STATEMENT BY H.E. AMBASSADOR ABUKAR DAHIR OSMAN, PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF SOMALIA
Thank you, Mr. President,
1. I have the honor to deliver this Explanation of Position statement on behalf of the A3+, namely Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and my own country, Somalia.
2. The A3+ welcomes today’s adoption of resolution 2801 (2025), which renews for an additional year the sanctions regime established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), as well as the mandate of the Panel of Experts assisting the Committee established under that resolution.
3. We thank the penholder for its efforts during the negotiations.
4. While we acknowledge some improvments to the text which reflects some of our edits, we regret that other proposals of the group haven’t been reflected in the final version of the resolution.
5. The A3+ has voted in favor of this text to reiterate the importance we attach to the work of the 2140 Committee in supporting the political process in Yemen.
6. The group believes that holding accountable those individuals and entities that threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen is paramount and conducive to a sustainable peace in Yemen.
7. The group expresses concern over the air strikes against Yemen, in particular Hudaydah and urges all parties to exercise caution and restraint to avoid further escalation of the situation in the Red Sea and the broader region.
8. The A3+ reaffirms its unwavering commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and stresses that these principles must remain at the core of all international efforts concerning Yemen.
9. We urge all Yemeni parties to engage sincerely and constructively under the auspices of the United Nations in order to bring the conflict to an end and achieve an inclusive political settlement based on the agreed terms of reference.
10. The A3+ remains deeply concerned by the continued detention of United Nations personnel by the Houthis. Such actions are unacceptable and constitute a serious violation that undermines the ability of the United Nations to carry out its vital mandate in Yemen.
11. In this regard, we reiterate our call for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained UN staff.
12. In conclusion, Mr. President, the A3+ looks forward to the full implementation of this resolution and renews its firm commitment to supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace, stability, and security in Yemen and alleviating the suffering of its people.
I thank you.
