I thank Ambassador Llorentty Solíz for his report and his leadership of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We have a lot to guide us in our work this year. In addition to the report of the second comprehensive review, we also have resolution 2325 (2016), which the Security…
I thank President Touadéra for briefing us this afternoon here in the Security Council and for his tireless efforts to advance peace and development in the Central African Republic. We know the challenges he faces are many, but we know also that he has already consolidated gains. We stand ready to w…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for raising this important issue, and the Secretary-General, Mr. Hyland, Mr. Fedotov and Ms. Elman for their briefings and forceful calls to end all forms of modern slavery. The United States appreciates all of the work they have done to help move us towards…
I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Yamamoto for his briefing and for the work of the team of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in supporting the restoration of peace, reconciliation and development in Afghanistan.
I also thank Ambassador Saikal and Ms…
The United States welcomes this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to effectively addressing the scourge of sexual exploitation and abuse and to reaffirming its collective support for the United Nations zero-tolerance policy and the Secretary-General’s efforts to strengthen its implementation.
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I thank Under-Secretary-General O’Brien, whose briefing was clearly not just a set of business-as-usual remarks. Mr. O’Brien just described what could soon become the most serious food-security emergency in the modern era, unless States members of the United Nations act now to stop it.
The United N…
We welcome the new Deputy Secretary-General. We look forward to working with her.
The stories and courage of the women, men and youths we met during our trip are indelibly etched in our minds and will continue to inspire all of us as we work to address the urgent challenges of the people of the Lak…
When members of the Security Council speak about the use of chemical weapons, it is pretty amazing because there is unity in the fact that we need to be concerned about chemical-weapon use in Syria and elsewhere. That is why the blocking of the draft resolution (S/2017/172) today is so troubling.
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As we look back on the Security Council’s work in February, first, once again, I would like to offer the deepest condolences of the United States to the Russian Federation on the passing of Ambassador Churkin. We were shocked and saddened and our thoughts are especially with the team at the Permanen…
I thank Special Representative Tanin for his update on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
We appreciate the United Nations efforts over the years to help Kosovo build multi-ethnic, democratic institutions that uphold the rule of law and respect hu…
I thank Foreign Minster Kurz for his briefing on the planned activities under the Austrian chairmanship.
The track record of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) clearly demonstrates the unique and significant role that that organization plays in Europe. The United States …
I thank Foreign Minister Klimkin for chairing this important and timely open debate. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Guterres, Secretary General Zannier and Secretary General Schmid for their comprehensive briefings.
It can be tempting to take Europe’s peace and security for granted. E…
I should like to express the deepest condolences of the United States on the passing of Ambassador Vitaly Churkin. I did not have the honour of working with Vitaly for very long, but his diplomacy will be long remembered. He was a fierce advocate for his country. He was a consummate diplomat. He was…
I want to thank all the briefers for their very informative and comprehensive briefings today and for highlighting the work that their organizations are doing on this important topic.
The United States recognizes Ukraine for drawing attention to the importance of protecting critical infrastructure.…
I thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman, Under-Secretary- General O’Brien and Ambassador Apakan for their useful and comprehensive briefings today.
This is my first appearance in the Chamber as the Permanent Representative of the United States. It is an immense honour for me to sit behind the Unite…
The United States welcomes the adoption of resolution 2337 (2017). With the unanimous adoption of this resolution, the Security Council stands united in calling for a peaceful transition of power from one president to another; endorses the mediation of the Economic Community of West African States (…
I thank you, Mr. President, from the bottom of my heart for your comments at the opening of today’s meetings, which really moved me. When I play them later for my children, it will move them too.
I thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman, Ambassador Cardi, Ambassador Vale de Almeida for their briefin…
I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East, Mr. Mladenov, for briefing the Council today, and him and his Office for their tireless efforts to keep the Council informed while working with all sides.
Let me begin by reiterating in the strongest possible terms the United States condemnation …
I thank you so much, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. I also thank the briefers — Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun; Under-Secretary-General O’Brien, who has led for so long on this issue and challenge; and, above all, Ms. Askira, for sharing the vital voice from the ground. I think wha…
I thank you, Madam President, for taking up this important cause, as you have done throughout your career. Let me also take this occasion to welcome our new members: Sweden, Italy, Bolivia, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan. We look forward to working with each of them.
I welcome Secretary-General Guterres f…
