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Mr. Chairman, distinguished delegates, I have the honour to introduce on behalf of the Secretary-General the report on strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic…

5 - 11 October 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of political and peacebuilding events at UNHQ and the field. DPPA Chief in Middle East Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo visits Israel, Palestine, Jordan and…

28 September - 4 October 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those…

Mr. President, In one month, on 30 October 2019, I intend to convene 150 Syrian men and women for the launch of a Syrian-led, Syrian-owned, credible, balanced and inclusive Constitutional Committee facilitated by the United…

21 - 27 September 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that…

Minister Haavisto (Finland) Minister Çavuşoğlu (Turkey) Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great pleasure to join you today for the 10th ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends of Mediation. Over the…

14 - 20 September 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that…

The ongoing closure of crossing points on the administrative boundary line with South Ossetia is creating additional hardship for the local people and is further raising tensions. We are in contact with all relevant actors…

7 - 13 September 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that…

Mr. President, Distinguished members of the Council, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you today on the developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of UNIOGBIS. Following the successful holding of the legislative…

The recent developments in the Gugutiantkari area have raised tensions on the ground and have humanitarian consequences for the local people. As with all such fencing, the newly erected structures hinder freedom of movement…

Mr. President, Members of the Council, I begin with the tragic news of the car bomb explosion that took place in Benghazi today. There were a number of casualties, including UN staff working and living in Benghazi. We are now…