Statements

Statement delivered by H.E. Amar Bendjama, Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Briefing on 'The situation in the Middle East' (Syria-Chemical Weapons)

Madame President,

I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the A3 Plus, namely, Guyana, Sierra Leone, Somalia and my own country, Algeria.

We thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for the briefing, and we welcome the participation in this meeting of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye.

Statement delivered by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on 'Threats to International Peace and Security' (Ukraine)

Thank You, Mr. President.

Mr. President,

When this Council met yesterday to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, many members, including Guyana, called for a lasting ceasefire and for the conflict parties to prioritize dialogue and take concrete steps toward ending the war. We reiterate that call today.

Mr. President,

Statement delivered by Ms. Neishanta Benn, Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the 'Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine'

Thank you, Mr. President

I thank USG Di Carlo and OCHA Director Mrs. Lisa Doughten for the updates provided and welcome the participation of the Representative(s) of Ukraine, Czechia, Estonia, Poland, Iceland, and the European Union in today’s meeting.

Mr. President,

Like clockwork, this Council knows that every month we will meet to discuss the situation in Ukraine, some months as many as four times. In similar terms, we have grown accustomed to expecting that the meetings will conclude, and we would not have gotten closer to a solution.

Statement delivered by H.E. Abukar Osman, Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Renewal of Resolution Concerning Operation Irini (Libya)

Thank you, Mr. President,

I have the honour to deliver this statement of position on behalf of the A3+, namely Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and my own country, Somalia.

President,

The A3+ voted in favor of resolution 2780/25 agreeing to a technical rollover of six months for the authorizations set out in Resolution 2733 (2024) to implement the arms embargo related to Libya.

Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana at the UNSC Open Debate on the Protection of civilians in armed conflict

Statement delivered by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana at the Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of civilians in armed conflict: addressing emerging threats, ensuring safety of civilians,humanitarian and UN personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms” - 22 May 2025

Thank you, Mr. President,

I thank Under Secretaries General Fletcher and Bahous for their comprehensive briefings and welcome the contributions of Ms. Spoljaric and Ms. Soeripto.