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Statement delivered by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”

Mr. President,

Thank you for convening today’s meeting. I also thank Special Coordinator Kaag for her comprehensive briefing. I have also listened carefully to the moving testimony of Dr. Sidhwa.

Mr. President,

Statement by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana at the UNSC Open Debate on the Protection of civilians in armed conflict

Statement delivered by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana at the Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of civilians in armed conflict: addressing emerging threats, ensuring safety of civilians,humanitarian and UN personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms” - 22 May 2025

Thank you, Mr. President,

I thank Under Secretaries General Fletcher and Bahous for their comprehensive briefings and welcome the contributions of Ms. Spoljaric and Ms. Soeripto.

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at Security Council Open Debate on "Strengthening maritime security through international cooperation for global stability"

Your Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece,

Statement by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations at the Briefing on the 29th Report of the Prosecutor of the ICC to the United Nations pursuant to Resolution 1970 (2011)

Mr. President

I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Karim Khan, for his presentation of the 29th report of his Office on the situation in Libya. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representatives of Libya and Italy in today’s meeting.

At the outset, I express Guyana’s deep concern at the escalation of violence in Tripoli over the past few days. We call for urgent de-escalation and for the parties to engage in dialogue.

Mr. President

Statement delivered by H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at Security Council Briefing on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2474 (Persons Reported Missing during Armed Conflict)

Thank you, Mr. President,

Statement delivered by H.E. Abukar Osman, Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, at the Security Council Briefing on 'The situation in the Middle East' - Yemen

Thank you, Mr. President,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+ namely—Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and my own country, Somalia.

Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question"

Mr. President,

I thank you for convening today’s briefing. I also express my gratitude to USG Fletcher for his pellucid and indeed profound presentation and Ms. Jacome for the invaluable information provided. 

Mr. President,  

The catastrophic situation in Gaza continues to be compounded by several worrying developments of which I highlight the following.

Statement delivered by H.E. Michael Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+, in Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of UNSC Resolution on the mandate renewal for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan

Thank you Mr. President,

Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of A3 Plus, namely: Algeria, Guyana, Somalia and my own country Sierra Leone.

The A3 plus thanks the United States, for its constructive and extensive consultations during the negotiations on the draft resolution on the mandate renewal for United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Statement delivered by Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Chargé d'Affaires, Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Thank you, Mr. President,

I thank ASG Khiari for his briefing and have listened carefully to the presentation by Mr. Byrne. I welcome the participation of the Representatives of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Japan in this meeting.

Mr. President,

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