I would like to thank the United Kingdom for convening today’s open debate and for its leadership and commitment with respect to this important issue.
Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
In recent years, the problem of human trafficking in conflict s…
First of all, allow me to extend my deepest condolences to the delegation of the Russian Federation with regard to the passing of Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
I would like to start by thanking the Ukrainian presidency for organizing this timely discussion today on a very important topic. It is the ha…
I would like to start by thanking Ukraine for organizing this very timely discussion today.
Estonia aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. We are also a sponsor of resolution 2341 (2017), on the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist at…
Estonia aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union.
Let me start by thanking Sweden for convening this important and timely debate, and the new Secretary- General António Guterres for outlining his vision for a renewed focus on conflict prevention. Allow me also to congra…
Estonia aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union.
First of all, we would like to commend the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), the Permanent Representative of Spain, and all members of the 1540 Committee for their de…
In accordance with the mandate given by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to the chairmanship of the Council of Europe, I have the honour to introduce draft resolution A/71/L.15, entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe”.
Estonia assumed the chair…
On behalf of Estonia, I would like to thank all speakers today; a special thank you goes to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for this year’s report on women and peace and security (S/2016/822).
We align ourselves with the statement of the European Union and of the Group of Friends of Women a…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, which is a cross-regional group comprised of the following 25 small and mid-size countries seeking to improve the working methods of the Security Council: Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia,…
As a member of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) Group, Estonia fully endorses the statement delivered by the representative of Switzerland. Together with Costa Rica, Estonia has been at the forefront of the ACT group on the issue of appointing the next Secretary- General. I would…
I wish at the outset to thank the French presidency for having convened this debate.
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The protection of civilians in armed conflict remains a deep concern for Estonia, as do the particular needs of women and children. As was expressed by my delegation in this Chamber last week (s…
Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union (see A/70/PV.99).
This high-level meeting is a unique opportunity to renew our political commitment to ending the HIV epidemic within the next 15 years. Estonia welcomes the i…
I would like to thank the French presidency for having organized today’s open debate.
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Estonia welcomes the report submitted in April by the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2016/361) and commends the work of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexu…
I would like to thank the Venezuelan presidency for organizing today’s timely debate on the review of the peacebuilding architecture.
Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and would like to make the following remarks in its national capacity.
The …
I am very pleased to be here today to mark the 10-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society. We have come a long way. The world has experienced incredible economic and social growth as a result of the development and use of information and communications technologies. The Internet a…
Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (see A/70/PV.59).
During the past year we have seen an unprecedented number of migrants and refugees around the world.
Devastating conflicts in Syria and parts of Iraq and poverty and unrest in Afghanistan, th…
May I begin by expressing my most profound and sincere condolences to the families of those who died in the terrorist attacks on Friday in Paris. To the peoples of France, and the other countries that have been victims of attacks — Lebanon, Iraq and Russia — we also extend our condolences.
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At the outset, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris. We stand in solidarity with the Government and the people of France.
Estonia aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union, and we would like…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, a cross-regional group comprised of the following 25 small and mid-sized countries working together to improve the working methods of the Security Council: Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia…
Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union. In my national capacity, please allow me to make the following remarks.
I thank President Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi for her presentation of the report (see A/70/350) of the International Criminal Co…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group. The cross-regional ACT group is comprised of 25 small and mid-size countries working together to improve the working methods of the Security Council.
The ACT group would like commend all Member State…
