Security Council, 10249th meeting. Agenda item taken up: “Report of the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic (S/2026/812)”. 13 speakers were heard, representing 13 delegations.
Partly attributed: 30% of speech unattributed
Points of disagreement
Latvia regretted that the residual legislative, regional, and local elections had been further postponed, and urged the CAR authorities to find a timely solution so that all voters could express their will and the electoral process could be completed.▶ 40:29
Bahrain expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in some Northeast and Southeast regions of the Central African Republic, and condemned the attack on the temporary operating base of MINUSCA in Amdafok.▶ 49:34
First Committee, 14th meeting of the 81st session. Agenda item taken up: “Thematic discussion on specific subjects and introduction and consideration of all draft resolutions and decisions submitted under agenda items (from 92 to 109)”. 42 speakers were heard, representing 42 delegations. Rights of reply were exercised 4 times.
Rights of reply · 4
🇷🇺 Russian FederationFIRST REPLY
Russian Federation stated that, for it, the issue of the situation around the Zaporizhia plant was closed, and that residents of Zaporizhia had chosen to join the Russian Federation.▶ 26:06
Second Committee
Second Committee, Dialogue with the Executive Secretaries of the regional commissions
Third Committee, 20th meeting of the 81st session. Agenda item taken up: “Promotion and protection of human rights, Implementation of human rights instruments, Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives - Item 70, 70 (a), 70 (b), 70 (c), 70 (d) - A/81/225, A/81/167, A/81/373”. 41 speakers were heard, representing 40 delegations.
Partly attributed: 39% of speech unattributed
Points of disagreement
Belarus rejected assertions that people were held in prisons in Belarus without medical attention, calling this a lie, and stated that Belarus provides free medical care to all who require it, including those in detention.▶ 56:45
Sixth Committee, 21st meeting of the 81st session. Agenda items taken up: “Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law on the work of its fifty-ninth session - Item 76 (A/81/17)”; “Administration of justice at the United Nations - Item 150 (A/81/176, A/81/292, A/81/161)”; “Consideration of effective measures to enhance the protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives - Item 82 (A/81/209)”. 30 speakers were heard, representing 29 delegations.
Key points
Cameroon welcomed the finalization of the statute on the International Advisory Centre on ISDS, calling it a significant step forward in fairer access to ISDS, in particular for developing countries.▶ 51:38
Saint Kitts and Nevis, on behalf of 14 member states of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, commended the efforts being made to sustain and strengthen the internal justice system at a time of rising demand, institutional change, and liquidity constraints.
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Russian Federation stated that the consistent efforts of the government of the CAR to stabilize the country, with the support of Russia and other international partners, are yielding results, citing curtailed activity of illegal armed groups and a downward trend in human rights violations.▶ 1:17:26
Key points
Panama highlighted progress in the Secretary-General's report, including elected local authorities and ongoing disarmament efforts, while stating that the worsening security situation in the northeast and southeast, including the attack of the 30th of June in Amdafok, showed the fragility of these gains.▶ 44:20
Democratic Republic of the Congo, on behalf of A3, expressed concern that, due to a lack of financial resources, the national electoral authorities could no longer proceed with the planned residual, legislative, regional and local elections, which it said it was appalled to learn.▶ 1:01:55
Greece commended MINUSCA for the release of hostages, including the subprefect in the Southeast region of Babuti that were held captive since 28th of December, following several months of intense mediation by local leaders and MINUSCA.▶ 1:29:31
Security Council, 10250th meeting. Agenda item taken up: “Security Council resolutions 1160 (1998), 1199 (1998), 1203 (1998), 1239 (1999) and 1244 (1999)”. 16 speakers were heard, representing 15 delegations. The right of reply was exercised once.
