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Download CSVHoly See · Cardinal Pietro Parolin · Day 5 · 8 sentences
- On the situation in Gaza, the Holy See remains concerned about the dire humanitarian crisis, the widespread destruction, mass displacement, and the severe persisting shortages.
- The Holy See is following with deep concern the situation in the Gulf region, where the conflict has gradually spread and the violence shows no signs of abating.
- The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is of concern to the Holy See, particularly the protracted crisis in the east of the country and the Ebola epidemic.
- The Holy See, while calling for the end of the conflict, remains concerned about the sporadic episodes of violence which prevent internally displaced persons from returning to their place of origin and force them to continue living in a situation of suffering and food insecurity, with no prospects of a better future.
Angola · João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço · Day 1 · 7 sentences
- In addition to terrorism which remains active in some countries, particularly in Africa, the situation of global peace and security has been worsening year after year bringing us to the present moment in which we note with deep concern that the world has taken a course that brings it alarmingly close to a global conflict.
- Over the years, Angola has sought to make its contribution to building and consolidation of peace in Africa and the world, but the current situation in no way reflects the aspirations of people for harmony and understanding amongst nations.
- The food security and energy and humanitarian situation of countries and the world in general has deteriorated considerably following the outbreak of wars against Ukraine and more recently against Iran.
- The toll of these wars is disastrous, judging by the consequences arising from the strangulation of freedom of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, A situation that has created serious risk of disruption to logistics supply chains in general and to food and energy supply chains in particular with devastating effects on the most vulnerable countries.
Russian Federation · Sergey Lavrov · Day 5 · 7 sentences
- The humanitarian situation is critical.
- The situation in the West Bank continues to deteriorate, where Israel is stepping up its settlement activities.
- If the situation continues, it won't be possible to set up a Palestinian state.
- We need urgent measures to be taken to address the terrible humanitarian situation in Cuba, which is under extreme, unprecedented pressure on the part of its northern neighbor.
Japan · Takaichi Sanae · Day 1 · 6 sentences
- The situation in the Middle East has been growing increasingly tense, and free and safe navigation is increasingly under challenge in the Strait of Hormuz, which is an international public good.
- Japan, in cooperation with the international community, has been continuing to engage in diplomatic efforts with a view to achieving an early de-escalation of the situation across the Middle Furthermore, supply concerns regarding fuel, chemical products, and medical supplies are causing significant impact on people's lives and business operations.
- Amid this situation in May this year, I announced the updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific, FOIP.
- The situations in Ukraine and North Korea have reminded the world of growing risks and threats posed by nuclear weapons.
Timor-Leste · José Ramos-Horta · Day 2 · 5 sentences
- The humanitarian situation in Cuba is heartbreaking.
- Regarding the situation in the Israeli-occupied territories, Gaza and West Bank, Timor-Leste joins with the vast majority of UN Member States to reaffirm our belief that the two-state solution is the only viable solution for Israelis to live in peace with themselves and with the Palestinians, and for the Palestinians to live in peace with themselves and with the Israelis.
- As with any situation of this nature, the people directly interested must be consulted on the future status.
- Excellencies, please take some time to look at the situation in Sudan, the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today.
Ireland · Micheál Martin · Day 3 · 4 sentences
- The situation in Afghanistan is one of the clearest examples of this.
- Ireland, like most gathered here, believe that the only viable solution to the decades of conflict, misery, and wasted human lives is a situation where a state of Palestine and a state of Israel live side by side in peace, security, and dignity.
- And the situation in Gaza remains an affront to all that is decent.
- How can we tolerate a situation where civilians are so desperate for shelter that they have to make their homes in war-damaged and unsafe buildings?
San Marino · Luca Beccari · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- We support effort to restrain the use of the veto, including the French-Mexican initiative and the ACT code of conduct in a situation involving mass atrocity alongside the General Assembly veto initiative.
- The situation in the Middle East demands clarity.
- The situation is rapidly deteriorating.
- We must also not overlook the devastating humanitarian and social and economic situation in Cuba.
Djibouti · Abdoulkader Houssein Omar · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- Djibouti is following the situation in Yemen with grave concern.
- This situation is already placing considerable pressure on host communities in the Obock region, as well as on the reception capacity of the Markazai site.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains a tragedy requiring an immediate response from the international community.
- This situation highlights a profound injustice.
Mali · Abdoulaye Diop · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- The NATO action in Libya significantly worsened the security, political, humanitarian, and human rights situation in our region through, in particular, the spread of terrorism and violent extremism.
- Thus, through appropriate reforms, the government, in addition to improving political situation, we've improved economic governance, including better management of public affairs and greater domestic resource mobilization.
