At the outset, I should like to thank the Chairmen for their briefings and for their dedicated leadership of the Council’s three counter-terrorism-related Committees.
The importance of this work and of the broader international efforts to combat terrorism has been underscored tragically and repeate…
I am honoured to represent the United States at this special solemn meeting of the General Assembly. Today, we pause from our current labours to salute those who gave their lives during the Second World War to the cause of peace and human freedom, to mourn the innocents killed and murdered during th…
The United States was pleased to be a sponsor of resolution 64/265, which brings much needed attention to the
growing global public health challenges posed by non-communicable diseases. We would like to express our particular appreciation to the States members of the Caribbean Community for leading…
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the
United States, let me offer our deep condolences on the passing of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Yar’Adua family and the people of Nigeria as they mourn his loss.
Today, we remember and honour President Yar’A…
I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council. I would also like to congratulate Ambassador Takasu for his excellent work as President during the month of April. I thank High Representative Ashton very much for her briefing today.
The United States share…
The United States fully supports the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, Chris Ross, in their efforts to find a peaceful, sustainable and mutually agreed solution to the Western Sahara conflict, and welcomes the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and head of the…
Let me start by warmly welcoming Prime Minister Bellerive. We appreciate his excellent statement and are particularly grateful for his Government’s views on the appropriate role of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) going forward. I would also like to thank Special Represen…
I thank you, Sir, for bringing the Council together to discuss an issue that is critically important to the United States, and indeed to all nations. I also want to thank the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Margot Wallström, and Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement…
The United States appreciates the commitment of Japan to improving the working methods of the Security Council and your initiative, Mr. President, in convening this open debate. We should like to recognize your outstanding work, Sir, as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other …
The United States wholeheartedly supports António Guterres for another five-year term as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). We have been extremely impressed by his broad vision and collaboration in addressing the global humanitarian agenda and by his leadership and professionalis…
My Government is pleased to participate in this debate on post-conflict peacebuilding. Foreign Minister Okada’s personal participation and the Secretary-General’s direct involvement illustrate the importance of this debate. We are also pleased that the Managing Director of the World Bank joined this…
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing.
Before turning to the subject at hand, let me join other colleagues in extending our condolences to the
Government and people of China on the loss of life and the injuries suffered by so many as a result of the devastating eart…
On behalf of President Obama, Secretary Clinton and the American people, it is with great sorrow that I offer our deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Poland for their tragic loss.
President Kaczyński will be long remembered and sorely missed. He played a key role in the Solidari…
I would like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, and to the delegation of Gabon for organizing today’s debate on this important issue. I would also like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Migiro for her comments and presence today, and Mr. Costa and His Excellency Mr. Sylvain-Goma for …
I thank Under-Secretary-General Le Roy for his comprehensive briefing and Ambassador Tanin for his important remarks and his leadership here.
Allow me to start by underscoring the full support of the United States for the critical role of the United Nations in Afghanistan. We are deeply grateful to…
Our thanks go to the Ambassadors of Cape Verde and Portugal and to the many negotiators who were so helpful in this process. Special thanks go to Executive Director Costa as well for his fine work over the years.
The United States is deeply committed to combating trafficking in persons. With the ad…
Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I would also like to thank Ambassador Araud and the delegation of France for their able leadership last month.
I would also like to thank Ambassador Takasu for his comprehensive report and briefing to…
Mr. President, I would like to thank you for the honour of speaking here today on behalf of the host country and also as one of the only women taking the floor today with the Deputy Secretary-General. It is a great honour.
The United States applauds the progress made to improve the status of women …
The United States is proud to co-sponsor draft resolution A/64/L.44/Rev.1*, “Improving global road safety”. We thank the Government of Russia for its commitment to this critical issue. The Moscow Ministerial Conference on Global Road Safety in November and today’s draft resolution are important step…
The United States remains deeply concerned about the pain and suffering endured by Palestinians and Israelis alike. We continue to believe that the best solution is to achieve a comprehensive peace in the region, including two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. …
