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Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at the UNSC open debate on “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance”

Thank you, Mr. President, Your Excellency, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and welcome to the Security Council.

I also welcome the distinguished Ministers and high-level officials in today’s meeting and thank Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres for his briefing.

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Briefing on 'The situation in Libya'

Thank you, Mr. President,

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

We extend our thanks to USG DiCarlo for her insightful briefing. We also take this opportunity to congratulate SRSG Hannah Tetteh on her recent appointment as Special Representative for Libya and Head of UNSMIL. We thank Ms. Stephanie Koury for her diligent stewardship of UNSMIL during the interim period.  

Explanation of Vote delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Adoption of the Sudan Panel of Experts Mandate Renewal

Mr. President, 
 
I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+, namely, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and my own country Guyana.  
 
The A3+ acknowledges the efforts of the United States, as the penholder, in facilitating the negotiation process. We negotiated in good faith by laying bare our concerns and constructively engaging with all Council members throughout the negotiations.  
 

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on 'Threats to international peace and security' (Minsk Agreements)

Thank you, Mr. President,

I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for his briefing and took careful note of Mr. Waters’ contribution to our discussion today.

Last week marked 10 years since the adoption of resolution 2202 which endorsed the “Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements” and reaffirmed that the resolution of the situation in the eastern regions of Ukraine could only be achieved through peaceful means. Yet in just one week from today we will be marking another anniversary, three years of the brutal war in Ukraine.

Statement by Ambassador Mohamed Yusuf, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Yemen

Mr. President,

I am honored to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+, namely Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and my own country, Somalia. We express our gratitude to Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher for their valuable updates on the latest developments in Yemen. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to this meeting.

Statement delivered by Ambassador Toufik Koudri, Deputy Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the UNSC briefing on the situation in the Middle East: The political and humanitarian situation in Syria

Mr. President,

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

At the outset, the A3+ would like to thank Special Envoy Geir Mr. Pedersen and ASG Joyce Msuya for their valuable briefings.

Mr. President,

Now more than ever, the Syrian people are seeking meaningful change in their country—a change that will enable them to realize their legitimate aspirations for peace, stability, prosperity and well-being.

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at Security Council Briefing on 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'

Thank you, President,

I thank USG Vladimir Voronkov and Executive Director Natalia Gherman for their briefs.  

President;

Statement delivered by H.E. Micheal Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council meeting on the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan

Mr. President,

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

2. At the outset, we wish to congratulate you, and the People’s Republic of China, on assuming the Presidency of our Council. We express to you, Mr. President, our best wishes of success.

3. We also seize this opportunity to commend Algeria for its able leadership of our Council’s work during the month of January.

Statement delivered by H.E. Micheal Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Briefing on '​The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo'

Mr. President, 

Thank you for convening this emergency meeting of the Security Council. 

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+ members: Algeria, Guyana, Somalia, and my own country, Sierra Leone. 

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on 'The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question'

Mr. President, 
 
Thank you for organizing this important briefing. I also express Guyana’s appreciation to UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini and Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Jan Egeland for the valuable information and perspectives provided. We pay today tribute to all humanitarians working in Gaza, and given the focus of today’s meeting, especially to Commissioner General Lazzarini and the staff of UNRWA for their unwavering commitment and service in the face of immense challenges 
 
Mr. President, 
 

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