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…
Remarks by Ambassador Kelly Craft following the Presentation of Credentials to the UN
I come to the United Nations not only as the President’s emissary, but also as the voice of America’s unwavering commitment to democracy, freedom, human…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan
The United States continues to support Afghan political and electoral institutions. We welcome the findings of the UNAMA report that 9.6 million people have been…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Peacekeeping Operations
Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, we appreciate and support your regular meetings with the Department of Operational Support and the Department of Management Strategy and Compliance, to discuss…
Explanation of Vote after the Renewal of the UN Security Council Mandate for UNIFIL (Lebanon)
The United States remains steadfast in our commitment to UNIFIL and to Lebanon’s security, stability, and sovereignty. We have a common interest in seeing UNIFIL…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on the Situation in Iraq (UNAMI)
We continue to prioritize restoring key services and infrastructure in areas liberated from ISIS control. Additional donations are urgently needed for UNDP’s Funding Facility for…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East
For years, this body has come together to discuss this contentious topic, but we have seen little success in making progress toward a solution that…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the UN-AU Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
The United States congratulates the people of Sudan on the August 17th signing of the Constitutional Declaration and political agreement between the Forces for Freedom…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Advancing the Safety and Security of Relig
Religious freedom is essential for achieving peace and stability within nations and among nations. Where religious freedom is protected, other freedoms – like the freedom…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Somalia
We encourage both AMISOM and the Somali government to continue to work towards a conditions-based transfer of security responsibilities, and for international partners to closely…
Remarks at a UN Security Council on Yemen
The United States is deeply concerned by the outbreak of violence and by the deadly clashes in Aden. Violence plays into the hands of those…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on International Humanitarian Law
The United States will continue our efforts to respect, and ensure respect for, the Geneva Conventions. We call on all Member States – and the…
