We should all be very concerned that a Permanent Member of the Council would seek to obstruct the prospect of cooperation by the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts with the 1267 Committee and Monitoring Team and the Counterterrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate despite their clear mandates for this kind of collaboration. Over ... Read More»

The energy sector accounts for over two thirds of global emissions, and achieving access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all must therefore take into account the need for a just transition to net zero energy systems as soon as possible. Read More»

The United States strongly supports the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and closing the digital divides. We are pleased to join consensus on this resolution. Read More»

In cases where the United States has applied sanctions, we have done so with specific objectives in mind, including as a means to promote a return to rule of law or democratic systems, or respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, or to respond to threats to international security. Read More»

The United States recognizes that foreign direct investment in developing countries is critical to achieving sustainable development, and we are pleased to join consensus on this resolution. Read More»