UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATIONCheck against delivery. Madam President, At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing today. As has been pointed out by previous speakers, today marks the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons’ entry into force. This convention is a global achievement that has contributed
Unofficial Translation Check against delivery. Madam President, The UAE welcomes the adoption of the resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. We thank the United Kingdom, as the penholder, for its efforts in facilitating the negotiations that led to the adoption of the resolution, which reaffirms the Security Council’s
Delivered by Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative Mohamed Abushahab UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Madam President, At the outset, I would like to welcome the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Mr. Karim Khan. We take note of his informative briefing. I also welcome the participation of Ambassador Taher El-Sonni, Permanent Representative of Libya, in
Delivered by Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative Mohamed Abushahab Madame Chair, I thank the Permanent Missions of Albania and France for organizing this Arria formula meeting as well as all the panelists for their participation and contributions. The UAE is deeply concerned by the continued fighting in Ukraine and the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation on
Delivered by H.E. Amiera Alhefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Huang Xia, for his detailed briefing and express my country’s appreciation for his efforts to support peace in the region.
UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Madam President, I would like to thank both Mr. Geir Pedersen and Ms. Joyce Msuya for their briefings today. I also thank Ms. Nirvana Shawky for her intervention. Just as the Syrian people recently commemorated the 76th anniversary of the country’s evacuation day, we hope that one day they will
UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Madam President, I would like first to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland for his second briefing to the Council in less than one week and commend his tireless efforts to support stability and peace in the region. Today, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. As previous years have shown, we
Madam chair, I would like to thank Ireland for convening us today and focusing the Council on the impact of food insecurity and also thank the briefers for their comprehensive presentations. We agree that this is a topic where the Council has a clear stake and imperative to act, especially in concert with other parts
UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Mr. President, Let me begin by thanking Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, for his informative briefing. I also join my colleagues in welcoming Ms. Hannah Tetteh to the Council for her first briefing as the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. You can count on our support
