I would like to start by expressing my country’s gratitude to Ms. Catherine Marchi-Uhel for her presentation of the reports and her leadership of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes u…
The Czech Republic fully aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union.
The Czech Republic has a consistent and unambiguous position on Ukraine: we strongly condemn Russia’s ongoing occupation of Crimea and the militarization of the peninsula. The occupati…
Human rights cannot be effectively promoted without human rights defenders, who deserve our respect and support. Unfortunately, increasing reprisals and a shrinking space for civil society continue to be a significant challenge in their work today. In that context, we welcome the report of the Secre…
I have the honour to present my country’s explanation of vote on behalf of the Czech Republic.
From the outset, as a staunch defender of multilateralism, the rule of law and human rights, the Czech Republic participated actively in the negotiations on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regula…
I have the honour of introducing to the General Assembly the 2018 report of the Economic and Social Council (A/73/3).
In 2018, the Economic and Social Council stepped up its focus on delivering the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. The various segm…
The Czech Republic aligns itself with the statement just delivered by the observer of the European Union and that to be delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security.
It is clear that there is a well-established link between peace and women…
Despite all our efforts, 100 years after the end of the First World War we find ourselves in a world in which lasting peace has not yet been universally secured and people are still dying in violent conflicts. The raison d’être of the United Nations is the protection of peace, human rights, justice …
I have the honour to take the floor on behalf of the Group of Eastern European States.
It is with sadness that we received the news of the passing of His Excellency Mr. Dante Maria Caputo, President of the General Assembly at its forty-third session, and His Excellency Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab, Preside…
The Czech Republic aligns itself with the statements made earlier by the observer of the European Union and by the representative of Qatar on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (see A/72/PV.99).
I thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his valuable report (A/72/88…
The Czech Republic aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (see A/72/PV.83). I would also like to highlight a few elements in my national capacity.
The Czech Republic welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding and sustaining peace (A/72/70…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important open debate.
The Czech Republic aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union.
I would like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his valuable report (S/2018/250) and strong commitment t…
I wish to align my statement on behalf of the Czech Republic with the statement of the observer of the European Union (EU) delivered this morning.
Road safety is a major societal issue worldwide which must be seriously addressed. From the European point of view, the number of road fatalities decrea…
The Czech Republic aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union.
We would like to thank to French presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate. We would also like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his valuable report (S/2017/861…
Let me thank you, Mr. President, for your timely initiative in organizing today’s important debate.
The Czech Republic fully aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
Let me also take this opportunity to declare our unfailing support for Deputy Secretary-General A…
I thank the United Kingdom presidency for organizing this open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations. Human trafficking remains one of the most common violations of human rights worldwide. Unfortunately, the Czech Republic is no exception.
We are a target and transit country for w…
Sixteen years ago, resolution 1325 (2000) reaffirmed the importance of the equal participation and full involvement of women in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security. We agree with a statement in the global study that in an era when armed extremist groups place the subordination of …
On behalf of the Czech Republic, let me commend the international community and all partners for the progress made in the field of prevention and control of HIV/AIDS.
We particularly welcome the continuing inclusion of the issue among the priorities of the sustainable development framework, most no…
The Czech Republic welcomes the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its high degree of ambition in seeking the coveted transformation that would strike a balance between the further development of humankind and our planet’s natural limits. At this
time, we are seeing the res…
The Czech Republic has considered resolution 69/320 based on its substance and in an objective manner, unrelated to consideration
of any individual observer State that the resolution may concern now or in the future. The Czech Republic fully aligns itself with the principle that raising a flag at t…
I thank you, Madam President, for convening this important meeting. Last month, the Secretary-General reminded us in his opening speech (see A/69/PV.6) at the General Assembly that not since the end of the Second World War have there been so many refugees, displaced people and asylum seekers. It is …
