The Kingdom of the Netherlands wishes to thank Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for her briefing.
Seven years after the start of the conflict in Syria, the humanitarian situation in the country continues to be a truly heartbreaking drama. While several parties to the conflict are responsi…
I join others in thanking Mr. Mladenov for his briefing and dedicated work. Mr. Mladenov’s statement was accurate and clear, yet not encouraging — recent developments are reason for concern.
I align myself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union (EU).
The Kin…
I would like to thank Mr. Lacroix, Mr. Mogae and Ms. Mueller for their clear and, may I say, disquieting briefings.
Seven years ago this month, an overwhelming majority of the people of South Sudan voted in favour of independence. They voted for an independent, peaceful and stable future. Now, seve…
First of all, allow me to thank the Under-Secretary- General for his briefing. I also join colleagues in warmly welcoming the new Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, His Excellency Mr. Coulibaly. The leadership of Under-Secretary- General Lacroix and of Special Repres…
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is deeply shocked by the ongoing attacks using chemical weapons in Syria. The Secretariat briefed the Council yesterday on yet another alleged chemical-weapon attack, the second this month. Two surface-to-surface projectiles targeted eastern Ghouta, releasing what is s…
It is an honour for me to address the Security Council for the first time since the Kingdom of the Netherlands began its 2018 membership. Right before I entered the Chamber this morning, I spoke with two of Afghanistan’s leading citizens — Roya Mahboob and her sister Elaha. They founded an organizat…
Let me first express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, and the Republic of Kazakhstan for convening this meeting on this very important topic. We commend Kazakhstan for its continued leadership role in this area. On a personal note, allow me to add that it is a pleasure to see you, Minister Ab…
The Kingdom of the Netherlands would like to express its sincere thanks to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salamé, Ambassador Schoulgin Nyoni and Ms. Hajer Sharief for their clear statements. We welcome the call of Ms. Sharief for an inclusive approach, including the perspect…
Like others before me, I would like to warmly thank Special Representative Chambas for making a difference in West Africa. His good offices, whether in the Gambia, Liberia or Togo, have helped to ease tensions and stabilize countries and the region. Today he noted several positive developments, but …
I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his comprehensive briefing this morning. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of the Vice-President of Colombia, Mr. Naranjo — a key player in the peace process. We thank him for honouring us w…
The Kingdom of the Netherlands thanks Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing. The picture that he describes is bleak.
A year ago, faced with the threat of a crisis in the Kasai region and in eastern Congo, the New Year’s Eve agreement brought about a glimmer of hope. Today the challenge i…
Let me first congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming your role as President of the Council. I will therefore try to say in the Kazakh language, “Thank you, Mr. President”.
This is the first time the Kingdom of the Netherlands takes the floor as a member of the Security Council for the year 201…
First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for Japan’s excellent contribution as the penholder in our discussion on Afghanistan. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is honoured to be the new penholder, starting in January 2018. We are looking forward to working closely with Security Council …
The Kingdom of the Netherlands welcomes the initiative of the Japanese presidency in convening this open debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his excellent briefing earlier today.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observ…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States.
We deeply regret that the Sudan has again called for the twenty-eighth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution A/72/L.22, on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and the pr…
I should like to express my thanks to you personally, Sir, for being here
at this late hour. Your presence is most appreciated. The Kingdom of the Netherlands thanks you for having convened this open debate and congratulates you on the unanimous adoption of resolution 2388 (2017). We also wish to t…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s important debate.
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On my way here, I ran into a parade of very young children out for Halloween. This is a very exciting day to be a kid here in the United States. It was for me a reminder of why we are having this d…
The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (see A/72/PV.36).
The Kingdom of the Netherlands would also like to join others in expressing gratitude to President Fernández de Gurmendi for her presence in the Hall today and wishes to…
I thank the French presidency for organizing this important debate today.
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The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself fully with the statement of the European Union. We also fully support the statements made by the Permanent
Representative of Italy and by the Permanent Represe…
I would like, first of all, to thank His Excellency Mr. Ronny Abraham, President of the International Court of Justice, for his presentation of the report of the International Court of Justice (A/72/4) and for the outstanding work of
the Court as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. …