- Regarding the situation in the Middle East, Mali reaffirms its full support for the brotherly Palestinian people and their legitimate struggle to exist as a fully recognized state.
- Mr. President, the international situation is such that we have to acknowledge the international order is undergoing profound change.
France · Emmanuel Macron · Day 1 · 3 sentences
Argentina · Javier Gerardo Milei · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- And as if that were not enough, an organization established to defend the territorial sovereignty of its members decided to look the other way with regard to the situation of the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia Islands and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas.
- 50 years on, the situation has not changed, yet unilateral modifications continue.
- That principle exists to liberate colonized people, not to legitimize situations arising from colonization.
Poland · Karol Nawrocki · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- Ladies and gentlemen, for many years, representatives of my country have been trying in this chamber and in the Security Council to point out that a situation in which a permanent member of the Council, Russia, attempts unsuccessfully but with ruthless persistence to conquer a neighboring state and destabilize the entire region is violation of the principles we all uphold as signatories to the Charter of the United Nations.
- Russia is destabilizing the situation in Europe through open aggression, hybrid operations, acts of subversion and sabotage, and by ignoring successive resolutions of this Assembly.
- Polish Blue Helmet soldiers are currently serving in Lebanon, carrying out their duties with dignity, despite the difficult security situation throughout the region.
Malta · Robert Abela · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- The issue of trust is clearly also central to the very worrying situation in Gaza.
- It is impossible to build that trust with a humanitarian situation as acute as that being experienced in Gaza right now.
- Sadly, any progress towards a long-term solution is being endangered by the situation and the West Bank.
Cuba · Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- Last 30th of July, during the closing ceremony of the seventh session of the National People's Power Assembly, President Miguel Diaz-Canel, given the complex situation I've described, referred to how we can continue to grow socialism.
- And as on former occasions when we were faced with particularly complex situations, such as under the guidance of the first commander in chief and later of the army, General Raul Castro, the economic model was transformed to adapt it to the challenging foreign circumstances demanded by the times.
- And in the current situation, we promise to take the changes that are needed for the moment under the leadership of the party in a collective and democratic way, in consultation with the people, without compromising the independence, national sovereignty, or the social achievements of the revolution."
Costa Rica · Boris Vasir Marchegiani Carrero · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- Against this backdrop, we reiterate our grave concern at the situation in Nicaragua.
- We also note the situation in Cuba with concern, and we once again hear appeal for the full respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
- We also continue to closely follow the situation in Venezuela as it unfolds.
Qatar · Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- Ladies and gentlemen, at the heart of the dangerous situation we're witnessing lies the absence of a regional system of collective security, one that respects the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of states, one that promotes the peaceful settlement of disputes and the non-interference in the internal affairs of states.
- Your Excellencies, while we're doing everything within our power to address the situation through diplomatic efforts, we have strengthened our steadfastness to defend our sovereignty, our territory, and our people, and the foundations of normalcy.
United Republic of Tanzania · Deogratius Ndejembi · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Argentina · · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- In line with international law, the parties to a dispute must refrain from introducing unilateral modifications to a situation while the dispute is still pending resolution, nor adopt measures that aggravate the dispute.
- In that resolution, the General Assembly urges the two parties to refrain from adopting decisions that imply introducing unilateral modifications in the situation while the islands go through a process recommended by the United Nations.
Burundi · Évariste Ndayishimiye · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Burundi wishes to reiterate once again its opposition to the imposition of a special rapporteur in the situation of human rights in Burundi, who was appointed without any prior dialogue or consultation.
- We are paying particular attention to the situation in the Great Lakes region, in Sudan, in the Sahel, in Somalia, and in all regions facing violence and instability.
Estonia · Alar Karis · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Cyprus · Nikos Christodoulides · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Following the Hamas 2023 terrorist attack and the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza, Cyprus has put forward the Amalfi Maritime Humanitarian Corridor.
- The devastating humanitarian situation in Sudan and the wider Sahel region have also been a priority for my country, with a large percentage of our resources directed to the region.
Dominican Republic · Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Clarity, because this organization faces an unprecedented financial situation, armed conflicts that are ongoing and a technological revolution that is progressing quicker than our ability to govern it.
- Situations that happen far away from our coasts can directly impact the dinner tables of our families.
Panama · José Raúl Mulino Quintero · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Senegal · Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Bangladesh · Tarique Rahman · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Haiti · Alix Didier Fils-Aimé · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- But I also want to recall forcefully that respect for dignity and fundamental rights of all migrants must be upheld, no matter their situation.
