The Republic of Belarus supports the consensus-based adoption of resolution 75/283, entitled “Modalities, format and organization of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons”.
Human trafficking is on…
Belarus wishes to reaffirm its interest in convening an effective high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS.
The Republic of Belarus joined the consensus on decision 75/566, however we do not support the procedure that was used to compose the list of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) participating in the …
I have the honour of reading a statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Mr. Vladimir Makei.
“Today the international community marks International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day, proclaimed by the United Nations.
“It has been 35 years since the moment when the ancient Slavic w…
The Republic of Belarus voted in favour of resolution 75/260, entitled “Organization of the 2021 high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS”.
We attach great importance to combating the spread of HIV/AIDS. The system for combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in Belarus and the organization of medical care, treatmen…
The achievement of peace and harmony in our neighbour and brother country of Ukraine is a major priority in the work of maintaining regional stability and security. It is in Belarus’s interests to see the situation normalized as soon as possible. We support the strict observance of the ceasefire in …
The Republic of Belarus attaches great importance to the elaboration of a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communication technologies for criminal purposes. We co-sponsored and supported resolution 74/247. We also took note of decision 74/567, which pos…
The Republic of Belarus aligns itself with the statements made in commemoration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the end of the Second World War by the representative of the Russian Federation, on behalf of the Member States and the co-sponsors of resolution 75/5, as well as by the representative…
The Security Council must be able to respond to contemporary challenges. Adapting the Council to today’s global realities is a prerequisite for the effective work of the United Nations. We welcome the efforts of United Nations States Members to establish a broad dialogue on the development of ways t…
We regret that the proposals made yesterday for consideration by the Sixth Committee were not supported by Member States. We believe that the Sixth Committee is the body whose purview includes the consideration of issues related to the procedural application and possible modifications of the rules o…
Belarus would like to exercise its right of reply to respond to the statement made by the Lithuanian delegation. We note the specialized international platform for nuclear security information. The accusation made with regard to the lack of safety of the new Belarusian nuclear power plant is biased …
On behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Belarus, I would like to thank Mr. Rafael Grassi for his briefing on the report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its activities in 2019 (see A/75/303), as well as the information he provided on the work being carried out in the curren…
Belarus is disappointed that a group of countries has introduced an amendment to draft resolution A/75/L.4, entitled “ Seventy-fifth anniversary of the end of the Second World War “, contained in document A/75/L.6.
The year 2020 marks the anniversary of the end of the bloodiest and most destructive…
The Human Rights Council is an important body in the United Nations human rights architecture. At the same time, we believe that the Council’s priorities do not always reflect current challenges in the area of human rights. Politically motivated initiatives and confrontational topics and concepts on…
Belarus is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine. We have consistently stated that peace and harmony throughout the territory of Ukraine are of paramount and strategic importance for Belarus. We are seriously troubled by the recent aggravation of the tensions in the south-east. No effort shoul…
It is a great honour for me to introduce draft resolution A/74/L.30, environmenttitled “Persistent legacy of the Chernobyl disaster”, for the General Assembly’s consideration. I would like to thank the delegations that participated in the consultations on the text of the draft resolution and to note…
The Republic of Belarus supports reaching peace and agreement in Ukraine. We are certainly not indifferent to the fate of the neighbours who are our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, and resolving the conflict there is crucial. Compliance by the parties with the Minsk agreements remains the only appr…
The Security Council must meet the current requirements and reflect the increasing diversity in international relations. Today’s world requires that and it is necessary for the effective work of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security.
Belarus fully supports the need to a…
On behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Belarus, I would like to pay tribute to the memory of Mr. Yukiya Amano, the late Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and express my sincere gratitude for his significant contribution to the work of the Agency and his effor…
With all protocol requirements met, I would like to associate myself with the statement made by the representative of Algeria on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
We congratulate the Permanent Representatives of Ghana and Slovakia on their appointment as co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Worki…
