The Maldives welcomes the progress that Afghanistan is making in peace and development. The people of Afghanistan have shown extraordinary resilience and determination in reforming their nation despite a volatile environment. The people of the Maldives support and share with the people of Afghanista…
My delegation wishes to congratulate Poland on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and thank it for its efforts aimed at peacefully resolving some of the long-standing conflicts around the world. Let me also extend our appreciation to all the delegations involved in bringing the…
My delegation wishes to thank the Dominican Republic for convening today’s open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the newly elected members of the Council — Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Germa…
The Maldives is encouraged to see the positive steps that Afghanistan is taking towards peace and development, despite terrorist attacks and the continued threat of such attacks. The Government and the people of Maldives support and share the vision of a prosperous Afghanistan that is Afghan-led and…
I am honoured to speak on behalf of the States members of the Alliance of Small Island States. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Egypt on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
At the outset, we would like to thank the co-facilitators, Ambassadors Ib P…
I thank Poland for convening this important open debate. As many speakers have already noted, it has been two years this month since the Security Council adopted its landmark resolution 2286 (2016), which calls for the protection of civilians, especially where the provision of medical care in confli…
The Maldives wishes to begin by emphasizing the importance of this ongoing debate in the Council on the situation in the Middle
East, including the question of Palestine. Given the constant evolution of the political dynamics and the situation on the ground, this thematic debate provides an importa…
I would first like to thank Ambassadors Vladimir Drobnjak of Croatia and María Emma Mejía Vélez of Colombia for agreeing to serve as co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly, and to thank Ms. Mejía Vélez’s predecessor, Ambassador Nusseibeh of th…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Uruguayan presidency for convening this important and timely open debate. I would also like to express our appreciation to Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and the briefers for their updates and dedicated efforts on this issue. I would also like to tha…
My delegation wishes to thank the United States of America in its capacity as President of the Security Council, for convening this quarterly open debate in connection with the agenda item on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
Following the adoption of resolution …
My delegation wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the situation in Afghanistan (A/71/616).
The Maldives notes with concern the mixed trends evident in recent developments in the situation in Afghanistan. On the one hand, there has been progress on the political fro…
At the outset, my delegation wishes to thank His Excellency Mr. Gerard van
Bohemen, Permanent Representative of New Zealand, and his team for their efforts in drafting this year’s report (A/70/2) of the Security Council. I also wish to express my appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Matthew Rycroft, …
