The founding of the United Nations 70 years ago cast light on the dark twentieth century. That was a pivotal moment for our world. It came not against a backdrop of glorious sunshine and green pastures, but amid the ruins of the Second World War with its more than 50 million graves. As the winter of…
We have been speaking of the many conflicts haunting the Middle East, especially the terrible Syrian war, now in its fifth year. Yes, there is much we have to do, and there is much we have failed to achieve so far. But let me start with one thing that we have achieved, and that is the nuclear agreem…
In a few days’ time, we in Germany will celebrate 25 years of German unity. In Europe we will celebrate the end of the Cold War. What was a divided Europe has grown together in peace and freedom. For decades, many dreamed of that, but few believed it could ever happen. Today, however, we know that n…
In the interests of time, I will try to be brief. Our thanks go to today’s briefers. We believe that the Secretary-General’s summary of the Tripartite Review Commission discussions (S/2015/713, annex) has come at the right moment. It helps to define the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission …
Together with so many who have spoken before me, Germany welcomes decision 69/560, just adopted by consensus by the General Assembly. That substantive decision marks a milestone in the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform. It is a significant achievement by and for all Member St…
Germany has thoroughly considered the draft resolution before it today, the adoption of which changes decades of an uncontested and established practice within the United Nations. The raising of flags at Headquarters has always been associated with full membership within the United Nations, in accor…
I would like to begin by thanking New Zealand for taking the initiative, which we applaud, of convening this open debate. It offers a rare but important opportunity for the Security Council to highlight the challenges and vulnerabilities that affect 52 countries and territories and more than 50 mill…
Germany is very grateful for the support that we have received in the preparation of resolution 69/314. Today is a good day for the protection of wildlife and the fight against crime.
But despite this fact, I have to start with a piece of sad news. On Monday, the first elephant was poached in the f…
I too would like to express Germany’s gratitude to Malaysia and the members of the Joint Investigation Team for introducing the draft resolution before us today (S/2015/562), as well as to the Kingdom of the Netherlands for leading the investigation into the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 tragedy.
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The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, reached in Vienna and endorsed today by the Security Council in resolution 2231 (2015), is an important, and possibly historic, step towards ending the decade-long conflict concerning Iran’s nuclear programme. As such, it has the potential to ease concerns reg…
To start with, let me join those who have thanked the Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for his comprehensive briefing today. I would also like to thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his statement.
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the…
I thank you, Madam President, for hosting today’s debate. I also thank all the participants who have provided us with insightful briefings. Germany also extends its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his annual report (S/2015/409).
Germany aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of t…
It is a privilege for Germany to introduce the draft resolution A/69/L.71, entitled “Saving the cultural heritage of Iraq”, which we drafted together with our Iraqi partners.
I would like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson for his vivid description of the situation, and I offer my heartfelt…
Small arms and light weapons fuel and sustain violent conflicts. We are forced to witness that on a daily basis in crisis hotspots
around the globe. The illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons is a major cause of massive human suffering that can take many forms: civilian casualties, f…
As we have heard repeatedly today, when the weapons fell silent in Europe in May 1945 — 70 years ago — the world lay in ruins. Europe was devastated. An entire continent was trapped between defeat and recommencement, victory and displacement, joy and desperation, independence and captivity, reconstr…
Germany fully aligns itself with the statement by the Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations. In addition, allow me to add some remarks in my national capacity.
We are grateful for this timely debate and the valuable initiative of the Jordanian presidency.
The Un…
I would like to thank Jordan for organizing today’s open debate. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for her insightful briefing on the Secretary- General’s comprehensive report (S/2015/203), and to express my appreciation to Ms. Hamsatu Allamin, who spoke…
Given the time, I shall deliver a shortened version of my statement. The complete text is available on our website. As usual, Germany aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union.
By taking the initiative to organize this important debate, France has brought to the Security…
I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important debate today.
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Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union in just a moment.
I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement, and the briefers for shar…
I would like to start by thanking Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing today and for his dedicated work. I would also like to acknowledge Ambassador Zahir Tanin’s presence in the Security Council today.
Afghanistan’s Government of nati…
