#Evstigneeva:🇷🇺is concerned over the intensifying activity of “Al-Shabaab” which controls vast areas in southern & central🇸🇴. The fighters carry on with hard-hitting operations that cause numerous casualties. We note efforts of the Somali government aimed at combating #terrorism. https://t.co/lTrxMIIsYO

#Evstigneeva: We commend progress in articulating a shared position of the #AfricanUnion and the FGS regarding🇸🇴future security architecture. Look forward to receiving the report on the achievements of the international quartet that works on the new configuration of the #AMISOM. https://t.co/FgAUQ9ibuG

#Evstigneeva at #UNSC briefing on the situation in #Somalia: We are convinced that in the current conditions, when terrorist threat persists, it is premature to talk about withdrawal of the AU Peacekeeping Mission. Ensuring sufficient funding of the #AMISOM should be a priority. https://t.co/grJWWtYV9V

#Evstigneeva: We call on the United Nations, the international and regional partners to keep assisting #Somalia while respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of this country without interfering in its internal affairs. https://t.co/N4ry9oY4GF

#Evstigneeva: We closely follow the developments in #CAR 🇨🇫. We believe that the situation there was generally stabilized, and combat capacity of the illegal armed formations was curbed. In this regard, we welcome President Touadera announcing a #ceasefire on 15 October 2021. https://t.co/n6gn40TQuA

#Evstigneeva: Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in #CAR of 6 February 2019 remains fundamental for achieving lasting peace & security in 🇨🇫. We note the efforts of the authorities aimed at implementing the President’s initiative on organizing a republican dialogue. https://t.co/gY1FSIpjkF

#Evstigneeva: We welcome active involvement of the International Conference on the #GreatLakes Region and the Economic Community of Central African States #ECCAS in the efforts made by the UN🇺🇳 and #Bangui’s international partners in order to stabilize the situation in the #CAR. https://t.co/OhOVjSv9mK

#Evstigneeva on #CAR: It's important to be guided by priorities that 🇨🇫President outlined in SC in October 2021: cessation of hostilities, disbanding of illegal armed formations, DDR programs, security sector reform, reinforcement of national borders, promotion of peace process. https://t.co/9X6zfSWvMF

#Evstigneeva: MINUSCA should be a key element of #CAR's security, esp taking into account the #peacekeepers’ tasks to counter illegal armed formations in the interests of protecting civilians.We stand for closer coordination of #MINUSCA, #Bangui & bilateral partners on the ground https://t.co/d4XC97KVea

#Evstigneeva: Russian specialists are present in the Central African Republic on the basis of a request of #CAR’s legitimately elected authorities. Russia🇷🇺 fully complies with all restrictions that #SecurityCouncil imposed on the country🇨🇫. https://t.co/kjikRyE2Oy https://t.co/MVZHGEQNGS

#Evstigneeva: The situation in Afghanistan is constantly changing. The new 🇦🇫authorities demonstrate readiness to establish constructive interaction with intn'l community. We note efforts that they take to address political, socio-economic, #humanitarian, #HumanRights problems. https://t.co/frQ69cgDOz

#Evstigneeva: We expect Talibs to take measures to uphold their obligations. First of all in terms of finalizing the process of inter-#Afghan settlement and forming truly inclusive power authorities that should account for interests of all major ethnical & political forces of 🇦🇫. https://t.co/B0wyMpIPHv

#Evstigneeva at #UNSC briefing on 🇦🇫: Our common priority remains unchanged. It is preserving of stability in #Afghanistan. This is the task that we share with the Afghans🇦🇫, and the situation in the region will largely depend on how we approach this. https://t.co/SK8ati1zm3 https://t.co/91avGTZo2h

#Evstigneeva: 20 years ago 🇺🇸entered Afghanistan with a special mission–fight against #terrorism. But their arrival only stepped up Afghanistan’s status as a hotbed of drugs & terrorists. Apart from Al-Qaida & its affiliates, another terrorist group gained a foothold in 🇦🇫–#ISIL. https://t.co/0bg8BxfNqY

#Evstigneeva: 20 years of #US presence in 🇦🇫cost thousands of lives of ordinary Afghans and American soldiers, and billions dollars spent. Then they double-heartedly abandoned the #Afghan people, and left them one-on-one with devastation, poverty, #terrorism, and hunger. https://t.co/wnvUqaPJ5W

#Evstigneeva: We support regular contacts of #UNAMA and the new Afghan authorities. We took note of SG's recommendations as to modalities of UNAMA’s future engagement in 🇦🇫. We agree that the mission plays an important role as coordinator of intn'l assistance to #Afghanistan. https://t.co/LvZ3uVrHTl

#Evstigneeva: Good relations w/host country and trust of host authorities are key to #UNAMA’s effectiveness. Its success will depend on whether its mandate is realistic, clear & attainable, and whether it accounts for concrete regional specifics rather than some abstract notions. https://t.co/jTbLBmo8Tx

#Evstigneeva: We commend progress of the dialogue with non-signatories of the revitalised peace agreement for🇸🇸, first of all the peace agreements between the government and “Kitgwang Declaration” & “Agwelek forces”. We appreciate mediator efforts of IGAD and the gvnmt of #Sudan. https://t.co/WSMBVU4MYg

#Evstigneeva: Revitalised Peace Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in #SouthSudan keeps working, and the #ceasefire is generally observed. We note that the process of forming interim authorities in 🇸🇸 has concluded, and the work on a draft permanent constitution began. https://t.co/hLk3HYFEf1

#Evstigneeva: We welcome that the leadership of #SouthSudan is committed to convene elections in 2023. We trust that UN Mission in 🇸🇸 (#UNMISS) will be able to render the required assistance in organizing the elections should this be requested by the South Sudanese side. https://t.co/6gpKCNMePo