Minister Coveney addresses UN Security Council meeting on the Protection of Civilians
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, today spoke at a UN Security Council meeting chaired by Vietnam on the protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population.
The Minister highlighted the devastating impact of attacks food and water supplies, hospitals and other objects that are protected under international law, and stressed that civilians must be protected from famine in conflict situations: Starvation of civilians as a method of combat is prohibited. We have a clear responsibility, therefore, to protect civilian objects that act as a bulwark against famine.
Minister Coveney addresses UN Security Council meeting on the Protection of Civilians
Press release 27 April 2021
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., today spoke at a UN Security Council meeting chaired by Vietnam on the protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population.
The Minister highlighted the devastating impact of attacks food and water supplies, hospitals and other objects that are protected under international law, and stressed that civilians must be protected from famine in conflict situations.
“Starvation of civilians as a method of combat is prohibited. We have a clear responsibility, therefore, to protect civilian objects that act as a bulwark against famine.”
Minister Coveney addresses UN Security Council meeting on Co-operation with Regional Organisations
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, today spoke at a UN Security Council meeting chaired by Vietnam on enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and Regional Organisations to strengthen conflict prevention and resolution.
The meeting recognised the importance of partnerships between the United Nations, the EU and other regional organisations such as the African Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the League of Arab States and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Speaking at an online meeting of the Council, the Minister highlighted a number of examples where regional co-operation has contributed to a more peaceful world:
Minister Coveney addresses UN Security Council meeting on Co-operation with Regional Organisations
Press release 19 April 2021
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., today spoke at a UN Security Council meeting chaired by Vietnam on enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and Regional Organisations to strengthen conflict prevention and resolution.
The meeting recognised the importance of partnerships between the United Nations, the EU and other regional organisations such as the African Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the League of Arab States and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Speaking at an online meeting of the Council, the Minister highlighted a number of examples where regional co-operation has contributed to a more peaceful world.
Minister Coveney addresses the UN Security Council on the issue of mines
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, today spoke at the UN Security Council Open Debate on mine action and sustaining peace. He welcomed the agreement by the Council of a Presidential Statement on mine action to mark the occasion.
Addressing the online meeting of the Council, Minister Coveney highlighted the threat posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war: Mines claim a victim almost every hour of every day, threatening the poorest communities and affecting their rhythm of life. They undermine post-conflict recovery, and restrict vital opportunities for development.