Statements

Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues- Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN, on behalf of the A3+ in Explanation of Vote on Iraq Assistance Mission (UNAMI) Mandate Resolution

Mr. President

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

The A3+ welcomes the unanimous adoption of the resolution before us today, charting a new course for the United Nations presence and engagement in Iraq.

Statement delivered by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana at the Open Debate on the ‘Protection of civilians in armed conflict: 25th anniversary of resolution 1265’

 

Mr. President,

 

Thank you for convening this timely meeting on an issue pertinent to the maintenance of international peace and security.

 

I also thank Under Secretary General Nderitu, Assistant Secretary General Msuya, ICRC’s President Ms. Spoljaric Egger and Mr. Khadhraoui of Civic for their comprehensive briefs on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.