We thank United Nations Special Representative Ould Abdallah for his briefing this morning.
The United States welcomes the appointment of Nur Hassan Hussein as the new Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government. We hope that that Government can now focus on renewing its efforts towards i…
We welcome this opportunity to comment on the report (S/2007/711) on the Security Council’s recent visit to Timor-Leste. I was pleased to be part of that mission. The timing of the visit was optimal, as it will assist the Council as it reviews the mandate of United Nations Integrated Mission in Timo…
Thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s important discussion. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his participation in this meeting and to express our appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Holmes.
People in every country share the desire for a life of opportunity for the…
It has been a long and productive session today. I just wanted to add briefly that, contrary to statements we have heard, the United States has taken a number of actions with respect to Luis Posada Carriles consistent with international law, as well as our domestic legal framework, that provide for …
The United States appreciates the leadership of Chairman Arias and welcomes his report. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) play an essential role in ensuring that States implement resolution 1373 (2001).
We are pleased to hear abo…
I wish to thank Foreign Minister Bassolé and Mr. Moussa for their briefings. We are pleased to have Ambassador Djédjé here with us as well. The United States would also like to acknowledge the essential role played by President Compaore and his Government in brokering the Ouagadougou Peace Agreement…
The United States believes strongly in the importance of a successful United Nations Peacebuilding Commission. We appreciate the report presented today by Ambassador Takasu.
Preventing a reversion to violence in post-conflict States through sustainable peacebuilding is in the interest of all member…
