Today’s open debate is both timely and practically relevant, as the Security Council and the General Assembly are in the process of reviewing the peacebuilding architecture, with the objective of adopting parallel and identical draft resolutions that will set out the framework of United Nations peac…
At the outset, Thailand congratulates Uruguay for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. My delegation would also like to express its appreciation to the delegation of Uruguay for the comprehensive concept note (S/2016/22, annex), to the Deputy Secretary-General, t…
On 9 September at the High-level Forum on the Culture of Peace in the Trusteeship Council Chamber, a duet made up of an Israeli and a Palestinian musician performed several melodious and joyful songs. That beautiful moment gave us a glimpse of hope for the peaceful coexistence of those two great nat…
As we celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations this year, it is a good opportunity to remind ourselves that the United Nations can only be as strong and as effective as Member States want and make it to be. The reform of the Security Council is no exception. It can be possible only…
First of all, allow me to join others in congratulating you, Madam President, and Lithuania, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would like to also express my appreciation for the thoughtful presentations and briefings this morning.
Thailand shares the con…
Thailand welcomes the timely convening of this open debate, as this year marks the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. We thank the Secretary-General for his informative briefing.
The four main purposes for the establishment of the United Nations are clearly and well set o…
At the outset, Thailand wishes to commend Chile for organizing this important debate and for the comprehensive concept note outlining key elements for the discussion today (S/2015/32, annex). My delegation would also like to express its appreciation to the briefers for their useful information and i…
Thailand welcomes this opportunity to discuss once again the issue of women and peace and security. We appreciate the comprehensive concept note (S/2014/731, annex) prepared by Argentina, outlining key issues for today’s discussion. We also thank the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2014/6…
At the outset, let me express my appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. Thailand also thanks the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/339), as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, the Under Secretary-Gener…
Let me begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to the United Kingdom and its presidency of the Security Council for the month of August for having convened this important debate and for the comprehensive concept note (S/2014/572, annex). I also thank the Secretary-General and the United Nations …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which comprises Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
Allow me to express A…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate Luxembourg for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March as well as to thank you, Sir, for convening this important debate and for the informative concept note (S/2014/144, annex).
My delegation would like to thank Ms. Leila Zerro…
Thailand aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representatives
of Brunei Darussalam on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and of Fiji on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
At the outset, Thailand wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his informative repo…
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the amendment to the Charter of the United Nations that paved the way for the expansion of the non-permanent membership in the Security Council in 1965. The number of States Members of the United Nations has today increased to 193. Security Council reform …
I would first like to thank Argentina for convening today’s open debate on the important issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and for the comprehensive concept note (S/2013/447, annex). I would also like to extend our special thanks to the Secretary-General, the United Nations Hig…
