I thank the briefers for their statements.
We are concerned by the escalating violence and mounting civilian casualties in eastern Ukraine. The constant shelling, the fragile security situation, the teetering economy and an atmosphere of uncertainty are obstacles to the attainment of peace in the r…
I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her briefing and for her eighth report to the Council.
We have carefully studied the report and taken due note of the main issues contained therein. On the issue of cooperation, it is an obligation on the part of States parties to the Rome Statute to cooperate with t…
I thank High Representative Inzko for his briefing and for his forty-sixth report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2014/777, annex). We have carefully studied the report and taken due note of the main issues contained therein.
On the general elections of 12 …
We thank the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Song, for the report of the Court (see A/69/321), which is before us for consideration today. We commend him on his leadership of the Court throughout the past years and wish him success in his future endeavours after
completin…
First, let me thank you, Madam President, for the able manner in which you have conducted the affairs of the Council this month. This wrap-up session provides us with an opportunity to assess the work of the Council during Argentina’s presidency.
We are pleased to note that several country-specific…
As Nigeria commiserates with the Republic of Zambia on the death of His Excellency President Michael Sata on Tuesday, we wish to express gratitude to delegations for their condolences on the death of the spouse of Ambassador Ogwu on Monday.
I thank the President for convening this important debate …
I also wish to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing.
The recent announcement by the Government of Israel of plans to build new settlements in occupied East Jerusalem has grave implications for the Israeli- Palestinian peace process. The immediate cessation of illegal Israeli sett…
I thank the delegation of Argentina for convening this open debate and for the excellent concept note (S/2014/731, annex) provided to guide our discussions. I also thank our briefers for their informative briefings. It is befitting that your delegation, Madam, should preside at a debate on the subje…
I thank the briefers for their briefings. Nigeria welcomes the efforts of European leaders towards resolving the crisis in eastern Ukraine. The recent meeting between President Putin and President Poroshenko during the Asia-Europe summit has opened a promising vista. We see such high-level engagemen…
I thank the delegation of Argentina for having organized this important debate and for the excellent concept note (S/2014/725) provided to guide our discussions. I also thank Prosecutor Bensouda and Ombudsperson Prost for their briefings.
My delegation welcomes this opportunity to share ideas on th…
I thank the Secretary- General not only for his briefing but especially for his unflinching and abiding efforts to achieve peace and security in the Middle East.
My comments will focus on three issues, namely, the Palestinian question, Syria and Lebanon.
On the question of Palestine, we note that …
First, Nigeria would like to associate itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Malawi on behalf of the Group of African States (see A/69/PV.26).
We welcome this very important debate on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). We also salute the vision and sagacity…
On behalf of my delegation, I thank you, Sir, for convening this very important debate. I also thank the Secretary-General for transmitting to us the report of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (see A/69/225) and the report of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwand…
At the outset, I would like to commend you, Mr. President, for your excellent leadership of the General Assembly at this session and, more importantly, for providing us with the opportunity to share our perspectives on the important issues arising from the International Conference on Population and …
I also thank the Generals for their informative briefings. Peacekeeping is a matter of great interest in Nigeria. Our contingents have served in various peacekeeping missions around the globe since our attainment of independent status, and will continue to do so. We therefore welcome the exchange of…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mladenov, for his briefing.
The formation on Monday 8 September of a new, inclusive Government in Iraq was a landmark achievement in the…
I thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his briefing.
We commend the collaborative work of the Dutch- led international team of air safety investigators. They have been very successful in rendering the preliminary report on the downing of Flight MH-17 in spite of the formidable challenges of a…
Nigeria commends you, Madam President, for your leadership here in New York and that of your President on the world stage in response to the threat posed by the Ebola virus disease to the entire globe. Today’s open debate underscores the seriousness with which the Ebola virus disease outbreak is vie…
I thank you, Madame President, for organizing this very important debate. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ján Kubiš, for his briefing. I want to acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Tanin, and thank hi…
I thank the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Ambassador Gary Quinlan, for his presentation of the 90-day report of the Committee.
We note that the Committee has continued its consideration of the reported case of the interdiction in the Red Sea of a vessel carr…
