First of all, the Republic of Korea welcomes the establishment of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. I would like to thank Argentina and the Offices of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Special Representa…
I would like to congratulate Malaysia on its Council presidency for the month of June.
Since the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005) 10 years ago, the international community has continued to raise awareness regarding the protection of children in armed conflicts. Our efforts, however, have often be…
I thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s important meeting. We highly appreciate Lithuania’s contribution to efforts to address the diverse challenges posed by small arms and light weapons.
Small arms and light weapons are the predominantly used weapons in a vast majority of armed confli…
I would like to join previous speakers in expressing our sadness as we remember the victims of the Second World War and in emphasizing the importance of today’s solemn meeting.
After suffering the untold sorrow the War brought to humankind, the international community decided to found the United Na…
Mr. President, I would like to thank you and the Jordanian presidency for convening this important debate on countering violent extremism.
Today, the number of foreign terrorist fighters is higher than ever in history. The fact that a significant proportion of these individuals are young people, so…
The debate over a two-State solution raised during the latest elections in Israel reminded us all of the grim state of affairs of the Middle East peace process. My delegation believes that in order to preserve a two-State solution, all actors must adhere to their previous commitments and step up the…
We would like to thank the President for convening today’s debate and Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota for his leadership as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission last year.
As we usher in the tenth anniversary of the Commission, this year provides a very good opportunity for stocktaking and e…
It is great to see you again, Madam, and to see you as the President of the Council for the month of April. We appreciate your convening of this important debate.
While we address the issue of sexual violence committed by States and non-State actors in conflicts today, we have a new disturbing tren…
The Republic of Korea remains deeply concerned about the continuing volatile situation in the Middle East. The rise of violent extremism based on religious hatred and ethnic intolerance, as witnessed in the recent series of tragic events in Syria, Iraq and Libya is a cause for serious concern for th…
I thank the the French presidency for organizing today’s debate. On the tenth anniversary of resolution 1612 (2005), this debate offers a valuable and timely opportunity to strengthen our determination to end the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts and to prevent the victimization of …
My delegation welcomes the 2014 annual report of the Economic and Social Council (A/69/3/Rev.1). We would like to commend the leadership of Ambassador Martin Sajdik, President of the Economic and Social Council, and also express our appreciation for the Secretariat’s support during this period of tr…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s debate and to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February.
Looking back on the road we have travelled in the 70 years since the launch of the United Nations, the purposes and princ…
On behalf of the Republic of Korea, I would like to welcome the General Assembly’s decision to extend the term of office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. António Guterres, until 31 December 2015.
My delegation is pleased with the decision, since the Permanent Representative…
Since the adoption of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000), much progress has been made on the protection of women and girls in armed conflict. However, civilians, especially women and girls, continue to be caught up in armed conflicts around the world, thereby facing increased threat and violence. F…
I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s debate. I also congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency for the month of January.
As we usher in 2015, inclusive development is a very timely theme for a Security Council open debate. Conflicts around the world show that peace and secu…
As the Council holds its first quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East of this year, my delegation is disheartened by the continuing instability in the region. Despite all the efforts made by the Security Council over the years to curb the threat of terrorism, in particular through…
On the issue of the Middle East peace process, the Republic of Korea has supported the two-State solution as the only viable way to build a lasting peace in the region. We fully understand and empathize with the aspiration of the Palestinian people to have an independent State of their own. We belie…
I should like to express my appreciation to the Chadian presidency for convening today’s meeting on the situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We also thank Mr. Zerihoun and Mr. Šimonović for their briefings on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.…
Let me first of all congratulate you, Sir, and the entire Chadian delegation on the great success of this month’s presidency. Although we have had a very tight schedule, you have led our work efficiently with your able leadership.
On the Middle East dossier, much work has been carried out by the Co…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing and personally presiding over today’s important debate. The debate comes at the right time, as the growing nexus between terrorism and transnational organized crime calls for the urgent attention of the international community. My delegation w…
