I welcome the participation of Mr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, in our meeting. Let me start by reaffirming the resolve of the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to continue their support to the fraternal people and the Government …
I would like to begin by thanking the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for his report (see A/72/221).
The Islamic Republic of Iran underscores the importance of ensuring that all States can fully realize their inalienable right to develop, research, produce and use …
I would like to begin by thanking the French presidency for organizing this open debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for presenting his annual report (S/2017/821) on children and armed conflict, as well as the briefers for their valuable input.
The scale of violations committed…
I would like to express my gratitude to France for organizing today’s debate, and thank the briefers.
The growing body of evidence shows that women’s participation in peace and reconciliation processes and their implementation have contributed to increased chances of success for the sustainability …
It is an honour to take the floor on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on the occasion of the consideration of an agenda item to which we attach such great importance — the report of the International Court of Justice (A/72/4) — of which we take note.
At the outset, allow us to thank the Pr…
I convey my delegation’s appreciation to the French presidency
for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine.
I align myself with the statement made on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
The Israeli occupation of Palestinian …
I would like to touch briefly on some of the issues reflected in the Secretary-General’s report on the work of the Organization (A/72/1) that we find noteworthy. As the world is witnessing a plethora of complex and interconnected challenges, we join the Secretary- General in his assessment in paragr…
Let me begin by expressing my heartfelt condolences and condemnation in connection with the most recent terrorist attacks that took place during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Kabul, which resulted in considerable damage to surrounding areas and some diplomatic facilities, including ours, as we…
Allow me to begin by thanking the Uruguayan presidency for convening this open debate. I would also like to express my gratitude to the briefers for their valuable input in this debate.
I align myself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of No…
Allow me to begin by thanking the Uruguayan presidency for convening this open debate. I would like also to express my gratitude to the briefers for their valuable inputs in this debate.
Women are a key resource for promoting peace and stability. Resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and securi…
My delegation welcomes the opportunity to discuss the question of Palestine as the centre of all conflicts in the Middle East during the quarterly open debate of the Security Council. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Maldenov for his briefing.
I align myself with the stateme…
We believe it is important and timely for the international community to address the situation facing refugees and do whatever is in its power to minimize their plight and suffering. I would like to raise two basic points that I believe are crucial to how the international community, and the United …
The unprecedented increase in racial discrimination, xenophobia and Islamophobia in many parts of the world is a matter of absolute concern. We in particular deplore the racist language and policies widely used by some political parties and politicians who are fanning Islamophobia and anti-migrant r…
At the outset, I would like to convey my thanks to the United Kingdom for organizing this open debate, and to the Secretary-General and the briefers for their inputs.
I align myself with the statement to be made by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.
The nexus be…
I would like to express my appreciation to the United Kingdom for having organized this debate and to the Ambassador of Afghanistan for his statement, as well as to Mr. Yamamoto and Ms. Samar.
I express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the people and Government of Afghanistan over the two …
At the outset, let me express my gratitude to the delegation of Ukraine for organizing this open debate, as well as to thank the briefers for their inputs.
I align myself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
Today we ar…
At the outset, I would like to convey my appreciation to you, Sir, and the Swedish presidency, and to express my thanks to Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing.
My delegation welcomed the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016), which is a step in the right direction, namely, the realization of the inalie…
Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Sir, and your delegation on the beginning of your mandate and the assumption of your presidency of the Security Council. I also warmly welcome the new Secretary-General to this debate and thank him for sharing his visions and thoughts.
I also associate my de…
I would like to express my appreciation to Spain for organizing this debate. Its convening, which coincides with the official launch of the United Nations Office
on Drugs and Crime Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, should be viewed as an important message by the United Nations and its States…
At the outset, I should like to express the deepest condolences of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the terrorist act committed against the Ambassador of the Russian Federation. While extending our sympathy to the Government and the people of the Russian Federation, I am sure that…
