I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing.
Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later on behalf of the European Union.
Germany welcomes and supports the Quartet statement of 11 April (see SG/2182) in all its aspects. The statement expresses impo…
Today’s unanimous authorization of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) is an important, far- reaching step. We supported resolution 2043 (2012) because we stand entirely behind the efforts of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan to achieve a sustainable cessation of violence and to fa…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing on nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament and security. I would also like to thank him for his leadership in that important area over the years.
Non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control play a key role in Germany’s f…
This is the first Security Council resolution on Syria since the violent repression by the Syrian security forces started. We welcome the unity of the Council today. It comes deplorably late but, hopefully, not too late. Thanks to the commendable efforts of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan, the cessat…
I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Ján Kubiš, for his briefing. My delegation appreciates the courage and the energy with which he has taken up his new position, and we would like to assure him of our support — for him, for his office and for the m…
I would like to warmly welcome the Prime Minister of Libya and thank him for his statement. I want to assure him of Germany’s support for his Government and for the Libyan people.
I want to respond to my Russian colleague about the NATO operations. As is well known, my country did not participate i…
Let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on the future of Somalia and welcome you personally back to New York. We congratulate the United Kingdom on assuming the Council’s presidency and assure its of Germany’s support, while thanking our friends from Togo for their ste…
At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his very useful briefing, as well as the United Nations assessment mission on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea for its report (see S/2012/45). I equally thank Mr. Abdel Fatau Musah of the Economic Community of West African States (E…
Germany has always been supportive of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and its troop contributors. We commend the Mission, which operates under very difficult circumstances and has sacrificed and achieved a lot. It is the determination and commitment of these African Union forces that h…
Mr. President, we thank you for convening this important debate and for your personal presence today.
Germany attaches great importance to the fight against organized crime. We highly appreciate the efforts of the delegation of Togo in this regard. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General …
Germany aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the European Union earlier today (see A/66/PV.95).
While we are talking here in New York, a repressive regime continues to kill, wound and maim its own people. There can be no doubt that the Syrian people need our help.
Three m…
Let me at the outset welcome His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremić, Foreign Minister of Serbia, and His Excellency Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, Foreign Minister of Kosovo. Many thanks also go to Assistant Secretary-General Edmond Mulet for his comprehensive briefing and Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the …
Germany and the overwhelming majority of Council members supported the draft resolution that was submitted by Morocco on behalf of the Arab States. However, two permanent members of the Council chose to exercise their veto. That is to say that, after more than 11 months of brutal violence and repres…
I thank you, Mr. President, for guiding our meeting today. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing. Germany aligns itself with the European Union statement to be delivered later on.
On many occasions, we have deplored the political stalemate in …
At the outset, let me welcome you, Madam President, and thank you for convening today’s meeting and presiding over it. It is an important meeting that we are having today on Somalia.
I would like to join others in thanking Under- Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe and Ambassador Lamamra for their briefi…
I would like, at the outset, to acknowledge the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Ludin here in the Chamber. We thank him very much for joining us today and for his remarks. We also thank Under-Secretary-General Ladsous for his comprehensive briefing. Germany thanks Mr. Staffan de Mistura wholehea…
Mr. President, I, too, should like to thank you for having initiated today’s open debate. It provides a good opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved so far and where improvements could be made.
Much has been achieved. Discussions at this year’s retreat for the incoming newly elected member…
Let me join my colleagues in congratulating Mr. Zarif on his recent appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and welcoming His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremić, Foreign Minister of Serbia, and His Excellency Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, Foreign Minister of Kosovo.
We view the situat…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your timely initiative in convening today’s briefing and debate on new security challenges. We welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Paulo Sacadura Cabral Portas, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal. Let me also thank the Secretary-General for …
It is an honour for my country to introduce this year’s draft resolution (A/66/L.10) on the situation in Afghanistan.
The past year has seen important milestones for Afghanistan. Germany, as the facilitator, would like to take this opportunity to highlight the five key messages of the draft resolut…
