The United States supports the adoption of the draft resolution (A/65/L.10) on the report (see A/65/140) of
the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). As we have done in the past, we have co-sponsored the draft resolution to emphasize our strong support for the Agency and its invaluable role in…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate today. Let me also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2010/514) and briefing. My thanks go as well to the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union (AU), Ambassador Lamamra, for his important cont…
Thank you, Ambassador Haq, for your briefing on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and the Secretary-General’s recent report (S/2010/522). Let me also thank you for your dedicated leadership and your commitment to solidifying peace in Timor- Leste.
My Government welcomes t…
I thank you, Mr. President, and Assistant Secretary- General Fernandez-Taranco for your briefings today.
Last month, Israeli and Palestinian leaders took the momentous step of returning to direct talks. The core issues of this long-standing and tragic conflict will not be easily resolved. Direct ta…
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing.
Israeli and Palestinian leaders have continued to engage in proximity talks, with the help of Special Envoy George Mitchell. The gaps have narrowed, and we believe there are opportunities to narrow them further in direct talks, …
The United States thanks Nigeria for organizing this meeting and welcomes Minister Odein Ajumogobia to the Council today. I would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General and Ms. Sarah Cliffe for their remarks.
Conflict prevention and the peaceful settlement of disputes are among the foundin…
Let me start by recognizing with deep appreciation the important successes of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), as well as the increased regional cooperation of the countries where the crimes judged by these courts …
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and thank the Secretary-General for the important remarks he made today.
Mr. President, let me begin by thanking you for your recent visit to Washington, D.C. Your visit highlighted the enduring strength of the bilateral
relationship between the United Sta…
Let me begin by welcoming to the Council Mr. Haris Silajdžić, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I thank him very much for his comments today. Let me also welcome High Representative Inzko and thank him for his comprehensive and excellent briefing. The United States deeply appreci…
Let me, too, welcome President Guelleh and thank him for his remarks and his important leadership on the many critical issues facing Djibouti and the region, with a focus on increasing the well-being of the people, fighting piracy and working for peace.
The Horn of Africa faces many difficult polit…
Let me start by welcoming Kosovo Foreign Minister Hyseni and Serbian Foreign Minister Jeremić to the Council today. Let me also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zannier for his excellent and comprehensive briefing. The United States deeply appreciates the work he and his team ar…
Let me begin by thanking Special Representative Ould Abdallah for his informative briefing. Let me also welcome Somali Deputy Prime Minister Ibrahim and Environment Minister Hamza to the Security Council and commend them for their dedication to the people of Somalia. I would also like to welcome to …
I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council. I would also like to congratulate Ambassador Takasu for his excellent work as President during the month of April. I thank High Representative Ashton very much for her briefing today.
The United States share…
The United States fully supports the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, Chris Ross, in their efforts to find a peaceful, sustainable and mutually agreed solution to the Western Sahara conflict, and welcomes the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara and head of the…
