I thank the United States for organizing this important debate on the situation in Iraq at this very challenging time for
that country, the region, and indeed the world. Your leadership today, Mr. President, and the presence of a number of ministers in this debate are an indication of the will of t…
I wish to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on your recent appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. I personally look forward to working with you. Also, thank you, Madam President, for choosing the topic of small arms and light weapons for this high-level meeting of your…
Let me begin by thanking the United States and, you, Sir, for having convened this most important debate in support of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, and for the presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/11) just adopted.
Allow me also to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for …
I would like to commend the President of the Council for convening this important debate on the protection of civilians and for the draft presidential statement which will be adopted today. I also thank the Secretary-General for his informative briefing, as well as High Commissioner for Human Rights…
