I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing.
Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of the European Union.
Members of the Council, whenever they were meeting on the situation in the Middle East in recent months, were enti…
I would like to express my gratitude to the Colombian presidency for its initiative to organize today’s meeting on the situation in Haiti.
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With Haiti currently in the final phase of the electoral process, this debate is very timely. At this critical moment, it is important that …
Germany also welcomes the unanimous adoption of this resolution, and we would like to thank France and Nigeria for their initiative.
The rapidly deteriorating security situation in Côte d’Ivoire is highly alarming. We are deeply concerned about reports of increased fighting and violence against civ…
On behalf of the members of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), I am pleased to present the report of the Commission on its fourth session (S/2011/41).
Strengthening the peacebuilding agenda, enhancing its impact in the field and providing continued support to the peacebuilding efforts in Burundi, …
May I join others in thanking Ambassador Néstor Osorio for his first briefing in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). As he assumed responsibility for that crucial Committee at the beginning of this year, let me congratulate him on taking over that i…
On behalf of the members of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), I am pleased to present the report of the Commission on its fourth session (A/65/701). Strengthening the peacebuilding agenda, enhancing its impact in the field and providing continued support to the peacebuilding efforts in Burundi, th…
We have gathered today to address the serious situation in Libya. Our intention is to stop the violence in the country and to send clear messages to Al-Qadhafi and his regime that their time is over. Muammar Al-Qadhafi must relinquish power immediately. His regime has lost all legitimacy and can no …
Let me first extend a particular word of thanks to Special Representative Staffan de Mistura for his briefing today, and to his colleagues in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for their dedicated and outstanding work in fulfilment of the Council’s mandate and in support of…
I thank the Chinese presidency for convening today’s meeting. Germany is also very grateful for the clear and informed remarks of the Secretary-General. I am particularly gratified by the presence of Prime Minister Abdullahi Mohamed and the Special Representative for Somalia of the African Union Com…
Germany welcomes the Council’s swift and decisive action. We are particularly pleased that the Council is acting in unity.
Today the Council has sent out a clear and strong message. The international community will not tolerate the gross and systematic violation of human rights by the Libyan regime…
Let me thank the Brazilian presidency for convening today’s meeting and for preparing the draft resolution currently under consideration.
It is a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão to the Council today. We have listened to his intervention with great interest and commend him on his ac…
I would like to join my colleagues in warmly welcoming the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Vuk Jeremić, and the Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, Mrs. Vlora Çitaku. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lam…
I would like to join my colleagues in warmly welcoming the Foreign Minister
of Lithuania to the Council today. May I also thank him for his comprehensive briefing setting out the priorities of Lithuania as Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for 2011…
I would like to thank the Brazilian presidency for preparing today’s debate. Also, I wish to thank the Secretary-General, Sarah Cliffe and the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission for their briefings. They have set the stage for our discussions.
Germany aligns itself with the statement to be deliv…
I will be brief. Most of the things I want to say have been said before, so I will focus on a very few points.
Germany warmly welcomes the peaceful voting during the referendum and joins others in congratulating the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and, above all, the people every…
I would like to join my colleagues in warmly welcoming Baroness Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union.
High Representative Ashton’s briefing to the Security Council comes at a good and timely moment. Recent developments in Tunisia and Egypt, both …
I, too, would like to thank Special Adviser Jack Lang for his excellent briefing and report (S/2011/30) on legal issues linked to piracy off the coast of Somalia. We commend the report for its high level of detail and its systematic and comprehensive approach. The report is a most thorough analysis …
One year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We recall the extraordinary sacrifice made by the personnel of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).
I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Valerie Amos and…
I wish to thank Under- Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his comprehensive briefing and the Permanent Observer of Palestine for his statement.
Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the delegation of the European Union (EU) on behalf of the Union.
For too long, the peopl…
This is the first time that Germany is taking the floor in the Council as one of the new non-permanent members. Allow me to express my country’s determination to assume the responsibility associated with membership in the Security Council. Germany will contribute to the work of the Security Council …
