At the outset, I wish to express my best wishes to the new members of the Security Council. I would also like to thank the Swedish presidency for selecting the topic of “Conflict prevention and sustaining peace” for today’s debate.
My special appreciation goes to Secretary-General António Guterres …
The Republic of Korea appreciates the timely initiative of France to convene today’s high-level open debate on protecting civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations. I thank His Excellency Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault for having come to New York to preside over today’s debate. It is a testimo…
