I thank the Council members for this historic and constructive resolution (resolution 2803 (2025)). I thank them for joining us in charting a new course in the Middle East, for Israelis and Palestinians and all the people of the region alike.
In addition, I would like to thank our partners from the…
For two agonizing years, Gaza — home to more than 2 million souls — has been a crucible of conflict, a hell on earth, where Hamas’ brutality and terror met Israel’s fierce response, leaving rubble where schools once stood and graves where playgrounds thrived. The death toll climbs into the tens of …
I offer many thanks to Sierra Leone for convening this important debate, and I thank all our briefers for their contributions to this debate.
As we look ahead to the selection of the next Secretary-General, the United States looks forward to a Secretary-General who shares this vision of returning t…
The United States voted in favour of today’s resolution (resolution 2801 (2025)) to renew the Yemen sanctions regime and the mandate of the Panel of Experts. We believe these measures remain essential to deterring threats to peace and stability in Yemen and the broader region.
The Panel’s work is c…
The United States appreciates France’s efforts to incorporate our position into this resolution (resolution 2800 (2025)). Unfortunately, we do not believe that a one-year extension of the mandate or the reduction in the troop ceiling accurately reflects a number of priorities of the Council or the s…
From the United States perspective, we have negotiated this draft resolution in good faith. We are asking for quite reasonable and common-sense benchmarks for this mission. We understand it is absolutely critical, given the situation that is going on in South Sudan and to the protection of the peopl…
South Sudan is on the brink of a renewed large-scale civil war. Political violence against South Sudanese citizens is escalating. First Vice- President Machar is under arrest, and the transitional Government is failing to meet the most basic needs of its citizens.
South Sudan’s leaders must immedia…
I thank all of our briefers.
Addressing illicit small arms and light weapons proliferation is a core peace and security priority — one that we believe could be more effectively managed through full implementation of United Nations arms embargoes and support for related enforcement mechanisms. For …
Given China’s decision to take the floor again and its remarks directed at the United States, I think we can all conclude its defensiveness comes from knowing that it is the world’s largest carbon emitter.
Moreover, I would underscore successful United States environmental policies to improve the e…
I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting, and I thank Executive Director Andersen, Mr. Jalloh and Ms. Dinat for their briefings.
The United States remains committed to maintaining international peace and security as we focus on getting the United Nations back to basics. In the Counc…
I want to express our appreciation to the Panel of Experts on Yemen for its thorough reporting and helpful recommendations.
The Panel’s 2025 final report (see S/2025/650) is a wake-up call for the Security Council and for the world. The evidence is clear: systematic violations of Security Council s…
I thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Special Envoy Cong for their briefings today and for their valuable and ongoing contributions to advancing peace and security in Abyei.
The United States is deeply concerned about the impediments by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to the United Nations I…
I welcome His Excellency the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I also acknowledge the representatives of Serbia, Croatia and the European Union (EU).
The United States is committed to preserving stability and security in the Western Balkans. With this in mind, we welcome the…
The United States recognizes the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tetteh’s political road map. Our goal remains to see a single, unified Government fully able to assert Libya’s sovereignty, take responsibility for its ow…
The United States of America supports peace and security in Colombia, and we want to make that crystal clear and to put it on the record.
In line with President Trump’s executive order on United States participation in multilateral organizations, the United States has stressed that the United Natio…
The United States welcomes today’s historic vote, which seizes upon this unique moment and builds on the momentum for a long, long-overdue peace in Western Sahara. We commend Personal Envoy De Mistura and his vital diplomatic efforts and recognize the United Nations key role in creating a new era of…
I thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee and Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher for their sobering briefings today.
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the horrific violence occurring in El Fasher. The situation is both tragic and appalling. We have said this before, and we …
I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her informative briefing today on the situation in the Central African Republic.
We are encouraged by recent progress in the Central African Republic, thanks in part to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Missi…
I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. We appreciate the opportunity to discuss this important topic: the vision for the future of the United Nations.
The United States played a leading role in the founding of the United Nations. For 80 years, the United States has actively worked in …
I thank Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov for his briefing.
President Trump’s 20-point plan for peace offers a historic opportunity. His diplomacy brought about the ceasefire in Gaza, with support from around the world. It brought home 20 living hostages who spent 738 days held captive in a livi…
