Allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Four — Germany, India, Japan and my own country, Brazil. It is a pleasure to be back in the General Assembly Hall to exchange views on Security Council
reform. We trust that under y…
Brazil voted in favour of decision 75/510 in awareness of the imperative need for the General Assembly to have agreed procedures for ensuring an appropriate level of business continuity when in-person meetings are not possible. Given the significant impact that this decision could have on the work o…
I would like to thank the President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, for his informative report on the Court’s activity (A/75/4), and to commend the judges of the Court on their outstanding contribution to peace and justice in international relations. These remarks…
Brazil thanks the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his presentation of the annual report to the United Nations (A/75/324). Brazil commends the judges of the ICC for their role in fighting impunity and contributing to the rule of law. As one of the founders of the ICC, Brazil r…
I have the honour and the pleasure to introduce the pre-recorded statement by His Excellency Mr. Jair Messias Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Brazil decided to vote in favour of the omnibus resolution 74/306, “Comprehensive and coordinated response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic”, adopted by the General Assembly today. The text raises important issues and offers valuable contributions to the coordination of international e…
Let me first commend Belgium for having organized this open debate and the briefers for their insightful presentations. Coming to terms with the past to work towards a just and peaceful future is at the core of transitional justice strategies and should inform the Security Council’s discussions on p…
I thank the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, and the Chair of The Elders, Mrs. Mary Robinson, for their briefings. I would also like to express our deep appreciation to Viet Nam for the wise choice of topic for today’s open debate.
At the outset, allow me to recall the words of President Ja…
Brazil delivers this explanation of vote after adoption of resolution 74/115.
Brazil believes that an effective international response to the humanitarian challenges posed by natural disasters is a pressing necessity and an abiding duty of the international community. Resolution 74/115 constitutes …
Allow me to start by thanking Norway and Singapore for their facilitation of the consultations that led to this year’s texts of the omnibus draft resolution A/74/L.22, on oceans and the law of the sea, and draft resolution A/74/L.21, on sustainable fisheries. Brazil is pleased to
co-sponsor both dr…
The delegation of Brazil aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of
the State of Palestine on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and we would like to add the following remarks in our national capacity.
Brazil reaffirms its recognition of the special needs and challenges of landlock…
At the outset, let me thank the President for convening this meeting, which allows us to take stock of our recent work and discuss how to move forward in the negotiations regarding the reform of the Security Council.
Brazil aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Permanent Representative…
I thank the United Kingdom for organizing this important debate on the role of reconciliation in sustaining peace. I also thank the briefers for their invaluable reflections.
Brazil has a long-standing history of advocacy for the mainstreaming of peacebuilding in the United Nations. While reaffirmi…
The establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) more than 20 years ago epitomized the impact that values and ideas can have in the real world. Based on the notions of human dignity, the fight against impunity and international justice, nations from all regions have worked together to bui…
At the outset, I should like to thank the President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, for his informative report on the Court’s activities (A/74/4). I would also like to commend the judges of the Court for their outstanding contributions to the application of intern…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this quarterly debate on the Middle East.
The Middle East continues to occupy a large portion of the Council’s attention as new challenges emerge and existing crises continue to unfold. The lack of progress in resolving conflicts and improving…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation to address the Security Council in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I also wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita for her comprehensive briefing today.
Guinea-B…
The delegation of Brazil would like to thank the President of the General Assembly, Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, for convening this high-level meeting. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his opening statement.
Brazil extends its appreciation to the Provisional Technical Se…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on an issue of crucial importance. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, for her presentation of the Secretary-General’s annual report on the issue (S/2019…
Thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this important debate.
Brazil wishes to reiterate its support for a two- State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security. Brazil encourages the parties to seek a constructive polit…
