I thank Presidents Meron and Joensen and Prosecutors Brammertz and Jallow for their briefings today. I also thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate, which provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the contribution to peace and security made by international criminal justice…
On behalf of the Chairs of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism and the Committee established pursuant …
I would like to thank Special Representative Moussa for his briefing today. This is an important opportunity for the Council to discuss all the critical challenges facing the Central African Region and the important role of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) in addressing …
As we all know, Afghanistan is at a historic juncture. And as we near the end of 2013, we can reflect on the very real and tangible progress that Afghanistan has made with its security, political and economic transition.
It has now been five months since President Karzai announced milestone 2013, w…
I would like to join others in thanking Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for presenting his quarterly briefing on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Australia acknowledges UNMIK’s continuing efforts, together with the European Union …
Australia deeply regrets that a vote was called today. It was unnecessary and, as has been said, we have all lost. We have valued the dialogue with Kenya and the African Union (AU) on this very difficult question and believe that further dialogue was needed. The concerns of Kenya and the AU were cle…
I would like to thank the Prosecutor, Ms. Bensouda, for her briefing on the work of her Office in relation to Libya.
More than two years into its transition process, Libya has made real and substantial progress, but serious political and security challenges remain. Central to Libya’s completing a s…
I congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan for his successful presidency in October.
I also thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Inzko, for his report (S/2013/646, annex…
First, let me thank you, Madam President, for presiding over this joint debate on the Security Council annual report (A/68/2) and Security Council reform — a subject on which Australia is a long-standing advocate. Australia welcomes the introduction of the Security Council annual report, made by the…
Australia is pleased to co-sponsor draft resolution A/68/L.8, entitled “Sport for peace and development: building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”.
As a proud sporting nation and a past Olympics host, Australia appreciates the valuable contribution that sport and the…
Australia is pleased to have the opportunity to commend Director General Yukiya Amano for his briefing on the achievements of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the challenges that it will face over the coming years (see A/68/PV.43). We congratulate the Director General on his electio…
Australia would like to thank President Song for his report (see A/68/314).
Australia is both shocked and appalled that today, some 70 years after the Second World War, and
20 years after the tragedies in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, serious international crimes are continuing to be committed…
I commend you, Mr. President, for convening this sixth open debate on the Council’s working methods. This is a persuasive interest of all Member States, and our working methods must enhance the Council’s engagement with the broader membership. Increased transparency and consultation enhance the legi…
I would like to thank you, Sir, for having convened this debate, for your presence here today and for Azerbaijan’s strong leadership of the Council this month.
I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. I also thank Mr. İhsanoğlu and welcome him to the Council, not for the first time, but as t…
I thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his briefing.
It is obviously true that the Middle East is experiencing dramatic turmoil, but a potentially historic opportunity has opened up in the Middle East peace process that we simply must not neglect. The emphasis placed by world leaders on final…
Australia obviously welcomes Azerbaijan bringing the Council’s focus to the critical intersection between the rule of law, transitional justice, and the women, peace and security agenda.
I thank the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their determined efforts, and Ms. B…
I have the honour today to speak on behalf of Canada, New Zealand and Australia (CANZ).
CANZ reaffirms our strong support for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and for the International Residual Mechanism f…
Australia welcomes the opportunity provided by this dialogue to take stock of
development financing achievements and challenges. It is also a time to recall international realities and identify the sources of, and approaches to, financing that will truly drive development. Work is under way to deve…
Australia would also like to express its condolences to the families and compatriots of those lost at sea en route to Lampedusa today. That is a scenario we know too well, with hundreds of lives lost in recent years through dangerous maritime ventures to Australia.
Australia welcomes the opportunit…
As a freshly minted Foreign Minister, I am delighted to take part in this general debate. Only a few weeks ago, Australia held national elections and chose a new Government. Only nine days ago, I was sworn in as Australia’s thirty-eighth Minister for Foreign Affairs. A change of Government is a sign…
