SVEN JURGENSON said : “Our credibility in the Security Council depends on consistently responding to brutal crimes, including crimes against humanity and war crimes,”

vm-ee Monday, November 29, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Alexander Lukashenko ) : "This tactic is unacceptable and calls for a strong international reaction and cooperation in order to hold Belarus accountable," "It demonstrates how the Lukashenko regime has become a threat to regional stability"

polandsun Friday, November 12, 2021 10:25:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Alexander Lukashenko ) : "This tactic is unacceptable and calls for a strong international reaction and cooperation in order to hold Belarus accountable," "It demonstrates how the Lukashenko regime has become a threat to regional stability"

irishsun Friday, November 12, 2021 9:56:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Alexander Lukashenko ) : “This tactic is unacceptable and calls for a strong international reaction and cooperation in order to hold Belarus accountable,” “It demonstrates how the Lukashenko regime has become a threat to regional stability”

voanews Friday, November 12, 2021 4:50:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The situation in the country is extremely difficult, as confirmed by the recent joint UNSC visit to Mali"

err-en Saturday, October 30, 2021 12:27:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : "Preparations for elections that are free, credible and transparent must also continue, and progress must be made in implementing the Mali peace agreement. Cooperation at both regional and international level plays an important role here,"

err-en Saturday, October 30, 2021 12:27:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Secretary General ) : "I think he has been an excellent Secretary General. He's a bridge builder, his views on the conflict zones in the world and he's able to speak to everybody. And I think this is something that is expected from the Secretary General and he has proven worthy of the post already with the five years that he has been in office,"

newindianexpress Friday, June 18, 2021 11:17:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON disse ( about Antonio Guterres ) : "Os membros do Conselho de Segurança expressaram seu apoio incondicional ao senhor António Guterres"

noticias-r7 Friday, June 18, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON disse ( about Antonio Guterres ) : "Os membros do Conselho de Segurança expressaram seu apoio incondicional ao senhor António Guterres"

uol Friday, June 18, 2021 10:43:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Secretary General ) : “I think he has been an excellent Secretary General. He’s a bridge builder, his views on the conflict zones in the world and he’s able to speak to everybody. And I think this is something that is expected from the Secretary General and he has proven worthy of the post already with the five years that he has been in office,”

expressindia Friday, June 18, 2021 10:26:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Secretary General ) : “We have all seen actually the Secretary General in action. I think he has been an excellent Secretary General. He's a bridge builder, his views on the conflict zones in the world and he's able to speak to everybody. And I think this is something that is expected from the Secretary General and he has proven worthy of the post already with the five years that he has been in office,”

thehindu Friday, June 18, 2021 6:32:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Secretary General ) : “We have all seen actually the Secretary General in action. I think he has been an excellent Secretary General. He's a bridge builder, his views on the conflict zones in the world and he's able to speak to everybody. And I think this is something that is expected from the Secretary General and he has proven worthy of the post already with the five years that he has been in office,”

Hindu Friday, June 18, 2021 5:31:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “I am glad to note that the cooperation of two organisations that share common values and interests has continued to become closer,” “In the face of current multifaceted challenges, the cooperation of the European Union and the UN in conflict management is undoubtedly more important than ever”

vm-ee Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:00:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "beauty is in the eyes of the looker, like they say,"

outlookindia Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:01:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

seattlepi Tuesday, June 8, 2021 10:04:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

timesofisrael Tuesday, June 8, 2021 9:09:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “He has proven worthy of the post already with the five years he has been in office,”

aljazeera-en Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:58:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Antonio Guterres ) : "Guterres was always going to win a second term easily,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added ( about Donald Trump ) : "Most diplomats in New York respect the way he handled the (US President Donald) Trump administration, protecting the UN from US financial cuts as much as possible," "Ambassadors feel he deserves a second term and a chance to work with a more favourable US administration"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Antonio Guterres ) : "Guterres was always going to win a second term easily,"

yahoo-au Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:41:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added ( about Donald Trump ) : "Most diplomats in New York respect the way he handled the (US President Donald) Trump administration, protecting the UN from US financial cuts as much as possible," "Ambassadors feel he deserves a second term and a chance to work with a more favourable US administration"

yahoo-au Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:41:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

eagletribune Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:21:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

TorontoStar Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:19:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

680news Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:55:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

seattlepi Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

news4jax Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:46:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

news-yahoo Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:43:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

independent-UK Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:41:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

beaumontenterprise Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:34:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

wsoctv Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:25:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

