My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defence of the Charter of the United Nations. I would like to make the following remarks in my national capacity.
In accordance with the princi…
I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important annual open debate. I also thank the briefers for sharing their perspectives.
During armed conflicts, international humanitarian law requires parties to armed conflicts to take the measures necessary to protect civilians, particularly childr…
I would like to begin by thanking Under-Security- General DiCarlo, Ambassador Byrne Nason of Ireland and Ambassador Skoog of the European Union for their briefings.
Today, almost seven years after the conclusion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the adoption of resolution 2231 (…
Hundreds of thousands of people are killed on the world’s roads every year, with millions more facing severe injuries. Over the course of the past two decades, the number of road-accident fatalities in Iran has fallen by nearly 39 per cent. That was accomplished through planning and efforts in road-…
I thank Mr. Pedersen for his briefing.
As we have frequently stated, there is no military solution to the Syrian crisis. The resolution of the crisis must be peaceful and in accordance with the principles of international law. The end of the occupation and the restoration of Syria’s full sovereignt…
Increasing the Security Council’s efficiency and effectiveness must always be viewed as a work in progress because the nature and scope of the challenges related to international peace and security are constantly evolving.
That requires the Security Council to commit to continually improving the ef…
I would like to begin by expressing our heartfelt condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the families of the victims of the recent earthquake in Khost. We stand with the people of Afghanistan at this difficult time and have already dispatched two aeroplane shipments of humanitarian aid to the …
I thank the briefers for their statements.
The 11-year conflict and the aggression, occupation and terrorism have brought about enormous hardships for the Syrian people. The situation has been aggravated by the unilateral sanctions, which have stymied the implementation of resolution 2585 (2021), w…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this high-level open debate. I also thank the briefers for their insightful briefings.
Accountability and justice for serious violations of basic rules of international law, particularly those accepted and recognized as peremptory norms and th…
I would like to thank the briefers for their statements.
Conflict, foreign intervention, terrorism, and occupation have wreaked havoc on the Syrian people for more than a decade. In recent years, unilateral sanctions have also exacerbated the economic and humanitarian crises in Syria. Despite the f…
My delegation joined the consensus on resolution 76/262. However, we would like to state the following.
As a founding Member of the United Nations, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been a staunch supporter of a strengthened role for the United Nations as the cornerstone of multilateralism in mainta…
I thank the briefers for their information.
Since the conflict began more than a decade ago, Syria’s humanitarian needs have reached an all-time high. The recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2022/330) indicates that 14.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, an increase of 1…
Syria’s humanitarian situation remains alarming. The United Nations estimates that 14.6 million Syrians need humanitarian aid. This represents a 9 per cent increase over 2021. The coronavirus disease pandemic has exacerbated the country’s already fragile humanitarian situation.
Given this dire huma…
With regard to sub-item (e) of agenda item 116, on the election of members of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, and the nomination of candidates from the Group of Western European and other States, my delegation would like to state that the Islamic Republic of Iran values the…
The growing trend of intolerance and prejudice against Islam and Muslims worldwide is a daunting
challenge to the international community. Over the past few decades, harmful stereotypes and prejudices regarding Muslims and Islam have been constantly reinforced by certain media outlets, politicians …
Politicizing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and exploiting the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for politically driven national goals has major negative consequences for the Convention’s authority and credibility, as well as those of the organization…
I would like to thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Msuya for their briefings.
The Syrian people continue to face numerous challenges, and meeting them requires hard work in a multitude of sectors. Nothing is more important or urgent than ending the unilateral coercive measures that have harmed the Syrian p…
Afghanistan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Since the most recent meeting of the Security Council on this issue, in November 2021 (see
S/PV.8908), the situation has been deteriorating, with no sign of progress in sight.
According to United Nations reports, more than 24 million peop…
During 2021, Syria witnessed a relatively calm military situation and a gradual return of refugees and displaced persons. At the same time, Syria’s bilateral relations with some countries have improved. Likewise, the convening of the fifth and sixth meetings of the Constitutional Committee, despite …
I thank Norway for having organized this important meeting. I also thank all briefers for their insightful presentations.
Urban warfare has devastating consequences for civilians and critical infrastructure as we witness increasing attacks against civilians and civilian objects. The latest United N…