Partly attributed: 45% of speech unattributed
Rights of reply · 1
🇷🇸 SerbiaFIRST REPLY
“Esteemed Mr. Presiding, distinguished members of the Council, we spent most time today talking about the past, some time talking about the present. And very little time talking about the future. This in itself should concern us all. We were accused by the representative of Kurti's government for a number of things whic…”▶ 2:25:52
Points of disagreement
Liberia regretted that no high level meeting took place under the European Union facilitated dialogue during the reporting period, and urged Belgrade and Pristina to renew meaningful engagement and refrain from unilateral actions or rhetoric that could heighten tensions.▶ 1:30:31
Key points
European Union recalled the key importance of the EU facilitated dialogue for normalization between Belgrade and Pristina, and said progress on normalization is among the essential conditions for the European path of both parties, including full implementation of the 2023 agreement.▶ 2:19:10
Russian Federation stated that the situation in Kosovo remains permanently tense, and that the self-proclaimed Kosovo leadership was, in its words, deliberately creating unbearable living conditions and driving Kosovo Serbs out of the province, which it described as institutional terror aimed at cleansing the province of its Serbian population.▶ 1:48:34
Greece welcomed the political and institutional stability in Kosovo achieved with the recent presidential election, and stated that Serbia and Kosovo must redouble their efforts to advance normalization, with the EU facilitated dialogue remaining the only framework for resolving outstanding differences.▶ 2:13:30
Russian Federation stated that Russian nuclear statements were aligned with international commitments and its purely defensive national doctrines, and that warnings sent to NATO countries were due to what it called their aggressive rhetoric and escalatory actions.▶ 28:51
🇳🇱 Kingdom of the NetherlandsFIRST REPLY · in response to Russian Federation, Germany, Ukraine
“Chair, in response to the Russian Federation accusation with regard to politicizing the OPCW, I would like to share some inconvenient facts also on behalf of Germany. With regard to the widespread use of riot control agents RCA in Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities have documented more than 14,000 cases of the use of r…”▶ 33:03
🇰🇷 Republic of KoreaFIRST REPLY · in response to Democratic People's Republic of Korea
“Thank you, Mr. Chair, for giving me the floor. Uh the Republic of Korea wishes to respond to the entire, groundless allegations by the representative of the DPRK that the ROK is carrying out provocations along its so called southern border. The Republic of Korea has remained consistent and firm in its principal respons…”▶ 42:33
Points of disagreement
Lithuania stressed that accountability is essential, that violations of the Convention cannot be effectively addressed without identifying those responsible, and that Russia must not be allowed to violate the Convention with impunity.▶ 1:45:15
Libya, on behalf of Arab group, called for the OPCW to guarantee its role in a nuclear and unpoliticized way, paying attention to reports on the use of banned chemical substances by what it called the Israeli entity and its aggression on the Gaza Strip.▶ 53:51
Canada expressed concern that Russia retains an undeclared stockpile of chemical weapons and has employed chemical agents systematically in what it called an unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine, and called on Russia to cease use of toxic chemicals as weapons, fully declare remaining chemical weapons, and answer Article IX questions.▶ 1:04:02
Sweden condemned Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, which it called a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law, in the strongest possible terms.▶ 1:15:01
Key points
Jamaica, on behalf of fourteen member states of the Caribbean community, reaffirmed its support for the CWC and the work of the OPCW, especially ongoing capacity building efforts to advance implementation in the region, and welcomed the 27th Regional Meeting of National Authorities of States Parties in Latin America and the Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago in July.▶ 49:39
Thailand, on behalf of ASEAN and VNAM, condemned the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere, and under any circumstances, and supported the OPCW's verification mandate.▶ 1:42:19
Syrian Arab Republic welcomed the OPCW Executive Council decision, adopted by consensus, on restoring Syria's rights and privileges, and thanked Qatar for sponsoring the draft resolution.▶ 1:50:48
First Committee, 15th meeting of the 81st session. Agenda item taken up: “Thematic discussion on specific subjects and introduction and consideration of all draft resolutions and decisions submitted under agenda items (from 92 to 109)”. 41 speakers were heard, representing 39 delegations. Rights of reply were exercised 7 times.
