Statements
Explanation of Position delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mr. President,
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+ Member States, namely Algeria, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and my own country, Guyana.
Let me begin by expressing appreciation to your delegation and the French delegation for ably steering the process for the development of this resolution which was adopted today.
A3+ Statement delivered by H.E. Amar Bendjama, Permanent Representative of Algeria to the UN, at Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Sudan
Thank you, Mr. President,
First of all, as I am addressing the Council for the first time during this month, I would like to congratulate you and Sierra Leone for assuming the Presidency. I assure you of our support during your tenure. I also would like to thank Russia for its successful Presidency during the month of July.
Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at Security Council Briefing on the 39th Report of the Prosecutor of the ICC to the United Nations under Resolution 1593 (2005) - Sudan
Thank you, Mr. President
Allow me to congratulate you, Sierra Leone, on the assumption of the Presidency to the Council. Rest assured of Guyana’s support. We also thank the Russian Federation for their skillful presidency last month.
Statement delivered by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Guyana, at the 9696th meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the “Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”
Mr. President,
I thank you for organizing this meeting so swiftly following recent concerning developments in the Middle East region. I also thank Under-
Secretary General DiCarlo for the information provided.
Statement delivered by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Chargé d'Affaires, Permanent Mission of Guyana to the UN, at the UNSC meeting on the “Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question– Humanitarian situation in Gaza"
Mr. President,
Let me begin by thanking you along with the delegations of Algeria and China for requesting this briefing. It is critical for this Council to maintain an active and consistent focus on Gaza, as should be the case for every other conflict situation where the level of civilian suffering is of enormous proportions. I also thank Deputy Commissioner General De Meo and Deputy Special Coordinator Hadi for their sobering briefings.
Statement delivered by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Permanent Mission of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations during the Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security (Weapons Transfers)
Thank you, Mr. President,
I thank Mr. Ebo for his briefing and take note of Dr. Kneissl’s contribution to the discussion.
Guyana continues to express concern about the mounting civilian casualties and widespread destruction sustained in the ongoing war.
We maintain that any lasting solution will not be achieved through military action; it must be done through diplomacy and good-faith negotiations conducted in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter and international law.
A3+ statement delivered by His Excellency Michael Kanu, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the UN at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Yemen)
Mr. President,
1. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3 Plus, namely Algeria, Guyana, Mozambique and my own country Sierra Leone.
2. The A3 Plus thanks Special Envoy Mr. Hans Grundberg and OCHA’s Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator Ms. Joyce Msuya, for their comprehensive updates and valuable insights on the security and humanitarian situations in Yemen.
3. We also welcome the participation of the representative of Yemen to this meeting.
Mr. President,
Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations during the UNSC Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security
I thank USG Di Carlo and Major General Beary for their briefings and recognize the presence of the Representative of Israel in today’s meeting.
Guyana is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The Council must exert all efforts to avoid a wider regional conflagration.
We share the USG’s concern about the recent airstrikes between the Houthis in Yemen and Israel, which claimed the lives of several persons.
Statement delivered at the UNSC debate on Cooperation between the UN and Regional and Subregional Organisations: CSTO, CIS and SCO
Thank you, Mr. President. I also thank ASG Spehar and the Secretaries-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Shanghai Cooperation for their briefings.