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Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Condemning the Taliban’s Repression of Women and Girls
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Good afternoon, colleagues. Today, the Security Council has sent a clear, unanimous message to the Taliban and to the world: We will not stand for the Taliban’s repression of women and girls.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you, Special Envoy Pedersen and Director Doughten, for your briefings.
Additional Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
As long as we’re on this issue of the language, I just want to state for the record that my understanding of this language issue as raised first by the Foreign Minister of Kosovo, then the presidency, and then the Permanent Representative of Albania coincides 100 percent with the explanation provided by the Permanent Representative of Albania.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Kosovo
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you. Thank you, Special Representative Ziadeh, for your briefing. And thank you, Foreign Minister Gervalla and Foreign Minister Dacic for participating in today’s session.
Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Visit Brazil
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, will travel to Brasilia and Salvador, Brazil, May 2-4. While in Brazil, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will meet with senior Brazilian officials, civil society, and NGOs.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Remarks at a UN General Assembly Debate on Use of the Veto
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you, Mr. President. The Security Council needs to better reflect the UN today – particularly by including geographically diverse perspectives – so that it can better respond to 21st century challenges, which is imperative for the Council’s continued relevance and credibility.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you. I would like to welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Maria Isabel Salvador in her first appearance at the Security Council since the Secretary-General announced her appointment on March 1.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you, Madam President. And let me thank Secretary-General Guterres, Special Representative Perthes, Assistant Secretary-General Msuya, and Special Envoy Wais for your informative briefing.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Kosovo Foreign Minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Media Note: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Travel to Denver, Colorado, and Participate in the Cities Summit of the Americas
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Denver, Colorado April 27-28 to attend the U.S.-hosted inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas (CSOA).
Remarks at a Meeting of the General Assembly on Agenda Item 30(a): Prevention of Armed Conflict
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Syrian people have suffered horrific abuses during more than 12 years of brutal war, at the hands of the Assad regime, and at the hands of Da’esh and other terror groups.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UNSC Quarterly Open Debate on the Middle East
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you, Special Coordinator Wennesland, for your informative briefing. As we heard earlier, Israel marks the somber holiday Yom HaZikaron.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Joint Interview with Elizabeth Whelan on ABC’s “Good Morning America” with George Stephanopoulos
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
We are back with our GMA cover story. Paul Whelan has been held in Russia for more than four years, and America’s UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called for his release in a dramatic session of the UN Security Council yesterday with Paul’s sister Elizabeth in attendance.
Remarks by Ambassador Chris Lu at the Committee on Information Opening Debate
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chair, and congratulations on your election to oversee the Committee on Information.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Steve Inskeep of NPR’s “Morning Edition”
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Linda Thomas Greenfield, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Ambassador, welcome back to the program.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Up front now, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield. And Ambassador, I really appreciate your time, and it’s great to see you.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Sumi Somaskanda of BBC World News
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Ambassador, it’s great to have you with us. I want to ask you about one of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s stronger comments that he made today.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Effective Multilateralism
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Let me start by thanking Secretary-General Guterres for your remarks, and to thank you and the entire UN system for all of your efforts to promote peace and security and to support the UN Charter.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Elizabeth Whelan at the UN Security Council Stakeout on Russia’s Wrongful Detention Practices
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good morning, everyone. I am really honored to be joined today by Elizabeth Whelan, Paul Whelan’s sister, and by my colleagues from Canada and Ireland.