its political commitment to not developing Nuclear Weapons but is given the legitimate right to the peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy. Irans relationship with all sides have turned a different page. The resolution of the agreement has given us the revelation of farreaching significance about contemporary international relations. First, setting up a new type of International System censoring on benefits. It is an endeavor that instills vitality. The Nuclear Issue based on the immediate interest and core interests of all sides without a winning spirit, the company the comprehensive agreements could be reached. Secondly, it is essential to stay the course and seeking political solutions. However, to elliptical to the process is, political solution is always the only practical and viable pathway. The comprehensive agreement has also created a successful example for coping with other international and regional hotspot issues through political and diplomatic means. Thirdly, as long as one maintains confidence demonstrates political will, and makes efforts to secure a political solution, it will be possible to achieve success. The adoption by the council of the resolution endorsing the comprehensive agreement is the first important step in the process of implementation of the agreement. It is a good beginning. The process of implementation of the agreement and the next 10 years will be even more important. It is essential to adhere to the following principles. First, implement the resolution of the council and Company Heads of agreement and a balanced, accurate, comprehensive manner. All sides should fulfill the commitments they have made and effectively implement all the provisions of the agreement. Second in accordance with the principle of Mutual Respect and mutual benefit, it is the sensual to appropriately result the differences that may arise during this process of implementation, demonstrates good will, and stay the course of the implementation of the comprehensive agreement. First, it is necessary to take stock of the experience and good practices during the process of double implementation. China has all along worked constructively for the negotiations on the Iranian Nuclear issue and we will continue to make new contributions to the implementation of the company of the comprehensive agreement in a responsible manner. Thank you, mr. President. I thank the representative of china for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of france. Mr. President , france welcomes the adoption of this resolution, which represents a historic moment for International Peace and security , as well as for our counsel. After 12 years of nuclear crisis, we finally managed to Reach Agreement with iran on the 14th of july in the end of in vienna, following several months of negotiations will stop it proves the relevance and robustness of our nonproliferation regime. This will contribute to Regional International stability. Iran with Nuclear Weapons will have further destabilized this region. Thanks to this agreement, we can write together a new chapter in the history of this region. It is above all, the authority of our counsel and our collective Security System that has strengthened, thanks to this agreement. One of the most serious crises of the last two decades can be resolved peacefully through the path of dialogue and negotiation. President , this agreement first and foremost proves the success of a method and as you know, the crisis in 2003 has always favor the path of dialogue. What we call the double approach. Our conviction was that the result and pressure from International Community are essential. Are american, russian, chinese partners and the entirety of the Security Council ran to this approach and were able to put together these negotiation framework, which 12 years later allowed us to achieve our purpose. This agreement is the product of resolve. Throughout the negotiation process, france has not deviated from its position. Yes to Civil Nuclear capacity for a run, no two Nuclear Weapons. In this context, france has involved itself in the negotiating solutions. It is this resolve that has allowed us to reach a binding agreement with a specific and credible agreement whose double whose full implementation satisfied expectation of the International Community and the lately concern of irans neighbors. It is the responsibility of the Security Council to endorse the vienna agreement and guarantee its implementation. If the negotiations are now over, we are entering into a time of action and diligence of oversight. The implementation process includes clear and specific limitations on the iranian Nuclear Program derived from a robust system and has a snap back provision which allows for the automatic reinstatement of sanctions. It calls for them to implement within a timeframe, all of the conditions agreed to. The iaea will play a vital role. France, together with its partners, will monitor compliance with this agreement. We will judge actions around willingness to make this agreement to success. The role and unity of these accounts will also be crucial. The lifting of the sanctions previously imposed by the Security Council is conditional upon irans commitments. Today, we are together turning the page to a new chapter. The main body of the chapter remains to be written and the next few weeks will be decisive in all of this. I thank you very much. I thank the representative of france for his statement. I give the floor to the representative of russia. Thank you, mr. President. The resolution adopted in support of the joint comprehensive plan of action ushers in a