At the outset, I wish to express the State of Palestine’s congratulations to China on its skilled leadership in the presidency of the Security Council this month and also express appreciation for the convening of today’s important open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. B…
I congratulate the friendly country of Uruguay on its election to the Security Council and I thank you, Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa, for convening this important debate under Uruguay’s presidency. I also thank His Excellency Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his important briefing to the Council on t…
I will deliver a short version of my statement. However, a copy of the longer version will be circulated to members of the Security Council.
We congratulate Uruguay on its membership of the Security Council and presidency this month, and on having convened today’s important debate on the protection…
Peace is impossible in the absence of respect for international law. Peace is impossible in the absence of respect for human rights. Peace is impossible in the absence of freedom. Peace is impossible in the absence of respect for our common humanity and inherent dignity. These are harsh facts reaffi…
I am honoured to address the General Assembly in this important debate and on this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the thirty-eighth observance of that solemn day since the Assembly proclaimed it in 1977. I reaffirm the gratitude of the Palestinian people and their Gover…
Allow me at the outset to congratulate the friendly country of Spain on its accession to the presidency of the Security Council this month. I should like to thank you, Sir, for your leadership and skill in the outstanding accomplishment of your tasks and for your positive response to the request to …
On behalf of the State of Palestine, I am honoured to address the General Assembly, following its historic vote on the adoption of resolution 69/320 on raising the flags of non-member observer States at the United Nations — namely, the flags of the State of Palestine and the Holy See.
We are gratef…
I congratulate New Zealand on its presidency of the Security Council and I thank you, Minister for Foreign Affairs McCully, for presiding over this important debate, which is a reflection of his country’s responsible, principled position vis-à-vis this issue and its commitment to uphold the Security…
I would like to wish a blessed Ramadam to all. I salute His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Mr. Anifah Aman, and the President of the Security Council for convening this timely debate on children and armed conflict. This matter is of highest priority and urgency for the Stat…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s debate on children and armed conflict. I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Leila Zerrougui for her briefing, and the others for their briefings, as well as the United Nations agencies supporting Palestinian children, includin…
On behalf of the State of Palestine, I congratulate the friendly country of Chile on its presidency of the Security Council and wish it every success in steering the important agenda of work. We are confident in its able leadership. We also welcome you, Mr. Heraldo Muñoz, Minister for Foreign Affair…
