I would like to thank High Representative Nakamitsu and Mr. Shikhani for their comprehensive and informative briefings.
The use of chemical weapons in Syria has deepened the tragedy of the civil war and represented a grave violation of international law and human dignity. It has also prevented the …
I take the floor to provide an explanation of position regarding resolution 78/319, on the scope, modalities, format and organization of the high-level plenary meeting on addressing the existential threats posed by sea level rise, as well as decision 78/558, on enhancing action on sea level rise.
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Today’s discussion concerns an issue that is crucial to international peace and security on several counts, ranging from terrorism to
transnational organized crime, armed conflicts, gender- based violence and sustainable development.
At the outset, I thank the briefers for sharing their valuable i…
Türkiye joined the consensus on resolution 78/68, on sustainable fisheries, since Türkiye is fully committed to the conservation, management and sustainable use of marine living resources and attaches great importance to regional cooperation to that end. However, Türkiye disassociates itself from th…
I want to state that the counterpart of the Greek Cypriot representative is the Turkish Cypriot representative, who is unfairly absent in the room today. Further details on the issue can be provided by the Turkish Cypriot representative’s office, as needed.
Before I reply to an issue raised in explanation of position read out on behalf of the European Union (EU), I would first like to welcome the successful adoption of the resolution entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Economic Cooperation Organization” (resolution 77/330). As a fo…
We thank Director Ebo for his briefing.
The latest monthly report of the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2023/484) demonstrates that the outstanding issues in relation to the Syrian regime’s initial and subsequent declarations persist. Owin…
A Security Council debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is taking place,
The latest round of atrocities in the United Nations- designated "safe area" of Gorazde was part of a systematic genocidal campaign pursued by the extremist Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the last two years.…
