Today, the subject of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is brought before the Council once again. I want to thank the United States for taking this timely and important initiative.
It is a hopeful sight to see this many nations represented in this Chamber. Today, we gather with a rare…
On 17 July, the downing of flight MH-17 caused the death of 298 innocent people. Their lives ended abruptly in midair above Ukrainian territory — 298 innocent people from 11 countries and four continents. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their loved ones. Four days later, I had the h…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for allowing me to speak here today.
We are here to discuss a tragedy: the downing of a commercial airliner and the death of 298 innocent people. Men, women and a staggering number of children lost their lives on their way to their holiday destinations, homes, lo…
This year, we celebrate the centennial of the Peace Palace in The Hague, seat of the International Court of Justice (ICC) and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and symbol of the pursuit of peace by means of law. Next year, we will commemorate the centennial of the first of two suicidal world wars …
