Statement
by the President of the Security Council
ON
ILLICIT OIL TRADE AS SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR TERRORISTS IN SYRIA AND
IRAQ
The
Security Council recalls its resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001),
1989 (2011), 2129 (2013), 2133 (2014), and 2161 (2104) stresses the
obligation of the Member States to prevent and suppress the financing
of terrorist acts, and expresses grave concern over the reports of
the access to and seizure of oilfields and pipelines in Syria and
Iraq by terrorist groups listed by the Security Council 1267/1989
Committee, namely "Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant"
and "Jabhat Al-Nusra", and underscores in this regard that
any trade of oil with these entities would be inconsistent with the
Council's resolutions and that all States are required to ensure that
their nationals and any persons within their territory do not trade
in oil with these entities.
The
Security Council reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty,
independence and territorial integrity of Syria and Iraq, and in this
regard, strongly Condemns any engagement in direct or indirect trade
of oil from Syria and Iraq involving terrorist groups. The Security
Council also emphasizes that such engagement constitutes financial
support for terrorists and may lead to further sanctions listings if
those groups are listed by the Security Council 1267/1989 Sanctions
Committee as associated with Al-Qaida.
The
Security Council notes with concern that any oilfields and related
infrastructure controlled by terrorist organizations could generate
material income for terrorists, which would support their recruitment
efforts, including of foreign terrorist fighters, and strengthen
their operational capability to organize and carry out terrorist
attacks.
The
Security Council reminds all States that they are required to ensure
that their nationals and any persons within their territory not
engage in any commercial or financial transactions with or for the
benefit, directly or indirectly, of the "Islamic State in Iraq
and the Levant" and "Jabhat Al-Nusra" notably with
respect to oil in Syria and Iraq.
The
Security Council also emphasizes the importance of all Member States
upholding their obligation to ensure that their nationals and persons
within their territory do not make donations to individuals and
entities designated by the Security Council 1267/1989 Committee.
The
Security Council calls upon all Member States, should any information
on such activities be available to them, to bring it to the notice of
the 1267/1989 Sanctions Committee and cooperate closely with the
Security Council in this regard.
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