ABCnews Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:25:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18"

startribune Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:25:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

actionnewsjax Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:24:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

clickondetroit Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:22:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The United Nations Security Council is the only entity in the world which has the legitimate power to protect nations at risk, and must explore every tool in its toolbox to end this horrible situation," "To this end, we should start drafting a resolution that could also foresee sanctions, especially a comprehensive arms embargo, in order to stop the atrocities. All states must refrain from supplying the perpetrators with weapons"

voanews Friday, April 9, 2021 11:36:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The use of lethal force against unarmed people is unacceptable and it must stop"

err-en Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:33:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Estonia considers upholding human rights an integral part of ensuring international peace and security. When applying for elected membership of the Security Council, we promised to advocate for our core values, including human rights and human dignity and keep the public focused on grave violations. This is something we are indeed doing. Independent and free media is the bedrock of democratic societies. Free press helps draw attention to human rights violations, which can lead to full-blown conflicts, and thus help prevent conflicts"

err-en Monday, January 25, 2021 2:51:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Penholdership means more responsibility and a greater role for a Council member. We have to be honest brokers between parties and keep the Council´s focus on the topics. For an elected member such as Estonia, it's a great privilege to be in that position as not many elected members have such an opportunity," "Of course, as an EU nation European security is a topic we will keep high on our agenda as we did in 2020"

err-en Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:37:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON declared : “The sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping bring peace to Darfur,”

reliefWeb Saturday, December 12, 2020 4:34:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON declared : “The sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping bring peace to Darfur,”

foreignaffairs-nz Saturday, December 12, 2020 3:03:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON declared : “The sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping bring peace to Darfur,”

un-org Saturday, December 12, 2020 2:35:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The perpetrators of such deeds must be held accountable, because impunity only adds more fuel to the fire. Unfortunately, as the report shows, not a single criminal case has been opened on any case of torture and ill-treatment,"

BalticTimes Sunday, December 6, 2020 6:52:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "We have previously discussed the situation in Belarus in the Security Council and it worries me that we have seen no improvements,"

BalticTimes Sunday, December 6, 2020 6:52:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The only solution is free and fair elections under OSCE/ODIHR supervision,”

vm-ee Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:21:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “We support the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and urge the parties to come out with steps to de-escalate and resume negotiations for a solution,”

vm-ee Wednesday, September 30, 2020 12:40:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The situation was worse than it seemed because there was a lot of water damage were to computers and things, the house itself, but all the previous problems also came together at once"

err-en Monday, September 28, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Upstairs, on the second floor, we had a hall for receptions and such. Later - because the walls and the ceiling were done, we could not see that another pipe had been placed - basically they had sawed through the ceiling truss and placed the pipe just there, meaning the hall was under risk of collapse"

err-en Monday, September 28, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “During the reporting period the number of human rights violations and abuses have increased,”

news-yahoo Saturday, June 20, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “During an unusual time, we represented a voice at the Security Council that was innovative and strove to include as many countries as possible. Our special events have already been cited as examples at various meetings and it is clear that this presidency will be remembered,”

BalticTimes Sunday, June 7, 2020 7:12:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Throughout an unusual time, we represented a voice on the UNSC which was innovative and strived to include as many countries as possible. Our special events have already been cited as examples at various meetings and it is clear that this presidency will be remembered,"

err-en Tuesday, June 2, 2020 10:36:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “During an unusual time, we represented a voice at the Security Council that was innovative and strived to include as many countries as possible. Our special events have already been cited as examples at various meetings and it is clear that this presidency will be remembered,”

vm-ee Monday, June 1, 2020 8:29:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “Many of the practices of the Security Council have developed over years and decades but there is room to increase its efficiency considerably,”

vm-ee Saturday, May 16, 2020 9:09:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : “We do not see a military solution to the problem; it has to be a political solution”

libyaobserver Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “a crazy system of sending signed letters by email to vote instead of raising our hands online,”

politico Monday, May 4, 2020 8:38:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “It’s really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,”

dailytimesPK Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:59:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Estonia's priority during the presidency is that the principles of international law must be observed. Since a global pandemic can have a major impact on global peace and security, we will keep this issue high on the agenda,"

err-en Saturday, May 2, 2020 1:09:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "I think it is a shame that we have not been able to take the leadership. There are certain reasons for that. But Estonia has been one of the most active in pushing very strongly for more than a month already to be there, and for the Security Council to stand where it should stand,"

