At the outset, I would like to thank the Jordanian presidency for convening today’s thematic debate and for its concept paper (S/2014/30, annex). I also want to thank the Under-Secretary-General for his briefing.
Today’s debate offers an important opportunity to review the Security Council’s role i…
First of all, on behalf of my country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and my personal behalf, I wish to express my deepest condolences to the people of South Africa on the passing away of the great leader, humanist and symbol of the fight for justice and human rights, Mr. Nelson Mandela.
I would like to w…
In its transition towards becoming a functional, reform- oriented and modern European country, Bosnia and Herzegovina has made significant progress towards European integration, despite all the complexities present within its society.
A genuine commitment to the European path still remains the high…
First, I would like to express my delegation’s appreciation for the convening of this debate on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters, which is one of the most longstanding core topics of the Organization.
I would also…
Bosnia and Herzegovina appreciates the convening of the Security Council’s semi-annual debate on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We would like to thank the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN Women for their comprehensive briefings. And we extend a warm welcome and our g…
We would like to thank the Secretary-General for transmitting the twentieth annual report of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) (A/68/255) and the eighteenth annual report of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) (A/68/270) to the Security Council an…
At the outset, allow me to welcome the Presidents and Prosecutors of both Tribunals and express my gratitude for their reports (S/2013/308, S/2013/309, S/2013/310) and briefings today. I would like to underline the great contribution made by all of the staff of the Tribunals and commend their effort…
At the outset, I would like to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for organizing this important debate, and we welcome the valuable contribution of the Honourable Foreign Secretary, Mr. Hague. I also thank the Secretary-General and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexua…
We thank the President for organizing this high-level meeting to evaluate the United Nations Global Plan of Action to
Combat Trafficking in Persons and are grateful for the opportunity to discuss such an important issue. The implementation of the provisions of the Global Plan of Action, as well as …
Today we are witnessing a complex political and economic situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I would like to express my sincere hope that this Security Council debate will facilitate a better understanding of the current state of affairs. Allow me to briefly present my view on the current situation…
I wish to thank your delegation once again, Mr. President, for having convened this important open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General; the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura; and the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Securi…
I would like to commend you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting to discuss the topic of post-conflict peacebuilding. I am confident that our deliberations today will contribute greatly to the discussion of one of the most important items on the Security Council’s agenda. I would also like to …
The establishment of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and their legacy should serve as a message to future generations that no one is above the law and crimes such as those that claimed lives in the former Yugoslavi…
In my capacity as Chair of the Group of Eastern European States, I would like to express our most sincere condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana for the loss of President John Atta Mills. Our deepest sympathy also goes to the late President’s family.
President Mills was a…
I would first would like to thank Ambassador Osorio for his quarterly report and the outstanding work he has done as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006).
Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the work of the Committee, which continues to play a critical …
At the outset, allow me to thank Under-Secretary-General Ladsous, Deputy Foreign Minister Ludin and former Special Representative of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura. We especially thank Mr. De Mistura for his excellent work and for the cooperation we had from him during our term in the Coun…
As outgoing Chair, I am pleased to brief the members of the Council on the activities of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Bosnia and Herzegovina has continued the efforts of previous Chairs to further promote the transparency and efficiency of the Council’s…
For almost two decades now, both the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) have been guided by the demand for justice for those who suffered in those two respective regions.
Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the activities of…
First, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on working methods of the Security Council. This is the fourth open debate on the topic, which reflects the increased interest on the part of the entire United Nations membership, as well as the increased transpare…
On behalf of the delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I would like to express our appreciation to the Secretary- General for his comprehensive report (S/2011/675). We also welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Mr. Farid Zarif, and thank him for his comprehensive br…
