The Second World War inflicted unspeakable pain and suffering for tens of millions who fell victim to that horrendous chapter of humankind. And 75 years later, we still feel its impact. That is why the United States is proud to join the global community in commemorating the anniversary of the end of…
I thank our briefers for their insights. We appreciate Martin
Griffiths’ update on the prisoner release agreement. That is an important achievement made possible by his tireless efforts, together with those of the International Committee of the Red Cross. We very much hope to hear more positive upd…
The United States will continue to stand by Haiti and support the vital work of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti. Resolution 2547 (2020) ensures that the United Nations has the mandate that it needs to continue its critical efforts to support democratic institutions, strengthen the rule…
It is a solemn honour to join with so many others today in paying tribute to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and to the people of Kuwait. He will be missed not only by the people of his country but also by his friends and admirers…
I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mahamat Saleh Annadif for his briefing and for his leadership and that of his team during the current political crisis in Mali. It is especially great to see him in the Chamber today. I thank him for being here.
The leadership of the Economic …
I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing.
Let me start by saying that the United States is committed to forthright and transparent discussions in the Security Council. We have no interest in allowing the Council to be used for propaganda. Regardless what the representative of Russia has said, the ad…
On this seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, I have the awesome honour of introducing today someone who has taken to heart the core principle that this international Organization was founded upon — peace.
On 15 September, we all witnessed the results of President Trump’s vision and pers…
I thank our briefers for their updates and for their teams’ continued and resolute efforts to help resolve these daunting crises. I want to publicly thank Mr. Griffiths, once again, for all of his efforts towards achieving a political solution. We stress our support for his work on the joint declara…
I thank Mr. Ruiz Massieu for his update and the work of his team, and I thank Director Carabalí Rodallega for her briefing and courageous efforts to defend human rights. As always, we welcome the presence of Foreign Minister Blum de Barberi with us today.
I really want to start out by thanking the …
I too would like to pay tribute to my friend Ambassador Pierce for her devoted service to the Security Council and thank her for her wisdom and partnership. While I will miss her being seated to my right, I can personally say that the Trump Administration is most excited to have her as our ally in W…
I thank Ms. DiCarlo, Ms. Mohammed and Mr. Dieye for briefing us on the evolving terrorist threat in Africa, as well as on continuing United Nations and African Union (AU) efforts to counter that threat.
By working together as a part of a coalition, the United States and its allies deliver crushing …
The United States is not here today to listen and discuss. We are here to speak directly and without qualification.
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s attacks on Turkish troops.
Those attacks were wholly unjustified, senseless and barbaric. Our deepest sympathie…
It is a human-made humanitarian nightmare.
“There is nothing that will protect a baby against the bombs being dropped on the tent they are sleeping in.”
Those are the words of Mark Lowcock two days ago when he was asked what could be done to end the catastrophe in Idlib. It is a wretched image. Bu…
I thank the President for organizing today’s important debate.
The Trump Administration reaffirms its unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We welcome this opportunity to discuss Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, including its ongoing violations of Ukraine’s s…
“It’s like the end of the world” — The New York Times; “’Breaking point’; babies freezing to death amid Idlib push” — Al Jazeera; “These people are begging the world to listen to their plight” — CNN; “Turkey-Russia standoff in Syria leaves millions of refugees caught in chaos” — Wall Street Journa…
I thank Special Envoy Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings and for the continued efforts of their teams. I also thank Ms. King for her comments.
The United States is troubled that the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement has been slow. We call on the Yemeni Government…
I want to begin by welcoming President Abbas today to the Council and also to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Mladenov and Ambassador Danon and my Council colleagues for their comments.
How the Council allocates its time defines who we are and what we believe is important. This is especially true …
I thank Mr. Geir Pedersen and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their briefings.
The United States joined the United Kingdom and France in calling for today’s meeting because we are appalled at the Al-Assad regime’s escalation of violence in north-west Syria. The Trump Administration condemns in the strongest p…
I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ghassan Salamé, for his update on the increasingly alarming situation in Libya.
Less than two weeks ago, international leaders gathered in Berlin, where they called for a sustained ceasefire and clearly committed to supporting effecti…
I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. Addressing these issues in a fair manner is not easy and we appreciate her efforts and those of her team to
do so. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Mueller for her briefing.
As I have stated on many prior occasions, if we are to see…
