The United States wishes to make a very brief statement expressing its support for the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala, as that Commission continues to implement its mandate to assist the Government of Guatemala in promoting the rule of law and ensuring justice and security fo…
The United States would like to thank President Ismail Omar Guelleh for travelling all the way to New York to
brief the Council on the continuing crisis between Djibouti and Eritrea. We appreciate the importance of the President’s participation in this meeting and the content of his message. We tak…
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ambassador
Takasu for his leadership. I would also like to thank the Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission’s country- specific configurations, which have facilitated the Commission’s work both in the field and in New York. My delegation also warmly we…
I would like to thank Mr. Eide for his briefing to the Council today. Concurrent with Mr. Eide’s appointment, the Security Council took the crucial decision to refine and expand the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). To implement the revised mandate, and given t…
Today’s discussion of the annual reports of the Peacebuilding Commission (A/63/92) and the Peacebuilding Fund (A/63/218) brings to a close the second year of activity of the Peacebuilding Commission. In our view, the Peacebuilding Commission is beginning to find its place within the United Nations a…
After years of war, post-communist transition and deep
hardship and suffering, the people of the Balkans, including those in Serbia and Kosovo, have rejected the destructive nationalism that brought them such misery in the 1990s. They seek a future as integrated, prosperous citizens of Europe.
Und…
Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council and to thank Ambassador Kafando and the delegation of Burkina Faso for the skill with which they conducted the September presidency. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe and Ambassad…
I should like to briefly address the portions of the Secretary- General’s report dealing with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The United States is committed to working with its partners to achieve and sustain the development goals of the Millennium Declaration. Collectively, the Member Stat…
The outcome document of the midterm review and the Secretary-General’s detailed, comprehensive report on the implementation of the Almaty Programme of Action (A/63/165) provide excellent bases for our deliberations this week.
We note that the outcome document and the report affirm the value of regi…
The United States would like to underline its support for the International Court of Justice and emphasize that we recognize the importance that seeking an advisory opinion from the Court can have in appropriate cases.
The United States also maintains its general support for a policy of liberal ins…
I come to the Council at a time when I think it will be very well understood that the United States of America, President Bush and myself personally have been very committed to the Annapolis process and to finding a lasting and permanent peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the establishment of …
I, too, would like to welcome the Chairman-in-Office and thank him for his comprehensive overview of the activities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) under Finland’s leadership. The Chair’s presentation touched on the OSCE’s multifaceted approach to security, which in…
On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank High Representative Solana for his briefing.
We greatly appreciate the efforts of the European Union to provide a safe and secure environment in which the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) can operate. Th…
On behalf of the United States, I would like to congratulate President Compaore and the delegation of Burkina Faso on highlighting the importance of mediation and the settlement of disputes. Burkina Faso has played a vital role in helping to bring peace to conflicts throughout Africa. And, as others…
This debate is indeed a fitting reminder of a despicable practice that devalued human life and dignity. After a civil war that sought to reconcile the words and concepts that gave birth to our republic with a brutal reality of a largely agrarian society fuelled by the blood and sweat of human bondag…
Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and balanced report (A/63/677). We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this important issue today. Since the Holocaust, the world has often said “never again”, but we all have much more to do to give those words real meaning a…
The United States congratulates the members of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) on their continued solid performance in the implementation of programmes that are enhancing good governance and economic growth across Africa. We remain a staunch supporter of NEPAD and believe that i…
The United States was pleased to join the consensus on the system-wide coherence resolution 63/311. The broad support for this issue is heartening. It shows that, after several years of intense consultations, Member States have come together to take a number of practical decisions to further our sha…
Our delegation would like to make a statement and to offer extended remarks on agenda item 116 and resolution 62/278.
My delegation is very grateful for the diligent efforts and the 8 August 2008 report of the Co-Chairs for the informal plenary on mandate review. We supported the Co-Chairs’ conclus…
We are particularly pleased that resolution 62/274 takes note of the role of voluntary initiatives, such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, in strengthening transparency and accountability in industries. Azerbaijan is one of the pioneers in implementing the Extractive Industries T…
