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Mr President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on progress in the implementation of Resolution 2046, which concerns outstanding bilateral issues between Sudan and South Sudan and the situation in…

This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. DiCarlo in Libya and Tunisia Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo was in Libya for a five-day visit…

Thank you, Foreign Minister Mangoush, for the initiative of convening this international conference. That it takes place in Libya’s capital is a testament to the progress that Libya has achieved. It is my pleasure to…

This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. DiCarlo introduces our latest reports on elections and Special Political Missions Under-Secretary…

The 54 th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 12 and 13 October 2021, with requisite COVID-19 pandemic measures in place. The GID process continues to serve as the primary venue in which the…

Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure for me to address this special meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission. I am pleased to welcome Ms. Sima Bahous, newly appointed Executive Director of UN…

Madam Chair, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, It is a pleasure for me to address this Committee and introduce the ninth report of the Secretary-General on “Overall policy matters pertaining to special political missions…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, distinguished delegates, On behalf of the Secretary-General, I have the honour to introduce the report: Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine…

This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council La Lime: "We must ensure that Haiti does not become a forgotten crisis" Helen La Lime…

This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Pedersen: "We need to find a genuine intra-Syrian political dialogue and a genuine…

This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Climate and Security: “The threats are clear and present.” Secretary-General António…

Excellencies, I am pleased to join you and represent the Secretary-General today. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge Romania’s important role in leading the Community of Democracies since 2019, especially under…