I would like to thank the briefers for their reports. The Council’s message today on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015) is loud and clear: the JCPOA must be implemented and there is no better alternative.
Despite such encouraging statements, we have recently h…
Despite relative calm, Syria continues to face serious challenges. Parts of Syria continue to be occupied by foreign forces, dominated by groups with separatist tendencies or controlled by Security Council- designated terrorist groups. At the same time, the
Israeli regime continues to commit acts o…
I sincerely thank the Niger for its timely preparation of the Security Council’s report (A/75/2) and appreciate the Estonian presidency of the Council for presenting it.
While the report provides valuable factual information on the Council’s work, it lacks substantive and analytical information, in…
As a major victim in contemporary history of the most systematic use of chemical weapons, Iran once again condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances.
As a staunch advocate of the prohibition of the use of chemical weapons, …
I will make the following statement on behalf of the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
“At the outset, I would like to thank the President for convening this timely meeting as the world witnesses the most horrific atrocities perpetrated by the Israeli regime against innocent Palesti…
Afghanistan is at a critical juncture and, in order to build a better future for its citizens, it needs strong international support. Today we will vote in favour of draft resolution A/75/L.45, on the situation in Afghanistan, in which the General Assembly sends a strong message of support to the pe…
The international community continues to call for Security Council reform, which emanates from the fact that the Council is not keeping pace with the significant changes of our time. Its actions have not been consistently in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations, and it is not truly repr…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for his briefing on the 2019 report of the Agency (see A/75/303).
The peaceful uses of nuclear energy play a significant role in the scientific, technological and socioeconomic advancement of …
Allow me to begin by thanking Judge Ahmed Yusuf, President of the International Court of Justice, for his valuable and informative report on the Court’s activities (A/75/4). We also commend the judges and staff of the Court for their unwavering commitment and sense of duty in upholding the rule of l…
First, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. As a major victim in contemporary history of the use of chemical weapons, Iran continues to condemn in the strongest possible terms the use of chemical weapons by anyo…
I thank you, Sir, for organizing this meeting.
The situation in Idlib is critical and every effort must be made to prevent it from getting out of control. While we must continue to combat terrorists, it should be done with the utmost care for the lives of civilians, as we have always stressed and a…
The Secretary-General’s report correctly highlights various aspects of the challenges we face (A/74/1). I would like to briefly touch on some of the issues reflected therein.
We join the Secretary-General in underscoring the importance of multilateralism and wish to reiterate our support for the mi…
Let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate.
At the outset, we express our deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the aeroplane
crash in Iran. A thorough investigation into the incident is under way.
I am here today to deliver a statement on behalf o…
The Security Council is once again considering the implementation of one of its most important resolutions, namely, resolution 2231 (2015), which is being vehemently violated by a permanent member of the Council — an unprecedented development in the history of the United Nations. In that regard, I …
Since the General Assembly’s meeting on Afghanistan in December 2018 (see A/73/PV.46), significant changes have taken place in the country — some promising and some with menacing consequences.
The holding of presidential elections in Afghanistan was indeed a success and constituted a positive first…
The Organization was founded mainly to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, and the important function of shouldering the responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security has been conferred upon the Security Council. However, a brief overview of the Council’s pe…
I thank the Russian presidency of the Council for organizing this meeting. We also thank the briefers for their valuable input.
Afghanistan is passing through a critical juncture, and there are alarming trends in its political and security domains. Numerous efforts are being made to hold a successf…
I thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this meeting to commemorate the International Day against Nuclear Tests. I would also like to commend the efforts of Kazakhstan in proposing and promoting this valuable initiative. The observance of this International Day continuously remin…
I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I also thank the Chef de Cabinet to the Secretary-General for her input.
The main and longest-running conflict in the Middle East is the question of Palestine. As long as it remains unsolved, peace and security in the Middle East cannot be r…
