As a major victim of the most systematic use of chemical weapons, Iran once again expresses its strong opposition to the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances.
We reiterate our call for the full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation of the Chemical Weapo…
I would like to thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Msuya for their briefings.
The Syrian people continue to face numerous challenges, and meeting them requires hard work in a multitude of sectors. Nothing is more important or urgent than ending the unilateral coercive measures that have harmed the Syrian p…
I thank you, Madam President, for having convened this meeting, and I also thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov for his informative briefing.
The most recent attack on a prison in Al-Hasakah, which was claimed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), in Syria’s north-east, is an alarm be…
The relatively calm situation in Syria in 2021 has further enabled the safe and
dignified return of refugees and displaced persons and has accelerated reconstruction efforts.
Yet, the suffering of the Syrian people continue and alleviating their anguish requires more efforts in various areas. Obvi…
Afghanistan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Since the most recent meeting of the Security Council on this issue, in November 2021 (see
S/PV.8908), the situation has been deteriorating, with no sign of progress in sight.
According to United Nations reports, more than 24 million peop…
During 2021, Syria witnessed a relatively calm military situation and a gradual return of refugees and displaced persons. At the same time, Syria’s bilateral relations with some countries have improved. Likewise, the convening of the fifth and sixth meetings of the Constitutional Committee, despite …
I thank Norway for having organized this important meeting. I also thank all briefers for their insightful presentations.
Urban warfare has devastating consequences for civilians and critical infrastructure as we witness increasing attacks against civilians and civilian objects. The latest United N…
The use of information and telecommunications for criminal purposes often transcends geographical boundaries, which, as a global problem, affects us all, requiring an urgent, effective and united response. Any delay to act accordingly will provide criminals more opportunities for expanding their per…
I am taking the floor to explain my delegation’s position regarding document A/76/L.30. We strongly reject the deceitful attempt by the Israeli regime, the main sponsor of draft resolution, to misuse the concepts affiliated with agenda item 16, “Culture of peace”.
The fires of the Second World War,…
The situation in the occupied Palestinian territory continues to deteriorate, posing a threat to international peace and security. During 2021, through the killing of innocent people, including women and children, the requisitioning of Palestinians’ property, the seizure and demolition of their home…
I would like to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, for presiding over the Security Council this month. We wish every success to the new members of the Council.
We reiterate our long-standing and principled position in strongly condemning the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere an…
I join other speakers in thanking the briefers for their inputs.
For well over a decade, the Syrian people have been seriously suffering from the conflict. To end their grief and the dangers that the conflict poses to regional peace and security, we need to redouble our efforts to find a political …
I wish to deliver a statement concerning draft resolution II, on the so-called situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
My delegation fully rejects draft resolution II, which was sponsored by Canada, as a grave and politically motivated provocation against the Islamic Republic of …
The Islamic Republic of Iran has joined the consensus on the resolution entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”, which was just adopted as resolution 76/176.
My Government is committed to the principles…
It is heartening that today the Council once again is expressing its consistent position that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) must be restored and implemented in full. That, however, can be realized only if all necessary conditions are met in real terms. Make no mistake — we are not …
Today the representative of the Israeli regime made baseless and unfounded allegations against my country. The dissemination of false and fabricated accusations against the countries of the region, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran, has long been a standard practice of Israel’s, with the exc…
At the outset, allow me to express my delegation’s appreciation to the coordinators and facilitators of the draft resolutions (A/76/L.23, A/76/L.24, A/76/L.26 and A/76/L.27) under this agenda item for their leadership and work in achieving a consensus among Member States. I would also like to extend…
I take the floor to explain my delegation’s vote on resolution 76/70 and to reiterate its position on the Russian- Ukrainian dispute.
We are of the view that the parties concerned should pursue the peaceful resolution of disputes through direct political dialogue to further efforts aimed at achievi…
Today the international community faces pressing challenges related to terrorism and climate change. Through its numerous resolutions, the United Nations has repeatedly affirmed that terrorism is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security and that the primary responsibility …
I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President,
on your presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing.
We reiterate our principled position regarding the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic that, in order to prevent further suffering of its peo…
