Challenges in global health demand persistent attention and require strengthening health system resilience through affordable health care, which should be a priority commitment for all countries.
On the other hand, the strengthening of health systems cannot be realized without first improving infra…
I thank Ms. Lyons for her briefing on the latest developments in Afghanistan.
We take note of the recent report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2022/64). The report provides a good update on the United Nations ac…
As a major victim of the most systematic use of chemical weapons, Iran once again expresses its strong opposition to the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances.
We reiterate our call for the full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation of the Chemical Weapo…
I thank you, Madam President, for having convened this meeting, and I also thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov for his informative briefing.
The most recent attack on a prison in Al-Hasakah, which was claimed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), in Syria’s north-east, is an alarm be…
The relatively calm situation in Syria in 2021 has further enabled the safe and
dignified return of refugees and displaced persons and has accelerated reconstruction efforts.
Yet, the suffering of the Syrian people continue and alleviating their anguish requires more efforts in various areas. Obvi…
I would like to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, for presiding over the Security Council this month. We wish every success to the new members of the Council.
We reiterate our long-standing and principled position in strongly condemning the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere an…
I join other speakers in thanking the briefers for their inputs.
For well over a decade, the Syrian people have been seriously suffering from the conflict. To end their grief and the dangers that the conflict poses to regional peace and security, we need to redouble our efforts to find a political …
At the outset, allow me to express my delegation’s appreciation to the coordinators and facilitators of the draft resolutions (A/76/L.23, A/76/L.24, A/76/L.26 and A/76/L.27) under this agenda item for their leadership and work in achieving a consensus among Member States. I would also like to extend…
Allow me at the outset to extend my appreciation to the Secretary- General for his report on the oceans and the law of the sea (A/76/311 and A/76/311/Add.1), as well as to the coordinators of the informal consultations on draft resolutions A/76/L.18 and A/76/L.20. We would also like to thank the Div…
The protection and promotion of human rights should be a common cause for all. We place a premium on genuine and non-political concern about human rights, mutual respect and dialogue. It is an irrefutable fact that the only way to guarantee the promotion and protection of human rights is by encourag…
For well over 10 years, the Syrian people have greatly suffered from one of the gravest humanitarian situations in the world. Unfortunately, people are suffering more now than ever before, as Under-Secretary-General Griffiths was told by Syrians and humanitarian workers alike during his recent visit…
I would like to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on presiding over the Security Council this month.
We reiterate our full support for the Chemical Weapons Convention and the promotion of its authority. As an advocate party to the Convention, Iran will spare no efforts for the realizati…
We recall resolution 2585 (2021), through which the Security Council called upon all Member States to respond with practical steps to address the urgent needs of the Syrian people.
It is essential that the Council has also recognized that humanitarian activities are broader than solely addressing t…
I sincerely congratulate you, Mr. President, on presiding over the Security Council this month, and assure you of our full support.
The Islamic Republic of Iran once again reaffirms the importance of preserving the authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Organization for the Prohibitio…
For well over 10 years, the Syrian people have been suffering gravely from the conflict, and in recent years the economy has deteriorated further, mostly due to unilateral sanctions, which also negatively impact the delivery of humanitarian aid to people in need. As a country that has been subjected…
