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Thank you, Mr. President,
And we congratulate the DRC on assuming the Presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. You can count on our support, and we also thank Colombia for steering the Council safely through a very busy June.
Let me also thank ASG Elizabeth Spehar for her briefing.
Denmark strongly condemns Iran’s recent drone and missile attacks against Bahrain, Kuwait and in the Strait of Hormuz. We stand in full solidarity with the people of Bahrain and Kuwait, and all countries in the region which have been targeted by Iran’s indiscriminate attacks.
Mr. President,
The recent attacks by Iran are unacceptable. They pose a threat to the safety and stability of the entire region. They are putting civilian lives at risk and they undermine efforts to achieve peace and security, while also negatively impacting the freedom of navigation.
We reiterate our call for de-escalation and our call on all parties to show maximum restraint and comply with international law, including international humanitarian law.
Resolutions of this Council must also be respected.
In resolution 2817, the Security Council demanded the immediate cessation of all attacks by Iran against countries of the region. Denmark urgently calls for its full implementation.
Mr. President,
These attacks risk destabilising an already volatile situation. This not only impacts civilians across the Middle East, but reverberates far beyond, as we have seen with Iran’s unlawful closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
As a maritime nation, Denmark has continuously called for respect for freedom of navigation. Iran’s actions in and around the Strait of Hormuz have led to food shortages, rises in energy prices and other adverse effects across the world.
They also undermine international efforts to restore regional security.
Denmark welcomes the Memorandum of Understanding between United States and Iran. We also thank Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators for their efforts.
This agreement represents a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability, restore a fully open Strait of Hormuz, with safe passage, and ensure that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.
It is vital that the ceasefire is sustained and we encourage the parties to continue negotiations within the framework of the MoU to achieve a permanent end to this war.
In closing,
We reiterate our call for de-escalation and a durable solution. Denmark remains committed to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and supporting efforts to safeguard peace, security and stability in the Middle East and beyond.
I thank you.
