At the outset, I should like to thank Ambassador Takasu for briefing the Council on the 90-day report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and for his work since assuming the chairmanship of the Committee. China notes that the Committee has done effective work over the pas…
Mr. President, I would like to thank you for convening today’s open debate on the situation in Somalia. We welcome Mr. Ibrahim, First Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia. I thank Mr. Ould Abdallah, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. I also thank Mr. Lamamra, Commissioner…
The Chinese delegation would like to welcome and thank Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura. Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone, for her presence at today’s meeting. We would also like to thank Mr. Michael von der schulenburg, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General, and Ambassador John McN…