fundamental shift in the consideration by the Security Council of the situation, related to the iranian Nuclear Program with a new view to resolving the issue. We turn not simply a page but a chapter in the work of the council by creating a new reality. We expect that all countries will quickly adapt to the new conditions and will contribute to successful implementation of the agreement. The Security Council and the International Community it represents has supported a clear choice to resolve the situation by pertaining to the irani and Nuclear Program through political and diplomatic means on the base of International Law. A choice has been confirmed in favor of a Mutual Respectability and cooperation. We are happy the base for the decision has been a gradual approach and one based on something our country has consistently supported. That was throughout all phases of the negotiation. Today the Security Council has confirmed the unalienable right of iran develop if you feel Nuclear Program while ensuring apprehensive control. The resolution guarantees a removal of the burden of sanctions on iran and the framework of the implementation through a clear and transparent mechanism, which will be made operational by concrete steps based on confidence with iran. The jcpoa as confirmed in the resolution contains reliable filters that will guarantee disagreements that could arise will be subject to collective consideration and in the framework of the joint commission. The Security Council maintains the leading role in issues. During the negotiations, we knew that the plan of action would be subject to approval by Security Council. Hence, we focused attention on entering the prerogatives of this body of the charter respective of the role of the members to implementing the agreement. We are grateful to aiea. We hope the agreement will help other countries in the middle east to refrain from destabilizing moves, including in the nuclear sphere. And ensure the region does not enter an arms race. Positive conditions are being created to create a zone in the middle east free of weapons of mass distraction and to find common approaches among the countries of the middle east to Regional Security issues, including ensuring their collective efforts against the terrorist threat. In a statement following the conclusion, Vladimir Putin underscored russia will do everything it can to ensure the agreements become fully operational to strengthen international security, Regional Security and mobilizing a Broad Coalition in the region to counteract the terrorist threat. Mr. President , we would like to note that all of the negotiating terms of all participating countries deserve the highest of praise. We would like to commend the governments of austria and switzerland who entered who ensured optimal conditions and we like to praise our friends from kazakhstan. Which an agreement to surround the issues surrounding the Nuclear Program demonstrates where there is a political will based on realism and respectful legitimate neutral interest of the International Community, the most complex task can be resolved. All of the participants have demonstrated readiness to engage in collective efforts. A reserve of trust has been built. We hope that this valuable experience in joining efforts and the unburdened ideological calculations, based on geopolitical interests, will be used to resolve other crisis solutions. Russia will be ready to do this. Thank you. I thank the russian representative for his statement. I give the floor to the representative of the United Kingdom. Thank you, mr. President. The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of human Security Council resolution 20 to 31. The resolution endorses the joint comprehensive plan of action agreed in vienna last week. It creates the baseline from which to recalibrate our broader relationships with iran. It is an opportunity for us all to reengage economically and culturally with an important regional power, as it takes on its proper responsibility for improving stability in the region. Todays adoption is an important milestone in the history of this council. It is the combination of negotiations that had taken place over more than a decade. The joint comprehensive plan of action is a landmark achievement and i join my colleagues in expressing my congratulations and attitude to everyone that and gratitude to everyone that has been involved in this process. In this council, we often call for the peaceful resolution of disputes. In some cases, progress is slow and situations remain unresolved. While in the past we have phone we have called on iran to expect our concerns, we can be proud of that iran is committed to take actions to address those concerns. Im delighted that the council has endorsed this deal unanimously. It is a good deal, good for the United Kingdom and its International Community, good for the region, and good for iran. This resolution will address our concerns through competence of governments commitments by iran. These will be monitored by transparency. As soon as iran takes steps on its Nuclear Program, it will receive comprehensive economic and financial sanctions relief enabling trade more freely with the rest of the world. On the full implementation of this deal, iran will be treated just like any other nonNuclear Weapon state. Mr. President , we now need to look ahead and make sure we all deliver on our commitments as we implement this agreement. That will not be easy and there will inevitably be unforeseen obstacles, but we must live up to our commitments work in good faith, and try to resolve to gather any problems in implementing