Brazil thanks the Somali presidency for convening this emergency meeting of the Security Council.
Brazil categorically and strongly rejects the armed intervention in Venezuelan territory, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. The bombings in Venezuelan te…
I appreciate the convening of this emergency meeting of the Security Council and the briefing provided to us by Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari.
Brazil is a staunch promoter and defender of the Charter of the United Nations, multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes. We are …
I thank Sierra Leone for convening this open debate. The continuing improvement of the Security Council’s working methods is a necessity for ensuring gains in both its effectiveness and legitimacy.
There is wide-ranging recognition that there has to be more meaningful participation of elected membe…
I thank Russia for convening today’s meeting. This is not merely a mandated meeting, but an occasion to recognize the women and men who contributed to the women and peace and security agenda in the past quarter century.
On this twenty-fifth anniversary of the inclusion of women and peace and securi…
Brazil congratulates Panama on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and for convening this debate on maritime security. I also thank the briefers for their valuable insights.
With one of the world’s longest coastlines, Brazil’s history, economy and identity are deeply tied to the oceans.…
I thank you, Mr. President, for granting our participation in today’s briefing. I am also grateful to the briefers for the important information they provided to the Security Council. I am pleased as well to take part in this meeting together with the representatives of so many countries sincerely i…
Brazil is currently serving its sixth fixed term on the Human Rights Council for 2024 to 2026. We are committed to exercising our vote and voice within the Council to ensure that it contributes effectively to sustainable and legitimate multilateral solutions.
The key priorities for Brazil include c…
The post-war international order is crumbling under our watch. The foundations laid after two global conflicts are being eroded. The events unfolding in the Middle East are not just another chapter in an old conflict. They are a stark reflection of a deeper crisis, where might makes right and the pr…
I would like to warmly welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cuba, His Excellency Mr. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.
Brazil associates itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
My delegation also welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the necessity of e…
Brazil is a founding member of the International Criminal Court and has consistently supported its mandate to investigate and prosecute the most serious crimes under international law. When the Court was established 26 years ago, we envisioned it as a beacon of hope for victims seeking justice — an …
Brazil aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the Permanent Representative of Cabo Verde on behalf of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries.
I thank the President of the International Court of Justice for his informative report (A/79/4) on the Court’s activities from August 20…
I thank Judge Graciela Gatti Santana for having presented to the General Assembly the twelfth annual report on the activities of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) (see A/79/249). On behalf of my Government, I also commend her and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their…
Brazil subscribes to the explanation of position delivered on behalf of the Group of 77 and China (G-77 and China).
My delegation extends its deep appreciation to the Permanent Missions of Barbados and Malta for leading the negotiation process concerning resolution 79/2 in an open and transparent w…
I am speaking on behalf of the members of the Group of Four (G-4), namely, Germany, India, Japan and Brazil.
We are at a pivotal moment in the decades-long effort to reform the Security Council. The recent global crises have highlighted the Council’s increasing ineffectiveness and lack of legitimac…
Brazil commends Sierra Leone for organizing this open debate. I thank the briefers for their insightful remarks.
Brazil has traditionally supported the idea that prevention is a key element of a comprehensive approach to sustaining peace. That idea is present in the New Agenda for Peace and, we hop…
On the understanding that there has been a request for a vote on the oral amendment proposed by the delegation of South Africa, I would like to make the following statement.
We are very grateful that Colombia invited Brazil to join this initiative, which is fully in line with the traditional priori…
Brazil welcomes civil society participation in the United Nations. That is why we voted in favour of amendment A/78/L.103.
However, we cannot help but notice that it is adding a list composed of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from exclusively developed countries. As we know, antimicrobial re…
As Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Brazil is grateful to its predecessor, Croatia, whose representative ably chaired the PBC at its seventeenth session. I would also like to recognize the work done by the permanent representatives of Morocco and Sweden as Chairs of the country-specific …
I thank the Secretary-General for his report on the responsibility to protect (A/78/901), with a focus on prevention and protection.
In order to prevent responsibility to protect (R2P) crimes, Brazil believes that there is a need for a comprehensive approach that strengthens coherence between polit…
I thank President Francis for convening this meeting. It is a timely opportunity for the wider membership of the United Nations to discuss the work of the Security Council. This practice contributes to enhancing the transparency and accountability of the body primarily responsible for peace and secu…