I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of Canada and my own country, Australia.
Canada and Australia reject the claim that autonomous sanctions are illegitimate or illegal. Canada and Australia apply autonomous sanctions judiciously, transparently and consistently with international law, …
Australia was a proud co-sponsor of the veto initiative resolution 76/262. Australia sees the veto initiative as an important mechanism for promoting Security Council transparency and accountability. We thank the United States for its explanation of the use of the veto on 18 April (see S/PV.9609). W…
Australia thanks Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its leadership on resolution 78/264.
Freedom of religion and belief is a fundamental human right that the United Nations and all Member States must respect and protect. We voted in favour of the resolution beca…
We live in challenging times, with rising conflicts and instability putting pressure on the multilateral system. It is at these times that we look to the Security Council to effectively respond. However, without urgent reform, the Council risks failing to deliver on its mandate to uphold internation…
