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We have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of [Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Liberia, Sénégal, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Togo] to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to regional cooperation, particularly in the fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel. As ECOWAS marks its 50th anniversary this year, we commend its […]

A3 PLUS STATEMENT BYH. E. DR. MICHAEL IMRAN KANUAMBASSADOR / PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+ members, namely Algeria, Guyana, Somalia, and my own country, Sierra Leone. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Leonardo Santos Simão, and UN-Women Executive Director, Sima Sami

We, Denmark, France, Greece, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and my own country Panama, signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security of the Security Council, express our deepest concern over instability in West Africa and the Sahel, and its devastating impact on women and girls. We

STATEMENT BYH.E. MR. KALILU IBRAHIM TOTANGIAMBASSADOR & DEPUTY PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE Thank you, Mr. President,   At the outset, I wish to warmly congratulate the Republic of Panama on assuming the Presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. We have every confidence in your able leadership to guide the Council’s work during this

High-Level Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of ECOWAS.“Stronger Together for a Brighter Future – Advancing Regionalism and Multilateralism for Shared Prosperity.” BY H.E. DR. MICHAEL IMRAN KANUAmbassador and Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, and Chair of the ECOWAS Group of Ambassadors at the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General,President of the ECOWAS Commission,Excellencies,Distinguished

STATEMENT BYMR. ALAN E. GEORGEMINISTER COUNSELLOR/POLITICAL COORDINATOR Mr. President, I thank you for convening this important meeting, at the request of Slovenia, Denmark, France, Greece, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom. I also thank Assistant Secretary-Generals Miroslav Jenča and Ms. Joyce Msuya, for their comprehensive and sobering briefings. We welcome the participation of

Statements of H.E Ambassador Dr Michael Imran Kanu on behalf of the African Group: On the Annual Report of the Secretary-General under Article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. https://slmissionun.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AG-on-SG-Report-22.-July-2025-final.pdf At the Commemorative Ceremony of the Thirtieth Session of the International Seabed Authority – Kingston, Jamaica, –

Mr. President Madam Secretary-General of the ISA Excellencies Distinguished Delegates On behalf of the African Group, I have the honour to extend heartfelt congratulations to the International Seabed Authority on reaching this important milestone, the 30th anniversary of its establishment. We also commend the Secretary-General, Madam Leticia Carvalho, and the Secretariat for organizing this distinguished