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Statement delivered by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Permanent Mission of Guyana to the UN, at the UNSC briefing on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question"

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Thank you, Mr. President,

I express appreciation to the delegation of Algeria for requesting this meeting. I also thank Mr. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Dr. Younes Al-Khatib, President of the Palestine Red

Crescent Society, for their sobering briefings.

At the outset, Guyana offers its sincere condolences to the UN and the PRCS on the loss of staffers in Gaza and to the families of all those who recently died under very tragic circumstances.

Mr. President,

A3+ statement delivered by His Excellency Dr. Michael Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Peace Consolidation in West Africa

Mr. President,

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

2. We thank Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, for his comprehensive and valuable briefing.

3. We also take note of the contribution of Ms. Abiola Akiyode Afolabi, Founding Director of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center.

Statement by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Chargé d'affaires, Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on 'Protection of civilians in armed conflict: Resolution 2730'

Thank you, Mr. President,

At the outset, I congratulate you on France’s assumption of the Presidency and commend Denmark for a successful Presidency in the month of March.

I thank ASG Msuya and USG Michaud for the briefings and reiterate Guyana’s gratitude to you and your teams for your dedication and for the work you do to alleviate human suffering worldwide.

We have also listened carefully to the statement by Mr. Nic Lee.

Mr. President,

Statement delivered by H.E. Micheal Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Briefing on 'The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo'

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

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 Ms. Neishanta Benn, Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations, during Security Council Briefing on 'The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question'

Madam President,

I thank Special Coordinator Kaag for presenting the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334.

Madam President,

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. 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 organizing today’s briefing and my thanks as well to USG Fletcher for his sobering briefing.

Madam President,