S/2025/461 SC
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Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.9989
Speeches following this vote (16)
Mr. Dharmadhikari
First of all, I would like to thank all the members of the Security Council for their commitment and availability throughout the negotiation process on the resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) (resolution 2790 (2025)).
The negotiations this year took place in a very particular context, since the dynamic that has been in place since the cessation…
Mr. Bendjama
At the outset, I wish to express our gratitude to the penholder, France, for its tireless efforts in steering difficult negotiations towards the adoption of resolution 2790 (2025).
Algeria firmly believes that Security Council resolutions concerning peace missions must be guided by the will and the consent of the host country and grounded in realities on the ground.
The United Nations Interim F…
Mr. Sangjin Kim
Let me first thank France for its tireless efforts in bridging significant gaps among Council members and guiding us to the adoption of this important resolution (resolution 2790 (2025)).
As both a troop-contributing country to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and a member of the Council, the Republic of Korea voted in favour of this resolution with a grave sense of responsib…
Mr. Polyanskiy
The Russian Federation voted in favour of the resolution crafted by France on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) (resolution 2790 (2025)). That decision was guided primarily by the position of the Lebanese Republic as a State hosting peacekeepers on its territory. That position, we should like to recall, was set out in detail in a letter from the …
Ms. Lassen
I wish to thank and extend my gratitude to the penholder, France, for having conducted these negotiations that led to the unanimous approval of resolution 2790 (2025).
Denmark voted in favour of the resolution. We welcome the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to allow the mission to continue its important work at this crucial point in time.
We comm…
Mrs. Balta
At the outset, I would like to thank the penholder, France, for its tireless efforts in successfully steering the discussions.
Greece voted in favour of the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). We consider the mission a reliable and critical partner of the Lebanese Government, a pillar of stability for Lebanon and a key enabler of regional peace and sec…
Mr. Kariuki
I thank our French colleagues for their leadership in guiding the Council through the process of renewing the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The United Kingdom has always been a strong supporter of UNIFIL. I pay tribute to the tireless efforts of the mission’s troops and staff and to the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
However, it is disap…
Mrs. Blokar Drobič
We would like to begin by expressing our appreciation to France, the penholder, for its efforts and skilled facilitation of the negotiations. We welcome the adoption of resolution 2790 (2025).
First, let me reiterate Slovenia’s strong support for the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). We commend UNIFIL for its vital work, both in carrying out its operational duties …
Mr. Jadoon
Peacekeeping operations are indispensable for advancing Security Council mandates. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been critical in maintaining stability along the Blue Line and in its area of operations, helping to de-escalate tensions and reducing risks of confrontation.
Throughout the negotiations on this resolution (resolution 2790 (2025)), we consistently stressed t…
Mr. Ibrahim
At the outset, I would like to thank France, the penholder, for its tireless efforts in steering the successful adoption of this resolution (resolution 2790 (2025)).
Somalia voted in favour of the resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). We did so because we firmly believe that UNIFIL continues to play an essential role in maintaining stability al…
Ms. Shea
I join others in thanking France, the penholder for this file, for managing this final, unanimous renewal.
The United States welcomes today’s historic vote, which brings an end to the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in a responsible, orderly and time-bound manner. It does so by renewing the mandate for a final time, while directing UNIFIL to cease its operations o…
Mr. Geng Shuang
To ensure a smooth mandate renewal for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and especially by considering the position of Lebanon, the host country, China voted in favour of resolution 2790 (2025), which was just adopted. I will make three points.
Secondly, for years, UNIFIL has significantly contributed to the maintenance of peace and stability along the Blue Line and in the reg…
The President
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Panama.
Panama welcomes the adoption of resolution 2790 (2025), which renews, albeit for one final period, the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), adopted unanimously today by the Security Council. We would like to thank France for its work in leading this process and all members of the Council for
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Mr. Arafa
Since this is the first time that I have the honour to represent my country, Lebanon, in the Security Council, allow me to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, and the rest of the Council. We look forward to cooperating with you in the coming days. I also thank you for holding this meeting, and I thank all members of the Council for their positive engagement in the negotiations that le…
Mr. Danon
First, I would like to thank France for their efforts as the penholders. Today is a historic day, following the vote that took place a few minutes ago in the Council and after 47 years of what was meant to be an interim presence. I remind Council members that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) had an interim mandate. Today we can declare that UNIFIL is concluding its mandate on …
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