I, too, thank Special Representative Tanin for his briefing and join others in wishing him well in his new role. I also welcome Deputy Prime Ministers Dačić and Ambassador Çitaku to this discussion.
As mentioned, the leadership of Serbia and Kosovo have concluded several agreements since the Counci…
New Zealand too expresses its condolences for the recent loss of life in Paris and Beirut, as well as in attacks in Ankara, Egypt, Iraq and beyond.
We must do all we can to counter the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). That includes finding a political resolution to the Syrian conflict, …
I thank the High Representative for his briefing today, which continues to be a useful way for the Council to stay abreast of developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
As noted by others, this year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Today, it
is appropriate that we celebr…
The briefing and report of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2015/300, annex) today are frank in noting areas of concern, but also show that some important and positive developments took place over the reporting period.
New Zealand welcomes the formation of a new Government of B…
New Zealand is grateful to Jordan for presiding over today’s debate.
Jordan’s positive role in the region, and the generosity it has shown to Syrian refugees, is highly appreciated.
It is increasingly apparent that the burden of the Syrian conflict for Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Iraq is un…
We thank Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi for his briefing in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). New Zealand fully supports the mandate of the Committee.
New Zealand joins others in acknowledging the efforts of the P5+1 and Iran in the…
New Zealand, too, welcomes High Representative Mogherini to the Council and thanks her for her briefing.
New Zealand is a strong believer in cooperation between the United Nations and regional bodies within the framework of Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. While we will always assert the…
We commend Minister Ivica Dačić, in his capacity as Chairperson-in- Office, for his efforts to strengthen the range of activities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in promoting regional stability and security. We acknowledge that it is a challenging role.
As a region…
I thank Special Representative Farid Zarif for his report, and welcome Deputy Prime Ministers Dačić and Thaçi to today’s debate.
New Zealand believes long-term stability and security will come from an inclusive and democratic Kosovo that respects the rights and interests of all its citizens. It wil…
The New Zealand delegation is pleased to join many others in sponsoring the draft resolution entitled “Oceans and the law of the sea” (A/69/L.29), to be introduced shortly by the representative of Trinidad and Tobago. We extend our compliments to Ambassador Eden Charles on his careful stewardship of…
I thank you for convening this important debate today, Madam President. I would also like to thank this morning’s briefers for their thought-provoking presentations.
New Zealand welcomes the ongoing development and strengthening of the normative frameworks around the agenda on women and peace and s…
New Zealand wishes to express its appreciation to the Secretary- General, Special Representative Bangura and Ms. Misaka for their statements. We also thank the delegation of Nigeria for convening this debate today. It is important that the Council continues to state, in the clearest possible terms, …
