Over the past month, the world has watched with understandable frustration and increasing concern
as the Security Council has been unable to speak out on a pressing matter of international peace and security. And it was not for lack of trying. We got very close last month when the United States put…
The United States was pleased to vote in favour of extending the mandates of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) (resolution 2710 (2023)) during this important time in Somalia. We appreciate the constructive efforts of our …
I would like to thank France for its balanced approach in facilitating the renewal of this important mandate.
We voted in favour of resolution 2709 (2023) because the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) deserves the Council’s br…
The United States joins others in congratulating the Permanent Representatives of Saint Lucia and Romania on their appointment as co-Chairs for the seventy- eighth session. We look forward to their direction and leadership on this critical item.
The United States would like to highlight three succe…
I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing and extend a special welcome to the Police Commissioners, the Police Adviser and the Executive Director of Security Council Report.
I want to begin by recognizing the critical work of the United Nations police, from the protection of civilian…
I thank Director-General Ghebreyesus and Director General Jilani for their briefings today and for their dedication over the past few weeks amid extraordinary challenges.
At the top, let me emphasize that we are closely monitoring the situation at the hospitals in Gaza. We are deeply concerned for …
I thank Prosecutor Khan for his briefing to the Security Council on the Office of the Prosecutor’s work on the situation in Libya.
At the outset, I extend the deepest sympathy of the United States to all those in Libya affected by the tragic loss of life following the devastating storm almost two m…
Let me first thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his briefing.
We again find ourselves in the Chamber, at Russia’s behest, before the facts on the ground can be determined. But that does not seem to have prevented Russia from desperately attempting to point its finger at others in an effort…
I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Tetteh for sharing the progress of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) on its mandate implementation and their updates on Abyei. The United States deeply appreciates UNISFA’s tireless efforts to implement its mandated…
The United States stands resolutely with the Cuban people. We strongly support their pursuit of a future with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Approximately 1,000 political prisoners remain behind bars in Cuba — more than at any point in Cuba’s recent history. Nearly 700 of those …
Let me first congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency. I also wish to congratulate the delegation of Brazil for its successful presidency. I also want to thank the Chairman of the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Komšić, for participating in today’s meeting.
Th…
I thank High Commissioner Grandi for all he does alongside his team and partners on behalf of refugees around the world.
We mourn for all the United Nations staff who have been killed in Gaza over the past few weeks. Their deaths are a sobering reminder of the dangers United Nations and other human…
I thank Director Rajasingham for his briefing and the life-saving efforts of his colleagues in Ukraine.
As winter arrives, Ukraine is preparing for Russia’s continued attacks on critical infrastructure. Last winter Ukraine faced near daily targeted attacks by Russia on its energy infrastructure. Th…
I will be very brief. I think that, as the record shows, on Wednesday, 25 October, China voted against draft resolution S/2023/792, submitted by the United States (see S/PV. 9453). That is a fact.
My apologies for taking the floor, but I need to respond to some comments made by the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation.
Since the beginning of this conflict, the Russian Federation has spared no effort in trying to either directly or indirectly blame the United States for this cri…
I thank President Hofmánski for his briefing (see A/78/PV.21) and for his leadership as President of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
As noted in the Court’s report on developments from August 2022 through July 2023 (see A/78/322), it has been a particularly active year for the ICC, with sig…
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Commissioner-General Lazzarini, Executive Director Russell and Director Doughten and their teams for the courageous work done by them under the most difficult circumstances.
Humanitarian actors have stepped up, as they always do, to try and save lives in …
I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Wosornu for their continued attention to the ongoing conflict and dire humanitarian needs in Syria.
Before Hamas’s horrific terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October, the Special Envoy warned the Security Council that increased military activity in Syria h…
The United States is pleased to see the Security Council reaffirm its support for the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, and for United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Alexan…
I thank Deputy Ebo for his briefing today. His continuing efforts to counter weapons diversion are critical.
It has been two weeks since the Russian Federation last called a Council meeting on this issue (see S/PV.9436). Today’s meeting is yet another attempt to divert the Council’s attention from …
