First of all, we would like to express our condemnation of the terrorist attacks that recently took place in the Middle East. We also condemn the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida, on 12 June. We express our deepest sympathy and condolences to all the victims and their families and we wish a quic…
I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in that country. It was very encouraging to hear from him that the martial art of karate serves as a mea…
I thank the president for convening this meeting on Aleppo. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Under-Secretaries-General Feltman and O’Brien for their detailed briefings.
It was almost two months ago that we unanimously adopted resolution 2268 (2016), endorsing in full the United States…
It is very difficult to be the first speaker after having heard sobering stores
and strong appeals from the Secretary-General, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), but I will try my best.
My delegati…
Let me begin by emphasizing the critical role that the United Nations plays under the leadership of the Secretary-General, his Personal Envoy and the Head of the Mission in maintaining peace and security, as well as in promoting mutual trust and achieving a political solution in Western Sahara.
On …
I should like to begin by thank the three briefers — Assistant Secretary- General Zerihoun, Ambassador Apakan and my former colleague, Ambassador Martin Sajdik — for their insightful and sobering briefings.
Japan is deeply concerned by the current situation in Ukraine. The briefings we have just he…
I am very pleased to be addressing the General Assembly at this joint debate. I would like to begin by congratulating Ambassador Kamau of Kenya on his assumption of the chairmanship of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for 2016. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Ambassador Sko…
I would like to begin by thanking you, Sir, for convening this timely meeting in the presence of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. I would like to express my appreciation to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for joining us today in the Security Council, and commend his leadership. I al…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s important meeting.
Before addressing today’s topic, on behalf of the people and the Government of Japan, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the messages from the Secretary-General and the leaders of many Member States, in…
I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to you, Mr. President, for raising this timely and important topic. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his insightful briefing.
We witness almost every week terrorist attacks all over the world. In March alone, th…
I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation for Angola’s leadership, as Chair of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, in consolidating peace and security in the region. I also thank the Secretary- General and the guest speakers for their briefings.
Today, I wish t…
Let me first express my gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for his tireless efforts in Kabul and for his comprehensive briefing today. I noted in particular the point he made that 2016 would be the year of survival. I would also like to extend my …
Japan voted in favour of resolution 2272 (2016), proposed by the United States. Since we spoke on our views on sexual exploitation and
abuse in the Chamber yesterday (see S/PV.7642), I wish to emphasize only one point, which is why we think that this resolution is important and necessary.
Japan su…
Since this is the first time that I address the Council under your presidency, Sir, let me congratulate you on Angola’s assumption of the Council presidency for the month of March, and express my full support to you and your mission.
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I also wish to express my deep gratitude to A…
I am honoured to take the floor to speak on the last day of Venezuela’s presidency of the Council.
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I would first like to welcome the Foreign Minister of Germany, Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to the Security Council. I thank him for his comprehensive briefing on the priorities of…
It is zero hours Damascus time, 27 February. By adopting unanimously the new resolution 2268 (2016), we have endorsed in full the cessation of hostilities in Syria announced on 22 February by the United States and the Russian Federation. I welcome efforts by Secretary Kerry and Minister Lavrov, co-C…
At the outset, I would like to thank and congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for its efforts in the presidency this month. I would also like to thank you, Sir, for your comprehensive report on the activities of the Security Council during the month of February.
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I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to the Permanent Representatives of Kenya and Sweden — current and former Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) — as well as Ambassador Rosenthal, for sharing their insightful views with us.
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It is a great pleasur…
Pursuant to sub-paragraph 19 (e) of resolution 2140 (2014), I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to that resolution. My text will be circulated to the members.
This is my first briefing to the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Co…
I would like to welcome you to the United Nations, Madam President, and to congratulate you on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s presidency of the Council for the month of February.
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I would like to begin by recalling the debate we had in the Council exactly a year ago on a …
