The Secretary-General condemns the killing on 23 July by suspected anti-Balaka militias of a peacekeeper of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in…
UN SG - REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON ENHANCING AFRICAN CAPACITIES IN THE AREAS OF PEACE AND SECURITY Mr. President, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Members of the Council, Let me begin by thanking the government of…
New York, 14 July 2017 [As delivered] Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, Let me begin by thanking you for coming together in this deeply meaningful way – and on such a timely initiative. I firmly believe in the…
UNMISS SRSG: Briefs on battle position around orphanage in Torit Remarks to the media by David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, 12 July 2017, Juba, South Sudan CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I would like to…
(10 July 2017; 14:00 hours; Marawi Hall, UNDP Building, Gama’a Street) Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this gathering, which is my first since I assumed the position of UNAMID…
Excellencies, generals, admirals, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here with all of you today. We are very grateful for your presence, which demonstrates your strong commitment to United Nations peacekeeping…
I am honoured to welcome you to New York. Thank you for your commitment to UN peacekeeping. Our partnership has never been more important. Across the globe, armed conflict scars countless civilians and destabilizes entire…
Distinguished Chiefs of Defence, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is my turn to wish you a warm welcome to New York. This is the second conference of its kind, and a unique opportunity for all of us gathered here today…
And I would like you to allow me to make a brief comment on this Agreement. During the time of my predecessor, the discussions between the Governments of Portugal and Spain were extremely difficult. And whenever there was the…
“Investing in Peace Around the World” For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN peacekeepers has…
SRSG Shearer - International Day of UN Peacekeepers (remarks) Honourable Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Jemma Nunu Kumba Distinguished government officials; Members of the diplomatic community; Dear UN…
Taormina, 26-27 May 2017 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I commend the G7 for focusing on Africa at an opportune moment for the continent – and for putting the spotlight on inclusive, innovation-driven growth and…