this deal. We will maintain oversight of implementation of this agreement and we need to take significant steps to support its implementation. In some areas, this will involve novel working methods for the council. We will have to be flexible and imaginative. This deal gives us the chance to change the relationship between iran and the Security Council and change the dynamics in the region and beyond. We can now stop the work of rebuilding a deficit of trust. We can start to normalize our priests our relationships. We will also encourage iran to play a transparent role in regional affairs, including in yemen and syria. Iran has an opportunity to make a positive decision about their responsibilities in the region. The world is now a favorite is now a safer place in the knowledge that iran cannot build a nuclear bomb. I encourage all of us in this counsel to share the same determination, courage, and vision in supporting this project and pursuing our other Top Priorities as the negotiators on all sides have demonstrated in getting us the agreement we have endorsed here today. Thank you, mr. President. I think thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his statement. I give the floor to representative of spain. Thank you very much, mr. President. Today, we are witnessing a triumphant diplomacy following a complex negotiation. I would like to add my voice and congratulate all those party to this negotiation. We congratulate iran, the United States, russia, china, the United Kingdom, france, and germany. They have shown that there is nothing in possible in the plymouth and the political spear to do something. They have given a welcome stimulus to continue our work here in the council. Some challenges which sometimes seem insurmountable, and now we can find inspiration and example such as that which we have brought together today. We need to focus on dialogue instead of confrontation. If we do so, this will serve a common interest and will be to our benefit. The benefits in this agreement will be undeniable. The world is now a safer place than it was before. We are also faced with the work of the Security Council. Resolution 17137 wanted to put limits on irans Nuclear Program. This determination has held its course, which has an shown today. This was a decisive base for details of this agreement. We can make the Security Council the most valuable guardian of peace around the world. This is a symbiotic relationship. The more efficient this organization is, the stronger and more capable we are to meet future challenges. We have opportunities and challenges remaining before us. Opportunities because we now have a balanced agreement with strengthens the organization and gives us the perfect opportunity. We have the responsibility to not take it vantage of the energy this agreement offers. We have to highlight the beneficial outcome of this agreement for the wider region. It brings an element of stability to such an unstable region. We need to harness it to tackle the specter of terrorism. There are challenges, as well as opportunities. For that reason, we need to make sure that iran the phils fulfills on a timely basis. That will decide in the next few hours what will be the future of this agreement. We must continue to demonstrate unity and determination. Must find the most effective way of ensuring that the restrictions which will remain in place for the agreed amount of time are upheld. As chair of the 17137 resolution committee, i can assure i will continue to uphold my position throughout this agreement. I will be as pragmatic as possible during the implementation of the agreement. The greatest source of happiness for me would be to see this committee disappear in light of this drafted resolution. This would mean that, on a daily basis, we would have achieved the goal of this agreement. As they hope of all of us in this room 1737, like a phoenix, can rise from the ashes. You can count on the commitment from spain. Thank you very much. I thank the representative from spain for his statement. Mr. President , jordan welcomes the agreement on the Iranian Nuclear file as well as the political and diplomatic effort made by china, france germany, the russian federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union to reach said agreement. Jordan has always called for a peaceful diplomatic solution to the Iranian Nuclear file. Therefore, jordan supports any steps or aims at entrenching regional and International Peace and security as well as stability, particularly in the Current Conditions pervading in the middle east at the current time. We hope that this agreement will promote further confidence among the states of the region. We also wish for the affects of this agreement to have a positive repercussion on all states of the region and on the security and stability of the people. We hope that this will be a positive, constructive step to prevent a new arms race in the middle east region and to reach and to read the region of all weapons of mass description destruction. We stress the importance of the role of the International Atomic weapon agency. And providing the Security Council with regular reports in accordance with the jcpoa. Thank you, mr. President. I thank the representative from jordan for his statement. I give the floor to the representative of chile. Thank you, mr. President. I would like to express my satisfaction with the adoption of this resolution. With this resolution, this counsel has endorsed the agreement reached by iran and the eu. We welcome this agreement. It contributes to resolve the discrepancies involving the scope and repercussions of the Nuclear