At the outset, let me thank Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and High Commissioner Filippo Grandi for their very sobering briefings, which unfortunately confirm the images we are seeing in the media.
Ghana is seriously concerned about the humanitarian situation unfolding in Ukraine. Today’s…
Let me begin by thanking the United Kingdom for its work as the penholder on resolution 2624 (2022). Ghana voted in support of the resolution, extending for another 12 months the Yemen sanctions regime and the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Yemen, because we believe it is important to maintain t…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Gabon, Kenya and my own country, Ghana (A3). Our decision to deliver a joint statement today flows from our shared commitment to upholding the well-established and internationally accepted no…
Let me begin by acknowledging the dangerous moments in which we live and noting the necessity for diplomacy to triumph over war. I therefore urge that, even at this difficult moment, and as diplomatic representatives of our States, we maintain the commitment of our States to dialogue and the objecti…
Ghana voted in favour of draft resolution S/2022/155, on the situation in Ukraine, which was not adopted, because — as a member of the Security Council — that is the minimum duty that we owe to the Charter of the United Nations, the peoples of the world and in particular the Government and people of…
Let me begin by first of all thanking the Secretary-General and Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo for their significant briefings.
Ghana is grateful to the Secretary-General for his clear statements on the situation in Ukraine in defence of the Charter of the United Nations, the rules- based interna…
At the outset, I join other Security Council members in expressing my appreciation to Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing.
The situation, as presented, is dire and requires the international community’s enduring commitment in pursuit of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Mid…
I thank Ambassador Michael Gaffey, President of the Governing Council of the United Nations Compensation Commission, for his detailed briefing and summary of the work of the Governing Council. I also welcome the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq and the Permanent Representati…
I will also begin by first of all thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing to the Security Council.
The decision by the Russian Federation to recognize the non-Government-controlled regions of eastern Ukraine and to send in troops has stunned the world. Ghana deeply regret…
I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing on the prevailing situation in eastern Ukraine as it relates to the implementation of the Minsk agreements. I also thank Mr. Mikko Kinnunen, Special Representative of the Organization for Security and Coopera…
I welcome your presence, Sir, at today’s debate. I also welcome the presence of our Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, as well as the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), and note with appreciation the insightful remarks respectively made. I further welcome …
At the outset, let me thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths
for their briefings. We very much welcome their commitment and efforts to bring about an end to the conflict in Yemen and alleviate the de…
I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Ghana and Kenya.
First of all, we would like to begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General James Swan; Ambassador Francisco Caetano José Madeira,
Spec…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Russian Federation for convening this briefing on the threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. Ghana welcomes the Secretary-General’s report on the subject (S/2022/63) and thanks Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary- General of …
It is a delight to see you, Madam President, presiding over the Security Council for the month of February. Ghana assures your delegation of its cooperation and remains confident of your able leadership. I would also like to congratulate Ambassador Mona Juul and the delegation of Norway for the exce…
A few moments ago, the Security Council voted to adopt the agenda for this meeting to consider the situation in Ukraine. Our responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security makes it imperative to encourage the path of dialogue and preventive diplomacy. That is the only way to …
Let me also thank Under- Secretary-General Voronkov for the briefing on the prevailing situation in north-eastern Syria and make the following points.
The attack in Al-Hasakah constitutes a grievous violation of international law, having resulted in civilian casualties and the displacement of perso…
My delegation welcomes the insightful briefing by Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. We also thank Mr. Jan Egeland, the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, and commend his organization’s extensive humanitarian work amid the difficult circumstance…
Let me begin by commending you for Norway’s very able leadership of the Security Council this month. We also warmly welcome the remarks by the Secretary-General and the briefing by the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), Ambassador Tirumurti.
We a…
I would like to thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his briefing and commend his tireless efforts to support the political process in Syria. I also welcome Ms. Thuraya Hijazi, Director of the Release Me project in northern Syria, and appreciate the perspectives that she brought to the discussions …
