The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the observer of the European Union.
First, let me thank France for organizing this important debate and in particular for extending an invitation to Member States to make concrete proposals for a non-paper. We have incl…
Let me express our deep appreciation to the People’s Republic of China for organizing this important and rich open debate.
I align myself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union, as well as with the statement made by the representative of Austria on behalf of the Group of Frie…
Mr. President, I would first like to express my appreciation for your initiative in organizing this important open debate on terrorism and cross-border crime, with a special focus on the African continent.
I align myself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
In view o…
I would like to add my voice to those of us who have expressed condolences to Pakistan for the unspeakable atrocity that occurred today. I am very sorry to say, also, that I
would like to extend my condolences to Yemen, where a horrible attack has also taken place. My Government condemns these acts…
Let me first express our deepest appreciation to Argentina for organizing this important open debate on women and peace and security. We especially welcome the special focus on displaced women and girls. The urgency of this topic is evident. The world faces unprecedented numbers of refugees and disp…
I thank you very much, Mr. President, for convening this important
meeting. In view of the time constraints you just mentioned, my full statement will be available through Twitter.
I align my statement with that delivered just now by the observer of the European Union.
My Government is deeply con…
In honour of the Russian Federation’s presidency of the Security Council this month, I will try to say the following in Russian:
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Thank you very much, Mr. President.
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I thank you, Sir, for organizing this timely and important debate. The Netherlands aligns its…
I thank the President for organizing this important and timely debate.
The concept note for this meeting explores in an excellent way the challenges and opportunities in the field of poverty eradication, full employment and decent work. The Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made this mor…
With respect, Madam President, to your presidency of the Council this month, I will try to speak in Korean.
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My delegation feels deep appreciation for the convening of this meeting marking the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004). We pay …
I align myself with the statement of the European Union. First of all, allow me to express my appreciation for the efforts of Ambassador Vladimir Drobnjak as former Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). Allow me also to wish his successor, Ambassador Antonio Patriota of Brazil every success i…
The Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Luxemburg for its leadership on this issue and for organizing this important debate. Also, please allow me to commend the work of both Special Representative Le…
I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this important debate on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security. The concept note prepared by Lithuania (S/2014/75, annex) explores in an excellent way the challenges and opportunities in …
I would like to express our appreciation and respect for the historic Lithuanian presidency of the Security Council.
The Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union.
This debate is timely and important. The legal basis for the protection of civilians in …
Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate. The Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the observer of the European Union.
In 1992, I saw personally the horrible results of war when I visited Beirut from my posting in Damascus. I saw a city destroyed, and I…
Representing the host country to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and as the facilitator of last year’s resolution on the report of the Court (resolution 67/295), I would like to thank the President of the Court, Judge Sang-Hyun Song, for presenting to the General Assembly the ninth annual rep…
My Government welcomes today’s debate and the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2013/525). We celebrate this year the thirteenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), and we welcome today’s important resolution 2122 (2013), which we sponsored. The resolution will ad…
I have the honour to introduce, under agenda item 74, draft resolution A/67/L.76, entitled “Report of the International Criminal Court”. In addition to the 41 countries listed in document A/67/L.76, which contains the text of the draft resolution, the following countries have indicated their wish to…
Allow me to express my Government’s appreciation to the Argentine presidency for putting the protection of civilians in armed conflict on the agenda for this open debate. Those caught up in conflicts need our attention. They need the attention of our Governments, and they need the attention of the U…
