First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. This initiative reflects the importance that your country attaches to the Palestinian question, in particular given the current conditions…
At the outset, Sir, let me congratulate your friendly country on its accession to the presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank you for convening today’s open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would also like to thank Mr. Mladenov for his …