Let me first of all align myself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and its member States.
Ending AIDS by 2030 is a huge promise. It is a commitment that all people living with, or affected by, HIV are counting on. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolut…
I offer my respects to the French presidency.
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Let me begin by thanking you, Sir, for convening this timely debate, right at the beginning of France’s presidency of the Security Council. Today’s meaningful briefings have demonstrated yet again that the elimination of conflict-rel…
We thank the Egyptian presidency for organizing this very timely debate. All too often, our discussions centre on the effective use of law enforcement and military capabilities to combat terrorism. But as the concept note (S/2016/416, annex) rightly points out, we must combat terrorism in a comprehe…
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
Today marks an important step forward in the trajectory of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. The 2015 review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture resulted in the comprehensive resoluti…
Threats to maritime safety have become an issue of increased international concern. The Gulf of Guinea in particular is greatly affected by piracy and armed robbery at sea, inflicting billions of dollars of economic losses and threatening maritime safety. Acts of piracy are often committed with extr…
I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this debate, which comes at a time when the Great Lakes region is at a crossroads.
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
Major efforts have been made in this traditionally fragile region to fight illegal re…
First, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for his comprehensive briefing today. We highly appreciate the outstanding efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in leading and coordinating international civilian…
I would like to thank Venezuela for having convened today’s open debate.
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
What is the challenge before the Security Council? In the light of the multiplication of conflicts and failing States, the challenge is…
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
Seventy years ago, on 17 January 1946, the Security Council convened for the very first time. Horrified by the destructiveness of the Second World War, 11 nations gathered in London with one all-important goal…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on a topical issue, and I would like to thank the briefers for sharing their valuable insights with us.
Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and with the statement just delivered …
Let me join others in thanking Mr. Nicholas Haysom for his comprehensive briefing today. Germany appreciates the outstanding work of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in leading and coordinating international civilian efforts, including in the promotion of human rights, humani…
I would like to begin by thanking our two co-facilitators, who made a key contribution to moving our negotiations forward here in New York over the past few weeks.
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered this morning by the observer of the European Union (see A/70/PV.76).
Today, modern …
Germany aligns itself with the statement just delivered by the observer of the European Union during this debate.
It has been an honour for Germany to act once more as the penholder of draft resolution A/70/L.23, which is a vivid expression of support for Afghanistan and its people by the entire m…
In order to return to the focus of this debate on refugees and migration, let me start with the following quote:
“We must not be taken aback by their numbers, but rather view them as persons, seeing their faces and listening to their stories, trying to respond as best we can to their situation. To …
We very much welcome this extremely timely debate on the link between security and development. It is a truism that security and development are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Long-term peace and security are not possible without sustainable development and vice-versa. That is why it is so im…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was founded on our strong belief that sustainable peace and security can be based only on
justice and the rule of law. That very notion is reflected in the preamble to the Rome Statute, which stipulates that the crimes under the jurisdiction of the Court “thre…
As the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice makes a crucial contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security by ensuring that international disputes are settled by peaceful means and in accordance with international law. Germany reaffi…
I have the honour to take the floor today on behalf of the Group of Four (G-4) to convey a two-fold message of gratefulness and urgency.
First, I should like to express our gratitude to you, Mr. President, for your commitment to moving the process of Security Council reform forward during your term…
I speak on behalf of France and Germany, following the statement made by my French colleague.
Germany and France have consistently supported a reform of the Security Council with a view to making it more efficient and more in tune with the current global political realities. A revision of its worki…
Owing to time constraints, I will deliver only a condensed version of my statement. The full text will be available online.
Let me congratulate Spain on its assumption of the presidency of the Council. We express our gratitude to you, Sir, for having convened this debate and for putting the women a…
