Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Growing Military Cooperation Between Iran and...
Russia’s and Iran’s actions violate UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which prohibits all countries – including permanent members of the UN Security Council – from…
Media Note: Ambassador Chris Lu to Travel to Los Angeles, California to Deliver Santa Monica College...
On Tuesday, June 13, Ambassador Lu will deliver the commencement address at the Santa Monica College Commencement Ceremony – the school’s first in-person graduation to…
Remarks by Ambassador Chris Lu at UNOPS Executive Board Meeting
UNOPS’ ability to support the SDGs is inextricably connected to restoration of trust and credibility at UNOPS. We applaud your focus on accountability for what…
Joint Statement on the Situation in Kherson Following the Destruction of the Karkhovka Dam
We express our profound concerns over the reported shelling of Kherson, Ukraine, during the evacuation from the areas, flooded after the destruction of the dam…
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Cooperation between...
Although the Assad regime claims it is ready to work with regional actors to receive refugees, we see no indication that it is committed to…
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the LGBTI Pride Month Reception
On his first day in office, President Biden charged our government with preventing and combating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.…
Remarks for Adoption of a UN General Assembly Resolution on the Status of IDPs and Refugees in Abkhazia...
We call on Russia to cease its recognition of the so-called independence of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which are integral parts…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh/ISIL...
We encourage the Government of Iraq to adopt legislation on international crimes – notably genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity – and to take…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on the Situation in Ukraine Resulting from the Destruction of...
The dam’s destruction risks massive ecological devastation, as Ukraine’s already badly damaged critical infrastructure must once again absorb a devastating blow. Those downstream are under…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Central Africa
An inclusive and credible democratic transition – based on guidelines in the AU Peace and Security Council communique of May 2021 – offers the best…
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Presenting of the Truman Award for Exceptional Moral Courage...
Representative Raskin has one of the most remarkable careers in public service in this country’s history. For more than 25 years, he served as a…
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in Conversation with Jonquilyn Hill of “The Weeds” Podcast...
We had something called an Arria-formula meeting – it’s an informal meeting of the Security Council – where we talked about cybersecurity and how technology…
Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Renewing the Mandate of...
We strongly regret that this Council was unable to find consensus on an updated mandate which is needed now more than ever. We put forth…
UN Security Council Press Statement on Sudan
The members of the Security Council emphasized the need for the parties to immediately cease hostilities, facilitate humanitarian access and establish a permanent ceasefire arrangement…
Additional Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the May 31 Satellite Launch by the DPRK
I'd first like to note that I found interesting that the representative of the Chinese delegation did not at any point condemn this DPRK space…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the May 31 Satellite Launch by the DPRK
This Council cannot ignore the DPRK’s failed launches, as they allow the DPRK to learn about its capability gaps and determine how to advance its…
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on LGBTQI+ Pride Month
Standing up for LGBTQI+ people is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration domestically and abroad. At the UN, the United States continues to lead…
Remarks by Ambassador Robert Wood on the Appointment of Iran as Rapporteur of the UNGA First...
Given Iran’s persistent violations of UN Security Council resolution 2231, including pertaining to its ballistic missile program, its ongoing efforts to undermine international security, and…