I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Luxembourg, the Netherlands and my own country, Belgium.
As we consider the draft oral decision on Security Council reform and the proposed amendments, I would like to take this opportunity to present the position of the Benelux countries onc…
Belgium endorses the statement delivered at the outset of this debate by the representative of the European Union and would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the following elements.
I would like to begin with the situation in Donbas. We welcome the progress made since the last summit of He…
Belgium aligns itself, as it does each time, with the statement made by the European Union in the framework of this debate (see A/75/PV.18). My delegation also aligns itself with the statements made by the representatives of Germany (ibid.) and Liechtenstein, respectively, on behalf of several State…
At the outset, I thank Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Onanga- Anyanga for their very comprehensive briefings.
Recent events have proven just how much relations between the Sudan and South Sudan have improved. I am, of course, referring to the peace talks among Sudanese authorities and groups held in Juba.
Be…
Allow me at the outset to thank the briefers for their illuminating presentations.
Today, I would like to make three points.
First, with regard to the political situation and the elections, Belgium welcomes the measures taken to put the country on the path to elections, obstacles notwithstanding. …
At the outset, I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her briefing on the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) and Syria’s use of chemical weapons. For my country, this is an important issue that demands the tireless attention of the Council.
On the subject of a possible b…
I would like at the outset to thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Mladenov, for his detailed briefing and him and his team for their tireless efforts.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is at an impasse. The situation on the ground remains unstable in both Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusa…
I would like to thank Under-Secretaries- General Rosemary DiCarlo and Jean-Pierre Lacroix for their briefings.
I will focus on three aspects: the protection of the most vulnerable, the progress of the peace process and the transition.
The establishment of a new mission is a significant moment. It …
At the outset, I would like to thank Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their relevant and thought-provoking briefings.
During my statement today I wish to focus on three issues: recent political developments, the latest report of t…
Belgium welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2543 (2020), on the situation in Afghanistan. We commend the penholders and all members of the Council for the close collaboration that led to this result. Today’s resolution sends a strong and important signal of the commitment of the Council to…
At the outset, I would like to join my colleagues in expressing my country’s condolences to the Governments of France and the Niger following yesterday’s heinous attack in the Niger.
I would also like to thank the briefers for their statements.
Belgium notes that the political dispute following th…
Belgium voted in favour of resolution 2513 (2020), on the situation in Afghanistan, and welcomes its unanimous adoption. We commend the United States of America and all members of the Security Council for their close cooperation, which led us to this result. Today’s resolution send an important and …
At the outset, allow me to warmly thank Mr. David Shearer and Ms. Betty Sunday for their briefings, their commitment and their excellent work in very difficult conditions.
We welcome the decision of the parties in South Sudan to form a Transitional Government of National Unity and the swearing-in o…
Belgium today provided its support for the renewal of the sanctions regime. We would like to thank France for its constructive work and leadership in that regard.
Belgium is convinced that the arms embargo measures on the Central African Republic remain essential in order to create the conditions f…
I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ghassan Salamé, for his briefing today. Belgium once again reiterates its ongoing commitment to the return of peace in Libya. Belgium firmly supports all elements of the Special Representative’s plan, including the economic and…
First of all, I would like to thank Deputy Special Envoy Matar for being here and for her briefing. Ms. Matar and Mr. Pedersen enjoy our full support.
We all know that a political settlement is the only solution to the conflict. Without the political commitment of the Syrian authorities, the cycle …
I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo and Ms. Ursula Mueller for their comprehensive briefings. Ms. Mueller’s briefing, in particular, remind us that the humanitarian situation in occupied Palestinian territory requires our full attention.
Belgium is especially concerned about the lack of fund…
I thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, as well as Ms. Raemer for their briefings. We welcome the consistent practice of receiving two written reports per year.
The date of 23 December marks the third anniversary of the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016) and there is no reason to be…
At the outset, let me thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tadamichi Yamamoto for his briefing and his tireless efforts in the service of realizing a prosperous and stable Afghanistan. We welcome Ms. Aisha Khurram. Belgium attaches great importance to the voice of young leaders like…
I wish to begin by thanking Judge Carmel Agius and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their written reports (see S/2019/888) and their informative briefings.
Belgium continues to fully support the proceedings of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, which plays a vital role in th…
