We appreciate Ghana’s efforts in convening us for this important discussion. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, as well as all the other briefers for their insightful contributions.
I want to start by taking a moment to recognize those who risk their lives every day …
The United States voted against draft resolution S/2022/821 because it is based on disinformation, dishonesty, bad faith and a total lack of respect for this organ.
The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is important. It addresses the grave threat posed by biological weapons. The United States tak…
Let me start by thanking Gabon for its excellent presidency last month. While I thought you had set a record, Mr. President, I understand you did not. But it felt like a record, and we really appreciate the spirit of inclusion that Gabon brought to the Security Council. We know we kept you busy, but…
I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing.
First and foremost, I would like to raise our deep concern about the security situation in the West Bank. This year is on track to be the deadliest for Palestinians in the West Bank since 2006. We have seen an incredibly worrisome spike in vi…
I thank Mr. Ebo for his informative briefing this afternoon.
I am going to keep my remarks short because, frankly, this meeting is a waste of everyone’s time. Russia has called us here once again for the sole purpose of spreading disinformation. We all know those claims are pure fabrications, broug…
As co-penholders on resolution 2653 (2022), the United States and Mexico would like to jointly thank Security Council members for their thorough and expedient review and consultations. By adopting this resolution, we have taken an important step to help the Haitian people. After robust and inclusive…
Let me thank Gabon for hosting this very important debate. The large number of speakers that we
have on our list today reflects the high priority that we all give this issue.
I also want to thank Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed for her strong support and for her presence with us today.
I thank …
Let me thank Special Representative Wane for his informative briefing and for his efforts to bring peace to Mali. It is clear from his briefing that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) continues to make vital contributions to Mali’s security, peace …
Let me thank Special Representative La Lime for her briefing and her work. I would also like to thank in advance Ms. Kontoleontos of the International Organization of la Francophonie. And I want to acknowledge Mr. Généus and Mr. Álvarez Gil, the Foreign Ministers of Haiti and the Dominican Republic,…
Let me start by expressing our deep
appreciation to Gabon and to you, Mr. Adamo, for making climate and security a focus of your presidency this month. Gabon has been a true leader on the issue, which is very much appreciated by the Council and others in the international community. I also want to …
Let me thank you, Sir, for presiding over this high-level event. I also want to thank Secretary- General Guterres for joining us today and welcome the participation of Chairperson Faki Mahamat in this meeting.
As we commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the African Union (AU), this is a perfect …
I would like to thank Gabon for calling this important meeting and welcome you, Foreign Minister Adamo, to preside over it today. I also want to thank Commissioner Bankole Adeoye and Executive Director Waly for their informative briefings. I welcome the participation of Ghana’s Minister for National…
I felt I had to take the floor again. As we expected, instead of putting the blame where the blame lies — on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea — Russia and China want to blame others for their actions
First, the United States and the Republic of Korea carry out defensive military exercises…
I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing, and I welcome the participation of the Permanent Representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea to our meeting today.
In just nine days, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has launched eight ballistic missiles, all clear violat…
Yesterday the Secretary-General said,
“The United Nations Charter is clear: any annexation of a State or a territory by another State resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law”.
That very violation is what we are …
I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his informative briefing.
From day one, the Biden Administration has been unequivocal in its support for a two-State solution. That has not changed. As President Biden made clear to the General Assembly last week,
[A] negotiated two-State solution remains…
I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing today and thank President Zelenskyy for his statement.
A little more than seven months ago — just seven months — we met at night in this Chamber (see S/PV.8970) to discuss how we could preserve peace in Ukraine. At that moment, Putin chose w…
I thank Ireland and Brazil for gathering us here to discuss the pressing issues of conflict-induced hunger. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Griffiths, Executive Director Beasley and Chief Economist Torero for their informative and very sobering briefings. As many here have heard …
Let me begin by extending my deepest condolences to the royal family, who have lost their dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Let me also extend my condolences to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations. They have lost not o…
Let me thank Deputy Special Envoy Rochdi and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for their briefings. I also deeply appreciate the briefing by Mr. Darwish, whose advocacy in promoting freedom of expression and dialogue in Syria is admirable and an important reminder for all of us. The Syrian Center fo…
