Germany aligns itself with the statement just made by the representative of the European Union.
In our own national statement, I would like to start with a quotation: “He who closes his eyes to the past will be blind to the present.” These words were spoken by the recently deceased German President…
Germany welcomes resolution 2202 (2015), just adopted by the Security
Council, which endorses the 12 February package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements of September 2014. The Security Council has thus sent a clear signal that it is ready to assume its responsibility at this…
At the outset, let me thank all the briefers for their insightful presentations, as well as Chile for having organized this open debate. I also
thank Ms. Elman for her statement on behalf of civil society. Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and …
Let me first of all thank the Chilean presidency for organizing today’s debate and for choosing such a timely topic for discussion.
In 2015, we will celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations and the anniversaries of the adoptions of the Beijing Platform for Act…
Germany fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (EU). Allow me to make some additional remarks in my national capacity.
As we are all aware, there is a dangerous global phenomenon that threatens the very existence of States and human lives — the growin…
I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for his briefing today, and for his excellent work. We commend him on his very successful start at the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I also
thank the Executive Dir…
At the outset, Germany would like to associate itself with the statement delivered this morning by the observer of the European Union.
We all recognize the imperative of sustainable development and its economic, social and environmental dimensions. The conclusion and implementation of the upcoming …
I have the great honour to take the floor on behalf of the States members of the Group of Western European and other States.
We wholeheartedly welcome the initiative to hold this commemorative event, celebrating 25 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. As we have repeat…
It is an honour for my country to introduce this year’s draft resolution on the situation in Afghanistan (A/69/L.20). The year 2014 has been marked by seminal developments in Afghan domestic and foreign politics, and the draft resolution before us today reflects all the facets of those key developme…
I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s debate.
Germany, like so many others, is deeply concerned about the threat that terrorism and violent extremism pose to our societies. Germany is therefore strongly engaged in countering that threat both abroad and at home. We contri…
Let me begin by commending the President of the Assembly, Ambassador Kutesa, on the appointment of the Permanent Representative of Jamaica, Ambassador Courtenay Rattray, as the new facilitator of the intergovernmental negotiations. We are confident that his choice, a result of thorough consultations…
On behalf of Germany, let me first thank President Tomka for his excellent presentation in this year’s International Law Week. The International Court of Justice is an indispensable institution for the settlement of international disputes through peaceful means and in accordance with international l…
Let me first of all thank today’s briefers for their insightful presentations, and Argentina for organizing this open debate.
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
We welcome the presidential statement adopted by the Council today (S/PRST/2014/21…
The report of the Secretary- General entitled “Sport for development and peace: realizing the potential” (A/69/330) underlines once again the important role sport can play in the different areas of development and peacebuilding, including specific initiatives undertaken by the Member States and enti…
The year 2014 is a special one for Europeans — a special year of commemoration. In the summer 100 years ago, European diplomacy failed and the world slid into the First World War. Seventy-five years ago, Germany attacked its neighbour Poland, plunging the world into the Second World War. Twenty-five…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and for inviting non-members of the Security Council to participate.
In Syria and Iraq, we are witnessing the return of barbarism. We are faced with an enemy that is not only a threat for Iraq or Syria or the Middle East, but a threat to all of…
At the outset, I would like to thank Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans and Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for their insightful briefings.
More than two months have passed since the downing of Flight MH-17. A total of 298 lives, including four German citizens, were tragically lost. We grief…
The unprecedented spread of the Ebola virus in parts of West Africa is a massive humanitarian disaster for the region. It also threatens the overall political and economic stability in Africa, in particular in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. Germany is and remains committed to the United Nations M…
Let me thank the Secretary- General for his comprehensive report (S/2014/656). I would also like to express our deep gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ján Kubiš, for his tireless efforts during the past years and, particularly, for the constructive role that he mo…
Germany aligns itself with the statement presented by the observer of the European Union.
Allow me to thank today’s speakers for sharing their expertise and insight. They have once again shown that the situation of children in today’s conflicts around the world remains dire. The annex to The Secret…
