I would like to begin by expressing my gratitude to Switzerland and to you, Madam President, for prioritizing women and peace and security on the Council’s agenda. I also extend our thanks to all the briefers for their significant contributions to this important debate.
Investing in women and peace…
Let me start by thanking the Ecuadorian presidency and you, Madam, for convening today’s open debate. As we heard from the briefers, whom I thank for their presentations, this is an important topic with a broad geographic and sectoral impact.
Our world is experiencing substantial and rapid transfor…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this high-level meeting and for inviting me here today. I also thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for their sober descriptions of the situation on the ground.
The terrible events of 7 October represent the deadliest single attack in…
I thank the Brazilian presidency for organizing this open debate today. I also thank Presidents Bachelet and Mbeki and the other briefers for their valuable input to today’s deliberations.
The timing for such a debate could not be more appropriate. In an ever-evolving global landscape, in which our…
