Speeches and statements

Honorable Ministers, Excellencies The situation in Venezuela is cause for serious concern. The protracted crisis in the country has had a grave impact on the population, with high levels of political polarization, growing…

Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. I thank the Government of the Dominican Republic for convening this timely open debate. The risks associated with climate-related disasters do not represent a…

Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of this Council, I come before you today with some good news and a message of hope. After two and half years of missed opportunities, it is fair to say that the political process…

Mr. President, Distinguished members of the Council, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to brief on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, since…

Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which came into effect on 16 January 2016 (Implementation Day). The Secretary…

Thank you, Mr. President. Less than a month ago, when I last briefed the Security Council on the situation in Ukraine, I brought to the Council’s attention the reports of increased tensions in the Sea of Azov and underlined…

Monsieur le Président, Je voudrais vous féliciter sur l’occasion de votre présidence et vous offre tous mes encouragements. Monsieur le Président, Distingués Membres du Conseil de sécurité, Mesdames et Messieurs, Le rapport…

Thank you, Mr President, and good to be with all of you Since my last time I briefed you, the Secretary-General had announced that Mr Geir Pedersen of Norway, a good friend of mine - and an excellent choice if I may say -…

Mr. President, The conflict continues, and rages on. We see Hodeidah as the center of gravity of the war. And for this reason, we deeply welcome recent reports of the reduction of violence on Hodeidah fronts. And we need it…

Mr. Chairman, [Ambassador Dee‑Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., Permanent Representative of Liberia], Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the Secretary-General, I am pleased to address the Fourth Committee on his sixth…

Thank you, Mr. President, The last Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine took place five months ago, on 29 May 2018. As I stated then, the UN has been consistent in its strong support for the lead role of the…

Querido Señor Presidente, Le agradezco mucho por esta oportunidad desde Beirut. I would take this opportunity to update you and Members of the Council since my briefing, which took place last week in New York. Today, I will…