I thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his briefing.
We commend the collaborative work of the Dutch- led international team of air safety investigators. They have been very successful in rendering the preliminary report on the downing of Flight MH-17 in spite of the formidable challenges of a…
I thank you, Madame President, for organizing this very important debate. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ján Kubiš, for his briefing. I want to acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Tanin, and thank hi…
It has been established that, in conflict situations across the world, non-combatants, especially children, are often at the greatest risk. They risk being abducted, they risk being maimed, and they risk being killed. They are indoctrinated and recruited as child combatants. Their rights — notably, …
I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing.
The current situation in eastern Ukraine is tantamount to a dangerous escalation of the conflict between separatists, rebels and Government forces. New fronts have been opened in the conflict, and it is now spreading to a wide…
I too want to join others in thanking you, Mr. President, and your very efficient team not only for your spirit of endurance in a tumultuous month, but especially for a superlative performance even in the face of the numerous demands for your attention. The wrap-up session offers us an opportunity f…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Rwanda for organizing this important and timely debate and for the concept note (S/2014/478, annex) provided to guide our discussions. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his relentless pursuit of global peace. We als…
I believe we owe the Secretary-General a debt of gratitude, not only for his efforts in the Middle East but especially for his briefing this morning. We also want to thank Minister Asselborn for his presence and for labouring with the Security Council for a second consecutive day.
My comments will …
In our intervention last Friday during the briefing on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 over Ukraine on 17 July (see S/PV.7219), we noted that the tragic and unfortunate incident could potentially mark a new dimension in the Ukrainian crisis that represented a grave threat to the safety…
I first want to say to our colleagues whose citizens were involved that we convey our deepest condolences to their families, citizens and Governments.
Yesterday at noon, the world watched in horror the downing of the Malaysian jetliner. What happened yesterday seemed to be an apocalyptic end to the…
I want to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing.
The ground invasion launched by Israel into Gaza has led to a further escalation of the conflict with Hamas. We regret that, despite the calls of well- intentioned leaders around the world for a de-escalation and restraint, the conf…
I want to thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting to discuss the report (S/2014/67) of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) of its seventh session. I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil, for his committed leadership of the PBC, and i…
Nigeria view the crisis in Syria as an internal conflict that requires a political solution. However, as the fighting remains brutal and intractable and assumes a new dimension with the involvement of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, the attendant humanitarian situation calls for concerted …
The Nigerian delegation thanks the delegation of the Russian Federation for organizing this topical debate. We are especially appreciative of the concept note (S/2014/384, annex) provided to guide our discussions today, and we welcome the opportunity to share our perspectives on this very timely sub…
We warmly welcome you, Sir, to the Council. I also wish to thank the Korean delegation for convening this debate on a matter of profound importance to international peace and security and for the excellent concept note (S/2014/313, annex) that has provided a good guide for our discussions today. I a…
I want to thank you, Madam President, for accepting to shepherd the Security Council in the month of May. My delegation wishes you green pastures.
I thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his update.
The delicate nature of the situation in Ukraine impels us to urge great circumspection by the c…
We welcome Foreign Minister Samura Kamara. We are glad to have him in our midst today. I would like to take the opportunity of his presence among us to convey our very heartfelt condolences on the passing of the former President of Sierra Leone, Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. We join the Government and …
Nigeria voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/2014/189 because it reflects the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, which obliges all States to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or…
I want to welcome Prime Minister Yatsenyuk and to thank him for his briefing. I also want to thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman for providing an update on the situation in Ukraine.
In a world that is already deeply embroiled in turmoil in most regions, the current c…
What began three months ago as a political protest is increasingly taking on a dimension that today can best be described as precarious. We call on all concerned to abide by the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly Article 2, which calls on all States Members of the United N…
The humanitarian situation in Syria is a consequence of the unabated brutal violence which has so far defied any logic or solution.
Syria’s centrality to stability in the region underscores the imperative for the Council to act in concert to ensure rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to p…