Program. We hope that the robust elements of verification will make it possible to strengthen trust between the parties while preserving the integrity and strengthen the role of the iava and promoting through that organization a greater cooperation to preserve peace in the middle east. Mr. President , the agreement has reiterated the irreplaceable value of negotiation and diplomacy in the context of international relations. The flexibility and creativity that all parties have demonstrated clearly speak to the determination and commitment to peace and cooperation which are the Guiding Principles of our organization. At this historic juncture, the Security Council and the governing board of the iaea, we will show full support to the full implementation of this agreement and we hope to contribute to promoting trust and provide better conditions to the region. I thank you very much. I thank the representative of chile for his statement. I give the floor to the representative of venezuela. Thank you, mr. President. We cosponsored and voted in favor of this resolution. It gratifies the agreement speech between t5 plus one, the European Union, and the Islamic Republic of iran. We are convinced that through this resolution, the Security Council can give firm backing to this Peace Agreement which opens a new phase in the relationship between different states. We welcome this agreement and we congratulate all delegations involved in the negotiation. The negotiation was very significant for this document. It has testified to their commitment, courage, and political will. That has been demonstrated in the 18 months. The negotiations underscored the importance of diplomatic efforts in finding a peaceful resolution. It also proves once again that when political commitment is in place and agreements, peaceful dialogue is the only way forward. As opposed to a lack of trust that leads to conflict. This agreement is a diplomatic triumph. It is far superior to war. The implementation of the jcpoa will guarantee iran to promote its technical and energy independence. We are equally convinced that this instrument will make a positive contribution to the birth of a new phase in the diplomatic relationship between iran and the parties to disagreement based on mutual trust, respect, and collective commitment to strengthen International Peace and security. We are delighted to see that the agreement reached will allow us finally to achieve the definitive listing of these sanctions regimes imposed by the Security Council, as well as a listing of other measures which are a legally applied in other areas related to irans Nuclear Program which will restrict access on a commercial and economic, financial, and energy basis which have negatively impacted upon the iranian population and other states. We would like to reiterate our full support for the implementation of this document to pave the way for the wellbeing and progress of the iranian people. We hope the agreement reached will be the beginning of a political process which will allow us to make sure we can provide other Peaceful Solutions to other conflicts later on. This includes a peaceful resolution to the conflicts we see in yemen, iraq, and syria as well as the relationship between israel and palestine. To conclude, we believe the community most proves the political will to achieve the establishment of a nuclearweaponfree zone. That is a key requirement to begin in this region. Thank you very much, president. I thank the representative of venezuela for his statement. I give the floor to the representative of malaysia. Thank you, mr. President. Mr. President , thank you for giving me the floor to explain malaysias vote on this resolution adopted by counsel on corresponded and voted in favor. At the outset, i want to congratulate the delegations responsible for reaching this historic agreement, namely china, france, germany, the russian federation, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Islamic Republic of iran, and the european republic. Namely china, france, germany, the russian federation, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Islamic Republic of iran, and the european republic. We congratulate them for the dialogue. The course of action endorsed by the council by this resolution 223 is a positive step. We look forward to the immediate and constructive implementation of this resolution by all concerned parties. The agreement reached on 14 july is a landmark understanding which in our view, reinforces the principles while at the same time is seen like a balance with concerns on cooperation as provided under the nuclear treaty. We are convinced that we continue to occupy a central role in love being an essential foundation for the pursuit of general and complete as well as being an essential foundation for the pursuit of general and complete nuclear pursuits. Disarmament. Nuclear nonproliferation and Nuclear Disarmament are two sides of the same corn. Same coin. Including taking steps to decrease the operational readiness of Nuclear Weapon systems. As a member of this counselcil, and a member of the 1737 committee malaysia works malaysia looks forward to working with other Committee Members with a view to work towards the eventual ending of all sanctions against iran. We hope that the successful and implementation of this resolution could possibly contribute to stability in the middle east and beyond. I thank you. I thank the representative of malaysia. I give the floor to the representative of nigeria. Thank you. We would like to begin by congratulating the parties. Iran, china, france, germany United Kingdom, the russian