I would like to begin by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen and Director Rajasingham for their briefings.
We express deep concern over the growing instability in Syria since the previous meeting in August (see S/PV.9713), amid rising tensions, the resurgence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant…
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and High Commissioner for Human Rights Türk for their grim briefings today. I also welcome the participation of Foreign Minister Bouhabib and the representatives of Syria, Iran and Israel in this meeting.
The Republic of Korea was shocked to wit…
I too would like to thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland and Ms. Helen Clark for their briefings.
We are sadly moving towards the first anniversary of the brutal terrorist attacks by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and Israel’s subsequent military operations, resulting in the unfathomable humanitarian …
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Acting Under- Secretary-General Msuya for their sombre briefings. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan in today’s meeting.
Despite continued appeals by the Security Cou…
We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Otunbayeva and Executive Director Bahous for their sombre briefings and highly appreciate their tireless work under difficult circumstances. My appreciation also goes to Ms. Mina for sharing her perspective, which we greatly value.
Since the …
I would like to thank Senior Coordinator Sigrid Kaag and Executive Director Moreira da Silva from the United Nations Office for Project Services for their detailed and sombre briefings.
At the outset, my delegation commends the improvements achieved by Senior Coordinator Kaag and her team, includin…
I am grateful to High Representative Nakamitsu for her timely briefing.
The Republic of Korea has been consistent in condemning Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine since the outbreak of the war. The reason is simple. The invasion violates our guiding fundamental principles, including the principle…
I would also like to extend my gratitude to Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, Acting Under-Secretary-General Joyce Msuya and Ms. Linda Al Obahi for their insightful briefings. I also welcome the participation of the representative of Yemen at this meeting.
The Republic of Korea remains deeply concerned…
As Chair of the Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), the Republic of Korea welcomes the adoption of resolution 2750 (2024), which extends the Sudan sanctions regime for an additional year.
I would now like to share some observations in my national capacity.
While we …
I thank Acting Under-Secretary-General Msuya for her timely and informative briefing. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Ukraine, Lithuania, the European Union, Sweden and Poland in today’s meeting.
We have once again returned to the Chamber to address Russia’s illegal and u…
I would like to express my appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, Ms. Comfort Ero and Mr. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and for their valuable briefings.
The Republic of Korea recognizes the essential role of United Nations peacekeeping operations in maintaining global peace and security. We are …
I would like to thank Mr. Ebo for his informative briefing and commend the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for its impartial efforts in ensuring the full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. I also welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye.
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At the outset, I join others in commending the work accomplished by Sierra Leone during its presidency in August. I also extend my congratulations to you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency for September, and I wish you a productive term ahead. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- Gene…
My gratitude goes to Mr. Ebo for his briefing.
Despite having a Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine less than 48 hours ago (see S/PV.9714), deeply concerning hostile attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including energy, continue unabated. They include the large-scale Russian a…
I would like to thank Ms. Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary- General, and Dr. Ryan, Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) for their detailed briefings on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
With more than 280 humanitarian workers killed since the deplorable Hamas att…
The Republic of Korea extends its appreciation to France for its efforts as the penholder in crafting a balanced resolution (resolution 2749 (2024)). As a long-standing troop- contributing country to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the Republic of Korea voted in favour of the r…
I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Acting Under- Secretary-General Joyce Msuya for their detailed briefings today. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye in today’s meeting. As highlighted in their remarks, the political and humanitarian situ…
I extend my gratitude to Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his briefing. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine in today’s meeting.
Ukraine’s Independence Day was 24 August. It should have been a day of celebration of national sovereignty and unity, but sadl…
I join others in thanking Special Coordinator Wennesland and Dr. Baxter for their briefings.
For more than 10 months, we have witnessed heartbreaking stories of Palestinian civilians and Israeli hostages. To put an end to those ongoing tragedies, an immediate ceasefire is urgently needed. Any furth…
First, I would like to extend my special thanks to Sierra Leone for hosting today’s meeting on this very important topic. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary- General Spehar, Commissioner Adeoye, Executive Secretary Samai and Executive Director Descardes for sharing their insights.
The R…
