I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo for her information on the recent developments in Libya, as well as Ambassador Kamboj for introducing the report on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya.
We are outraged by the explosion in v…
First, let me express our sincere condolences to the Government and the people of Pakistan regarding the terrible death toll and widespread destruction caused by some of the worst flooding the country has experienced. We stand in full solidarity with the Pakistanis and join their call for internatio…
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Griffiths and Mr. Potzel for their updates. I also listened carefully to Ms. Morgan Edwards’s account.
A year has passed since the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul — a long year that by all accounts has been disastrously lost. As we heard, the overal…
Every time we meet here on this issue — which happens quite often — we express our serious concerns about the worrisome trend of violence and tension, with the fear that such negative developments will take the Israelis and the Palestinians further away from efforts to resolve the tragic conflict. T…
Let me also thank the Secretary-General and Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for their updated information.
Thirty-one years ago today, Ukraine declared its independence from the decaying Soviet Union. It is a day to celebrate, and I am sure that, despite the situation, Ukrainians in Ukraine and abr…
We listened carefully to the arguments put forward by the delegation of Russia. We disagree with them. Let me explain why.
We have discussed this issue in the past. And here we are again, unfortunately, since the situation on the ground in Ukraine has not changed and has not improved. We agree that…
I would like to thank the Chinese presidency for organizing this meeting, a timely opportunity to consider the ways in which dialogue and cooperation — our daily bread and butter — can contribute to maintaining world peace and security, especially when the world is in turmoil. We are grateful for …
Let me thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Acting Director Mudawi for their updated information on the current situation in Yemen. I would like to join other members of the Security Council in welcoming the truce extension of 2 August for another two months, as well as the commitment of the parties to…
We thank Mr. Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) for his information, clarifications and leadership.
He was crystal clear during his address at the general debate of the tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear W…
Today’s open debate, which is focused on Africa, is important and timely, and we thank you, Mr. President, for organizing it.
Many regions in Africa, and not only on that continent, are experiencing rough times and facing additional challenges caused by conflicts and instability, including the seiz…
Let me thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for updating us on the latest developments in and around Gaza.
We join others in welcoming the ceasefire reached through the mediation of Egypt. We commend Egypt for its engagement and efforts. We consider the ceasefire to be a step in the right direction…
Let me start by thanking you, Mr. President, for your thoughtful remarks on behalf of the Security Council about Geraldine Byrne Nason. I echo those words and would like to reiterate my personal pleasure and honour to have had the chance to work with a seasoned diplomat. I wish her all the best.
I …
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. Let me also thank Ambassador Mahmoud of Egypt for his report on the work of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) during 2021, as well as our colleagues from the Mission of Bangladesh on the plan of work for 2022. I take this opportunity to also c…
Let me also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hennis- Plasschaert for her factual briefing. We welcome the participation of His Excellency Mr. Fuad Hussein, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, and of the delegation of Türkiye to this meeting.
We join other members in condemnin…
I thank Deputy Special Coordinator Hastings for her briefing.
We remain concerned about the situation on the ground. The tensions remain high, and violence continues to harm civilians. We want to reiterate once more our firm condemnation of any terrorist attacks on Israel. Nothing ever can or will …
I thank Assistant Secretary- General Pobee for the detailed briefing.
Albania continues to be deeply concerned by the volatile situation in Libya and the escalation of violence. The violent clashes between urban groups in Tripoli last week, which caused civilian casualties, are deeply troubling, as…
Humanitarian aid represents one of the core actions of the United Nations and many of its international partners. It is one of the vital services that save lives, bring comfort and generate hope wherever there is suffering and hardship, which, as we know, exist in many places. That is why this noble…
I join others in thanking Mrs. Nakamitsu for her very detailed and comprehensive briefing.
This is a bitter situation, one that has changed little since the previous meeting of the Security Council on this item (see S/PV.9026). There has been no progress in discussions between the Organization for …
Let me thank the Brazilian presidency for having organized this open debate as well as the briefers for their insightful presentations.
Twenty-six years after the creation of a mandate dedicated to strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflict, there have been some deliverable…
Let me thank Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 Ruiz Massieu for his valuable briefing and the remarkable work that he and his team are doing in Colombia. We welcome the participation of Father de Roux Rengifo and thank him for informing the Council about the historic final report of th…
