At the outset, allow me to thank Luxembourg for organizing this open debate on a very important subject. I also thank Ms. Zerrougui, Mr. Ladsous and Mr. Lake for their interesting and
thought-provoking statements. By the same token, I welcome to the Chamber and thank for his remarks Mr. Alhaji Baba…
At the outset, let me also thank the Lithuanian presidency for the initiative of convening this timely open debate and for the comprehensive concept note (S/2014/75, annex). I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement.
I give credit to the holding of open debates as a measur…
At the outset, let me congratulate Lithuania, the first Baltic State to serve on the Security Council, on having assumed the presidency of the Council.
The Secretary-General notes in his latest report (S/2013/689) that the current state of the protection of civilians leaves little room for optimism…
Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union. The present statement is delivered in my capacity as President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute and as Estonia’s Ambassador-at- large for the International Criminal Court.
The report of the Cour…
At the outset, Sir, I would like to thank you for organizing today’s open debate on the Security Council’s working methods — the sixth of its kind — and for the very comprehensive concept paper (S/2013/613, annex). As a member of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, we fully s…
At the outset, allow me to join others in expressing gratitude to the Secretary- General, the Executive Director of UN Women, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the representative of the Non-governmental Organization Working Group on Women, Peace and Security for
their statements. I would a…
It is a profound honour to take the floor at this timely event highlighting the importance and interconnectedness of migration and sustainable development.
Estonia fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union, and I would like to make some additional remark…
Let me first join my colleagues in thanking you, Sir, for organizing today’s debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2013/535) and Special Representative Ján Kubiš for his briefing and the tremendous work that the United Nations Assistance Mission in …
At the outset, I should like to join others in thanking the presidency for organizing this open debate. I see it as a sign of the Security Council’s continued commitment to addressing the impact and consequences of armed conflict on civilians.
Estonia fully aligns itself with the statement delivere…
I have asked for the floor to echo and reinforce the message conveyed in draft resolution A/67/L.68, which was introduced by the
representative of Georgia today. The fact that almost the same draft resolution containing the same calls for improvement has been on our agenda already for six years in …
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate.
Estonia fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
The Security Council, through its resolutions, has developed a robust framework to prevent and address sexual violence in armed…
At the outset, let me thank the Secretary-General; the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura; and Ms. Saran Keïta Diakité, of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security for their briefings.
Estonia aligns itself with the statement…
First of all, I would like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Executive Director of UN-Women Michelle Bachelet, Under- Secretary-General Ladsous and Ms. Bineta Diop, the
representative of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, for their presentations.
Estonia aligns itself with th…
I am speaking in my capacity as President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and as Estonia’s Ambassador-at-large. In making this statement, Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
I would like to tha…
I am speaking in my capacity as President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute and as Estonia’s Ambassador-at- large.
I would like to join others in thanking Guatemala for having organized this timely and indeed long- awaited debate to look into the relationship between the
Securi…
Let me begin by thanking the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Sang-Hyun Song, for introducing the seventh annual report of the ICC to the United Nations (see A/66/309).
Estonia aligns itself with the statement just made by the European Union on behalf of its member States.…
I thank the Secretary-General for convening this first High-level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs). It is timely that this highly important and growing issue of non-communicable diseases is discussed at a high level at United Nations Headquarters. At the same…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Eastern European States to welcome the Republic of South Sudan as the 193rd State Member of the United Nations.
As we all know, the journey of South Sudan to this Hall has been neither easy nor short. The presence of the delegation of South Sudan…
I am happy to report to the Assembly on Panel 4, which was held yesterday and was dedicated to women, girls and HIV. The Panel was chaired by Estonia’s Minister of Social Affairs, Mr. Hanno Pevkur, on whose behalf I am privileged to brief the Assembly on the results. The Panel had very
distinguish…
First, I would like to associate myself with the statement that will be made on behalf of the European Union and to offer the following comments on behalf of Estonia.
The world has known the significance of three letters — H, I and V — for 30 years already. We have witnessed how the response to the…