economictimes Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:36:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "I think it is a shame that we have not been able to take the leadership . There are certain reasons for that. But Estonia has been one of the most active in pushing very strongly for more than a month already to be there, and for the Security Council to stand where it should stand,"

timesofindia Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "There are stumbling blocks. The situation is blocked at the moment. But the talks are very intensely continuing and they are continuing at a high level and I hope that we can really come out of the gridlock,"

timesofindia Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “It’s really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,”

timesofisrael Saturday, May 2, 2020 2:51:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "It's really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,"

digitaljournal Saturday, May 2, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "It's really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,"

pulse Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:47:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "It's really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,"

yahoo-au Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:01:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

albawaba-en Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

arabnews Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:51:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

dailyjournal Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:38:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radialisation among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

smh Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:13:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radialisation among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:53:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radialisation among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

theage Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radialisation among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

watoday Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:32:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

japantoday Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:29:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

therepublic Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:01:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:00:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

ChinaPost Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:58:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

washtimes Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:57:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

tribtown Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:57:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

startribune Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:40:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

beaumontenterprise Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:39:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

680news Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:39:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

ABCnews Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

TorontoStar Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:26:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Without accountability, the atrocities will continue, if not by the Syrian regime, then by others emboldened by the ability to use these horrendous weapons to hold onto power," "We, therefore, call on the states parties of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Security Council to act decisively and in a united manner to respond to the findings of this report"

arkansasonline Friday, April 17, 2020 12:31:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “a crazy system of sending signed letters by email to vote instead of raising our hands online,”

politico Friday, April 17, 2020 4:45:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “a crazy system of sending signed letters by email to vote instead of raising our hands online,”

politico Friday, April 17, 2020 2:45:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “Without accountability, the atrocities will continue, if not by the Syrian regime, then by others emboldened by the ability to use these horrendous weapons to hold onto power,” “We, therefore, call on the states parties of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Security Council to act decisively and in a united manner to respond to the findings of this report”

thenational Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:52:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON afirmou : "o uso de armas químicas não pode ser tolerado"

em Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON afirmou : "o uso de armas químicas não pode ser tolerado"

uol Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The impact of the pandemic underscores the need for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law to protect people in situations of conflict, whose vulnerability is exacerbated by COVID-19. We urge all warring parties to guarantee unimpeded access for humanitarian aid and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers,"

err-en Friday, April 10, 2020 3:43:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The downing of flight MH17 reminds us how an armed conflict can impact anyone in the world. This is why the international community must take a stronger stance against Russia's ongoing and systematic violation of international law in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine.,"

err-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 9:58:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “It is a grave violation of the Minsk agreements and an unfortunate display of Russia disregarding its recommitment to the ceasefire during the Paris meeting,”

vm-ee Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "one of the worst man-made displacements that we have seen anywhere in the world in years,"

upi Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON told : "Attacks continue to include civilian targets in densely-populated areas, medical facilities and settlements for internally displaced people,"

upi Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Millions of civilians remain trapped in the area, the vast majority of whom are women and children," "They are facing harsh winter conditions without being able to cover basic needs for shelter, water, food and healthcare"

upi Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON told : “Attacks continue to include civilian targets in densely-populated areas, medical facilities and settlements for internally displaced people,”

aa-en Friday, February 14, 2020 11:53:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : “Millions of civilians remain trapped in the area, the vast majority of whom are women and children,” “They are facing harsh winter conditions without being able to cover basic needs for shelter, water, food and healthcare”

aa-en Friday, February 14, 2020 11:53:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON told : "Attacks continue to include civilian targets in densely-populated areas, medical facilities and settlements for internally displaced people,"

haberler-en Friday, February 14, 2020 10:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : "Millions of civilians remain trapped in the area, the vast majority of whom are women and children," "They are facing harsh winter conditions without being able to cover basic needs for shelter, water, food and healthcare"

haberler-en Friday, February 14, 2020 10:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “We urge Myanmar to comply with the provisional measures indicated by the ICJ which we recall are compulsory under international law and to take credible action to bring to justice those responsible for human rights violations,”

yenisafak-en Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:47:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "We urge Myanmar to comply with the provisional measures indicated by the ICJ which we recall are compulsory under international law and to take credible action to bring to justice those responsible for human rights violations,"

haberler-en Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:56:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Estonia will contribute to ensuring that the Security Council should discuss all conflicts and crises involving violations of international law and human rights. It is particularly important to protect the women and children caught in conflicts. We will also focus on the topics and regions with regard to which we have taken a leading role in the Security Council, such as the chairing of the Sudan and Iraq sanctions committees,"

