We join other Member States in expressing our appreciation to the Russian Federation for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We trust that the debate will assist in mobilizing the international community, in particular the Security Coun…
South Africa would also like to pay tribute to the memory of His Excellency Mr. Girma Asmerom Tesfay, the late Ambassador of Eritrea to the United Nations.
South Africa aligns itself with the statements delivered this morning by the representatives of Thailand, on behalf of the Group of 77 and Chin…
My delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his report contained in document A/71/1. South Africa is of the view that the debate on the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization is an apt way to start our
activities in the General Assembly, as it allows us to take stock and…
South Africa welcomes the convening of today’s open debate on the challenges we face in addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), their means of delivery and related materials. The subject of today’s open debate is very important and relevant, particularly in the wake of th…
We commend you, Sir, for hosting this open debate of the Security Council on peacebuilding in Africa and for your country’s continual support for Africa’s development agenda.
The Security Council is charged with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and…
I thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. I wish to commend Japan for its sustained efforts over the past 10 years in working to improve the working methods of the Security Council, particularly with regard to its work on strengthening presiden…
At the outset, Mr. President, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and your country on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month and ensuring sustained attention in the debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
South Af…
I thank you, Sir, for giving my delegation the floor and for presiding over the fifth biennial review of the Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. At the outset, allow me to assure you of my delegation’s support. South Africa would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (A/70…
I would like to express my delegation’s appreciation for the convening of this important debate, where we are considering what has become a central component of every United Nations peacekeeping mission.
South Africa aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Islamic Republi…
The South African delegation wishes to join other delegations in extending its warmest congratulations to the President of the General Assembly on convening this high-level meeting on an issue of critical importance to my country and many others. The Permanent Representatives of
Switzerland and Zam…
I would like to thank you, Mr President, and the French delegation for the convening of this timely open debate on sexual violence in conflict.
Sexual violence in conflict remains one of the most harrowing and serious problems facing civilian populations, who have to endure the wanton targeting of …
I thank you, Mr President, and the Egyptian delegation for convening this timely open debate on United Nations-African Union peace and security cooperation.
South Africa aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representative of the African Union (AU) and by the representative of the Isla…
My delegation would like to congratulate Egypt on its assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and we wish to express our appreciation for the convening of this important debate on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism. We also thank you, Mr. President, for pro…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for collaborating with Angola and Senegal in organizing today’s open debate on piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, which my delegation views as an important and timely topic relevant to the development and security of Africa.
Piracy and a…
Let me first express my appreciation to Angola, as President of the Security Council, for having organized this important open debate on the role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts in Africa. My delegation also wishes to thank the Executive Director of UN-Women for her presentati…
Let me join other speakers in congratulating the Republic of Angola, as President of the Security Council this month, for convening this thought-provoking and timely debate. We also recognize your vital role, Sir, as Chair of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, in steering and le…
South Africa welcomes the convening of this commemorative event to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The year 2016 marks 15 years after South Africa hosted the landmark and historic World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related …
Please allow me to join other delegations in congratulating you, Mr. President, for having convened this timely and informative debate. Let me also congratulate the co-facilitators of the intergovernmental peacebuilding architecture review, the Permanent Representatives of Angola and Australia, on t…
We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important and timely debate on the theme “Respect for the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations as a key element for the maintenance of international peace and security”. We also thank the Secretary-General for his …
We thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing and for his tireless efforts to bring about a resolution to the situation in the Middle East, including on the question of Palestine.
My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic o…
