Before I address the issue at hand, allow me to convey South Africa’s heartfelt condolences to the United States of America following the tragic mass shooting that took place in Pittsburgh a few days ago. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the bereaved families and to those who are still fighting fo…
Let me first congratulate you, Madam President, and the Swedish delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July.
In the year of the centenary of our former President Nelson Mandela, it is instructive to draw on his wisdom when he remarked,
“Our children are our …
First, we would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. The matter of the working methods of the Council remains one of the most pertinent issues before the Council, as it relates to the manner in which the Counc…
My delegation and I welcome the commitment that the President of the General Assembly has thus far demonstrated to the long- outstanding process aimed at the reform of the Security Council. We appreciate that he has identified reform of the Security Council as a key priority of his presidency. I the…
South Africa welcomes the convening of this special and crucial open debate on children and armed conflict, particularly given the increase in violations of the rights of children, not only in armed conflict but also in terms of emerging asymmetrical threats to global peace and security, such as ter…
My delegation wishes to express its appreciation to the Chef de Cabinet for the Secretary-General, Ms. Viotti, for her statement and for the annual report on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) (S/2017/861). We also welcome the insightful contributions that were made by Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-…
I would first like to convey our heartfelt condolences to those affected by the massacre in Las Vegas this past weekend. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of the victims, and we wish those who were injured a speedy recovery.
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary- General for …
We align ourselves with the statement made by the African Group on resolution 71/320, on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
Africa has since 2002 been committed to a bold and ambitious development path, recognizing that while it may not be able to change its past, it can and
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I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and the delegation of the United Kingdom for having convened this timely open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations, forced labour and other similar practices.
We wish to begin by commending the Secretary- General for his November 2016 report on…
We join other Member States in expressing our appreciation to Sweden for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. It is our belief that these periodic open debates are necessary in order to mobilize the international community, especially th…
My delegation joins others in thanking you, Sir, for convening this timely and relevant open debate under the item “Preventing catastrophe: A global agenda for stopping
the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors”.
My delegation welcomes and appreciates the leadership demo…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Foreign Policy and Global Health Network, which consists of Brazil, France, Indonesia, Norway, Senegal, Thailand and my own country, South Africa.
Ten years ago, our foreign ministers agreed to put health at the centre of foreign policy. …
Let me first start by thanking the outgoing Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his sterling work at the helm of the United Nations. I also welcome Mr. António Guterres and pledge our support and commitment to working with him as he leads the Organization.
We fully welcome the statement you mad…
We welcome the convening of this meeting on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. My delegation continues to be very concerned about the devastating human tragedy unfolding in that country. Our highest priority remains stopping the killing and ending the suffering of innocent civilians. There s…
South Africa supports the implementation of resolution 67/289, entitled “The United Nations in global economic governance”, adopted on 9 July 2013. We thank the Secretary-General for his report (A/71/378) on that important matter.
Many countries, particularly developing countries, continue to lag b…
South Africa welcomes the convening of today’s open debate on the challenges we face in addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), their means of delivery and related materials. The subject of today’s open debate is very important and relevant, particularly in the wake of th…
We commend you, Sir, for hosting this open debate of the Security Council on peacebuilding in Africa and for your country’s continual support for Africa’s development agenda.
The Security Council is charged with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and…
I thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. I wish to commend Japan for its sustained efforts over the past 10 years in working to improve the working methods of the Security Council, particularly with regard to its work on strengthening presiden…
At the outset, Mr. President, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and your country on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month and ensuring sustained attention in the debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
South Af…
