At the outset, let me express our gratitude to you, Sir, for convening this open debate and for the excellent work done during the comprehensive review on resolution 1540 (2004).
While aligning myself with the statement by the observer of the European Union, I would like to make the following three…
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
On 26 October, we commemorated the deaths of 201 peacekeepers in 2015 and 2016 — 201 too many. A growing number of them were victims of asymmetrical attacks. Just yesterday, two more peacekeepers lost their li…
I would like to thank Venezuela for having convened today’s open debate.
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
What is the challenge before the Security Council? In the light of the multiplication of conflicts and failing States, the challenge is…
Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
Seventy years ago, on 17 January 1946, the Security Council convened for the very first time. Horrified by the destructiveness of the Second World War, 11 nations gathered in London with one all-important goal…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on a topical issue, and I would like to thank the briefers for sharing their valuable insights with us.
Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and with the statement just delivered …
We very much welcome this extremely timely debate on the link between security and development. It is a truism that security and development are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Long-term peace and security are not possible without sustainable development and vice-versa. That is why it is so im…
I thank you, Madam President, for hosting today’s debate. I also thank all the participants who have provided us with insightful briefings. Germany also extends its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his annual report (S/2015/409).
Germany aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of t…
Small arms and light weapons fuel and sustain violent conflicts. We are forced to witness that on a daily basis in crisis hotspots
around the globe. The illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons is a major cause of massive human suffering that can take many forms: civilian casualties, f…
At the outset, let me thank all the briefers for their insightful presentations, as well as Chile for having organized this open debate. I also
thank Ms. Elman for her statement on behalf of civil society. Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and …
I would like to second the points made earlier by the Permanent Representatives of Japan, India and Brazil.
Let me add to that our gratitude to you, Mr. President, and your team for your leadership and genuine efforts to help us achieve long-overdue progress on Security Council reform. We, the grou…
