The Assembly will hear an address by the President of the
Republic of Colombia.
Mr. Virgilio Barco Vargas, President of the Republic of Colombia, was escorted
into t""12 General Assembly Hall.
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States of America.
The United States expresses appreciation to the penholder and our other fellow Security Council members for their constructive dialogue in renewing this mandate.
As we heard from the United Nations A…
The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2818 (2026).
I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the vote.
The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.
I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2026/99, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security.
Memb…
I shall now make a further statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States of America.
In that regard, I want to be perfectly clear and polite about the fact that there has been some misrepresentation here today. So, I just want to clear one thing up. The accusation that this re…
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States of America.
The Russian Federation knew that it did not have the votes to adopt its draft resolution (S/2026/159) today, yet it insisted on proceeding to a vote. Russia is once again acting here, in the Security …
The draft resolution received 4 votes in favour, 2 against and 9 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes.
I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.
The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the second draft resolution before it.
I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States of America.
As we awoke this morning, civilians, families and children were trapped, sheltering in bunkers all over the Middle East. They were wondering if the only thing they could count on today were more missi…
The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2817 (2026).
I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.
I shall first put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2026/155, submitted by the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, the Plurinational State of Bol…
In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzego…
I shall now make a further statement in my capacity as Secretary of Energy of the United States.
I heard so many thoughtful comments from representatives around the table today, for which I am thankful. However, I feel compelled to comment on the repeated use of the term “energy transition”. The Un…
I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her remarks.
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Secretary of Energy of the United States of America.
I want to begin by extending my appreciation and gratitude to the exceptional men and women of the American military. Their commitment and sacrifice safeguard ou…
In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting.
The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.
I now give th…
I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing.
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as First Lady of the United States.
First, my heartfelt condolences go to the families who have lost their heroes, who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Their bravery and dedication will always be remembered. I ext…
In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting.
The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.
I now give th…
