We also thank the Deputy Special Envoy and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Director for their informative briefings.
It has been nearly one year since Syria embarked upon a historic process of transformation. During this period, despite complex challenges, the Syrian Governm…
At the outset, I would like to express our appreciation to High Representative Nakamitsu for her comprehensive briefing.
Türkiye’s principled and unwavering stance against the use of chemical weapons is well known and has been reiterated on numerous occasions. The fall of the former regime presents…
At the outset, let me express our appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Khiari and Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for their comprehensive briefings.
We meet today at a critical moment for Syria. The decisions of the international community will influence whether Syria advances towards peace …
The Syrian conflict, now in its fourteenth year, remains a stark reminder of the costs of political inaction. Its root causes stem from the legitimate, yet unmet, aspirations of the Syrian people.
Without a genuine process of national reconciliation, Syria will remain trapped in a cycle of instabil…
Syria remains a central and painful chapter in the ongoing crises affecting the Middle East. While the focus often shifts to emerging crises, the unresolved situation in Syria continues to demand the urgent attention of the international community. The situation in the broader region has worsened th…
We thank Mozambique for organizing this important debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We also wish to thank the briefers for sharing their valuable insights.
The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a key aspect of international peace and security. As we observe the twe…
Türkiye, as a co-sponsor of resolution 76/262, on the veto initiative, appreciates the convening of this debate. We once again stress the importance of the General Assembly as our Organization’s most representative organ, in which the collective will of the international community is freely voiced. …
We are concerned that Islamophobic rhetoric and acts are increasing.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation group has shown utmost flexibility by taking different views on board and has chosen inclusive language with a view to adopting the draft resolution (A/78/L.48) by consensus. Unfortunately, …
I would like to express our appreciation to the President for convening this debate, in line with resolution 76/262, on the veto initiative. We have gathered under this roof for a second time this year due to the veto cast by a permanent member of the Security Council during the debate on the situat…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States.
Today we mourn the passing of a true statesman, President Hage Geingob, the third President of the Republic of Namibia, whose legacy has had a deep impact on Namibian history. On behalf of the G…
As a co-sponsor of resolution 76/262 on the veto initiative and a vocal supporter of Security Council reform, Türkiye welcomes the convening of this debate. Resolution 76/262 strengthened the collective response of the wider United Nations membership to the use of the veto by the five permanent memb…
Today’s meeting is taking place at a critical juncture. The State of Palestine and the Palestinian people are facing their biggest tragedy in recent history. The scale of destruction and loss is at unimaginable levels. Since 7 October, the death toll in Gaza has reached almost 15,000, and most of th…
I would like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening an open debate on this important topic.
Humanitarian needs across the world are surging in an era marked by overlapping crises, natural disasters, conflicts, inequalities and increased uncertainty. The lack of progress, e…