federation, the United States, and the European Union. For the historic agreements reached last week. The agreement is a victory for diplomacy. No matter how difficult a subject is, with commitment and determination, a decision can produce results. Nigeria has voted in favor of this resolution because we are convinced to aid the process of the implementation of this agreement. The joint comprehensive plan of action plainly spells out the obligations of the party. We urge parties to implement the plan transparently and in good faith. We see this opportunity to once more reaffirm our support for the peaceful uses of Nuclear Energy in accordance with article four of the nonproliferation treaty. Thank you. I thank the representative from nigeria. I give the floor to the representative of angola. Thank you, mr. President. Our delegation is very honored to take part in this session of the Security Council and cast vote on this historic resolution which represents the trial of the agreement we have just endorsed is clear evidence that any political problem, the more complex and difficult it might be, can have negotiated solutions if the parties show political will and commitment to seek Peaceful Solutions and avoid the recourse to military means. The present agreement is additionally special since for many years, diplomacy have been defeated in all middle east disputes. Mr. President , the United States, china, france, germany the United Kingdom, the russian federation, the European Union and the Islamic Republic of iran deserve all of our praise for being able to reach such an Outstanding Achievement by concluding the joint comprehensive plan of action as a contribution to the building of confidence and exclusively peaceful nature of irans Nuclear Program. We hope that implementation of the Program Takes place with the best possible results that National Parliaments give their endorsement to the treaty, that the International Republic agency assumes its role in verifying compliance with the agreement, and that sanctions imposed on iran be lifted in accordance with provisions of the plan of action. It is our expectation or Wishful Thinking that the very difficult process will provide understanding of each others views and expectations and will permit the building of mutual confidence. Its an innovative factor that might create new dynamics in the region. The closing or opening of the iranian Nuclear Program after so many years is a limited outcome. Now, we want more. The people of the region deserve more. The agreement so far reached should be followed by other outstanding initiatives addressing regional issues. It is our view that further efforts should be applied by the should be deployed by Security Council permanent members and by taking advantage of the negotiating dynamics opened by the iranian Nuclear Program to reach out to regional powers in the middle east to address and resolve proxy wars and other situations affecting the reason region, namely the fight against isil, the palestinian issue, and the war in yemen. As well as eliminating the political fracture. The establishment of new dynamics in the region would be in our view, the greatest a accomplishment and most valuable legacy of the process we are approving today through the adoption of this landmark resolution. I thank you, mr. President. I thank the representative of angola for his statement. I give the floor to the representative of lithuania. I thank you, mr. President. Lithuania welcomes this adoption agreed by the e3 eu plus three and iran on july 14. We believe this deal based on irans and will mentation of essential changes to its Nuclear Program in return to the lifting of sanctions provides a real path to resolve disputes and further educate. It also marks a victory for multilateralism and International Diplomacy and it proves that sustained pressure by the International Community can create conditions that bring parties to the negotiation table and keep them engaged in good faith. And in the spirit of compromise. Lithuania applauds the perseverance and determination of all those involved in this extraordinary diplomatic endeavor. In particular, we applaud the instrument oh coordinating role played by both former and current eu representatives. The core of this deal is to ensure International Communities trust in the peaceful nature of irans Nuclear Program. Irans agreement to implement the Additional Protocol to its comprehensive safeguards agreement as well as full transparency measures will provide the International Atomic Energy Agency the ability to iran have extensive access to to have extensive access to Irans Nuclear sites. In addition to the rigorous verification measures, iran will remain under legally binding charterbased obligation to comply with the embargo. And to refrain from Ballistic Missile related activities. The travel ban and asset freeze will also remain in place while this counsel will continue to be council will continue to be actively engaged in monitoring the limitation of the plan of action. Finally, all current sanctions will be reinstated in the event of a significant violation of irans jc poa commitments. It will open the door to a steady improvement of relations with iran, and publicly contribute to regional and International Peace and stability. Thank you. I think the representative of lithuania. I give the floor to the representative of chad. Chad would like to join those who spoke before me to salute the signature of an agreement between the republic of iran and the European Union. An Agreement Regarding the joint copper has a plan of action regarding the Iranian Nuclear regarding the