I like to add my voice, on behalf of the States members of the European Union, to the comments just made by my colleagues from the United States and the United Kingdom, in the sense that we would like to have clarity in terms of this procedure and do not see any merit in terms of changing the sequen…
Portugal aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union in its capacity as observer (see A/75/PV.68).
Portugal welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire, ending the violence in Gaza and in Israel. We commend all efforts made in that regard, in particular tho…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States. We received with commiseration the news of the passing away of President Idriss Déby Itno. On behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States, I would like to extend our sincere condolen…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States.
I am pleased to address the General Assembly as we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which serves as a reminder that issues related to racism and xenophobia persist i…
I believe that it is not appropriate to weaken the United Nations language with regard to HIV/AIDS. Unfortunately, it is also not the right time to introduce, at the last minute, wording that, as we are not experts, most of us are probably not able to confirm exactly with respect to the terms of the…
We too would like to encourage the membership to vote against the draft oral amendment proposed by the representative of Russia for the same reasons already given by the representative of the United Kingdom.
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its 27 member States. The candidate countries the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate to the EU Bosnia and Herzegovina; and th…
Allow me to congratulate the United Kingdom on convening this timely debate. Portugal fully acknowledges the importance of reconciliation in ensuring that peace agreements take root, that conflict does not recur and that the foundations are laid for sustainable peace. Our contribution more directly …
First and foremost, I would like to express my country’s appreciation to you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to hold today’s tribute to the memory of His Excellency Mr. Diogo Freitas do Amaral, President of the General Assembly at its fiftieth session. It was with deep sadness that we lear…
Portugal aligns itself with the statement delivered by Mr. Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice President-Designate
of the European Commission, during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) summit.
At the outset of this complementary statement, I would like to sincerely thank our colleagues from the…
I will also speak in French.
(spoke in French)
I thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this open debate on children and armed conflict. Despite the efforts of the international community, children remain among the main victims of such conflicts. This is an issue that is an absolute priori…
It is with great pleasure that I address the General Assembly on behalf of Portugal on this topic of the utmost importance as a universal principle to all States.
We are fully aligned with the statement delivered this morning by the observer of the European Union (see A/73/PV.93), and I would like …
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on a subject that is always timely. This new opportunity to address the Security Council’s working methods constitutes further evidence of your diligent role, both as President of the Council and as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Doc…
I would like to commend you for convening this open debate, Mr. President.
Portugal attaches particular importance to the protection of civilians and aligns itself with the
statement to be delivered shortly by the observer of the European Union. We would also like to make some additional remarks i…
I am taking the floor to explain Portugal’s vote on resolution 73/295, which we have just adopted. Portugal is a staunch defender of the right to self-determination, in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, including the declaration on the granting of independence …
Portugal aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add some remarks in my national capacity.
Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate, which provides a valuable opportunity for the Security Council t…
I would like to thank the President for convening this high-level meeting. As this is my first intervention since the barbaric terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, I would also like to convey our deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Sri Lanka and all the countries affected.
Portugal a…
I would like to thank the German presidency of the Security Council for convening today’s open debate on this very important issue.
Portugal aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and with that delivered earlier by the representative of Canada on beha…
