With regard to the adoption of resolution 73/129, on the promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace, and resolution 73/128, on enlightenment and religious tolerance, the United States firmly supports efforts to promote interreligious and intercult…
As a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multi-faith nation, the United States recognizes the importance of dialogue, understanding and cooperation among individuals of different religious and cultural backgrounds. The United States strongly believes in the value of programmes, including those of the Un…
While we joined the consensus on resolution 72/306, entitled “Implementation of the United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025)”, we would like to make reference to our prior statements containing points of clarification on language related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development…
While we joined the consensus on resolution 72/281, we would like to take this opportunity to clarify some important points.
With regard to its references to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, we underscore that the 2030 Agenda and the Action Agenda are n…
I thank the President of the General Assembly for convening today’s meeting, which brings together Member States to consider the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and in support of sustaining peace — the critical idea that peacebuilding applies to all phases of conflict…
The United States supports the adoption of the modalities resolution on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) (resolution 72/274). We appreciate all of the work of the resolution’s facilitators, Italy and Uruguay. We also thank Uruguay for convening and leading the World Hea…
The United States strongly supports South-South and triangular cooperation. Although we joined the consensus on the
theme and sub-themes of the High-level Conference on South-South Cooperation to be held in Buenos Aires in 2019, we take this opportunity to reiterate our call for transparency and co…
The United States joined other member States today in adopting resolution 72/271, on global road safety. However, the United States finds it necessary to disassociate from agreement with paragraphs 5, 6, 9, 17, 21, 22 and 24. We also strongly maintain that, while the objective of resolution 72/271 m…