joint comprehensive plan of action regarding the iranian Nuclear Program. Creating an atmosphere that is conducive to the implementation of the aforementioned plan of action, and chad encourages them to implement their commitments fully. Its important to recall that the plan of action that the subjugated counsel has just approved is the outcome of a long process. The text the volume of the text of the agreement, the complexity, and the length of the negotiations clearly proof prove that openness of mines minds and determination of the parties overcame all of these issues. We would like to congratulate all of the parties for the courage, the determination, the tactful mess, and the wisdom that they have demonstrated in reaching a negotiated solution to the iranian Nuclear Program. We share their satisfaction over having managed to reach an agreement that could not be reached for over two years. We support the future efforts in implementing the agreement reached on july 14 and chad is convinced of the riches of dialogue and peace, which is why we voted in favor of this resolution. The adoption of this resolution symbolizes the noble principles in the u. N. Charter that calls on peaceful resolution of differences without the use of threats. The framework of this approach we welcome the leadership of the United States and the new approach of leaders which focuses on dialogue, peace, and stability around the world. On this point, we completely agree with what president obama said when he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. He said, sanctions and condemnations without discussions will ultimately fail. Chad hopes that the iaea will monitor the agreement that has been signed and provide a roadmap for verification of past and Current Issues that are at hand. With this in mind, chad anchorages the iaea and iran to cooperate fully to confirm the successful implementation of this resolution. We also hope the measures implemented will remove the sanctions implemented in 2005 and 2006. Mr. President , we would like to repeat that all of the other parties for the npt treaty, iran is entitled to develop the research and Nuclear Energy for other purposes and we hope the agreement reached on july 14 will allow iran to join the community of nations and provide contributions in international cooperation. No contribution every contribution should be welcomed in maintaining International Peace and security. In conclusion, we would like to repeat our encouragement to all parties for the 14 july agreement and call on the commitments in this under keating undertaking. Chad has signed and ratified an agreement which makes it an area free of Nuclear Weapons. We have been rid of these weapons of mass destruction where the use of Nuclear Science and research has been only for peaceful purposes. To sign on to the slogan that is very relevant, Nuclear Energy for all, Nuclear Weapons for no one. Thank you. I thank the representative of chad. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the minister of Foreign Affairs of new zealand. Today, the members, the European Union, germany, and iran have presented us with an agreement which, if fully implemented provides a comprehensive and longterm solution to the iran Nuclear Issue. The truly historic agreement reached in vienna represents a triumph of diplomacy and cooperation over confrontation and mistrust. New zealand commends all the parties for staying the course through what were complex and challenging negotiations. It is now crucial to an sure the to ensure to ensure the agreement is fully and swiftly implemented and that small missteps and misunderstandings are not allowed to derail the process. We urge all parties to approach this task with the same constructive intent that has led to this agreement, and we encourage iran to act quickly to implement all transparency measures and allow the iaea access to the relevant sites. By the adoption of this resolution, we give International Legal force to the agreement reached in vienna and extend that the obligations it contains across the borderunion membership. New zealand endorses the comments of high representative that this is a good deal for everyone. For the parties who signed up to it, and for the rest of the International Community. There are, sadly, too few days on which we can say that constructive and patient diplomacy succeeded in bridging the differences and mistrust that contain the seeds of conflict. Today, we mark an opportunity to change the nature of the relationship between iran and the International Community. We remind ourselves that with the right approach and with the commitment of Key Stakeholders even seemingly intractable issues can be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. For this council, as we confront the extraordinarily difficult challenges in relation to the middle east Peace Process syria, iraq, yemen, and libya, this is a message we should reflect upon today. I resume my sanction as president of the council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of iran. This resolution that the council just adopted represents a Significant Development and marks a fundamental shift in the conservation of irans peaceful Nuclear Program by the council in the past 10 years. The jcpoa is the result of a series of extensive and collective dialogue for the last two years to give diplomacy a chance. This fundamentally different approach will help all of us look for the best possible way out to put in into an unnecessary crisis and make an achievement for all parties involved and the International Community. The resolution that was adopted in the jcpoa that was