Rights of reply · 7
🇷🇺 Russian FederationSECOND REPLY · in response to Republic of Korea
“Thank you, mister Chairman. Uh first and foremost, we would like to repudiate the latest uh unsubstantiated allegations against us from the delegation of the Republic of Korea. They are entirely divorced from reality. Furthermore, we also wish to repudiate the baseless insinuations uh against the Russian Federation fro…”▶ 2:17:32
🇺🇦 UkraineFIRST REPLY · in response to Russian Federation
“Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Uh the delegation of Ukraine uh wanted to uh exercise the right of reply under cluster one. If uh it's uh already already closed, just uh question. Uh if not possible, then we would like to make uh statement uh later. So you yeah you can you can make this. Uh the right of reply to the s…”▶ 2:26:08
🇺🇦 UkraineSECOND REPLY · in response to Russian Federation
Ukraine rejected Russia's claims that the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant is a Russian nuclear facility, stating that the ZNPP is and will remain under Ukraine's sovereignty and jurisdiction and that the September 2022 referendums and so-called treaties are null and void.▶ 2:27:50
Ukraine stated that Ukrainian defense and intelligence authorities continue to document Russian military activity at and around the ZNPP and occupied Enerhodar, and that Russia was exploiting the special protection of a civilian nuclear facility for its own military activities.▶ 2:27:50
Ukraine underscored that the nuclear safety threat will continue until Russia leaves the ZNPP and the plant returns to Ukraine's full control.▶ 2:27:50
🇮🇷 Islamic Republic of IranFIRST REPLY · in response to United States
Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejected what it called baseless and politically motivated accusations by the United States and the Israeli regime, and condemned them; it stated that the Israeli regime, with the United States complicit through its support, is the entity in the region with the capacity and willingness to produce and use WMDs.▶ 2:47:52
Islamic Republic of Iran stated the United States was in no position to lecture others while obstructing negotiations on a legally binding BWC compliance and verification protocol, maintaining its reservation to the 1925 Geneva Protocol, and evading scrutiny of over 120 biological laboratories across more than 30 countries.▶ 2:47:52
🇬🇧 United KingdomFIRST REPLY · in response to Russian Federation
United Kingdom rejected the Russian Federation's allegations in what it called the strongest possible terms, stating that the claim that the United Kingdom possesses or employs chemical gas grenades was entirely false and without foundation.▶ 2:50:34
United Kingdom called for all states parties to reaffirm the Chemical Weapons Convention's prohibition on the use of riot control agents as a method of warfare and to reject any effort to reinterpret or erode it.▶ 2:50:34
🇯🇵 JapanFIRST REPLY
Japan stated that Japan remained fully committed to multilateral efforts for arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, including the CWC, and had continued to expand its utmost efforts to destroy abandoned chemical weapons in China.▶ 2:53:00
Japan noted that the ACW project was a joint project between Japan and China, that appropriate and timely cooperation from the Chinese side was necessary to advance it as planned, and that Japan would continue its utmost efforts based on the destruction plan beyond 2022.▶ 2:53:00
🇸🇪 SwedenFIRST REPLY
Sweden stated that traces of the lethal toxin Apibatidine were confirmed in biological samples from Mr Alexei Navalny, and that three OPCW technical assistance visits confirmed the presence of the riot control agent CS in battlefield samples in Ukraine.▶ 2:55:14
Points of disagreement
Indonesia, on behalf of Non-Aligned Movement, rejected the declaration by the United States in 2018 that space is a warfighting domain or the next battlefield, and reemphasized the urgent need for substantive negotiations in the Conference on Disarmament on a legally binding and multilaterally verifiable instrument on the prevention of an arms race in outer space.▶ 25:45
China firmly opposed what it called unfounded US accusations of a Chinese threat in outer space, and stated that China has neither a military strategy nor a plan to dominate outer space.▶ 3:08:46
Russian Federation rejected what it called baseless allegations by Western countries, including the Netherlands, of violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the BWC, and said the Russian Federation fully complies with its obligations.▶ 2:32:25
