I would like, at the outset, to welcome Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to thank him for his comprehensive report (see S/2012/813) on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina for the period 21 April to 26 October. We share his assess…
At the outset, I should like to welcome the presence and participation of His Excellency Mr. José Luís Guterres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste, and to congratulate him on the significant progress made in his country with the assistance of the United Nations and the international commun…
I would like to make a brief but sincere statement expressing our appreciation and congratulations to you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council this month, and to wish you every success in the implementation of the Council’s intensive programme of work. We address the s…
I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on holding a debate on a subject that is so central to the United Nations peace mission. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his introductory remarks and to pay tribute to his personal commitment to strengthening the rule of law…
I would first of all like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on convening this debate at a time when Somalia is ushering in a decisive and promising phase on the path towards stability and national reconciliation. I would also like to commend the eloquent briefing of Special Representative Augustin…
At the outset, I would like to extend my thanks to Mr. Jeffrey Feltman for his comprehensive briefing on the developments in the Middle East, including Palestine. I am also pleased to welcome my colleague and friend, Ambassador Masood Khan, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan, to the Council an…
At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and its Prosecutor for having shared with us their assessments of the work and the record of the Special Court, as well as for having expressed to us here their passion for the noble mission that they were entru…
Allow me to begin by congratulating you and your country, Mr. President, at this important time for the friendly nation of Guatemala, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council — as you said, for the first time in its history — for the month of October. Half way through Guatemala’s …
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for delivering that important statement at the enf of our debate. I also thank you for your patience and perseverance in pursuit of ensuring the text’s adoption.
The presidential statement (S/PRST/2012/20) constitutes a plus for the United Nations and for t…
My delegation is pleased to take part in this debate on an issue of key importance to the United Nations and its States Members and appeals to our collective conscience. It is presided over by you, Sir, and represents a just tribute to your commitment and efforts devoted to the matter.
Furthermore,…
When our Minister took the floor in the Council, he conveyed certain convictions of Morocco and our commitment with regard to the entirety of the Syrian people. A few moments ago, the representative of Syria decided to openly attack virtually all the members of the Council. I understand his distress…
I would like to start by thanking Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his very comprehensive briefing.
Everyone here knows that the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian cause are marked by a freeze in negotiations and a deterioration of the human…
Morocco voted in favour of draft resolution S/2012/538 because it was in line with the recent resolutions of the League of Arab States and our perception of the situation in Syria, which shows quite clearly that no mechanism adopted by the Council to address the crisis has had the hoped-for result a…
I would like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Columbia for her excellent contribution to today’s discussion, which is a very important one for my country and the other members of the Council. I would also like to express my gratitude for the fifth annual report on the Peacebuilding Commi…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate. We were fortunately prepared for it by the Arria-formula meeting held last week at the initiative of Portugal and the United Kingdom.
I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the …
In expressing my support for the statement made on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, I would like to thank the President of the General Assembly for having organized today’s meeting on the third review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. I would also like to exp…
Allow me at the outset to thank Under-Secretary-General Hervé Ladsous for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Afghanistan and the vital role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in supporting the Afghan national authorities. I also thank Mr. Yuri Fedotov,…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate, which is enhanced by the presence and participation of the Secretary-General. I also thank Ms. Amos, Mr. Šimonović and Mr. Spoerri for their briefings.
Much has been accomplished since 1999 in the area of the protec…
At the outset, I would like to welcome all the Force Commanders who have joined us today and to commend the initiative of Under-Secretary-General Hervé Ladsous. His input will certainly be useful and very beneficial.
Before moving to the substance of my statement, on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocc…
At the outset I would like to express, Sir, on behalf of the delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco, our appreciation and gratitude for your efforts and initiatives in the presidency of the General Assembly at its current session in pushing forward issues of international interest, the most recent of …
