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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Closing Plenary of the Second Summit for Democracy in San José, Costa Rica

Thank you very much indeed. And thank you to the Supreme Powers of Costa Rica – President Chaves, Legislative Assembly President Arias, Supreme Court President Aguirre, and TSE President Zamora.


Keynote Address by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Second Summit for Democracy in San José, Costa Rica

Good afternoon, and thank you, Foreign Minister André, for that very generous introduction. I’m very honored.



Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:  


Remarks by Under Secretary Uzra Zeya at a UN Security Council Open Debate Peace and Security in Africa

At the outset, I would like to first thank President Nyusi for chairing today’s important discussion and congratulate him on Mozambique’s successful Security Council presidency.


Media Advisory: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Deliver Keynote Address at the Second Summit for Democracy in Costa Rica

Today, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, is leading the U.S. delegation to Costa Rica for the 2023 Summit for Democracy. At 4:30 p.m.


Explanation of Position on Resolution Entitled Request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice

Addressing the climate crisis is of the highest priority for the United States, both at home and abroad.


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Joint Press Availability with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Juan Carlos Holguín in Quito, Ecuador

AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good evening, everyone. Let me start by thanking Foreign Minister Holguín and the people of Ecuador for welcoming me here today.


Excerpts of Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in Conversation with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Holguín and Ambassador Loose

AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: The most important issue that we deal with in the Security Council every single day is the issue of peace and security.


Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:



Remarks at the Briefing for the Peacebuilding Commission on the Maputo Accord

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. President Nyusi, we are honored that you have joined us today, and thank you for your presentation. Mr. President, congratulations on Mozambique’s successful presidency of the UN Security Council this month.


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Press Availability at the San Juan de Dios Food Shelter in Quito, Ecuador

Let me start by commending Ecuador’s leadership and hospitality as host to hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees who had to flee the political and economic crisis in their home country, including more than a half a million Venezuelans.


UN Security Briefing on the Democratic Republic of Congo and the UN Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo

Thank you SRSG Keita for your briefing today. And thank you for hosting the Security Council during our visit to the DRC earlier this month.


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly Interactive Dialogue on Missing Persons in Syria

Thank you, Mr. President. I want to thank Secretary-General Guterres and High Commissioner for Human Rights Turk for their leadership on this issue.


READOUT: Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:



Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with A Martinez of NPR’s “Morning Edition”

The Biden Administration is training a spotlight on global democracy. This week, the United States is joining the Netherlands, South Korea, Zambia, and Costa Rica as co-hosts of the Second Summit for Democracy, which is in Costa Rica.


Remarks at a UN Security Council High-Level Debate on Countering Terrorism by Strengthening Cooperation Between the UN and Regional Organizations

Colleagues, I want to thank Mozambique and, particularly, President Nyusi for convening this high-level debate on strengthening counterterrorism efforts in Africa.


Additional Remarks Following the Failure of a UN Security Council Resolution on Nord Stream Proposed by Russia in Response to Russia

Again, thank you, Mr. President. My apologies for taking the floor. But typical of the Russian playbook is to always pose a question without really having any intent.