I would like to make a few points in the context of today’s extension by the Security Council of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.
Before that, however, let me join previous speakers in expressing the deepest condolences of the people and the Government of Afghani…
At the outset, I would like to express the deepest condolences of the people and the Government of Afghanistan over the recent tragic crash of the Ethiopian airliner, which resulted in many lives lost, including United Nations personnel.
I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening tod…
Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month. We also welcome the presence of our worthy colleague, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Yamamoto; Mr. Fedotov of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; and Ms. Ghizaal Ha…
I take the floor to explain our position on the proposal of the Russian delegation. Our delegation would like to express its deep regret at the Russian delegation’s request for a vote on this year’s draft resolution (A/73/L.44) on the situation in Afghanistan.
The resolution on the situation in Afg…
I would like to thank the President for convening today’s meeting on the situation in Afghanistan as we adopt this year’s draft resolution on our country (A/73/L.44).
To begin, let me convey my gratitude to Mr. Christoph Heusgen, Mr. Friedrich Schröder and the rest of the team at the German Mission…
We thank the delegation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for convening today’s meeting on women and peace and security. We are pleased that this important issue continues to gain prominence on the agenda of the Security Council.
No other country knows it better than Afghanistan, which has face…
Allow me to start by extending my congratulations to Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés and wishing much success to the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy- third session. Let me also assure her that, by working with Member States and the United Nations family, we look forward to advan…
It is a distinct honour for me and the Afghan delegation to attend the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit today as we begin the work of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session. We are gathered here today to honour the centenary of the birth of the late Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s most impr…
Let me begin by conveying our best wishes for a successful Council presidency in September and our gratitude to the United States for having convened today’s debate on Afghanistan. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Yamamoto for his comprehensive briefing. We are particularly p…
On behalf of the Government of Afghanistan and of the people
of Afghanistan, allow me to thank the Security Council for taking a very firm stand on the course of democratization in our country. We have made some significant gains in that field over the past 18 years, and it is important to strength…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, for the report before us (S/2018/465). I would also like to thank the Swedish presidency for convening such a timely debate and initiating resolution 2427 (20…
It gives me great pleasure to address the General Assembly on the occasion of the sixth review of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. We join others in thanking the Permanent Representatives of the Kingdom of Jordan and Finland and their teams for their able efforts in facilitatin…
Let me first thank the Mission of Poland for having convened this ministerial open debate on the urgent issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to extend my delegation’s gratitude to His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland and to ot…
It is an honour to address the General Assembly at this high-level gathering for a comprehensive United Nations approach to achieving a more peaceful world order based on the sustaining peace agenda.
That vision has taken shape in response to the evolving nature of the challenges facing internation…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan for its leadership in submitting the draft for resolution 72/273 and for working towards consensus for its adoption. In expressing our support for the resolution on the strengthening of the cooperation between the United Nati…
Let me begin by congratulating the Netherlands on assuming the presidency of the Security Council, and by thanking you, Madam President, for convening today’s debate on Afghanistan, which coincides with International Women’s Day. We pay tribute today to the important contributions of women in promot…
It is a great privilege to address the Security Council. I would like to begin by thanking you, Sir, and the Government of Kazakhstan for bringing us together for this important meeting on Afghanistan and Central Asia. We consider today’s meeting an important initiative on an issue of strategic rele…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening today’s debate on the situation in Afghanistan. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report, as well as to my good friend, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, for his comp…
We thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s debate on the situation in Afghanistan. It is my pleasure to be here with my delegation as the General Assembly adopts its annual draft resolution on Afghanistan (A/72/L.8). This occasion reflects the international community’s strong consensus on th…
Let me thank the Permanent Mission of France for convening this open debate on the urgent issue of children and armed conflict. I would like to extend my gratitude to the invited speakers for their briefings. I would also like to welcome Ms. Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-Ge…
