Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Yemen (via VTC)
I have to say, though, that the U.S. view is that it is sad, but true, that the political process, which has now been ongoing…
Remarks by Ambassador Kelly Craft to Model UN Students in Taiwan (via VTC)
The United States believes that Taiwan is a force for good in the world, and that is very true. It is also true that young…
Remarks by Ambassador Kelly Craft before a Virtual Meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (via...
Taiwan has been an inspiration for the region, and might I add, for the world. Your courage and your vision only reinforce Taiwan’s global reputation.…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Mali (via VTC)
The United States supports the reform agenda that the transition government and the African-led Support Group for the transition announced last November. That agenda focuses…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the 20th Anniversary of Resolution 1373 (via VTC)
Finally, it’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since the horrific events of 9/11, but I just want to begin by remembering the innocent…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in West Africa and the Sahel (via VTC)
This past fall, UNOWAS played an integral role in supporting free and fair presidential elections in five West African nations. The COVID-19 pandemic complicated the…
MEDIA NOTE: Ambassador Kelly Craft’s Travel to Taiwan
Ambassador Kelly Craft will travel to Taipei January 13-15 for meetings with senior Taiwan counterparts and members of the diplomatic community. During her trip, the…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Fragile States (via VTC)
Fragile states are often characterized by their vulnerability to armed conflict, large-scale violence, or other instability – including the inability to manage transnational threats. Fragility…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Chemical Weapons in Syria (via VTC)
The Security Council, we believe, has a responsibility to ensure that there are serious consequences for those who use chemical weapons. We cannot remain silent…
Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Kelly Craft on the 2021 United Nations Program Budget
Today, this body is poised to adopt a budget that reflects such an accommodation that extends a shameful legacy of hate, anti-Semitism, and anti-Israel bias.…
Remarks at the Closing Session of the General Assembly Fifth Committee
The United States regrets that the membership of this Committee made the decision to retain funding in the budget counter to the principles of the…
Explanation of Vote in the Fifth Committee on the United Nations 2021 Program Budget
My delegation would like to call for a recorded vote on draft resolution three, program budget for 2021 A/C.5/75/L.19. We do that because the United…
Remarks to the Fifth Committee on the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015)
The United States made clear, both in statements and in a letter to the President of the Security Council in September, that previously lifted United…
Remarks to the Fifth Committee on the Program Budget Implications for the Durban Conference
Mr. Chairman, the United States remains firmly committed to combating racism and racial discrimination in all its forms and to working with civil society, international…
Explanation of Vote on a Draft Resolution on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in...
The United States recognizes the contributions and leadership of the United Nations and the African Union, as well as the many troop and police contributing…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Resolution 2231 (via VTC)
Yet, as Iran continues to flout this Council’s resolutions, too many Council members, unfortunately, are eager to ignore or overlook Iran’s disregard for the restrictions…
MEDIA NOTE: Ambassador Kelly Craft Travels to Israel
Ambassador Kelly Craft will travel to Israel for meetings December 22-24. Ambassador Craft will meet with senior Israeli government leaders and UN officials, including the…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East (via VTC)
Recognizing the impasse we found ourselves in, President Trump presented a bold new vision for Middle East peace – a realistic, detailed plan to resolve…
