Kazakhstan welcomes the adoption today of resolution 2337 (2017), on the situation in The Gambia. We thank Senegal for its efforts to find consensus on the resolution. Kazakhstan commends the tireless mediation efforts of the Presidents of Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana and Mauritania, as well as the Afric…
At the outset, I should like to join our colleagues in paying tribute to Ambassador Samantha Power for her dedication, commitment and contribution to peace and security. We wish her every success in her future endeavours.
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman, European Union observe…
We thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing on the escalating situation in the Middle East and especially for his efforts to seek a peaceful solution to the several issues in the region.
With respect to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, we are seriously concerned by the trends of a compl…
We express our deep appreciation to Under-Secretary-General O’Brien, Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun and Ms. Fatima Askira for their comprehensive briefings. We also welcome the representative of Nigeria.
We would like to raise several points.
First, we take note of the situation in the Lake …
Please accept, Madam, President, my most sincere wishes of success for Sweden’s presidency. It is deeply symbolic that the year 2017 starts with a renewed focus on prevention, jointly facilitated by Sweden — a nation with an impeccable record of promoting the values of the
United Nations — and the …
We would like to join others in condemning the terrorist attacks that took place in Ankara and Berlin yesterday. We express our deep condolences to the Russian Federation and to Germany.
Kazakhstan aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain on behalf …
(spoke in Russian): We very much regret having to start with this very sad duty. I would like to offer our very sincere condolences to our Russian friends in connection
with the tragic death of an outstanding diplomat, Mr. Andrey Karlov. We strongly condemn this barbaric act, which has taken place …
Resolution 2325 (2016), adopted today, is a most significant and historic resolution, co-sponsored by more than 60 United Nations States Members, including my country, and is the most noteworthy follow-up to resolution 1540 (2004). We commend the immense progress achieved, but acknowledge the many s…
Kazakhstan welcomes the report of the Secretary-General before us (A/71/407) and thanks the co-facilitators — the Permanent Representatives of Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Philippines — for their contribution in promoting two resolutions under agenda item 14, “Culture of peace”.
The Programme of …
At the outset, I would like to thank International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano for his comprehensive report on the Agency’s activities (see A/71/322). We warmly welcome the adoption of the
Agency’s report and commend the outstanding work of the IAEA in supporting the n…
Kazakhstan is seriously concerned about the grave situation in Syria and is strongly convinced that only a political and diplomatic solution can bring lasting peace and security to the region. We fully support the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, Mr. Staffan de Mistur…
In my statement I shall focus on the draft resolution on Chernobyl (A/71/L.28). We are honoured to co-sponsor that draft resolution regarding the continuing grave effects of the Chernobyl disaster, which will be adopted today by consensus. We believe that the decision to designate 26 April as
Inter…
We truly commend the Senagalese presidency for drawing attention to the issue of water insecurity, which poses new threats to which the Security Council must begin to pay urgent attention.
Scientific studies have indicated a fourfold increase in violent confrontations over water during the past dec…
As we commence this important meeting, I welcome the recent release of the Secretary-General’s report on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other organizations (A/71/160), which provides insights into the latest trends in the collaborative efforts of the United Nations to fulfil…
First of all, we express our gratitude to the delegation of Germany for facilitating the negotiations on the draft resolution
on Afghanistan (A/71/L.13). As a sponsor of the draft resolution, Kazakhstan reiterates its unfailing commitment to enhancing peace, security and development in Afghanistan.…
I commend the presidency of Senegal for bringing to light the asymmetrical threats that United Nations peacekeepers face today, deployed as they are in very hostile situations where there is no peace to keep. We strongly condemn the deadly attack yesterday in northern Mali that claimed the lives of …
I have the honour to deliver my statement on behalf of the States members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
I thank the Russian presidency for its important initiative to convene today’s Security Council debate on coope…
I thank the presidency of Russia for putting the spotlight on the women and peace and security agenda, and the Secretary-General for his insightful recommendations in his annual report (S/2016/822). We express our warm appreciation to the UN-Women Executive Director and her team. We also thank Ms. R…
We thank the Russian presidency for convening today’s open debate on the situation in the Middle East. We also thank the Under- Secretary-General, Mr. Stephen O’Brien, and the Special Coordinator, Mr. Nikolay Mladenov, for their briefings and efforts to bring peace to the region.
Kazakhstan attache…
I would first like to join others in expressing our deep sorrow at the passing of the Permanent Representative of Eritrea, His Excellency Mr. Girma Asmerom Tesfay, and to extend our sincere condolences and deep sympathy to his family and the Government and the people of Eritrea.
We take note that A…
