Speeches and Statements

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   This has been a rich day of discussions. I will not attempt to summarize all our deliberations, but let me review the salient points. First, I welcome the agreement we have heard on the need for an arrangement to ensure political unity, continuity and stability. We welcome the process initiated by IGAD to facilitate dialogue to this end. We have agreed to come together within 6 months, to evaluate progress on the political process, implementation of Vision 2016, and security.

The International Support Group for Lebanon met on Tuesday in Berlin to discuss the impact of millions of Syrian refugees in the country and the region. The Group includes representatives from the UN and its specialized agencies, the Arab League, the European Union (EU) and the five permanent members of the Security Council. It was established in 2013 to mobilize support for Lebanon's stability and state institutions in the wake of the crisis in Syria.   Chairman's Summary

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to be back in Bangladesh at the behest of the Secretary-General. Since my arrival on 7 December, I have had discussions with a range of national stakeholders. I have met with the Prime Minister, the Opposition leader, the Foreign Minister and Foreign Secretary, the Chief Election Commissioner, a number of senior advisors to the Prime Minister and to the Opposition leader, as well as leaders of major political parties and representatives of civil society.

Your Excellency, Mr. Didier Burkhalter, Vice-President of the Federal Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Switzerland Your Excellency, Ambassador Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Director-General of the United Nations Office in Geneva Your Excellency, Ms. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights   Distinguished delegates, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen.