My delegation welcomes the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dačić, and Ambassador Vlora Çitaku of Kosovo, back to New York, and thanks them both for their statements. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Mr. Za…
I join earlier speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this timely debate on such a critically important topic. The concept note (S/2016/416, annex) that you shared in advance also provided useful guidance. I also wish to thank the briefers, whose respective briefings have brought kee…
I would like to thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his comprehensive briefing and for his latest report to the Council (S/2016/395, annex).
Malaysia takes note of the positive developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the reporting period, as outlined by the High Representative. We we…
The beginning of the year seemed to offer fresh and renewed hope for the people of Syria. A breakthrough was made in securing access for humanitarian assistance for more than 500,000 people in besieged and hard-to-reach areas. The violence was significantly reduced, thanks to the agreement on a cess…
I join earlier speakers in thanking Ambassadors Van Bohemen and Oyarzun Marchesi, and you, Mr. President, for the briefings provided in your capacities as Chairs of your respective Committees. I also wish to express my delegation’s sincere appreciation to the Ambassadors for their able stewardship o…
I would like to join other Security Council members in congratulating you and your team, Mr. President, on Egypt’s assumption of the Council presidency for this month. I reaffirm my delegation’s full cooperation, and we wish you and your team every success. I also wish to express my sincere apprecia…
I thank the Permanent Mission of the United States for preparing the text of resolution 2285 (2016), given the delicate circumstances involved. Malaysia voted in favour of the resolution, which renews the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for anothe…
I join my other colleagues in expressing our appreciation to the briefers for their comprehensive assessments of the latest situation in Ukraine. My delegation acknowledges the presence of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine at today’s meeting.
Over one year after the signing of the …
I join earlier speakers in thanking the President of the General Assembly for convening today’s meeting to consider the report of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) on its ninth session (A/70/714) and the report of the Secretary-General on the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) (A/70/715).
Malaysia welcomes …
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate and for bringing to our attention, together with Angola and Senegal, the important topic of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf Guinea. I also thank the Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Mr. Zerihoun, for his bri…
I join colleagues around the table in expressing my appreciation to the Chinese presidency for convening this timely and important meeting. I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Keating and Ambassador Téte António for their insightful briefings on the latest developments in So…
I thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over this open debate.
On behalf of the people and the Government of Malaysia, I would like to take this opportunity to convey our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of victims of the earthquakes that struck Ecuador and Japan over the weeken…
Let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important debate and for the clarity of purpose in the concept note (S/2016/306, annex). I thank the Secretary-General for sharing with us the growing concerns on the increasing terrorist acts in may trouble spots and the capacity of terrorism…
On behalf of the Malaysian delegation, I join previous speakers in welcoming you to the Security Council, Madam President. I wish to thank you and the Angolan presidency for convening today’s open debate focused on the role of women in conflict resolution and prevention in Africa. Allow me also to e…
I wish to beging by warmly welcoming and thanking you, Mr. President, and the Angolan presidency for convening today’s open debate. We also appreciate the comprehensive concept note (see S/2016/223) circulated, which helps to guide this timely discussion. We welcome and acknowledge the presence and …
As mentioned by earlier speakers, Haiti has seen significant political developments in recent months, most notably in the holding of legislative, presidential and municipal elections in August and October.
I wish to express my appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Honoré f…
I join earlier speakers in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Nicholas Haysom for his briefing, and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Saikal, for his statement.
As Afghanistan completes the first year of the transformation decade, Malaysia is pleased to …
Malaysia supports resolution 2272 (2016), which the Council just adopted. It sends an unambiguous message that the Security Council, the United Nations and the international community will not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers. We have repeatedly called for zero tolerance in tha…
My delegation wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing on the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse in the United Nations system, including measures undertaken to strengthen the Organization’s response, as outlined in his report (A/70/729) to the General Assembly. The presence of the …
Let me congratulate you and wish you, Mr. President, every success on Angola’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council in March. I also wish to congratulate Ambassador Rafael Darío Ramírez Carreño on a successful and productive Venezuelan presidency in February. I join other colleagues …
