Members would perhaps agree with me that, in today’s global landscape, the significance of a culture of peace is paramount. It champions dialogue over discord, urging nations to favour diplomacy and communication above confrontation or warfare. That is especially relevant as we navigate ongoing conf…
I thank the President for convening this plenary meeting of the General Assembly following the veto cast by a permanent member of the Security Council on 18 April with respect to Palestine’s application for admission to the United Nations (see S/PV.9609).
While we have noted that Palestine’s applic…
We are deeply troubled by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The humanitarian crisis has deepened and instability has been increasing in
the region and beyond. In that context, we view the Security Council’s adoption of resolution 2728 (2024), on 25 March, as a positive step. The resolution, as we all r…
I take the floor to explain India’s position on the resolution just adopted (resolution 78/264).
In our world today, we are confronted with escalating geopolitical tensions and unequal development, resulting in a concerning rise in intolerance, discrimination and violence based on religion or belie…
I wish to thank the delegation of Japan for organizing an open debate on this important topic. I also wish to thank Ms. Landgren for her briefing.
Since this United Nations organ is tasked with the maintenance of international peace and security, today’s debate on working methods remains extremely …
At the outset, let me congratulate Japan for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March 2024, and I wish you, Sir, all the best for a successful presidency.
We appreciate the briefing by Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva on the situation in Afghanistan. We have also…
As far as India is concerned, the conflict in Gaza that has been raging for nearly five months now is deeply troubling. The humanitarian crisis has deepened, and the region and beyond have seen rising instability. India’s position on the conflict has been clear, having been stated on several occasio…
India continues to remain concerned over the situation in Ukraine. We have consistently held the position that no solution can ever come at the cost of human lives. The escalation of hostilities and violence is in no one’s interest. We have therefore urged from the outset that all efforts be made to…
At the onset, I would like to thank to the co-facilitators for submitting resolution 78/261, seeking to establish the mandate to convene the World Social Summit in 2025, under the title “Second World Summit for Social Development”.
As we look back, we recall the World Summit for Social Development …
I thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this plenary meeting of the Assembly today.
We take note of the adoption of Security Council resolution 2720 (2023) on 22 December 2023, aimed at scaling up humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza and, in that regard, commend the abl…
I thank you for convening the meeting, and I thank the briefers, in particular Special Representative of the Secretary-General Otunbayeva, whom we heard this morning.
As a contiguous neighbour to Afghanistan and a friend to its people, and as a country with direct stakes in ensuring peace and stabi…
On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, tomorrow, which is 29 November, let me, at the outset, reaffirm our long-standing relationship with the Palestinian people, based on deep-rooted historical and people-to-people ties and our consistent support to the …
We welcome President Francis’s leadership in steering us towards tangible outcomes during this session. He may rest assured that we stand ready to wholeheartedly support him and the co-Chairs in that endeavour.
We align ourselves with the statements delivered on behalf of the L.69 group and the Gro…
I express my gratitude for the convening of this meeting and extend my thanks to Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN-Women, and the civil society briefer for their insightful remarks regarding the Afghan…
I thank you very much, Mr. President, for convening today’s crucial open debate. We agree with you that maintaining international peace and security is a fundamental goal outlined in the Charter of the United Nations. And it is a fact that traditional diplomatic and military approaches alone are no …
I extend my warm congratulations to Albania on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month.
The topic we are discussing today is an issue of interest and importance to the entire membership of the United Nations, particularly during the current extraordinary circumstance…
I am deeply honoured to participate in this joint debate within the General Assembly, focusing on the vital subject of peacekeeping and peacebuilding. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Croatia for its exceptional leadership of the Peacebuilding Commission this year.
As far as India is concer…
India continues to remain concerned over the situation in Ukraine. The conflict has resulted in the loss of many lives and misery for its people, particularly women, children and the elderly, with millions becoming homeless and forced to take shelter in neighbouring countries. Reports of attacks on …
Let me begin by paying my condolences to the victims and the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the heinous terror attack on a school in Uganda on 17 June 2023. This cowardly attack reminds us yet again that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, irrespective of the motivations b…
I have the honour to introduce draft resolution A/77/L.75, entitled “Memorial wall for fallen United Nations peacekeepers”, submitted by Bangladesh, Cameroon, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, the United States of America, Z…