- Mr. President, the Republic of Haiti remains deeply committed to multilateralism and to the capacity of nations to unite their forces when urgent situations call for them to do so.
Mexico · Roberto Velasco Álvarez · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- We will continue to send humanitarian aid to address the most urgent needs of its population, because the fraternity between our nations does not depend on any given situation in any moment or differences between us.
- President Excellencies, Mexico believes in this organization and today faces a huge challenge resolving and renewing compliance of the foundational mandate to save humanity from the scourge of armed conflicts, to protect human rights, to improve the situation of millions of vulnerable people and to ensure that international law is respected.
Chad · Abdelmadjid Abdelrahim Mahamat · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Lao People’s Democratic Republic · Thongsavanh Phomvihane · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- These headwinds place immense strain on the most vulnerable economies, where rising energy and food prices jeopardize the livelihood of millions of people in countries in special situation.
- Secretary-General Guterres will be warmly remembered for his tireless advocacy for international financial architecture reform, climate justice, sustainable development financing, and the digital and dignity of the countries in special situation.
India · Subrahmanyam Jaishankar · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Tunisia · Mohamed Ali Nafti · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- Tunisia recalls that the International Court of Justice in its advisory opinion of the 19th of July 2024 affirmed that the occupying entity is compelled to end its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory and that all UN member states are likewise compelled not to recognize as lawful the situation resulting from that unlawful presence.
- Tunisia believes that the continuation of this situation will further complicate matters and could lead to catastrophic consequences for all countries of the region and the world.
Cameroon · Lejeune Mbella Mbella · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, in this situation, it is our collective duty to work together in order to overcome these challenges and effectively respond to the expectations of our peoples.
- And I can assure you of Cameroon's constant commitment to solidarity with displaced populations, refugees, and host communities, despite the multitude of limitations that affect these situations.
Burkina Faso · Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- President, heads of delegation, ladies and gentlemen, in our national capacity, I wish to draw the attention of this august assembly to some thoughts, some considerations on the situation in my country.
- Mr. President, in the Middle East, we remain particularly concerned over the situation faced by the Palestinian people and the suffering endured by the civilian population in Gaza.
Algeria · Ahmed Attaf · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- It lies in the transformation of the exception into the rule, to a situation where the rules of international law become applicable at times and suspended at others, subject only to the dictates of power balances.
- This is undoubtedly the correct and proper approach to addressing the situation of the last colony on the African continent.
Sudan · Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- More regrettably still, this situation persisted despite the efforts undertaken by the Secretariat and despite the Secretary-General's request to the host country to issue the entry visa in accordance with its obligations.
- There is a need to end the current situation in a manner that spares the peoples of the region the scourge of war and its consequences.
New Zealand · Victoria Louise Hallum · Day 6 · 2 sentences
Benin · Marc Hermanne Gninadoou Araba · Day 6 · 2 sentences
Secretary-General of the United Nations · António Guterres · Day 1 · 1 sentence
President of the General Assembly (opening) · Dr. Khalilur Rahman · Day 1 · 1 sentence
United States of America · Donald Trump · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Türkiye · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Lithuania · Gitanas Nausėda · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Chile · José Antonio Kast · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Suriname · Jennifer Geerlings-Simons · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Denis Bećirović · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Trinidad and Tobago · Kamla Persad-Bissessar · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Croatia · Andrej Plenković · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Romania · Nicuşor-Daniel Dan · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Palau · Surangel Whipps · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Namibia · Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Serbia · Aleksandar Vučić · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Judith Suminwa Tuluka · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Uzbekistan · Saida Mirziyoyeva · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Palestine (State of) · Mahmoud Abbas · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Colombia · José Manuel Restrepo · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Côte d’Ivoire · Tiémoko Meyliet Koné · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Thailand · Anutin Charnvirakul · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Slovenia · Janez Janša · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Greece · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Lebanon · Nawaf Salam · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Solomon Islands · Matthew Cooper Wale · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Niger · Lamine Zeine Ali Mahaman · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Saint Kitts and Nevis · Geoffrey Hanley · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Bahrain · Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Norway · Espen Barth Eide · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Sweden · Maria Malmer Stenergard · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Togo · Robert Komlan Edo Dussey · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Saudi Arabia · Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Belarus · Maxim Ryzhenkov · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Tajikistan · Sirojiddin Muhriddin · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Indonesia · Sugiono · Day 5 · 1 sentence
El Salvador · Alexandra Hill Tinoco · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · Kim Son Gyong · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Antigua and Barbuda · Walton Alfonso Webson · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Indonesia · · Day 6 · 1 sentence