endorsed today and also for the termination of the Security Council resolution that placed sanctions on iran for its efforts to exercise its rights. They were grounded on nothing but speculation and hearsay. Nobody has ever presented any proof indicating that irans program has been anything but peaceful. The iaea that put facilities under inspection has always reported that iran has always stood by every single commitment. For example, in terms of inspection frequency, only japan have been subject to greater scrutiny than iran. While japan has much more extensive nuclear facilities. Last year, iran even surpassed japan in their number of inspections. The involvement of the Security Council was not caused by a suspicious Nuclear Weapon program, but driven by the stated objective in scr 96 to suspend its program. That demand was not only unnecessary and uncalled for but in fact ran counter to the unanimous conclusion of the 2000 and 2010 conferences to speculate that their choices of Member States with regard to the Nuclear Cycle activities must be respected. It also elected that the demands and sanctions imposed upon iran in 1737 were punishments. Through 1929 are all punishments for the refusal of the iranian people to accept that demand. In a engaging with italy eu plus three, the iranian people have had the foresight to move forward without losing sight of , the past. That is why we hope that we open a new chapter. We cannot accept or forget the previous treatment of iran starting from the use of chemical weapons to its more recent treatment of the iranian peaceful Nuclear Program. The solution we have arrived at will strengthen the use of Nuclear Nonproliferation in its entirety. It includes and recognizes the right of iran to develop Nuclear Programs for peaceful purposes. Rights and obligations of the parties to the npt as under any other International Regime, can only go handinhand obligations with these regimes only of rights can also be achievable. No threats of sanctions or war could sustain the npt in the long run this includes total Nuclear Disarmament and the right to use Nuclear Energy. And those parties are rewarded by [indiscernible] looking to the future, my government hopes that the jcpoa and this resolution start a new chapter in relations with iran with the council and participants. Iran is in a position and willing to comply fully with its commitment under the jcpoa because it is already committed to the fatwa of its Supreme Leader who has already declared all weapons of mass destruction to be haram. We hope the council will do the same with regards to the same documents in the agreement. The desire to build a new relationship with iran it is encouraging all Member States to cooperate with iran in the framework of the jcpoa and the peaceful use of Nuclear Energy and related projects, as well as its emphasis that the jcpoa is conducive to promoting and facilitating the development of new economies and trade contracts and cooperation with iran are all encouraging. Are all positive signs and are all encouraging. Mr. President , why are we still while we are still focused on the Nuclear Issue, iran expects it to have a positive influence on our region and the International Community. Including increasing Mutual Respect and understanding is an important achievement. It reinforces faith and in diplomacy as the most rational way to resolve issues and it shows that diplomacy can prevail over war and sanctions. It is therefore a clear message to those who still believe that they can achieve everything through force and coercion. Second, the jcpoa has the potential to help development in this region for the real issues at hand. Thus, we earnestly hope it helps turn the page in our region. Enabling countries to close the ranks and fight against violent extremism and to move towards more cooperation to separate threats that our region and the world face. Countries in our region have a very high stake in defeating violent extremism. The jcpoa participants are also facing similar challenges in their security from this phenomenon. We are now free to focus on real issues and benefit from the better environment conducive to wider Cooperation Among all actors. Third, in the wake of this Major Development in the region will we will renew our call to our neighbors in the wider region that iran is ready to engage in a new phase with all of them based on Mutual Respect, good neighborliness, and brotherhood. We have many common challenges in our region to address, and many common opportunities to benefit from in the region. This is the time to start working together against our most common and important challenges, which includes above all, violent extremism. First, [indiscernible] in so doing, it proves once more that it does not see peace in our energy in its interest and considers these an existential threat itself. [indiscernible] is also to spur this nefarious purpose. Thus we alert our friends and neighbors not to fall into the trap. In this context, it is also not surprising that the Israeli Regime is the only obstacle in the way of establishing a Nuclear Program that my country initiated more than 40 years ago and has ever since promoted. It the Security Council should live up to its primary responsibility under the u. N. Charter and take necessary action to neutralize this. Mr. President , let me recall that iran as a nation has withstood enormous storms while being steadfast and preserving its identity. We have not reneged on commitments. We only accept commitments that we can abide by. Iran is resolute in fulfilling its obligations, we expect that our counterparts do the same