Statements
Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations at Security Council Open Debate on "Maintenance of International Peace and Security: The role of women and young people"
Madame President
I thank Mozambique for convening today’s open debate on this important subject . I also thank USG DiCarlo, Executive Director Bahous and ASG Paullier for their briefings, and Youth Peace Ambassador of the African Union, Ms. Diouf, for sharing her perspectives.
Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN at the Adoption of the Security Council Resolution on Protection of Humanitarian Personnel and United Nations Personnel
Mr. President
Guyana thanks Switzerland for tabling this timely resolution which was successfully adopted.
Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues- Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana, at UNSC Open Debate on “Maintenance of international peace & security: Strengthening the role of the African state in addressing global security & development challenges"
Mr. President,
Guyana commends Mozambique for convening this open debate on a topic of special importance for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Statement delivered by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana at the Open Debate on the ‘Protection of civilians in armed conflict: 25th anniversary of resolution 1265’
Mr. President,
Thank you for convening this timely meeting on an issue pertinent to the maintenance of international peace and security.
I also thank Under Secretary General Nderitu, Assistant Secretary General Msuya, ICRC’s President Ms. Spoljaric Egger and Mr. Khadhraoui of Civic for their comprehensive briefs on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Statement by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations at the Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on “Unlocking the Potential of Science for Peace and Security”
Thank you Chair
I thank Switzerland for organizing today’s Arria Formula meeting which provides us with a platform to discuss the transformative potential of science in fostering peace and security. I also thank the briefers for their sharing their insights.
Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN, at Security Council meeting on the "Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question"
Mr. President,
Let me begin by expressing appreciation to Special Coordinator Wennesland and Director Wosornu for their briefing on the ongoing developments in the Gaza Strip, including Rafah.
Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at Security Council meeting on "Threats to International Peace and Security" (Weapons Transfers to Ukraine)
Thank you, Mr. President,
I take this opportunity to express our deepest condolences to the families, government and people of Iran, on the loss of the President, Foreign Minister and other officials in the tragic helicopter crash.