I would like to thank Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his very useful briefing. I also appreciate the statements of Mr. Ivica Dačić, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fore…
At the outset, allow me to express our appreciation to the Kuwaiti presidency for having convened today’s timely and important debate and for the excellent briefing by Mr. Ian Martin, Executive Director of Security Council Report. Let me also pay tribute to all those who have contributed to date to …
I would like to take this opportunity to wish the delegation of Kuwait every success in implementing the programme of work for this month.
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Let me thank High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu for her informative briefing. We appreciate
the ongoing work of the Technical Secretariat …
First of all, allow me to congratulate you personally, Mr. President, as well as your team, our colleagues from Kazakhstan, on your very successful presidency during the month of January. We express our gratitude and commend your efficient and professional conduct of the work of the Security Council…
At the outset, let me thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his very comprehensive briefing.
I align myself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union (EU).
Poland firmly supports all initiatives aimed at stabilization and strengthening peace and security in the Middle East. Unfortuna…
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller and Mr. Festus Mogae for their very comprehensive briefings.
Poland is deeply concerned about the security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan. The humanitarian situation is extremely…
I would first like to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his valuable briefing on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), as well as Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary…
We are deeply concerned about the reported use of chemical weapons in eastern Ghouta, which is in clear violation of international law and deserves condemnation in the strongest possible terms. This alleged use of chemical weapons, as with other incidents, including in Talmenes, demonstrates the nee…
I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salamé for his useful briefing on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) as well as on current developments in the country. In addition, I would like to thank Ms. Hajer Sharief for her valuable remarks on the…
Let me start by thanking Mr. Jean Arnault for a very informative briefing. As well, I thank him and his team for their dedication and commitment in helping Colombia to bring about peace and reconciliation. He has our full support for his efforts aimed at accomplishing the objectives of the United Na…
First of all, let me thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his informative briefing. Let me also take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and its personnel for their involvement in th…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, for assuming the presidency. Poland is ready to support you, but we are also very privileged to join the Security Council with new elected members and ready for close cooperation. I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Ta…
I would like to associate myself with the statement made by the representative of Ireland on behalf of the members of the European Union. However, I should like to add some comments. At the World Summit for Social Development, all the participants acknowledged that the primary responsibility for att…
