At the outset, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and your delegation for convening this important meeting.
A discussion of this nature provides an opportunity to reflect on ways of reinforcing cooperation and partnership in areas of common interests. In the context of the African Union (AU) and t…
It is with conviction that I share with the Security Council Rwanda’s stance and commitment to ending sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations peacekeeping operations. I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing…
I too thank Judge Meron and Judge Joensen for their presentations. At the outset let me acknowledge the important progress made by both Tribunals towards their completion and transition to the Mechanism.
As the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) is winding down, we express our belief…
Rwanda, as a country that experienced one of the worst genocides — namely, the genocide against the Tutsi, during which Hutu and other victims were also killed — attaches great importance to honouring the victims in dignity. Resolution 69/323, which was just adopted, has the merit of reminding the i…
I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Group of African States. The African Group thanks the Secretary- General for his report (A/69/856) and takes note of its recommendations.
We are gathered here today to shape the ways by which we can ensure realization of the global goa…
I thank Ambassador Quinlan of Australia for his presentation of the 90-day report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I wish to reiterate our appreciation for the tremendous work achieved by the Committee under his able leadership. I hope that the work of the Committee w…
I wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom and Executive Director Yuri Fedotov for their briefings. Let me also take the opportunity to welcome Mr. Haysom upon his new assignment.
Our appreciation goes to the entire team of the United Nations Assistance Mission …
I too thank the Chair for his briefing and able leadership at the helm of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006).
Rwanda continues to support the ongoing negotiation talks between Iran and the P5+1. We take note of the start of negotiations on the final nuclear deal. It is unf…
