Statements

Statement delivered by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at Security Council Briefing on 'Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine'

Thank you, Madam President,

I thank ASG Msuya for the important updates provided and welcome the participation of the Representatives of Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Romania Finland, the European Union and the Sovereign Order of Malta in today’s meeting.

Madam President,

Statement delivered by H.E. Amar Bendjama, Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Briefing on 'The situation in the Middle East' - Syria

Mr. President,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the members of the A3+, namely Guyana, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and my own country Algeria.

The A3+ would like to thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and USG Tom Flecther for their valuable briefings. We have also listened carefully to Ms. Joumana Seif .

Mr. President,
At the outset, the A3+ reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria that confronts today, grave security, humanitarian, political and economic challenges.

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on 'The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question'

Madam President,

Thank you for convening today’s meeting.

I thank Assistant Secretary General Khiari for his briefing, and I take this opportunity to extend to him and the UN family our deepest condolences on the killing of the six UNOPS and UNRWA workers over the last few days.

I also commend Mr. Sharabi for his courage in sharing his experience with us today and commiserate with him on the loss of his loved ones in such tragic circumstances. 
Madame President,

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at Security Council Open Debate on 'Advancing adaptability in United Nations peace operations: responding to new realities'

Thank you, Mr. President, Your Excellency Mr. Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

Guyana thanks Denmark for organizing this meeting. Indeed, it is most relevant as it comes at a time when UN peace operations’ efficacy is being tested in the 11 ongoing Missions around the globe. 

I also thank the Secretary-General and Mrs. Jenna Russo for their informative briefs. Your insights provide greater clarity on the issues facing peace operations and our peacekeepers.

Statement delivered by H.E. Abukar Dahir Osman, Permanent Representative of Somalia to the UN, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Adoption of Resolution to Renew Mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)

Madam President,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+—Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and my own country, Somalia.

The A3+ welcomes the unanimous adoption of this Presidential text and commends the co-facilitators China and Denmark for their constructive engagement during the negotiation process.

The renewal of UNAMA’s mandate reflects the unity of the Council in fostering prosperity and stability in Afghanistan, as well as advancing the well-being of its people. 

Statement delivered by H.E. Amar Bendjama, Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at Security Council Briefing on the situation in Sudan

Thank You Madam President,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+, namely Guyana, Sierra Leone, Somalia and my country, Algeria.

We wish to thank Mrs. Catherine Russel, Executive Director of UNICEF and Mr. Christopher Lockyear, Secretary General of “Médecins sans frontieres” for their briefings.

We welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Sudan in this meeting.

As we speak, the situation in Sudan remains deeply alarming and has taken a heavy toll on innocent civilians, particularly women and children.

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on 'Cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union in maintaining international peace and security'

Madam President,  

Guyana welcomes the convening of this annual briefing on cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union and the opportunity it provides to take stock of the programme of cooperation between the two institutions and the future plans to expand this partnership.

I welcome High Representative Kaja Kallas, to this meeting and thank her for her insightful briefing; we commend the EU’s continued commitment to the UN and the multilateral system, as well as its contribution to peace and security.  

Madam President,