I support the briefing by the Executive Director of Conflict Armament Research. Mr. Leff already gave a presentation at the meeting on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in June (see S/PV.9676), during the presidency of the Republic of Korea. At that time, most of us found his presentation in…
I extend my gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and His Excellency Ambassador Lambrinidis for their briefings. I would also like to express my appreciation to the Permanent Representative of Malta, Vanessa Frazier, for her dedication as the Facilitator for the implementation of res…
I would also like to thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher for their comprehensive briefings. I also thank Ms. al-Kateab and Mr. Jamous for sharing their personal stories and insightful observations.
After 13 years of devastating civil war, Syria has demonstrate…
I extend my gratitude to Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Koury and Ambassador Kazuyuki Yamazaki of Japan for their briefings. And I also thank Mr. Omar for his sobering remarks and welcome the participation of Libyan Ambassador at today’s meeting.
Against the backdrop of the …
I would like to express my gratitude to Director Doughten for her timely briefing. We also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Ukraine in today’s meeting.
Ukrainians are once again enduring harsh winter conditions brought on by Russia’s merciless attacks. The targeting of c…
We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Roza Otunbayeva, Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher, Ms. Mahboob and the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) for their briefings. We also take this opportunity to thank Japan for its penholdership of this fi…
I extend my gratitude to Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Under- Secretary-General Tom Fletcher for their briefings. I also thank Mr. Al-Omeisy for sharing his personal experiences with us today. I also take this opportunity to wish Under- Secretar…
I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Keita and Ms. Mubalama for their sobering briefings. I also warmly welcome Her Excellency Ms. Kayikwamba Wagner, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the representatives of Rwanda and Angola to today’s meeti…
I would first like to acknowledge the United States for convening today’s important meeting. I also want to express my gratitude to UNICEF Executive Director Russell, Mr. Raymond and Ms. Rashevska for their informative and sobering briefings.
Last month we witnessed a striking contrast in the inter…
At the outset, I join others in commending the United Kingdom for its accomplishments during its presidency in November. I extend my congratulations to you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. I also appreciate your organizing this meeting o…
I too extend my gratitude to Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his briefing.
Last week we discussed the aftermath of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing for 1,000 days. Regrettably, today we gather once again in the Chamber to address a grave development in this unprovok…
I extend my gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Michaud, Director Lisa Doughten and Ms. Abby Stoddard for their important briefings.
International humanitarian law affords specific protection to humanitarian personnel by deeming attacks against them, especially those identifiable by distinctive em…
I would like to thank Deputy Special Coordinator Hadi for his briefing.
One week ago, the Security Council received a briefing emphasizing the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza (see S/PV.9787). Today we received another sobering briefing, giving us a strong …
Since the adoption of resolution 2735 (2024) in June, the Security Council has been hoping for and expecting the finalization of a deal to achieve an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages in Gaza. As the President of the Council in June, I remember how desperately all Council members a…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing.
Since October 2023, the entire world has been appalled by the unprecedented situation in the Middle East. The brutal terrorist attacks by Hamas…
I thank the United Kingdom for convening today’s important meeting. I extend my gratitude to Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo for her comprehensive briefing. I also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to this meeting.
As we are nearing 1,000 days since the war on Ukraine started, it…
First, I wish to express our gratitude to the penholder, the United Kingdom, for its efforts in facilitating the adoption of the resolution on the mandate renewal of the Yemen sanctions regime (resolution 2758 (2024). The Republic of Korea also notes with appreciation the constructive efforts by the…
I thank you, Madam President, for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General
Brands Kehris, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Director Paulsen and Acting Under-Secretary-General Msuya for their sobering and sombre briefings.
Since…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Director Rajasingham and Ms. Ahmadi for their informative and sobering briefings.
Regrettably, persistent calls by the Security Council and the international community on the two warring …
I extend my gratitude to the World Health Organization Director- General and to Mr. Conrado for their valuable insights.
The Republic of Korea welcomes today’s timely meeting on ransomware, one of the most significant types of cyberattacks. We are encouraged by the ongoing momentum in cybersecurity…
