I thank those present for their participation in spite of their very busy schedules. I would also like to welcome Mr. Jürgen Stock, Secretary General of INTERPOL, and to thank him for his participation. I also recognize the leadership and contributions of the Chairs of the Securty Council Committees…
Over the past three weeks, the lives of 8 million Nepalese people have been changed beyond recognition. First, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck on 25 April, leaving some 8,000 people dead and more than double that number injured.
A little more than two weeks later, a second earthquake struck o…
I thank the President for convening this important debate.
Over the past decade, the world has been afflicted by over 250 conflicts. While no two have been the same, the widespread availability of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition is common to all. More than 50,000 men, women and ch…
I am honoured by the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan, whose delegation has so ably led the Security Council this month. His Royal Highness is the youngest person ever to preside over a meeting of the Council. That is perfect for today’s discussion. He…
I am grateful to the Kingdom of Jordan for organizing today’s meeting. It comes at yet another crucial period in the evolution of
the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, as the whole region is threatened by violent conflicts and extremism.
Over the years, we have seen determined efforts to achieve a com…
I thank the French Foreign Minister for convening this high- level debate.
I am deeply concerned about the grave dangers facing minorities in parts of the Middle East. At stake are millions of individual lives and the social fabric of entire countries.
Right now, thousands of civilians are at the …
I thank the delegation of France for having organized this important debate, which is being held at an appopriate moment. The world’s children are increasingly under threat in theatres of war. Last year seems to have been one of the worst ever for children in areas affected by conflict. An estimated…
It is an honour to be with all present here to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. In thanking the President of the General Assembly, I also welcome Ms. Sylviane Diouf. I commend her for her tireless work in bringing home the …
I thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting on a very important subject. At the outset, I am very pleased to welcome Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU).
The fathers of the Charter of the United Nations showed great foresig…
I thank the People’s Republic of China for organizing today’s discussion on reaffirming commitment to the Charter in this year, in which the United Nations marks 70 years since its founding. The seventieth anniversary of the United Nations finds an Organization with major achievements to its credit,…
We have all been following recent developments in Yemen with the deepest concern. As the Security Council knows, I have just returned from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Preventing civil war in Yemen was the main political subject of my discussions with the leaders of the two countries.
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I thank the General Assembly for taking time this morning to pay our respects to His Excellency Ambassador Mårten Grunditz of Sweden.
Ambassador Grunditz had a distinguished diplomatic career, with postings in Moscow, Beijing, Washington, D.C., and other capitals. The geographical breadth of his as…
I wish to thank the General Assembly for organizing this ceremony. I am honoured to join all those present in paying tribute to the life and legacy of the late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
King Abdullah was a wise and compassionate leader who guided Saudi …
I thank Chile and you, Madam President, for organizing today’s debate on a subject that is central to the mission of the United Nations, namely, how inclusive development can promote peace and security.
Since this is my first time participating in the Security Council this year, I would like to wis…
I thank you, Mr. President, and the Government of Chad for organizing this debate on peace operations and the
partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU).
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Before addressing today’s formal agenda item, I should like to say a few words about the blood-curdli…
Thank you, Madam President, for convening this timely high-level debate. Let me begin by recognizing the global leadership of Australia, which this month successfully chaired the Group of 20 Summit in Brisbane, Australia, in which I had the honour of participating, and is also presiding over the Sec…
I thank Argentina for organizing this important meeting. As members know, I returned last week from Egypt, Israel and
Palestine, which included my first visit to Gaza since this summer’s conflict. In Egypt, I attended the International Conference on Palestine, which focused on Gaza’s reconstruction…
I congratulate you, Mr. President, on your country’s presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank you for your leadership in convening this Security Council summit. This is the second time that you have presided over this Council on a matter with grave implications for international peace …
It is a great honour to welcome everyone to this renovated General Assembly Hall. This great Hall is home to “We the peoples”. It has been restored, renewed and reinvented for the twenty- first century. I thank all present for making it possible. The Capital Master Plan was not an easy project. But …
I wish to thank those attending for coming to the United Nations for this historic, first-ever World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. I am going to greet the General Assembly in a few indigenous languages. I am sorry that I cannot speak in every language represented in the Assembly, but please cons…
