I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her enlightening briefing.
The war in Ukraine will soon enter its ninth month, and there are no signs of de-escalation or a cessation of hostilities on the horizon. We welcome the resumption of exports under the Black Sea Grain Initiative following a brief suspension. The im…
First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for initiating this exchange with United Nations police components. This is the first time that Gabon has been invited to contribute to this annual debate since it began its term on the Security Council.
We listened with great interest to the …
Gabon supports the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza. However, as adopted, resolution 2659 (2022) …
On behalf on Gabon, I would also like to extend to departing Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason my wishes for success in her new role. It was a real pleasure to work together with her on the issues discussed in the Security Council.
We listened very closely to Ms. DiCarlo’s update on the situation in…
At the outset, I would like to welcome Her Excellency Ms. Sylvie Baipo Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, to today’s meeting. I would also like to recognize France and other members of the Council for their efforts and commitment during the negotiations.
Resolution…
I would like to thank the United Kingdom as the penholder on resolution 2647 (2022) for its efforts as well as the other members of the Security Council for their engagement during the negotiations.
Gabon abstained in the voting on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in…
I thank you, Sir, for taking the initiative of convening this important high-level debate, which once again provides us with an opportunity to reaffirm the need to protect this vulnerable segment of the population — children — who systematically pay a high price in situations of instability and co…
I would like to thank the Brazilian presidency for taking the initiative to convene today’s high-level public debate. It is particularly important to my country, Gabon, which has been involved in peacekeeping efforts in the Central African subregion for several years. This meeting is of particular i…
Gabon voted in favour of renewing the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), in the light of our concerns about maintaining consensus on an African issue and so as to enable MINUSMA to work in the best possible conditions.
Nevertheless, we…
I congratulate you, Sir, on your presidency of the Security Council, the functioning of which you will ensure for the month of June. I also thank you taking the initiative to convene this important debate on a subject of concern that is at the heart of the international agenda. I thank the President…
I thank you, Sir, for taking the initiative of convening this important debate on accountability as a means of preventing and addressing cycles of sexual violence in conflict.
I thank all the briefers, in particular Special Representative of the Secretary-General Pramila Patten and Ms. Nadia Murad,…
First of all, I would like to thank my colleague, the Permanent Representative of Mexico, as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and to express to him and his entire team our appreciation for their remarkable commitment in conducting the work of th…
I welcome this high-level meeting because it echoes one of the priorities of Gabon’s international advocacy, namely, the resilience of women in fragile States and in conflict situations, together with the primary role that they should play at all levels of peace processes, from conflict prevention t…
First of all, I would like to thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing.
Over the past few weeks, our attention has often been focused on developments in the situation on the border between Russia and Ukraine, amid fears of military action and escalating rhetoric by the parties. Following the call made by…
Today’s debate in the Security Council on the thirty-
fourth report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005) is particularly timely, as it comes at a time when that country is going through a pivotal period in its history. I would like to take t…
