I wish to commend the Venezuelan presidency of the Council for convening this important debate. It is indeed timely that we are here today while elsewhere deliberations continue on the twin draft resolutions concerning the Advisory Group of Experts report (see S/2015/490). I would like to commend th…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the African States.
Let me, at the outset, express our thoughts and prayers for all those who continue to suffer from the scourge of terrorism, not only most recently in France, but also in Lebanon and Egypt.
We are deeply grateful to the Un…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of African States. At the outset, let me say that our thoughts and prayers are with the citizens of Paris and Beirut in connection with the recent terrorist atrocities. We pray for all those who continue to suffer from terrorist acts around the world…
I am truly honoured to represent Sierra Leone at this moment as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade. We are truly grateful for the leadership provided by Jamaica, and we commend Ambassador Rattray for his leadership of a memorial committee that led to the creation …
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the African Union member States.
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s debate on agenda item 121, on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters.
I would …
As we gather in remembrance of a departed African statesman, some of us are with an especially heavy heart. The African Group is particularly inspired by his years of service,
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as reflected in his trail of public service, both national and international, here at the United Na…
It is my singular honour and pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of African States. I wish to align myself with the statement just made by the representative of South Africa on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
This debate marks the successful culmination of Africa Week 201…
Let me by thanking you, Mr. President, for giving me the floor to make a statement on behalf of the Group of African States.
The African Group holds in high regard the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see A/70/95). That is understandable, given the fact that a high pr…
I am making this statement on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Samura Kamara, who, unfortunately, could not be with us today.
I have the honour, on behalf of my country, Sierra Leone, to participate in this historic summit for the adoption of the 2030 Ag…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the African Union member States and in doing so let me thank you, Mr. President, for your exemplary and sterling leadership of the sixty-ninth session. Let me also extend our thanks to Ambassador Rattray for his tireless work and our appreciation to his staff …
At the outset, I wish to join others in commending you, Madam President, for this initiative in keeping the issue of Ebola in front of the international community. I wish you all the best for your month as President of the Council.
We can all agree that we have turned a corner. From the beginning o…
Our position is informed by a recognition of internationally recognized norms,
the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations and the rights of internally displaced persons. We see our vote here today not as a vote against any of the parties involved, but a vote for principle. We call on all those…
On behalf of the delegations of Mali, Guinea, Liberia and my own country, Sierra Leone, I would like to express my profound appreciation to the President for convening this meeting. We would also like to thank Norway for introducing the draft resolution on global health and foreign policy (A/69/L.35…
What we can take away today, if nothing else, is that we are nowhere near the end of this challenge that we all collectively face. What we can also take away today is that the international community has fully woken up to the threat that we all face. It is also quite clear that an investment in the …
It is an honour for me to speak on behalf of the Group of African States in today’s debate. It presents a welcome opportunity for the African Group to take stock of the recently concluded 10 rounds of intergovernmental negotiations. It is also an opportunity for us to set the stage for the next phas…
At the outset, as this is the first time I take the floor, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the
presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session and to wish you success during your tenure. Let me also express my profound gratitude to the Secretary- General for h…
Let me thank the Council for giving us this opportunity to once again reiterate the need for urgent action in our response to the Ebola virus disease.
Sierra Leone welcomes the efforts of the Council and of the General Assembly and their swift action — the move from formal and informal deliberation…
I bring to the Assembly fraternal greetings and best wishes from Mr. Ernest Bai Koroma, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, and his beleaguered people. President Koroma deeply regrets that, for obvious reasons, he is unable to participate in the sixty-ninth session of the General Assembly. He…
Let me commend you, Mr. President, on your elevation to your present position in what promises to be a momentous session for us all.
Yesterday the Security Council spoke with one voice by passing the historic resolution 2177 (2014). Today, when given the opportunity, the General Assembly has also m…
Let me at the outset express, on behalf of President Ernest Bai Koroma and the Government and the people of Sierra Leone, our profound appreciation to you, Madam President, and the members of the Security Council, for convening this all-important meeting.
Our gathering at this crucial time, particu…
