With today’s vote we acknowledge an important milestone. By 30 June Iraq will reassert its sovereignty, a step forward on the path towards a democratically elected Government.
The unanimous passage of resolution 1546 (2004) is a vivid demonstration of broad international support for — and I quote f…
It is a pleasure to welcome Mr. Zebari back to the Council, this time in his capacity as the Foreign Minister of the Iraqi interim Government.
Iraq is poised to take a momentous step in its modern history. The new Government named earlier this week will assume full sovereignty this month, and in co…
On behalf of the Member States contributing forces, I am pleased to report to the Security Council on the efforts and progress of the multinational force authorized under Security Council resolution 1511 (2003). Together with our multinational force partners, the United States remains committed to a…
The United States will vote against this draft resolution because, in our view, it is silent about the terrorist atrocities committed by Hamas; because it does not reflect the realities of the conflict in the Middle East; and because it will not further the goals of peace and security in the region.…
The killing of Sheikh Yassin has escalated tensions in Gaza and the greater Middle East and sets back our effort to resume progress towards peace.
However, events must be considered in their context, and as we consider the killing of Sheikh Yassin, we must keep in mind the facts. Sheikh Ahmed Yassi…
I would like to join other members in thanking Ambassador Arias for his report to us this morning and to also congratulate him for the work that he has done as the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) over the months.
Perhaps the most significant contribution by the Security Council to…
Thank you, Mr. President, for calling this meeting on the situation in Haiti. We also want to welcome the earlier presence of the Secretary-General as well as the presence of the Foreign Ministers of Jamaica and the Bahamas, who have come to speak to us this afternoon, and of our colleague the repre…
Of course I subscribe to the remarks that were just made by my colleague, Ambassador Jones Parry, and I only wish to add a couple of points.
First of all, I agree that we have had a productive discussion today. I also appreciate the tone and the substance of the comments that have been made by Coun…
The three months since our last update to the Security Council bear witness to major accomplishments in Iraq. The transitional administrative law is nearing completion and will govern Iraq during the period of transition to full democracy, when a duly elected government under a permanent constitutio…
We, too, welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/52) and its introduction by Assistant Secretary-General Kalomoh.
We appreciate the particular insights offered by participants in Security Council missions. We believe that these missions provide an opportunity to learn the situation on t…
We are delighted, Sir, that you are presiding over our Council meeting today. We also want to thank Under- Secretary-General Guéhenno for his comprehensive briefing.
We were pleased to join the Council last Friday in supporting the presidential statement welcoming Special Representative Holkeri’s “…
I would first like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Türk for this timely briefing on the status of the political process and the work of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB). We also appreciate the opportunity to hear the views of neighbouring States which have been unique…
We join others in thanking Assistant Secretary-General Kalomoh for his comprehensive report on the multidisciplinary assessment mission to Central Africa regarding the need for an integrated approach to issues of peace, security and development in the Central Africa region. As you know, we have been…
First, let me thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting today and express thanks for the helpful and constructive comments and questions that have been provided by other members of the Council.
I am not going to try to answer all the questions that were raised here at this meeting. I th…
When we came together on 21 August to discuss the implementation of resolution 1483 (2003), it was in the wake of the tragic attack of 19 August against United Nations headquarters in Baghdad. Three short months later, even more innocent people have sacrificed their lives in support of a vision of a…
Ten years ago, bribes were still tax deductible in some countries and no international anti-corruption treaties existed. Today’s resolution is therefore a milestone achievement in the global effort to ensure transparency, fairness and justice in public affairs.
This is vital not only to the rule of…
I am pleased to speak today in affirmation of what President Bush has called the growing strategic relationship between the United States and the African continent. Africa matters to the United States Government because it matters to the American people. Our ties have taught us unforgettable lessons…
As we stated yesterday, while all parties have
responsibilities in bringing peace to the Middle East, ending terrorism must be the highest priority. The draft resolution put forward today was flawed in that it failed to include the following three elements: a robust condemnation of acts of terroris…
I would like to join others in thanking Mr. Roed-Larsen for his very comprehensive briefing.
Over the weekend the Secretary-General and the permanent members of the Security Council reaffirmed their commitment to the Quartet’s road map and urged both sides to go forward with its implementation. Whi…
We are pleased that the Security Council has adopted by consensus this important resolution regarding the protection of humanitarian personnel in conflict zones. The importance of the work done by humanitarian workers and the need to protect them has never been more evident.
I wish to commend Ambas…
