Let me begin by condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Iraq, Syria, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Lebanon and by expressing my condolences to all the victims of terrorism. These tragic events demonstrate how united and global action is imperative to countering terrorism.
I would also lik…
Let me first extend my condolences to the people and Government of Afghanistan for the loss of lives caused by the Taliban terrorist attacks in Kabul yesterday.
I would like to express my appreciation to France for organizing this debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I would also like to thank t…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
I would like to thank the French presidency for holding this open debate and preparing the concept note (S/2016/503, annex). I also thank briefers for their inputs to this debate, which provides an opportunity for all Member St…
At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the General Assembly for organizing this important high- level meeting on ending HIV/AIDS. I also recognize and appreciate the role played by the Permanent Representatives of Switzerland and Zambia in leading the consultations that resulted in th…
While it remains committed to providing as broad as possible access to care, treatment and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, the Islamic Republic of Iran is of the view that HIV/AIDS is a public health issue and that Governments are responsible for ensuring the highest attainable standards of…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on Egypt’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to express our appreciation to you for holding today’s open debate and for…
I also apologize for requesting the floor at this late hour. My delegation would just like to react to some of the baseless accusations levelled by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against my country.
It was ironic that he accused Iran of fanning the flames of sectarianism and that he …
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s debate, which offers us a timely opportunity to exchange views on the narratives and ideologies of terrorism. I also thank Mr. Jan Eliasson, Sheikh Mohi El-Din Afifi and Mr. Steven A. Crown for their comprehensive briefings, and commend Al-A…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Asia-Pacific States. On this thirtieth anniversary of the disastrous nuclear accident at Chernobyl, the Asia-Pacific Group honours the memory of the accident victims who lost their lives or health, remembers those men and women who continue to suf…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
First of all, I would like to praise Angola for having taken the initiative of organizing this debate on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa and for having prepared the concept paper (S/2016/219, a…
Speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), I would like to begin by congratulating Angola on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to praise your initiative, Mr. President, to organize this important debate. I also thank the Secretary-
General, the African Union Co…
I would like to express my appreciation to Angola for today’s debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I would also like to thank the representative of Afghanistan for his statement, as well as Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United…
I thank the President for organizing this formal debate on the Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism presented by the Secretary-General (A/70/674).
It is our understanding — as has also been stated earlier in the two previous meetings (A/70/ PV.84 and A/70/PV.85) — that the Plan of Action is …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
I wish to convey to you, Sir, and to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela the Movement’s appreciation for having convened today’s ministerial debate on such a fundamental topic. I also thank the Secretary-General for his…
First and foremost, I would like to thank Venezuela for its initiative in organizing this debate and presenting the concept paper (S/2016/102, annex), which we found extremely useful. I thank the Ambassadors of Sweden and Chile for sharing their insightful inputs. My delegation is grateful for the o…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and to convey the Movement’s appreciation to the Uruguayan presidency for convening this open debate at this critical juncture for the Palestinian people and the Middle East. I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his br…
I have the honour to address the Security Council today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Let me start by congratulating you, Mr. President, on Uruguay’s accession to membership of the Council and on its assumption of the presidency for this month, as well as by thanking you for organizi…
I wish to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 70/248.
My delegation wishes to disassociate itself from section XX of the resolution, with regard to the allocation of budgetary resources to the Panel of Experts on the Islamic Republic of Iran. As my delegation clearly stated at the time of th…
My delegation has asked for the floor to explain its vote on the proposed amendment introduced by the delegation of Cuba on section XX of draft resolution II.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported the activities of the United Nations within its mandates and based on its rules and regula…
Apart from the politically motivated nature of draft resolution IV, which is totally unacceptable on its own terms, it contains provisions that are definitely irrelevant and unprecedented for inclusion in a human rights resolution. Such provisions run counter to the basic principles of international…
