More than ever, we all need a strong and representative Security Council that can continue to play a decisive role in preserving peace and security around the globe. Designing such a Security Council is not only in the best interests of the international community, but also our shared responsibility…
We would like to thank the President of the Human Rights Council for presenting the Council’s annual report (A/71/53) to the General Assembly.
Hungary aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
The establishment of the Human Rights Council, 10 years ago, was a majo…
This morning we heard from Ms. Rita Lopidia that women in conflict situations lacked protection, lived in fear, were at risk of being raped on a daily basis, had almost no access to justice, were economically disadvantaged and lived with limited freedoms. I therefore believe that women have to trans…
It is an honour for me to stand here in front of such a distinguished audience, especially in 2016, the year marking the sixtieth anniversary of the 1956 uprising, when the Hungarian people rose up and fought for their freedom against the Communist oppressors. In 1956, Hungary did not receive extern…
The international community must not tolerate sexual violence, however it is expressed and wherever and whenever it takes place. We believe that by uniting our efforts there is no
question that we can combat sexual violence in conflict situations, emergencies and humanitarian crises.
Hungary decla…
We would all like to see a more efficient, transparent and relevant Security Council that provides solutions — and not culs de sac — for all of us. In order to join forces in trying to find ways and means to form a more effective Council, let me reiterate Hungary’s views while fully supporting the s…
At the outset, I would like to thank France for providing this opportunity for us to reflect on this very disturbing, very alarming and very shocking topic. I also thank you, Sir, for the concrete actions and steps that you have proposed (see S/2016/496, annex).
Hungary naturally aligns itself with…
I wish first to thank China for organizing this very important open debate.
Hungary, of course, aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later on behalf of the European Union, but I should like to say a few words in my national capacity.
Hungary truly believes that terrorism is a global pr…
Hungary supports all efforts aimed at making peacebuilding more effective and recognizes the need to apply a holistic and integrated approach to sustaining peace. I wish to thank Venezuela for having convened this very timely open debate.
While we fully support the statement to be delivered later o…
The purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, our commitments to humanity, are being tested repeatedly today. It is our shared responsibility to work nationally, regionally and internationally to uphold them. I wish to thank Venezuela for providing us with this opportunity to ref…
Always thinking the unthinkable, expecting the unexpected, being totally vulnerable and living the solitude of the global world — this is what it means to be a non-military, ordinary, private citizen in armed conflict.
I wish to thank Uruguay for having convened today’s open debate. Hungary aligns…
Hungary aligns itself fully with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union (see A/70/PV.59). We would like to add the following comments in our national capacity.
Almost two months ago, our Heads of State and Government came to New York to hold a high-level dialogue on m…
Let me start by thanking the United Kingdom presidency for this opportunity and also joining others in offering our deepest condolences to victims, families of victims, people, and governments of countries who have been affected by the recent terrorist attacks.
Two months ago, our Heads of State an…
Hungary thanks the President of the Human Rights Council, Mr. Joachim Rücker, for presenting the annual report of the Council (A/70/53) to the General Assembly.
Hungary fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union, and joins others in expressing its deepest…
Hungary warmly welcomes the decision of the President of the General Assembly to organize this meeting and to appoint Ambassador Sylvie Lucas, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg, as Chair of the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform. At the same time, we wish to express our s…
I wish to thank Spain and commend your vision and leadership, Mr. President, in organizing today’s high-level debate on the review of resolution 1325 (2000).
Hungary strongly supported the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, and the subsequent resolutions on that to…
I am pleased to be addressing the General Assembly on the occasion of this seventieth anniversary.
Seventy years ago, the United Nations was founded to promote cooperation among its Member States and
to establish international peace and security. That would be a good reason to celebrate, but here …
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate of the Security Council in order to discuss this very important topic. Countering terrorism in the Middle East can be successful only if we pool our global efforts. Unifying our global efforts requires global cooperation.
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Hungary welcomes the draft outcome document for the United Nations summit to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 69/315, annex). We greatly value the consensus achieved to transmit it to the summit. The ambitious and transformative package before us represents the best chan…
I have the honour to introduce draft resolution A/69/L.72, entitled “World Statistics Day”, under sub-item (a) of agenda item 13. By adopting the draft resolution, the General Assembly would designate 20 October 2015 as the second World Statistics Day, under the general theme “Better data, better li…
