Mr. President, allow me at the outset to congratulate the Kingdom of Spain on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month and to wish it every success in carrying out its duties. I should like also to thank the Russian Federation for its outstanding presidency of the Council …
At the outset, allow me to congratulate the Russian Federation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also thank the Russian presidency for its transparent efforts in organizing the Council’s work. I also thank Nigeria for its efforts during its presidency of …
The seventieth session of the General Assembly is being held amidst the grave challenges the world is facing on more than one level, especially in fighting terrorism, foremost among which is the terrorism of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). We in Iraq stand steadfastly and patiently wi…
On behalf of the people and Government of Iraq, I would like to convey my congratulations to the Co-Chairs on their appointment to preside over this international Summit, which bears the hopes of humankind that we will be able to overcome the obstacles that prevent countries and States from achievin…
On behalf of the Group of Arab States, I take the floor again to express sincere thanks and appreciation to all for their efforts and to all those who voted in favour of resolution 69/320, which reminds us that the whole world stands by people languishing under colonization. I congratulate the Gover…
The Republic of Iraq, in its capacity as Chair of the Group of Arab States for the month of September, has the honour of introducing, on behalf of all Arab countries and 52 States Members of the United Nations, draft resolution A/69/L.87/Rev.1, entitled, “Raising the flags of non-member observer Sta…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate New Zealand on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and for all its efforts to ensure transparency in the conduct the Council’s work in July. I also thank Malaysia for its similar efforts during its presidency of the Security Council in…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate the delegation of Malaysia on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I also wish to pay tribute to the Mission of Lithuania for its excellent stewardship of the Council’s work last month. I would also like to say how much my country’s …
On behalf of my delegation, I welcome the adoption today of resolution 69/281, entitled “Saving the cultural heritage of Iraq”. I thank the German Minister of State, Ms. Maria Böhmer, for her support. Our thanks and appreciation also go to the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations as ou…
At the outset, I would like to extend my congratulations to you, Madam President, for assuming the presidency of the Council for this month, the professional manner with which you are steering the Council’s deliberations,
and your initiative to devote this meeting to the human cost of the illicit t…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate the delegation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We wish them every success in their task. I would also like to thank the Government of my country for providing me with the opport…
At the outset, I would like to thank France for its efforts in organizing today’s meeting and shedding light on the humanitarian tragedy that has resulted from the actions of Daesh in Iraq and the region. I would also like to express the thanks and greetings of my Minister for Foreign Affairs to His…
On behalf of the Yazidis and all oppressed persons in Iraq, allow me to express my deep thanks and gratitude to His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development of France and to the Government and people of France for the humanitarian stance toward our people. We also wi…
My delegation would like to endorse the statement delivered on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly, as well as all those who helped to coordinate today’s event, which is a symbol of the victims of slavery th…
At the outset, I should like to congratulate the French Republic on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I commend the efforts of the Permanent Mission of China for its very effective presidency of the Council last month.
The Iraqi Government has paid great attention to i…
At the outset, allow me to express my congratulations to the People’s Republic of China on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also pay tribute to the Permanent Mission of Chile for its skilful presidency of the Council last month. And I thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for …
First, I should like to thank the President Bachelet of Chile for her presence at this important meeting. We congratulate Chile on acceding to the presidency of the Council for this month. We would also like to wish for all Member States a good year full of peace and security for everyone.
We thank…
We would first like to congratulate Chad on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month and to thank the delegation of Chad for holding this important open debate on combating terrorism and on the relationship between terrorism and cross-border organized crime. I would also like t…
I should like to begin by thanking Australia and by expressing my gratitude to Ms. Julie Bishop for presiding over this meeting of the Security Council. I also thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan, in his capacity as Chair of the Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee. We are grateful to Australia for organizing thi…
I should like at the outset to congratulate Australia on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank it for its significant efforts, which have been reflected in the holding of a large number of events. I thank His Excellency Ambassador Gary Quinlan for his outstandi…
