At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report. I would also like to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ján Kubiš, and extend my thanks to him for his briefing and his and his team’s dedicated work in support of the Afghan people…
I would like to add my voice to those who have condemned the terrorist attack on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu, and my condolences to the families of those killed and affected.
The effective and transparent management of natural resources matters. Natural resources are still fuelling con…
I thank Great Britain for organizing this debate and Secretary Hague in particular for his personal commitment. I also congratulate the United States on having so ably negotiated resolution 2106 (2013) adopted today.
We also thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative Zainab Bangura …
The Government of Germany firmly supports the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). We believe that it is a vital mechanism to combat the history of corruption and impunity that has caused so much damage to Guatemalan society. The energy and involvement of the CICIG staff h…
I want to state that in the light of the letter from President- elect Gaston Flosse to the President of the General Assembly and the resolution adopted yesterday by the French Polynesian Assembly disapproving of the resolution before the General Assembly, Germany is of the opinion that the General A…
Today the United Nations acknowledged its responsibility and took action to regulate the international trade in arms. This day will enter the books of United Nations history as an important milestone. Facing the choice between saving lives and shying away from our common responsibility, the General …
The report of the Secretary- General entitled “Sport for development and peace: mainstreaming a versatile instrument” (A/67/282) underlines once again the important role that sport can play in the different areas of development and peacebuilding.
Sport activities bring together people from differen…
Let me begin by welcoming Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, and Mr. Ivan Mrkić, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, to the Council. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing and comprehensive report (…
I would like to thank the Prosecutor for presenting her report. Since this is the first time that Ms. Bensouda has briefed the Council, please allow me to congratulate her on the assumption of the post of Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). We are convinced that the Office of…
Let me in turn congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I join in the thanks that have been expressed to Ambassador Rosenthal and his team for their presidency last month.
Germany voted in favour of resolution 2073 (2012). My country continues to strongly support …
First and foremost, allow me to welcome His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dačić, Prime Minister of Serbia; His Excellency Mr. Hashim Thaçi, Prime Minister of Kosovo; His Excellency Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo; and His Excellency Mr. Ivan Mrkić, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ser…
Germany aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union.
I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his remarks (see A/66/PV.124). It is with great regret that we have learned of the Joint Special Envoy’s resignation. We are grateful to him for the excellent work he…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the members of the Group of Western European and other States. I wish to convey to the people and Government of the Republic of Ghana our deepest condolences for the loss of their Head of State, His Excellency John Evans Atta Mills. With the death of President…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Force Commanders for their thorough briefings. I strongly welcome their presence here today. Such annual consultations are always an excellent opportunity for greater insight. The face-to-face exchange with those on the ground is highly important to our work …
I would like to express Germany’s full support for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and for their invaluable contribution to the fight against impunity for serious international crimes. We thank Presidents …
I thank Ambassador Osorio for his briefing and for his work as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006).
The E3+3 and Iran have expressed their willingness to engage in talks. We acknowledge that Iran has finally responded to the European Union High Representative’s let…
Germany aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union. I thank the Secretary-General for his report and Special Representative Mariano Fernández for today’s briefing.
At the outset, let me underscore our continued willingness to help and support the Haitian Gover…
I would like to thank Togo, as the holder of the presidency of the Security Council, for organizing today’s open debate on this important issue. My thanks also go to the Secretary- General, his Special Representative Margot Wallström, Ms. Amina Megheirbi and Under-Secretary-General Hervé Ladsous for…
My delegation would like to convey a particularly warm welcome to President Ramos-Horta. We also wish to congratulate him on the upcoming anniversary of Timor-Leste’s independence. His statement shows the commitment with which both the Timorese people and the Government are working towards shaping a…
I join my colleagues in warmly welcoming Mr. Eamon Gilmore, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, to the Council today. I also thank him for his comprehensive briefing setting out Ireland’s priorities as it assumes the chairmanship-in-office of the Organization…
