The United Nations is undergoing a paradigm shift in how it addresses conflict. That is very necessary, as traditional approaches have too often failed us. We now understand that efforts to sustain peace are indispensable not only once a conflict has broken out but also long before, through the prev…
Austria aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union, the Group of Friends on Women, Peace and Security and the Human Security Network.
We would like to thank Peru for convening this open debate and the briefers for their reports. Understanding the impact of armed conflict…
At the outset, Austria warmly welcomes today’s adoption of resolution 2388 (2017), which we gladly co-sponsored.
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier today by the observer of the European Union.
Conflict and post-conflict settings often create conditions where civilians are i…
Austria aligns itself with the statements made by the observer of the European
Union and the representative of Canada the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. We also align ourselves with the statement to be made by the representative of Panama on behalf of the Human Security Network.
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Let me begin by thanking France for convening this very pertinent open debate.
Austria aligns itself with the statements made earlier on behalf of the European Union, the Human Security Network and the Group of Friends on Women, Peace and Security.
As the President pointed out, we need to focus mo…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Friends of Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development — a group of 37 countries that believes that inclusive and sustainable industrial development plays a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that we have set for oursel…
The fight against trafficking in persons requires greater resolve from us than ever. It is a serious crime and a gross violation of human rights that continues to affect all regions of the world. The testimony of survivors of trafficking, such as the statement by Ms. Grizelda Grootboom yesterday (se…
The world has never felt more insecure, at least not in my lifetime. Three years ago, when I first spoke from this rostrum (see A/69/PV.15),
I was concerned about three serious challenges. First, violent conflict had returned to Europe with the crisis in and around Ukraine. Secondly, with the succe…
On behalf of the Group of Western European and other States, I would like to extend our sincere congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Miroslav Lajčák upon his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-second session.
As the current Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the …
Allow me at the outset to thank the Uruguayan presidency for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians.
Austria fully aligns itself with the statement just delivered by the observer of the European Union and those still to be delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Protec…
Let me first thank the United Kingdom presidency for convening this timely and pertinent open debate.
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
Conflict and post-conflict settings often create the kind of conditions in which civilians are more expose…
Let us make 2017 a year for peace. The Secretary-General’s appeal is crisp and clear. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security. If it takes this responsibility seriously, it must shift its focus to prevention rather than on the management of confl…
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union.
We also co-sponsored resolution 2331 (2016), adopted by the Security Council earlier today. We welcome the fact that the resolution — alongside prevention and prosecution — also puts a strong focus on …
The delegation of Austria wishes to express its thanks to the President of the International Court of Justice, Mr. Ronny Abraham, for the comprehensive report on the work of the Court (А/71/4). Austria also wants to take this opportunity to congratulate the Court on its seventieth anniversary, celeb…
I belong to a generation that was born into a globalized world. For us, globalization is not a threat — it is a fact of life. As Kofi Annan once said, arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity. Let us be clear: the fact that the world has grown closer together has bro…
At the outset, let me thank you, Sir, and the Malaysian presidency for organizing today’s debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for briefing the Council and for the prominence he attributes to protecting children in armed conflict. He has our full support in his efforts to ensure the accuracy …
I would like to thank France for convening this timely open debate. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the protection of civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations.
Of course, Austria fully aligns itself with the statements delivered by the observer of the European Union and the represe…
At the outset, I would, of course, like to stress that Austria fully aligns itself with the statement delivered just now by the observer of the European Union.
Austria welcomes and supports the Secretary- General’s Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (A/70/674). We are heartened by the fact…
First of all, I would like to thank Uruguay for convening this open debate. The protection of civilians in armed conflict has always been of great importance to Austria. We remain engaged in efforts to strengthen the safety and security of civilians by supporting and complementing the work of the Un…
We would like to recall paragraph 68 of the 2005 Tunis Agenda for the Information Society, which states that
“We recognize that all Governments should have an equal role and responsibility for international Internet governance and for ensuring the stability, security and continuity of the Internet.…
