I thank Poland for convening this important open debate. As many speakers have already noted, it has been two years this month since the Security Council adopted its landmark resolution 2286 (2016), which calls for the protection of civilians, especially where the provision of medical care in confli…
The Maldives wishes to begin by emphasizing the importance of this ongoing debate in the Council on the situation in the Middle
East, including the question of Palestine. Given the constant evolution of the political dynamics and the situation on the ground, this thematic debate provides an importa…
Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s appreciation to the President of the Assembly for convening this high-level meeting,
which provides an important platform for building a constructive dialogue between States and various other actors in order to enhance our collective efforts for peacebuild…
I wish to thank the Government of Peru for convening today’s open debate, which is the second to be convened under Peru’s presidency this month. The focus on youth and peace and security is most appropriate to complement the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on peacebuilding and sustaining …
I wish to thank the Government of Peru, in its capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of April, for convening this important open debate.
Ten years ago, the Council adopted resolution 1820 (2008), which recognized that sexual violence was being used as a tactic of war and could…
Let me start by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your successful presidency of the Security Council for the month of March, and to thank you for convening this important debate on collective action to improve United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The United Nations was established with the n…
I would like to thank Kuwait, in its capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of February, for convening today’s open debate on the working methods of the Council.
This debate is a testimony to the genuine interest of all Member States in working to enhance the transparency, incl…
I wish to thank Kazakhstan in its capacity as President of the Security Council for convening today’s open debate on the situation in the Middle East. This is my first time, since assuming office in 2016, to address the Council, and it is only right that it would be on an issue to which the Governme…
At the outset, I would like to thank Japan, which holds the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December, for convening today’s debate on the theme “Maintenance of international peace and security: addressing complex contemporary challenges to international peace and security”.
The …
Good health and well-being are two of our most precious gifts, and maintaining a healthy life requires continuous investment. We believe that investment in the health sector is not just an end in itself but also a means to achieve great advances in social and economic development.
That has been the…
We are faced with a world today where humankind is under constant threat from wars and disasters like never before. We are reminded of that every day by the pleas of people from war-torn countries who want a better tomorrow. And we were reminded of how any one of us could end up in such dire situati…
At the outset, I wish to reiterate the unwavering support of the Government and the people of Maldives for the Government and the people of the State of Palestine as we mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The Maldives will continue to stand by the Government and the…
I wish to thank Italy, President of the Security Council this month, for holding today’s debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations. I also wish to extend my appreciation to the Secretary-General for the updates provided on this topic.
Trafficking in persons is the modern form of slave…
The Maldives remains encouraged by the strength, determination and enduring commitment of the people of Afghanistan to lasting peace and stability in the country. We share their vision of a peaceful nation that is free from the clutches of terrorism and extremism. A stable Afghanistan is good for th…
I would first like to thank Ambassadors Vladimir Drobnjak of Croatia and María Emma Mejía Vélez of Colombia for agreeing to serve as co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly, and to thank Ms. Mejía Vélez’s predecessor, Ambassador Nusseibeh of th…
The Olympic Movement is a celebration of humankind and human values. Sport has the power to inspire and energize human development, and the Olympic ideal has helped to create equality and a level-playing field to bring out the best in humankind. The Maldives is proud to be an active participant in t…
At the outset, I wish to express my appreciation to the President for having convened this important debate to carry forward the dialogue on Security Council reform. We welcome his decision to appoint Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates, and Ambassador Kah…
I would like to begin by thanking His Excellency Mr. Joaquín Alexander Maza Martelli of El Salvador, President of the Human Rights Council during its eleventh cycle, for the exemplary manner in which he and his Bureau have steered the work of the Council this year. I also express my appreciation to …
I wish to thank the delegation of France, this month’s President of the Security Council, for holding today’s open debate on children and armed conflict. There can be nothing more important and more urgent than holding discussions about, and providing solutions for, the problem of children in armed …
My delegation wishes to thank the French presidency of the Council for convening this very timely open debate on women and peace and security. I also wish to extend our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his dedicated efforts on this issue.
Women can change the world for the better. For that…
