I thank the presidency for convening this important meeting on this day and I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing.
We mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and, Mr. President, as you said at the beginning, it is indeed a grim milestone. It is also…
At the outset, I would like to commend Somalia for organizing this timely and important debate and to thank the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, as well as Judge Yusuf and the Secretary-General for their important contributions.
The rule of law lies at the very heart of the internationa…
I thank the briefers for their insightful remarks at the beginning, and I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this timely debate. It is timely because it is essential that we speak about the continued erosion of the fundamental norms and principles enshrined in the Charter of the Uni…
I thank you very much, President, for this open debate today. I thank both co-Chairs of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions for their valuable work. I would also like to thank the speakers, especially Ms. Sievers and Ms. Kandiah Thompson, for their insightful b…
We thank Sierra Leone for convening this important open debate today.
When Kofi Annan said that small arms are the real weapons of mass destruction, he captured the profound impact of these weapons on peace, security and human
First, we have seen renewed commitment to addressing the threat of smal…
Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and that to be delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security.
On this anniversary, many of us would have liked to be in a more celebratory mood. Alas, we must face the sobering realit…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening the meeting today and for the chance to speak. At the outset, let me say that I am happy that the Prime Minister of Ukraine was able to be present today, and allow me to thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his insightful briefing at the beginning.
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