Sudan rejected what it called false allegations by the United States and other delegations regarding the claimed use of chemical weapons in Sudan, stating that Sudan adheres to its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and rejects the use of chemical weapons by any party under any circumstances.▶ 2:40:46
Key points
Libya, on behalf of Arab group, reaffirmed the importance of ensuring that the use of outer space remains exclusively for peaceful purposes, and stressed the importance of prohibiting all forms of armament and conflict there, citing the outer space treaty of the year 1967.▶ 33:39
European Union, on behalf of European Union and its Member States, reaffirmed the applicability of international law, including international humanitarian law, to outer space, and said all space activities must be conducted in accordance with the existing international legal framework.▶ 37:16
Namibia, on behalf of African group, stressed the importance of preventing an arms race in outer space through a legally binding instrument, and that outer space must remain a common heritage of humankind used for peaceful purposes for the benefit of all member states.▶ 51:16
Norway, on behalf of Nordic and Baltic states, expressed concern over the reported deterioration in the environment of defending human rights, citing criminalization, restrictive laws, surveillance, digital attacks, disinformation, reprisals, violence and reduced funding, and that exile no longer necessarily provides safety because of transnational repression.▶ 52:35
Italy stated that combating trafficking in persons and ensuring comprehensive support to victims remain long standing priorities for Italy, and that early identification and effective protection are essential to breaking cycles of exploitation.▶ 1:22:31
Namibia, on behalf of African group, stated that any assessment of cultural rights measuring only what a state does inside its borders, and saying nothing of objects, archives and remains held outside them, would measure Africa against a standard it was never allowed to meet.▶ 2:44:46
Third Committee, 21st meeting of the 81st session. Agenda item taken up: “Promotion and protection of human rights, Implementation of human rights instruments, Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives, Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action - Item 70, 70 (a), 70 (b), 70 (c), 70 (d) (A/81/56, A/81/178)”. 37 speakers were heard, representing 29 delegations.
Points of disagreement
Guatemala regretted that enforced disappearance continues to be used as a means of repression, silencing, and intimidation, and said Guatemala was aware of its profound and lasting consequences.▶ 51:03
Ukraine stated that, according to the ICRC, 280,000 people remain missing in connection with Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, a figure covering both sides and different circumstances.▶ 55:16
Mexico rejected the interpretation of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances as regards the scope and application of Article 34 of the Convention.▶ 1:05:42
Democratic People's Republic of Korea said UN human rights bodies should not allow interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states under the pretext of human rights, and should uphold non-politicization, impartiality and non-selectivity; it called the accusations by Japan and the ROK a politicization of human rights.▶ 1:29:14
Key points
Juan Pablo Alban Alencastro presented the annual report of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances, noting that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the convention, which has 78 states parties and is still far from universal adoption.▶ 18:10
European Union, on behalf of European Union and its member states, expressed concern over ongoing enforced disappearances and the alarming number of unresolved cases, which it said disproportionately affect political opponents, journalists and human rights defenders.▶ 52:56
Grazina Barnostka expressed concern that some member states accused the working group of not being impartial or of taking part in a political agenda, and invited them to raise criticism bilaterally.▶ 1:43:00
Canada, on behalf of CANZ countries, being Australia, New Zealand, commended the Dispute Tribunal, Appeals Tribunal, Office of Administration of Justice, Office of the Ombudsman and Mediation Services, Office of Staff Legal Assistance and other actors for what they had accomplished in the past year despite compounding challenges.▶ 2:49:48
Sixth Committee, 22nd meeting of the 81st session. Agenda items taken up: “Consideration of effective measures to enhance the protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives - Item 82 (A/81/209)”; item 80, “Expulsion of aliens”. 28 speakers were heard, representing 27 delegations. Rights of reply were exercised 10 times.
