Remarks at a UN Security Council Press Stakeout Following Consultations on Syria
The United States calls on Turkey to halt its offensive and declare a ceasefire immediately. To this end and at the President’s direction, the Vice…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on the UN Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH)
This is a historic day for Haiti and for the United Nations. In so many complex circumstances, the status quo prevails. But today is different.…
Remarks at the UN Security Council Press Stakeout Following Consultations on Syria
As the President has made abundantly clear, the U.S. has not in any way endorsed the decision of the Government of Turkey to mount a…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
It is ultimately the DRC government that has the power to deliver resources and security to its citizens. And just as the people of DRC…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Mali and the UN Multidimensional Integ
We cannot continue to support a peacekeeping mission where the signatory parties enjoy security provided by international forces while refusing to fully implement their own…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Peace and Security in Africa
This Council meets practically every week to discuss areas of the world affected by conflict and instability. But far too often, we issue statements, impose…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Great Lakes Region
Political solutions, security sector reform, and the demobilization of armed groups into civilian life will be critical for future stability. For our part, the United…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: Mobilizing the Youth Toward
Fellow Council members, Africa’s youth have a leading role to play in achieving the goals of Agenda 2063 – let all of us invest in…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Syria
The Assad regime and its allies must not use the launch of the Constitutional Committee as a pretext to stall the political process and pursue…
Remarks at the UN Counterterrorism Cooperation with Regional and Sub-regional Organizations in Centr
Following the territorial defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, we are faced with the challenge of repatriating, prosecuting, and rehabilitating many Central Asian foreign…
Remarks at the UN Global Call for International Religious Freedom
We anticipate a fruitful discussion today on how we can expand religious liberty, guarantee the sanctity of houses of worship, and combat religious persecution around…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Middle East
The United States has always supported Israel in the past. The United States supports Israel today. The United States will support Israel going forward. Israel…
Explanation of Vote on Security Council Resolution on the Humanitarian Ceasefire in Idlib
It is deeply regrettable that the Council was not able to agree to a ceasefire resolution that would have saved lives in Idlib, especially as…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria
“Business as usual” cannot continue to define these monthly sessions. This Council must hold the regime and its allies accountable for the atrocities it has…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Sudan and South Sudan
We call on South Sudan’s leaders to agree to terms for security arrangements, and to resolve the critical issue of the number and boundaries of…
Explanation of Vote following the Mandate Renewal of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghan
The United States voted in favor of the Security Council Resolution today to renew the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for one year with an…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Yemen
We support the Special Envoy’s efforts to facilitate a comprehensive political agreement, and we encourage the parties to demonstrate progress, particularly by implementing the Hudaydah…
Explanation of Vote following the Renewal of the UN Sanctions Regime on the Central African Republic
The United States welcomes the unanimous adoption of today's resolution, which relaxes the arms embargo on the Government of the Central African Republic and commits…
