Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East
The vision for peace that we plan to present will not be ambiguous, unlike many resolutions that have passed in this chamber. It will provide…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on UN Verification Mission in Colombia
As Colombia continues to implement its peace plan, it is also demonstrating regional leadership by recognizing interim President Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s legitimate leader, and…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Ukraine
The United States’ support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering. We are committed to working with the Ukrainian people to promote democracy and…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da’esh (UNI
The United States welcomes the rapid initiation of UNITAD’s critical activities on the ground in Iraq over the past year. We will not waver from…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Mission to Iraq and Kuwait
We noted that while ISIS no longer controls any Iraqi territory, the fight is not over. The enduring defeat of ISIS requires the stabilization of…
Remarks: Adoption of the UN Integrated Mission in Haiti (BINUH)
This is a historic moment. Today, we establish a new UN Special Political Mission that replaces the 15 year-long peacekeeping mission in Haiti.
Remarks at a Press Availability Following Closed UN Security Council Consultations on Iran
The Security Council and all nations should try to imagine the future of global air travel if a country can shoot down an aircraft merely…
Remarks: Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution on Persons with Disabilities in Armed Conflict
Our delegation knows firsthand the challenges we face in mainstreaming disability rights across the UN system, including physical access here at Headquarters, so we are…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria (Idlib)
Reports of Assad regime forces shelling Turkish positions in the Idlib de-militarized zone that have resulted in the injuries of Turkish soldiers is alarming. The…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen
The Houthis must demonstrate good faith in the political process and cease UAV and other attacks against their fellow citizens and their neighbors. Iran needs…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Burundi
We also urge the Government of Burundi to address persistent and reliable reports of illicit arms transfers, combatant recruitment, and armed group activity in eastern…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on Syria
“The Security Council and the international community are united, and must remain united, in our recognition of the UN-led political process in Geneva as the…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on Sudan and South Sudan
“While the political situations in Khartoum and Juba remain fluid, warming relations between Sudan and South Sudan and a stabilized security environment indicates that there…
Explanation of Vote after the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2468 on the UN Mission in W
“As the Security Council has clearly stated today with this mandate, it is crucial that the parties and the neighboring states cooperate more fully with…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria
“Mr. President, the United States calls on all Council members, as well as our regional partners, to ensure that the UN has the operational capacity…
Remarks at an Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict
“The United States is resolute in recognizing that conflict-related sexual violence is a matter of international peace and security. It demands collective action to promote…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan
“The United States commends the people of Sudan for their resilience and commitment to non-violence as they express their legitimate demand for inclusive and representative…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Yemen
04/15/2019 “Since December, this Council has urged the parties to demonstrate their commitment to a political settlement by redeploying from Hudaydah, in line with the…


















