Allow me, at the outset, to express my Government’s sincere condolences to the State of Pakistan over the cowardly terrorist attack that led to more than 140 victims. We condemn that criminal act in all its aspects, which can be described only as a crime against humanity.
In the context of today’s …
I would like to associate my remarks with the statements made by the Permanent Representative of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the United Nations on behalf of the Group of 77 and China and by the representative of Madagascar on behalf of the African Group.
At the outset, I would like to exp…
Egypt believes that the traditional family is the natural and fundamental core unit of society. The family has the primary responsibility for nurturing and protecting children, ensuring that they grow up in a family environment and enabling them to fully and harmoniously develop their personalities …
The delegation of Egypt voted in favour of resolution 69/67, on the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, despite our reservations with respect to particular language and wording and conce…
We are about to usher in the second half of the second decade of the twenty-first century. We are proud of humankind’s many achievements, especially those that have contributed to the well-being of the human race. However, the international community can no longer ignore one of the most unjust pract…
Our meeting today is being held against a backdrop of regrettable events in the occupied Palestinian territory. This summer the world witnessed atrocities of war in the Gaza Strip and large-scale targeting of civilians, as well as destruction of the Gaza Strip’s infrastructure and attacks on other t…
At the outset, I wish to thank you, Sir, for having convened this important
meeting. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Rwanda for having prepared the introduction of the annual report (A/69/2) on behalf of the members of the Security Council, as well as the Permanent Repres…
I would like to begin my statement by thanking the Government of Australia for holding this meeting on an important issue of concern to all States, at a time when terrorist activities are becoming more diverse, interlinked and widespread in an unprecedented manner. No country is immune to the threat…
Egypt associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Algeria on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.
At the outset, I would like to express Egypt’s appreciation for your decision, Mr. President, to include the revitalization of the work of the General Assembly at the top of …
Egypt aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Mauritania on behalf of Group of African States. At the outset, I wish to welcome Ambassador Baudelaire Ndong Ella, President of the Human Rights Council, to
this debate on the report of the Council (see (A/69/53), in accorda…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your statement (see A/69/PV.49), which reflects an insightful vision and a strong resolve to achieve reform in, and an expansion of, the Security Council.
My delegation would like to associate itself with the statement made by the represe…
I would like to associate my statement with those delivered by the representatives of
Mauritania and Morocco, on behalf of the African and Arab Groups, respectively.
The success of the efforts of the United Nations would not have been possible without the direct support of regional stakeholders an…
I make this statement on behalf of Mr. Abdellatif Aboulatta, Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations.
Egypt appreciates its ongoing cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the Agency’s fields of expertise, serving economic, social and human development. Tha…
During the past 15 years, the Security Council has laid the foundations for a normative framework for the agenda on women and peace and security, starting with the landmark resolution 1325 (2000). Egypt noted with interest the Secretary-General’s most recent report on women and peace and security (S…
The Palestinian question is a recurring item on the agenda of the Security Council, and has been since the establishment of the Organization following the Second World War. Today, we are discussing this item once again following the tragic events in the Gaza Strip last summer, in which a large part …
Egypt aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Malawi on behalf of the Group of African States (see A/69/PV.26) and welcomes the Secretary-General’s three reports on African issues under agenda item 62, “New Partnership for Africa’s Development: progress in implementation …
The issue of foreign terrorist fighters is being addressed today because of the situations in Iraq, Syria and Libya. Some people seek to represent the revolution of Arab peoples as an Islamic movement and to achieve
an Islamic political movement in order to gain power. They are affiliated with cert…
I thank you, Mr. President, for your kind words. We have undertaken that work in the context of our responsibility and have been reinforced by your support, so I thank you for all the efforts you have exerted.
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Let me at the outset affirm the importance of this call by the United …
I would like to express my appreciation to the President of the Council for holding this debate on a topic that is of paramount importance.
Egypt, as a founding Member of the United Nations, has always been a strong proponent of the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, which c…
I would like first to wish a happy Eid for those who celebrate it. Today is a holy feast for all Muslims and we hope that at the next Eid the Muslim world and Palestine will be in better shape.
I am speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. I would like to start by thanking Rwanda for conveni…
