Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy
Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council
meeting on cooperation with the EU.
The United Kingdom welcomes the EU's ongoing commitment to
championing multilateralism, tackling global challenges and
assisting the Security Council's work.
With multiple global crises threatening the foundations of
international peace and security, cooperation between the EU and
UN is more important now than ever.
Nowhere is this truer than in Ukraine.
Three years on from Russia's brutal invasion, the EU continues
its critical role in supporting Ukraine and countering Russian
aggression.
This includes its enhanced level of economic, humanitarian and
military support to Ukraine, and willingness to further
contribute to security guarantees.
The UK will continue to work closely with the EU to ensure a just
and lasting peace in Ukraine that secures its sovereignty and
security.
In the Western Balkans, the EU-facilitated Belgrade-Pristina
Dialogue plays a vital role in normalising relations between
Serbia and Kosovo, and EUFOR ALTHEA continues to help provide
stability and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The UK continues to support the region's Euro-Atlantic
aspirations as a driver for reform and economic growth.
Beyond Europe, the UK welcomes the EU's commitment to
stabilisation in the Middle East, including its efforts toward
securing a two-state solution, where Israelis and Palestinians
can live side by side in peace.
EUBAM Rafah is a vital third-party presence, allowing individuals
to access urgent medical care.
The EU is also helping support an inclusive political transition
and economic recovery in Syria, and we welcome its recent
sanctions suspensions to this end.
The EU is a valued partner for UN efforts to alleviate the
humanitarian crisis in Sudan. We are pleased it is among the
co-hosts of April's Foreign Minister-level discussions in London,
which will foster consensus on ending the conflict and improving
humanitarian access.
We also welcome the EU's commitment of €60 million in new
humanitarian aid in response to the recent eruption of conflict
in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
President, the UK looks forward to continuing to build on the
UN's ambitious and cooperative relationship with the EU to
promote responsible multilateralism and to act as a force for
good in the world.
