At the outset, let me thank Bolivia for bringing this important topic to the attention of the Council. We look forward to the discussion on the draft resolution, which will provide a possible outcome for our debate. As has been mentioned, the indiscriminate harm caused to civilians as well as to pea…
First of all, I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Onanga-Anyanga for his comprehensive briefing. We commend the United Nations Multidimensional
Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic for its tireless efforts in halting violence and protect…
Italy welcomes the Security Council’s unanimous adoption today of resolution 2357 (2017), which extends the legal framework in place for inspecting vessels suspected of violating the arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya. In speaking with one voice today, the Council has once again hi…
Our generation faces unprecedented attacks against and destruction of cultural heritage by terrorist groups in situations of armed conflict. This is not only an attack against the past, but also against our collective future. It affects people’s identity and hampers post-conflict recovery and peaceb…
First of all, as Prime Minister Gentiloni expressed to British Prime Minister May, I would like to reiterate our deep condolences to the British people and its Government over yesterday’s terrorist attacks. We reaffirm our commitment to remaining united in our fight against terrorism.
At the outset…
I thank you, Sir, especially for convening this meeting and focusing on the need for action. I thank the Secretary-General for his update on the situation in South Sudan and reiterate Italy’s appreciation of and support for his plan of action, as it marks a first step towards the way out of the curr…
It is a pleasure for me to be here today to engage in this discussion on such a crucial topic. Let me thank the Ukrainian Minister, Mr. Klimkin, for convening today’s debate and bringing today’s resolution 2341 (2017) to the Security Council for adoption.
The threat posed by terrorism and the need …
Allow me first, on the occasion of his last briefing in his current capacity, to join others in their unanimous expressions of appreciation and gratitude to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom for his outstanding work and passionate commitment as Head of the United Nation…
I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this timely debate on an issue that demands a comprehensive global response and cannot be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. The evaluation of the threat confirms the need to face this challenge through a global respons…
