I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Sandra Honoré for her briefing and for her astute leadership of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).
The El Rancho Accord remains crucial in the resolution of Haiti’s political situation. We acknowledge the strong comm…
I would first like to align my delegation’s position with the statements delivered by the representatives of Bolivia, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and of Malawi, on behalf of the African Group.
Nigeria welcomes the submission of the report of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Develop…
It has been established that, in conflict situations across the world, non-combatants, especially children, are often at the greatest risk. They risk being abducted, they risk being maimed, and they risk being killed. They are indoctrinated and recruited as child combatants. Their rights — notably, …
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif for his briefing on the recent developments in Kosovo. I acknowledge the presence of His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dačić, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreig…
I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing.
The current situation in eastern Ukraine is tantamount to a dangerous escalation of the conflict between separatists, rebels and Government forces. New fronts have been opened in the conflict, and it is now spreading to a wide…
I thank you, Mr. President, and your delegation for organizing this wrap-up session, which provides us with an opportunity to assess the work of the Council during the month of August. My comments will focus on three issues, namely, working methods and the conduct of Security Council business, the C…
We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important open debate and for the excellent concept note that preceded this meeting (S/2014/572, annex). We commend your delegation for the initiative that resulted in the unanimous adoption of resolution 2171 (2014) this morning. We thank His Exc…
Recently, you, Mr. President, led the Security Council on a trip to Somalia and South Sudan. There, the members of the group witnessed for themselves the value and the difference that humanitarian workers can make in the lives of displaced persons and others affected by conflict.
Today’s briefing o…
I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Šimonović for his briefing.
The fourth report of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine presents a worrying depiction of the deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the country. It gives an acc…
I welcome and thank you, Sir, for taking the time to preside over this important meeting. I would also like to thank Special
Representative of the Secretary-General Martin Kobler and Special Envoy Mary Robinson for their briefings. I wish to thank His Excellency Mr. João Gonçalves Lourenço for his …
First, Mr. President, we share fully your words of commendation directed towards the delegation of Rwanda for its capable leadership of the Council during the past month. I should also like to thank Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the United Nations Office for th…
I too want to join others in thanking you, Mr. President, and your very efficient team not only for your spirit of endurance in a tumultuous month, but especially for a superlative performance even in the face of the numerous demands for your attention. The wrap-up session offers us an opportunity f…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Rwanda for organizing this important and timely debate and for the concept note (S/2014/478, annex) provided to guide our discussions. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his relentless pursuit of global peace. We als…
I believe we owe the Secretary-General a debt of gratitude, not only for his efforts in the Middle East but especially for his briefing this morning. We also want to thank Minister Asselborn for his presence and for labouring with the Security Council for a second consecutive day.
My comments will …
In our intervention last Friday during the briefing on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 over Ukraine on 17 July (see S/PV.7219), we noted that the tragic and unfortunate incident could potentially mark a new dimension in the Ukrainian crisis that represented a grave threat to the safety…
I first want to say to our colleagues whose citizens were involved that we convey our deepest condolences to their families, citizens and Governments.
Yesterday at noon, the world watched in horror the downing of the Malaysian jetliner. What happened yesterday seemed to be an apocalyptic end to the…
I want to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing.
The ground invasion launched by Israel into Gaza has led to a further escalation of the conflict with Hamas. We regret that, despite the calls of well- intentioned leaders around the world for a de-escalation and restraint, the conf…
I want to thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting to discuss the report (S/2014/67) of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) of its seventh session. I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil, for his committed leadership of the PBC, and i…
Nigeria view the crisis in Syria as an internal conflict that requires a political solution. However, as the fighting remains brutal and intractable and assumes a new dimension with the involvement of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, the attendant humanitarian situation calls for concerted …
Nigeria associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Bolivia on behalf of the Group of 77 and China (see A/68/PV.100).
We thank the co-facilitators for their hard work and excellent stewardship throughout the preparatory process of this meeting. The importance of discussions o…
