At the outset, we would like to state our position clearly and on the record regarding the participation of the representative of the Republic of Ukraine in today’s meeting, under the agenda item of non-proliferation, and focusing on the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPO…
We thank Deputy Special Envoy Najat Rochdi, Mr. Martin Griffiths and the Secretary-General for their informative briefings and the update on the humanitarian needs in the Syrian Arab Republic.
As highlighted by today’s briefers and in the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/419), the hum…
I thank the United Arab Emirates for convening this meeting. I also thank Ms. Otunbayeva, the Special Representative, for her briefing.
We note the Secretary-General’s report on the situation in Afghanistan. The report indicates that de-facto authorities have maintained internal stability and manag…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate Switzerland on its first presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to thank Russia for its successful work as President of the Council for the month of April. We welcome the presence of Mrs. Nakamitsu at this briefing.
As the main victim of ch…
We thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Doughten for their updates and informative briefings on the most recent situation on Syria.
Despite the diligent efforts of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, the humanitarian situation in Syria remains challenging, particularly after the 6 February ear…
We acknowledge the Russian presidency of the Security Council for convening this important and timely open debate, and we thank Mr. Lavrov and the Secretary- General for their insightful views and briefings reaffirming the significance of multilateralism.
Multilateralism has been recognized as a we…
I thank Mozambique for convening this meeting. We welcome the presence of Ms. Otunbayeva, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, at this meeting and appreciate her updated and insightful briefing. We also thank Ms. Akbar for her views.
Since August 2021, Afghanistan has been grappling…
I congratulate Mozambique on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and I also commend Malta for its successful conduct of its presidency in the month of February. We welcome the presence of Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, at today’s meeting…
We thank Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Griffiths for their updates and insightful briefings.
The recent devastating earthquake in Syria has exacerbated the country’s already dire humanitarian situation, leading to the collapse of structures and basic services and severely affecting people’s ability to meet …