I would like to confirm that, having spoken earlier in the debate, I am unable to make a further statement now. Therefore, in order to disassociate my delegation from the thirteenth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph two, I would need to send a written statement, which could be circulated,…
I would just like to support the draft oral amendment proposed by the European Union.
While we appreciate efforts to try to find consensus on draft resolution A/77/L.89, we regret that the compromise proposals suggested have not been taken on board. During negotiations, we were clear that the langu…
At the outset, let me present my thanks to the co-facilitators of the eighth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, Canada and Tunisia, for their professionalism, patience and judgment in driving this important effort forward in an inclusive manner. Through the Strategy that…
The magnitude of the challenges the Afghan people face requires a resolute and unified response by the international community. More than 28 million people are in humanitarian need, and approximately 20 million people are acutely food insecure. If food assistance is not sustained, we risk the emerge…
I thank you, Sir, for convening this first plenary meeting of the seventy- seventh session on the revitalization of the General Assembly. I would like to begin by congratulating Ambassadors Egriselda González López and Mitchell Fifield on their reappointment as co-facilitators and by reaffirming the…
The use of the veto is a heavy responsibility, and it is therefore one that should not be used lightly. It has been 50 years (see S/PV.1666) since the United Kingdom last unilaterally vetoed a Security Council draft resolution. When we negotiate draft resolutions, our objective is to reach agreement…
The Russian Federation’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine is a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The Assembly condemned Russia’s actions on 2 March (see A/ES-11/PV.5), calling on Russia to cease its military act…
The States Members of the United Nations have a responsibility to uphold the Charter of the United Nations and defend the credibility of the United Nations system. Belarus is joining the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law while facilitating Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Res…
