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[as delivered] It is a pleasure to be with you. I want to thank the Republic of Korea, Norway, Ethiopia and IPI for organizing today’s discussions. I thank all of you for coming together to focus on how to ensure that the…

Today we join together in this solemn ceremony to honour the memory of the 129 men and woman who lost their lives last year while serving under the United Nations flag. These brave personnel came from 50 countries. They were…

We are here on a historic occasion: the inaugural Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal ceremony. I am pleased to see so many representatives of Member States and UN staff, including the Force Commanders of all of our peacekeeping…

I am deeply alarmed by the ongoing fighting in Juba between soldiers of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the SPLA in Opposition. This outbreak of hostilities in the capital, on the eve of the country's fifth…

I am shocked and appalled by the heavy fighting that is currently taking place in Juba. I strongly urge President Kiir and First Vice-President Riek Machar to do everything within their power to de-escalate the hostilities…

Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to say a few words about the unfolding crisis in South Sudan. The renewed fighting is outrageous. It is yet another grievous setback. It deepens the country’s suffering. It makes a mockery of…

Peacebuilding is at the core of the United Nations’ activities in conflict-affected countries throughout the world. The recent historic resolutions adopted by the General Assembly and this Council emphasize that sustaining…

Good morning and thank you for joining us for this Peace Bell Ceremony today. This morning, in these calm surroundings, listening to this beautiful music, war seems very distant. But I myself grew up in war, as did many of…

Thank you for being here today to discuss the critical situation in South Sudan. For years, South Sudan struggled to gain their independence. Now it is struggling for survival. Rarely have such high hopes been squandered so…

I thank the Russian presidency of the Council for organizing this very important meeting to discuss women’s role in peace and security. Women have a vital role to play in preventing conflict and building and maintaining peace…

I am honoured to close the 11th meeting of Heads of United Nations Police Components. Let me begin with a sincere thank you for the valiant efforts of your blue berets, who are protecting civilians and making communities…

[ Trilingual version, as delivered; English version at the bottom of the page] Merci d’être venus aujourd’hui par solidarité avec le peuple haïtien, pour lui manifester votre respect et votre soutien. Je voudrais avant tout…