I would like to thank the Bolivian presidency for organizing this timely open debate on the global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) by non-State actors and for preparing an informative concept note (see S/2016/1038). I also thank the briefers for their input…
Let me begin by offering my sincere and deepest condolences to the Government of the Russian Federation, the family and the friends on the passing of our respected colleague, His Excellency Mr. Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations.
Montenegro is p…
I would like to thank the Spanish presidency for organizing this timely open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations and for preparing an informative concept note (S/2016/1031, annex). Allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for the manner in which you have conducted the affairs of the…
It is an honour for me to address the General Assembly on behalf of Montenegro and to once again reaffirm the unequivocal commitment of my country to the United Nations.
At the outset, allow me to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Peter Thomson of Fiji on his election as President of the Assembly at …
I would like to thank the French presidency for organizing this open debate and for preparing the concept note (S/2016/503, annex) before us. I also thank the briefers for their valuable contribution to this debate.
My country fully associates itself with the statement made by the observer of the E…
It is a great honour to address this extraordinary gathering on a matter that has so deeply affected the whole world, especially the marginalized and vulnerable sectors of society. I am certain that this important high-level meeting of the General Assembly on HIV/AIDS will provide a valuable opportu…
We warmly thank you, Sir, for convening today’s debate on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism, and commend Egypt’s strong commitment to this relevant issue. We also thank today’s briefers for their remarkable briefings.
Montenegro welcomes today’s adoption of presidential statemen…
Montenegro is pleased is pleased to contribute to this important open debate and commends Venezuela’s strong commitment to the issue before us. We thank the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture for its valuable review report (see S/2015/490), as well as today’s b…
We thank you, Mr. President, for holding this important debate on the protection of civilians and commend Uruguay’s strong commitment to the issue. We also thank today’s briefers for their valuable presentations, which reminded us that this agenda item continues to be of relevance to the Security Co…
I would like to begin by thanking President Lykketoft for convening this meeting, the subject of which is very important. The efforts made by the General Assembly and other United Nations bodies to keep this issue on the agenda are valuable, in that they help us to recognize the need for support in …
Let me begin by offering my deep condolences to the victims of terrorist attacks in Paris and Lebanon.
Montenegro is pleased to contribute to this important open debate. We warmly thank the United Kingdom for this initiative and for providing a platform for our deliberations. We also thank the Secr…
Montenegro fully aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
Let me begin by offering my deepest condolences to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris and Lebanon. Those tragic events remind us of the importance of additionally strengthening the Human Rights C…
I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Council this month and on organizing this important open debate.
In addressing the topic of today’s meeting, I would like to begin on a more general note with a point that I
believe can never be emphasized enough. In discha…
We thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s debate on children and armed conflict, and we commend Malaysia’s strong commitment to the issue during its term on the Council. I would also like to thank today’s briefers for their presentations and their important work on the issue.
Montene…
We thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s debate on the human cost of the illicit transfer and destabilizing accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons. We commend Lithuania’s strong commitment to the issue, as well as the outstanding concept note (S/2015/306, annex). We also…
We thank the President for convening today’s debate on the role of youth in countering violent extremism in promoting peace. We commend Jordan’s strong commitment to this issue. We also thank today’s briefers for their outstanding presentations.
Montenegro aligns itself with the statement delivered…
We thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s debate on children
and armed conflict, and commend France’s strong support and commitment to this issue. We also thank today’s briefers for their inspiring presentations.
Montenegro aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the…
Mr. President, Montenegro congratulates you on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February, and warmly thanks you for taking this initiative and providing a platform for our deliberations.
Montenegro aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer o…
First of all, I would like to congratulate Australia for successfully presiding over the Security Council this month and for organizing this open debate. I commend your country’s commitment and leading role in this matter, Sir. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing earlie…
At the outset, let me thank the President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Baudelaire Ndong Ella, for presenting the Council’s ninth annual report to the General Assembly (A/69/53). We appreciate the opportunity to interact with the President of the Council and the dialogue between the Counci…