We would like to thank the Italian presidency of the Council for organizing today’s debate. We also thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons for their valuable contributions.
I align myself with the statement d…
I welcome the participation of Mr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, in our meeting. Let me start by reaffirming the resolve of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to continue their support to the fraternal people and the Government …
I would like to begin by thanking the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for his report (see A/72/221).
The Islamic Republic of Iran underscores the importance of ensuring that all States can fully realize their inalienable right to develop, research, produce and use …
The Islamic Republic of Iran has taken note of the report of the Human Rights Council (A/72/53), and the statement made by Mr. Maza Martelli, President of the Human Rights Council, for which we thank him.
Iran reaffirms its support for the work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Righ…
My delegation strongly condemns the heinous act of
terrorism that took place yesterday in New York City and expresses its condolences and sympathy to the families of all of the victims.
I shall now present the Assembly with the following explanation of vote on resolution 72/4.
The economic, comme…
I would like to begin by thanking the French presidency for organizing this open debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for presenting his annual report (S/2017/821) on children and armed conflict, as well as the briefers for their valuable input.
The scale of violations committed…
I would like to express my gratitude to France for organizing today’s debate, and thank the briefers.
The growing body of evidence shows that women’s participation in peace and reconciliation processes and their implementation have contributed to increased chances of success for the sustainability …
It is an honour to take the floor on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on the occasion of the consideration of an agenda item to which we attach such great importance — the report of the International Court of Justice (A/72/4) — of which we take note.
At the outset, allow us to thank the Pr…
I convey my delegation’s appreciation to the French presidency
for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine.
I align myself with the statement made on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
The Israeli occupation of Palestinian …
I would like to touch briefly on some of the issues reflected in the Secretary-General’s report on the work of the Organization (A/72/1) that we find noteworthy. As the world is witnessing a plethora of complex and interconnected challenges, we join the Secretary- General in his assessment in paragr…
I would like to commend the Permanent Representatives of Qatar and Belgium for facilitating the negotiations on the political declaration on the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons (resolution 72/1).
The Islamic Republic of Iran is committed t…
I would like to express my appreciation to Ethiopia for convening today’s debate, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan for his statement, and Mr. Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for his briefing on the…
We have requested the floor in exercise of the right of reply in reaction to some statements, including the baseless claims made by representatives of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain during the current general debate. The representative of the United Arab Emirates, in his address …
As usual, the representative of the Israeli regime today made unfounded allegations against Iran (see A/72/PV.4). He tried to deceive the whole world by distracting public opinion from the horrific policies and practices of his own regime. However, the nature of that regime, which is founded on aggr…
At the outset, Mr. President, I would like to congratulate you on your election to guide the General Assembly at its seventy-second session and to wish you success in all of your endeavours.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Gen…
I asked for the floor to reply to the senseless rhetoric in the statement of the representative of the Israeli regime.
Countering and addressing terrorism and its root causes cannot be considered separate from addressing
the occupation and the terrorist activities of the Israeli regime. That is wh…
Let me begin by extending through you, Madam President, our sincere congratulations to Mr. Vladimir Voronkov on his appointment to assume the leadership of the
newly established Office of Counter-Terrorism. We hope that, during his mandate, the United Nations counter-terrorism structure will improv…
Let me begin by expressing my heartfelt condolences and condemnation in connection with the most recent terrorist attacks that took place during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Kabul, which resulted in considerable damage to surrounding areas and some diplomatic facilities, including ours, as we…
We joined the consensus on resolution 71/291, which we have just adopted. Indeed, we support the principle of the initiative of the Secretary-General in bringing reform to the counter-terrorism structure and creating the Office of Counter-Terrorism, headed by an Under- Secretary-General. The new str…
Allow me to begin by strongly condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester, Baghdad and Kabul. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and the people of those countries.
We have asked for the floor to place on the record our position …