BalticTimes Monday, January 6, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Estonia is contributing to ensuring that the UNSC discusses all the conflicts and crises that involve the violation of international law and human rights. It is particularly important to protect women and children that are caught in conflicts. We will also focus on topics and regions on which we have taken a leading role at the Security Council, such as the chairing of the Sudan and Iraq sanctions committees"

err-en Friday, January 3, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : “Estonia is contributing to ensuring that the UN Security Council discusses all the conflicts and crises that involve the violation of international law and human rights. It is particularly important to protect women and children that are caught in conflicts. We will also focus on topics and regions on which we have taken a leading role at the Security Council, such as the chairing of the Sudan and Iraq sanctions committees,”

vm-ee Thursday, January 2, 2020 9:54:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “Our credibility in the Security Council depends on consistently responding to brutal crimes, including crimes against humanity and war crimes,”

vm-ee Monday, November 29, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Alexander Lukashenko ) : "This tactic is unacceptable and calls for a strong international reaction and cooperation in order to hold Belarus accountable," "It demonstrates how the Lukashenko regime has become a threat to regional stability"

polandsun Friday, November 12, 2021 10:25:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Alexander Lukashenko ) : "This tactic is unacceptable and calls for a strong international reaction and cooperation in order to hold Belarus accountable," "It demonstrates how the Lukashenko regime has become a threat to regional stability"

irishsun Friday, November 12, 2021 9:56:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Alexander Lukashenko ) : “This tactic is unacceptable and calls for a strong international reaction and cooperation in order to hold Belarus accountable,” “It demonstrates how the Lukashenko regime has become a threat to regional stability”

voanews Friday, November 12, 2021 4:50:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The situation in the country is extremely difficult, as confirmed by the recent joint UNSC visit to Mali"

err-en Saturday, October 30, 2021 12:27:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : "Preparations for elections that are free, credible and transparent must also continue, and progress must be made in implementing the Mali peace agreement. Cooperation at both regional and international level plays an important role here,"

err-en Saturday, October 30, 2021 12:27:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Secretary General ) : "I think he has been an excellent Secretary General. He's a bridge builder, his views on the conflict zones in the world and he's able to speak to everybody. And I think this is something that is expected from the Secretary General and he has proven worthy of the post already with the five years that he has been in office,"

newindianexpress Friday, June 18, 2021 11:17:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON disse ( about Antonio Guterres ) : "Os membros do Conselho de Segurança expressaram seu apoio incondicional ao senhor António Guterres"

noticias-r7 Friday, June 18, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON disse ( about Antonio Guterres ) : "Os membros do Conselho de Segurança expressaram seu apoio incondicional ao senhor António Guterres"

uol Friday, June 18, 2021 10:43:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Secretary General ) : “I think he has been an excellent Secretary General. He’s a bridge builder, his views on the conflict zones in the world and he’s able to speak to everybody. And I think this is something that is expected from the Secretary General and he has proven worthy of the post already with the five years that he has been in office,”

expressindia Friday, June 18, 2021 10:26:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Secretary General ) : “We have all seen actually the Secretary General in action. I think he has been an excellent Secretary General. He's a bridge builder, his views on the conflict zones in the world and he's able to speak to everybody. And I think this is something that is expected from the Secretary General and he has proven worthy of the post already with the five years that he has been in office,”

thehindu Friday, June 18, 2021 6:32:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Secretary General ) : “We have all seen actually the Secretary General in action. I think he has been an excellent Secretary General. He's a bridge builder, his views on the conflict zones in the world and he's able to speak to everybody. And I think this is something that is expected from the Secretary General and he has proven worthy of the post already with the five years that he has been in office,”

