I know we have other items on our agenda, and so I do not want to take up too much of my colleagues’ time. However, I would like to respond very briefly to the statement by Japan.
In his statement, the Japanese representative cited — as has the Japanese Government in its recent position statements …
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an important
intergovernmental regional organization that has long played an important role in promoting the sustainable development of the island countries addressing climate change and maintaining regional peace and stability. China and the Pacific island countr…
I thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Executive Director Gherman for their briefings, and I commend the Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate for their contribution to the global fight against terrorism. I also listened attentively to the statem…
I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing and commend the tremendous efforts he has made in implementing the resolutions of the Security Council and advancing the political process in Syria. I also listened attentively to the briefing made by the civil society briefer, Ms. Alkanawati. I would …
China opposes the Council’s consideration of the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Our position is crystal clear. According to the Charter of the United Nations, the primary responsibility of the Council is the maintenance of international peace and security, not a…
I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing, and I thank Mr. Haiphong for his briefing.
The Security Council has considered in multiple meetings the issue of arms supply to Ukraine, and China has expressed its position and propositions many times. In particular, we find the dire conseque…
I thank Director Wosornu for her briefing. I also welcome the His Excellency Mr. Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and the representative of Azerbaijan, to today’s meeting.
China takes note of the recent letters from Armenia to the President of the Security Council and from …
I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and the three Force Commanders for their briefings on their respective missions. We convey our condolences on the demise, earlier today, of a Ghanaian peacekeeper of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the line of duty.
The protection of c…
I listened attentively to the statements made by today’s briefers.
Religion is an important part of human civilization and a vital embodiment of cultures. Peace, solidarity, harmony and cordiality are the shared objectives and principles generally upheld by religions across the world. Nevertheless,…
I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing.
For some time now, the situation on the ground in Ukraine has been escalating, with expanding clashes and confrontations, rising civilian casualties and ever- greater damage to critical civilian infrastructure. There is no end in sight to…
I thank Special Representative Simão and President Touray for their briefings. China also congratulates Mr. Simão on his appointment and will continue to support the work of the Special Representative.
As the Secretary-General pointed out in his report (S/2023/490), over the past six months the cou…
I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Under- Secretary-General Griffiths for their briefings. I also listened carefully to Mr. Khazin’s remarks.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative and the memorandum of understanding on Russia’s food and fertilizer exports are very important to ensuring global foo…
Recently, the Security Council held rounds of discussions on the renewal of the mandate for cross- border humanitarian assistance into Syria. The co-penholders did a lot of work, and Council members were tireless in their efforts. Regrettably, with the Council sharply divided and a lack of consensus…
The crisis in Ukraine continues to drag on, with no signs of easing on the ground. Military logic still prevails and progress in peace talks has been slow, which is a worrying prospect. The international community should make concerted efforts to step up peace talks and negotiations so as to promote…
Since the Ukrainian crisis began, it has become increasingly protracted, expanded and complex, involving ever more cruelty, danger and unpredictability. The international community should be working together to prevent the situation from spiralling out of control and to achieve a ceasefire and an en…
I would first like to welcome you to New York, Mr. President, as you preside over today’s open debate, and to thank Special Representative Patten for her briefing.
Sexual violence is a heinous violation of human rights. Fifteen years after the adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) on sexual violence i…
As we speak, Haiti is deeply mired in multiple political, security, development and humanitarian crises, and the situation is continuing to deteriorate. During recent deliberations of the Council, members of Council and the countries in the region have expressed deep concerns regarding the situation…
I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ruiz Massieu for his briefing and welcome Minister for Foreign Affairs Álvaro Leyva Durán of Colombia to today’s meeting. I also listened attentively to the statement by the civil society representative.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the G…
I listened to the briefings by the two briefers. I also read the letter to the President of the Security Council from Germany, Sweden and Denmark (S/2023/517).
The explosion of the Nord Stream pipeline happened nearly 10 months ago. The Security Council has held a number of discussions on the matte…
I thank Special Envoy Grundberg, Assistant Secretary- General Msuya and Resident Coordinator Gressly for their briefings. I also welcome the presence of the representatives of Yemen and the Kingdom of the Netherlands at today’s meeting.
Since the beginning of the year, the parties involved in the Y…
