Let me join others in conveying our sincere condolences to the Russian delegation on the passing of Ambassador Churkin.
We welcome the opportunity to address the Security Council on issues related to regional and international peace and security. Although most of the conflicts in Europe might not b…
Let me first thank the Swedish presidency for convening this open debate on confict prevention and sustaining peace.
Slovenia aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union and with the statement delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of Mediation. In …
First of all, I thank Spain for its efforts in convening today’s meeting. We also welcome the adoption of resolution 2325 (2016).
Slovenia also aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union earlier today. I would now like to make some additional remarks in my national …
Slovenia welcomes the organization of this debate and the opportunity to address the complex topic of the linkages between water, peace and security at the highest level. I commend Senegal for convening this meeting and for preparing the comprehensive concept note (S/2016/969, annex). I thank the Se…
I would like to begin by thanking the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, for introducing the annual report of the Court (A/71/342) and by expressing Slovenia’s strong support for the Court and appreciation for its ongoing contribution to combatin…
First of all, I would like to thank the Russian Federation for convening this important and timely meeting.
I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the members of the Human Security Network, a cross- regional network made up of Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, P…
I would like to thank President Lykketoft for coordinating this formal meeting and Egypt for proposing that it be convened under agenda item 122, “Strengthening of the United Nations system”.
Slovenia also aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union and, in my nation…
I join the previous speakers in welcoming the decision of Malaysia organize this important and timely debate on challenges in addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
Slovenia aligns itself with statement made earlier on behalf of the European Union. Allow me to make some…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the members of the Human Security Network (HSN), a cross-regional network made up of Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Panama, Switzerland, Thailand, my own country, Slovenia, and South Africa, which is an HSN observer. The Hum…
Let me start by thanking Egypt for organizing today’s timely debate and the Deputy Secretary-General and the other two briefers for their presentations. We also welcome the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2016/6 this morning.
Slovenia aligns itself with the statement made by the observer …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the members of the Human Security Network, a cross-regional network composed of several States, including Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Panama, Switzerland, Thailand, South Africa as an observer State, and my own country, S…
Slovenia welcomes the forthcoming adoption of the draft outcome document of this high-level meeting (A/70/L.33). I would also like to express my appreciation to the Permanent Representatives of the United Arab Emirates and Latvia for steering this process.
Slovenia welcomes and supports the objecti…
At the outset, allow me to thank the President for organizing this timely and important debate.
Slovenia also aligns itself with the statement (see A/70/PV.59) delivered by the observer of the European Union (EU).
The recent terrorist brutality in Bamako, Nigeria, Paris, Beirut and the Sinai have …
I would like to thank the United Kingdom presidency for organizing this debate.
At the outset, I would like to express my deepest condolences and sympathy to the French people and the families of the innocent victims in last Friday’s terrorist attack in Paris. That was a heinous attack, and we stro…
Allow me to begin by extending Slovenia’s heartfelt congratulations to the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, on her election and to thank her for introducing the annual report of the Court (see A/70/350).
Slovenia welcomes today’s opportunity t…
I would like to begin by sincerely thanking Spain for organizing today’s Security Council meeting. My thanks also go to the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN-Women, particularly for the global study, which is an excellent overview of the challenges of making the women and peace and …
The stability and prosperity of the Middle East and North Africa continues to rank among the most urgent priorities for the international community. The region represents one of the cradles of our civilization, and it is both culturally and religiously rich. In that context, we condemn in no uncerta…
We are at a historic junction for the United Nations, which will turn 70 next month. This occasion is an opportunity for stocktaking of the Organization’s past achievements, missed opportunities and challenges ahead. The United Nations has been making outstanding efforts in paving the road ahead for…
The new Agenda is the most comprehensive development action plan so far. It is global and universal. It is visionary. It is concrete. It is people- and planet-centred. It promises to leave no one behind and to build a life of dignity for each and every individual.
Why does Slovenia believe that thi…
I first wish to thank Malaysia for organizing this timely high-level debate and to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other speakers for their briefings.
Slovenia aligns itself with the statement made earlier today on behalf of the European Union.
Slovenia shares the concerns expressed by man…