I thank Minister Hague for his focus on inscribing the prevention of sexual violence on the international agenda. The statement recently adopted by the Group of Eight (G-8), the Minister’s visit to the Great Lakes region and the decision to hold a debate of the Security
Council on the issue are all…
I thank Rwanda for having organized this extremely important Security Council debate. I also thank the Secretary- General for his report on sexual violence in conflict (S/2013/149). And I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, for her very timely and info…
First of all, on behalf of my country, I would like to welcome the broad vision and the pertinence of the ideas put forward by the Secretary-General.
I come from Belgium, one of the six founding countries of the European Union (EU), a multicultural union of 500 million people who, as President Obam…
The rule of law, human rights and democracy are inextricably linked and are mutually reinforcing. They lie at the very heart of the values and principles of the United Nations. While being a value and goal in itself, the rule of law is also an instrument guaranteeing the sustainability of our other …
Belgium aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States.
Belgium is determined to contribute, together with its EU partners, to galvanizing the implementation on the ground of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, including all of its…
I would like to take the opportunity of today’s debate to express our great appreciation to the outgoing Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Ambassador Eugène-Richard Gasana. We also wish every success to his successor, Ambassador Abulkalam Abdul Momen of Bangladesh.
Belgium agrees w…
Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for the report on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2012/33). I also wish to thank Ms. Margot Wallström, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and her team of experts. It is impossible to remain indifferent in…
Twelve months ago, I stood here and insisted upon the importance of the principle of accountability. This year there is even more reason to underscore this core value in national and international politics.
In several countries of the Arab world — in Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Syria, Yemen and…
Belgium would like to stress certain important factors in the framework of the combat against non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Given the increasing attention paid to the issue of non-communicable diseases, we must begin to think in different ways about our health-care policies. That will not be ju…
We offer our condolences to the people and State of Norway.
Belgium associates itself with the statement of the European Union.
After this High-level Meeting on Youth, there will be no way back with regard to taking young men and women seriously in our societies. We must create structures and mech…
At the outset, I wish to thank Ambassador Wittig and his team for their dynamic leadership of the Organizational
Committee during the period covered by the report of the Peacebuilding Commission before us today (A/65/701). I also convey my greetings to his successor, Ambassador Gasana, whom I wish …
I have the honour to speak also on behalf of the Permanent Representatives of Brazil, Canada, Jordan and Switzerland in our respective capacities as Chairs of the country-specific configurations of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the Central African Republic, Guinea- Bissau, Sierra Leone, Lib…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Iceland; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia; the …
The fight against AIDS requires strong global players and international leadership. The United Nations and, within the United Nations system, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) play a leading role in this global battle, a role that my country, Belgium, wholeheartedly supports.
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Allow me to thank you at this stage of the proceedings, Madame President, for your efficient conduct of this meeting of the General Assembly on humanitarian issues.
The European Union (EU) welcomes the adoption by consensus of resolution 65/135 on humanitarian assistance, emergency relief, rehabili…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; as well as th…
It is a great honour to present, on behalf of the European Union (EU), the draft resolution entitled “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel”, contained in document A/65/L.31.
The European Union; my country, Belgium; and EU Commissioner Georgieva in…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Iceland; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; as w…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia; as well …
I would like to raise a point of order.
I would like a decision from you, Mr. President, on the following question. We have prepared a statement that was to be delivered on behalf of the European Union. The problem is that the rules of procedure do not, in principle, allow sponsors of draft resolut…
