News from April 2023
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Excerpts of Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in Conversation with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Holguín and Ambassador Loose
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
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.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Joint Press Availability with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Juan Carlos Holguín in Quito, Ecuador
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
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.
Explanation of Position on Resolution Entitled Request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Addressing the climate crisis is of the highest priority for the United States, both at home and abroad.
Media Advisory: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Deliver Keynote Address at the Second Summit for Democracy in Costa Rica
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
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.
Remarks by Under Secretary Uzra Zeya at a UN Security Council Open Debate Peace and Security in Africa
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
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.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Joint Press Availability with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles in San José, Costa Rica
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Good afternoon. We’re live from the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Costa Rica.
Keynote Address by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Second Summit for Democracy in San José, Costa Rica
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Good afternoon, and thank you, Foreign Minister André, for that very generous introduction. I’m very honored.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Closing Plenary of the Second Summit for Democracy in San José, Costa Rica
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
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.
Remarks by Ambassador Chris Lu at Closing of Fifth Committee First Resumed Session
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Over the next year and half, much of the attention at the United Nations will be focused on two major convenings: the SDG Summit this fall and the Summit of the Future in the fall of 2024.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Nicaraguan Exiles and Refugees
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. And I thank the High Representative for her informative and sobering briefing this morning.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security, Additional Response
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. I apologize for taking the floor, but I need to respond to some charges that were leveled against the United States by the Representative the Russian Federation.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with María Grazzia Acosta of Teleamazonas
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Mrs. Ambassador, nice to meet you. Thank you. Welcome. It’s such a pleasure to have you here.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout on Russia’s UNSC Presidency
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Ambassador, are you expecting any trouble from Russia during the month [inaudible]?
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at an Intergovernmental Negotiations Meeting on UN Security Council Reform
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you to our IGN co-chairs, Austria and Kuwait, for your leadership on this vitally important issue.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield during an Instagram Live Event with Chef José Andrés
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
AMBASSADOR THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good. Well, we’ve got a lot of people on waiting to hear from you and to hear from me, and I’m really looking forward to this conversation.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the UN Security Council Stakeout
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: I just wanted to take the opportunity again to say, as Russia takes on the presidency of the Security Council, we will use every opportunity to push back on their using their perch in the chair to spread disinformation, and to use their chair to push support of their efforts.
Remarks at an Arria-Formula Meeting Organized by the Russian Federation on Children in Armed Conflict
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Since Russia’s illegal and unprovoked war in Ukraine began, Russia has forcibly separated thousands of children, aged between 4 months and 17 years old, from their families or legal guardians and moved them to over 40 different facilities in Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine or inside Russia itself.