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21 July 2010 - Security Council - The situation in Middle East : Statement by Mr. Gérard Araud, Permanent representative of France to the United Nations
(UN translation)
I thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Pascoe, for his briefing. I also thank the Permanent Representative of the State of Israel and the Permanent (...) [read ...]
16 July 2010 - Security Council - Maintenance of international peace and security in Africa : Statement by Mr. Gérard Araud, Permanent representative of France to the United Nations
(UN translation)
I thank you, Mr. President, for having organized today's thematic debate on prevention of conflicts in Africa. As we know, Africa today hosts half of United Nations (...) [read ...]
9 July 2010 - Lebanon/UNIFIL - Remarks to the press by Mr. Gérard Araud, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations
You know that France has strongly deplored the incidents which occurred on 29 June, 3 and 4 July because these incidents have given rise to incomprehension and concern. That (...) [read ...]
7 July 2010 - Security Council - Protection of civilians in armed conflict: Statement by Mr. Gérard Araud, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations
(UN translation)
I wish to thank the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their briefings. I associate myself with the statement to be made by the representative of (...) [read ...]
6 July 2010 - Security Council - Kosovo: Statement by Mr. Gérard Araud, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations
(UN translation)
I would like to thank Mr. Zannier and Mr. De Kermabon for the details that they have provided on the incident that occurred in Kosovo at the end of last week. I welcome the (...) [read ...]
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22 July 2010 - Kosovo - ICJ advisory opinion - Statement by B. Kouchner, (...)
On July 22, the International Court of Justice delivered its advisory opinion regarding the compliance of Kosovo's declaration of independence with international law. This opinion clearly affirms that Kosovo's declaration of independence does not violate international law or resolution 1244, as France has always (...) [read ...]