Rights of reply · 10
🇺🇸 United StatesFIRST REPLY · in response to Islamic Republic of Iran
United States stated that Iran's conduct on the safety and protection of diplomats had been abhorrent, citing what it called plots and attacks by Iran against civilians and diplomatic personnel, including attacks on Middle East based U.S. diplomatic facilities.▶ 2:53:18
🇪🇨 EcuadorFIRST REPLY · in response to Mexico
Ecuador rejected what it called a unilateral characterization of the April 2024 incident in Quito, saying it could not be presented in isolation from the exceptional circumstances that preceded it.▶ 2:55:02
Ecuador stated that the dispute is being submitted to the ICJ, where Ecuador will defend its position in good faith and transparency through the mechanisms provided for under international law.▶ 2:55:02
Ecuador stated that Ecuador stands ready to find a realistic solution through serious and constructive dialogue based on mutual respect, without renouncing its principles, the defence of the rule of law or the imperative of combating corruption and impunity.▶ 2:55:02
🇲🇽 MexicoFIRST REPLY
Mexico reiterated that there was no authorization for Ecuadorian authorities to enter the Mexican embassy on the fifth of April 2024, citing Article 22 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, and that the case is pending before the International Court of Justice.▶ 2:57:11
European UnionFIRST REPLY · in response to Ukraine
European Union, on behalf of European Union and its member states, stated that restrictive measures adopted on 23 October 2025 respond to what it called Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, and are consistent with the two Vienna Conventions and do not restrict the rights of Russian diplomatic and consular staff in their member state of accreditation.▶ 2:59:44
🇧🇭 BahrainFIRST REPLY
“Thank you, Madam Chair. On behalf of the GCC member states, that's Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, as well as my own country, Bahrain, we would like to respond to what we heard from one state. Resolution 2817, a Security Council resolution. Of 2026 was co-sponsored by 136 member states. This …”▶ 3:03:20
🇮🇷 Islamic Republic of IranFIRST REPLY · in response to United States
Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejected Security Council Resolution 2817 as fundamentally flawed, legally indefensible and irreconcilable with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.▶ 3:04:48
🇷🇺 Russian FederationFIRST REPLY
“Thank you, Madam Chair. You know, to be perfectly frank, I don't want to comment the words uttered by my respected colleague from the EU. I think they don't deserve our attention. Nonetheless, I would like to draw your attention to the following. First, the EU representative, aside from Empty and absolutely pat pro for…”▶ 3:11:20
🇪🇨 EcuadorSECOND REPLY · in response to Mexico
“Gracias, señora Presidenta. Thank you, Madam Chair. My delegation is exercising its right to reply for the second time following the insistence of the delegation of Mexico to present this dispute from an exclusively unilateral perspective. No state can give themselves the faculty to determine on their own what norms in…”▶ 3:12:56
🇲🇽 MexicoSECOND REPLY · in response to Ecuador
“sir. Thank you, Madam Chair. Just to add, in response to the statement made by Ecuador and the good faith of relations between both countries, as the ICJ has already stated, there is no more fundamental prerequisite to rebuild relationships between countries than in viability of embassies. Mexico agrees that inviolity …”▶ 3:15:19
🇧🇭 BahrainSECOND REPLY
“madam. Sorry, Madam Chair, for uh uh requesting to take the floor for a second time in order to respond to the statement by one of the countries. We just recalled that the realities are clear. The international uh position and the international community's position is clear. Security Council Resolution 2817 clearly con…”▶ 3:16:22
Points of disagreement
Islamic Republic of Iran condemned what it called heinous attacks by the Israeli regime and the United States on diplomatic and consular premises, and emphasized the need for full accountability under international law.▶ 2:11:59
Israel rejected what it called the unfounded and politically motivated accusation made by the Islamic Republic of Iran in its submission to the Secretary-General's report, stating that the Iranian regime actively sponsors terrorist activities targeting Israeli diplomatic and consular personnel.▶ 1:43:22
Kuwait reiterated its condemnation in the strongest term possible of what it called the Iranian attack on the US Embassy premises in Kuwait using drones in March of 2026, describing it as a violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and of the inviolability of the premises.▶ 2:23:15
Key points
Bangladesh stressed that the United Nations internal justice system is the only court available to its personnel, given the organization's immunity before national courts, and that a fair, accessible and timely system matters to Bangladeshi staff, consultants and volunteers serving the organization.▶ 42:29
European Union, on behalf of European Union and its member states, emphasized that acts of violence against diplomatic and consular missions and representatives can never be justified, and urged states to observe, implement and enforce all applicable rules of international law, including the inviolability of the diplomatic agent under Article 29 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.▶ 55:34
Bahrain, on behalf of GCC member states, stated that the serious challenge today was no longer the lack of legal frameworks and rules but the weakness of enforcement mechanisms and the absence of effective accountability to ensure compliance and prevent recurrence of incidents threatening diplomatic and consular missions.▶ 1:00:04