We are pleased to associate ourselves with the statement delivered earlier
by the representative of Samoa, on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum.
We thank the coordinators from South Africa, Norway, Mexico and New Zealand for facilitating our consultations on the omnibus resolution on oceans and …
As an ardent supporter of the international consensus on Afghanistan, Australia is proud to co-sponsor draft resolution A/72/L.8. At a moment where this consensus has become brittle, we acknowledge the work of all countries in developing a draft resolution that reflects constructive engagement in su…
I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and my own country, Australia.
We take this opportunity to reaffirm our support for the Human Rights Council as the pre-eminent United Nations forum for consideration, disc…
As we have heard today, the Secretary-General’s report (S/2017/861) is clear. We have made progress on policy and normative change. But we need to further mainstream gender equality and ensure the effective implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. We must move from ad- hoc programm…
I am honoured to speak on behalf of Canada, New Zealand and Australia (the CANZ group).
We are committed to implementing the sustaining peace resolutions (Security Council resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/262) and believe that peacekeeping operations make a key contribution…
Like others before me, I would like to express Australia’s condemnation and condolences following the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place in Kabul on 8 March. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and the Government of Afghanistan.
Australia thanks the Secretary…
I have the honour to speak today on behalf of a broad group of countries, including Canada, New Zealand and Switzerland, in addition to the Philippines and Liechtenstein.
We welcome this opportunity for the General Assembly to take a strong position against sexual exploitation and abuse. We condemn…
Let me begin by offering our heartfelt condolences to the colleagues, family and friends of Ambassador Churkin following his sad and untimely passing. As many have noted, Ambassador Churkin was an accomplished diplomat and representative. We will greatly miss his presence at the United Nations and p…
Safeguarding our critical infrastructure is an economic and security imperative. Australia supports Ukraine’s initiative aimed at mobilizing international cooperation in the area of preventing and responding to terrorist attacks against critical infrastructure.
The threats posed by terrorism to cri…
I will start by joining others in expressing our condolences to Russia for the shocking attack on its Ambassador in Turkey yesterday. Our thoughts and sadness are with family and loved ones and the Russian people at this terrible time.
My delegation aligns itself with the statement made earlier by …
I join others in expressing our sincere condolences to our Russian colleagues for the sad events of today in Istanbul and for the passing of their Ambassador. I very much sit with others in feeling the weight of that awful situation.
We thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2016/1049) on Af…
Australia welcomes the opportunity to participate in today’s high-level open debate on stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors. From the outset, we would like to thank Spain for its leadership and the inclusive approach it has taken to the comprehensive review o…
Each year, we come together in this Hall to note the progress we have made in strengthening coordination in the humanitarian system. Australia welcomes once more the opportunity to add our voice and commitment to the important reforms generated by various forums in 2016, particularly from the World …
It gives me great pleasure to reflect on what has been a very busy year for oceans and law of the sea. As we have just heard from the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, the range of key meetings and events that she outlined represents just a summary of what we have achieved over the year.
Collecti…
Water gives life, supports human development and enables sustainable economic growth. Yet water crises are ranked by the World Economic Forum as one of the top 10 global risks. Climate change has the potential to exacerbate water crises, which could in turn lead to or intensify conflicts and fuel fo…
Australia supported the establishment of the Human Rights Council in 2006 and, 10 years on, we remain convinced that the Council and its mechanisms continue to play a fundamental role in upholding universal human rights. Today we have an opportunity to consider the Council’s achievements over the pa…
As others have noted, a range of events over the past year remind us of the ongoing threat to peace and security posed by the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Non-State actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated and creative in their ability to source sensitive information and material…
I would like to thank the delegations of Argentina and Iceland for their tireless efforts as co-facilitators of the review process. No one envied their challenging task. A decade after the adoption of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, few people today could say their lives have …
I thank you, Sir, for having convened this important meeting today.
The scale, nature and compounding impact of today’s global peace and security challenges are immense and seriously straining the resources and capacity of the United Nations to respond. Those issues have been felt most acutely by a…
We also would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this formal debate on such an important issue.
We thank the Secretary-General for his Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (A/70/674), which Australia fully supports. Furthermore, we are pleased that the General Assembly has adopted resolut…
