Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union, and I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity.
For seven years now, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has brought suffering and hardship for millions of people and is still the most…
On behalf of the Visegrád Group, comprising the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and my own country, Poland, I would like to thank the President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, for presenting the Court’s report (A/75/4) for the year from 1 August 2019 to 31 July …
Our decision to vote against draft resolution S/2019/962 was based on a strong feeling that the unconstructive methods of proceeding with such an important document are not in line with the highest standards that the Security Council should embody. The draft submitted by the representative of Russia…
Poland voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/2019/961 and we regret that we were unable to reach a consensus. We voted in favour to express our strong support for the renewal of the mechanism, which enables humanitarian supplies to cross into Syria, provides aid to those in…
At the outset, let me thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his comprehensive briefing. Let me also thank Ms. Rajaa Altalli, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Center for Civil Society and Democracy, for her input.
Poland has underlined many times that any sustainable solution to the conflict in Syr…
I would like to thank today’s briefers for their respective informative presentations.
Poland supports the procurement channel and the Procurement Working Group, as well as the coordinating role of the European Union. We believe that that transparency, non-proliferation and confidence-building meas…
I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for her briefing and to express our gratitude for the tireless efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in support of the people of Syria. I would like to also welcome the presence in the Chamber today of Mr. …
Allow me to take this opportunity to thank France for its excellent work during the negotiation of resolution 2502 (2019).
Over the past year, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has achieved an important political transformation, and that effort is appreciated. Poland welcomes the fact that the S…
At the outset let me thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. Let me also thank Ms. Adele Raemer for her input. Regrettably, as we have just heard from the Special Coordinator, the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate. The reporting period was characterized by acts o…
I would like to thank Special Representative David Shearer for his very informative presentation. Allow me to complement today’s briefing with some additional remarks in my national capacity.
Poland welcomes last week’s meeting between President Salva Kiir and Mr. Riek Machar, which we see as an im…
For the past two years I have had the honour to chair the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003), concerning Iraq, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Su…
In my capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, I have the honour to brief the members of the Council on developments in the Committee since my previous briefing in this Chamber on 18 December last year (see S.PV.8431).
I intend to foc…
I would like to thank today’s briefers. Poland highly values and welcomes the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tadamichi Yamamoto to support peace and development in Afghanistan. We praise his dedication and commitmen…
Let me thank today’s briefers for their very informative interventions. Allow me also to express our sincere condolences to the families of the soldiers of the Niger killed in a barbaric attack last week. That tragic event clearly shows us the importance and timeliness of today’s briefing.
West Afr…
In accordance with paragraph 3 (a) (iv) of resolution 1591 (2005), I have the honour to brief the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, covering the period from 4 October to 11 December.
In my capacity as Chair of the Com…
I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Mohamed Khiari for his briefing.
We are gravely concerned about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s announcements that it is stepping back from its denuclearization talks, as well as about its threats to continue missile launches in t…
I would like to thank President Carmel Agius and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their comprehensive briefings. Let me express our appreciation for their firm commitment to, and skilful leadership of, efforts to ensure accountability, contributing to the efficient functioning of the International Res…
I wish to congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. We are very pleased to offer you, Madam, our full support, and I wish you good luck. Allow me also to congratulate Ambassador Karen Pierce on her able leadership and thank the U…