Hindu Friday, June 18, 2021 5:31:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “I am glad to note that the cooperation of two organisations that share common values and interests has continued to become closer,” “In the face of current multifaceted challenges, the cooperation of the European Union and the UN in conflict management is undoubtedly more important than ever”

vm-ee Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:00:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "beauty is in the eyes of the looker, like they say,"

outlookindia Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:01:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

seattlepi Tuesday, June 8, 2021 10:04:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

timesofisrael Tuesday, June 8, 2021 9:09:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “He has proven worthy of the post already with the five years he has been in office,”

aljazeera-en Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:58:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Antonio Guterres ) : "Guterres was always going to win a second term easily,"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added ( about Donald Trump ) : "Most diplomats in New York respect the way he handled the (US President Donald) Trump administration, protecting the UN from US financial cuts as much as possible," "Ambassadors feel he deserves a second term and a chance to work with a more favourable US administration"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said ( about Antonio Guterres ) : "Guterres was always going to win a second term easily,"

yahoo-au Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:41:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added ( about Donald Trump ) : "Most diplomats in New York respect the way he handled the (US President Donald) Trump administration, protecting the UN from US financial cuts as much as possible," "Ambassadors feel he deserves a second term and a chance to work with a more favourable US administration"

yahoo-au Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:41:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

eagletribune Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:21:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

TorontoStar Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:19:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

680news Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:55:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

seattlepi Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

news4jax Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:46:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

news-yahoo Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:43:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

independent-UK Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:41:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

beaumontenterprise Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:34:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

wsoctv Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:25:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

ABCnews Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:25:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18"

startribune Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:25:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

actionnewsjax Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:24:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The timeline now is that most probably it will happen in the General Assembly in the morning of June 18”

clickondetroit Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:22:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The United Nations Security Council is the only entity in the world which has the legitimate power to protect nations at risk, and must explore every tool in its toolbox to end this horrible situation," "To this end, we should start drafting a resolution that could also foresee sanctions, especially a comprehensive arms embargo, in order to stop the atrocities. All states must refrain from supplying the perpetrators with weapons"

voanews Friday, April 9, 2021 11:36:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The use of lethal force against unarmed people is unacceptable and it must stop"

err-en Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:33:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Estonia considers upholding human rights an integral part of ensuring international peace and security. When applying for elected membership of the Security Council, we promised to advocate for our core values, including human rights and human dignity and keep the public focused on grave violations. This is something we are indeed doing. Independent and free media is the bedrock of democratic societies. Free press helps draw attention to human rights violations, which can lead to full-blown conflicts, and thus help prevent conflicts"

err-en Monday, January 25, 2021 2:51:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Penholdership means more responsibility and a greater role for a Council member. We have to be honest brokers between parties and keep the Council´s focus on the topics. For an elected member such as Estonia, it's a great privilege to be in that position as not many elected members have such an opportunity," "Of course, as an EU nation European security is a topic we will keep high on our agenda as we did in 2020"

err-en Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:37:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON declared : “The sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping bring peace to Darfur,”

reliefWeb Saturday, December 12, 2020 4:34:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON declared : “The sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping bring peace to Darfur,”

foreignaffairs-nz Saturday, December 12, 2020 3:03:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON declared : “The sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping bring peace to Darfur,”

un-org Saturday, December 12, 2020 2:35:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The perpetrators of such deeds must be held accountable, because impunity only adds more fuel to the fire. Unfortunately, as the report shows, not a single criminal case has been opened on any case of torture and ill-treatment,"

BalticTimes Sunday, December 6, 2020 6:52:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "We have previously discussed the situation in Belarus in the Security Council and it worries me that we have seen no improvements,"

BalticTimes Sunday, December 6, 2020 6:52:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “The only solution is free and fair elections under OSCE/ODIHR supervision,”

vm-ee Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:21:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “We support the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and urge the parties to come out with steps to de-escalate and resume negotiations for a solution,”

vm-ee Wednesday, September 30, 2020 12:40:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The situation was worse than it seemed because there was a lot of water damage were to computers and things, the house itself, but all the previous problems also came together at once"

err-en Monday, September 28, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Upstairs, on the second floor, we had a hall for receptions and such. Later - because the walls and the ceiling were done, we could not see that another pipe had been placed - basically they had sawed through the ceiling truss and placed the pipe just there, meaning the hall was under risk of collapse"

err-en Monday, September 28, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “During the reporting period the number of human rights violations and abuses have increased,”

news-yahoo Saturday, June 20, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “During an unusual time, we represented a voice at the Security Council that was innovative and strove to include as many countries as possible. Our special events have already been cited as examples at various meetings and it is clear that this presidency will be remembered,”

BalticTimes Sunday, June 7, 2020 7:12:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Throughout an unusual time, we represented a voice on the UNSC which was innovative and strived to include as many countries as possible. Our special events have already been cited as examples at various meetings and it is clear that this presidency will be remembered,"

err-en Tuesday, June 2, 2020 10:36:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “During an unusual time, we represented a voice at the Security Council that was innovative and strived to include as many countries as possible. Our special events have already been cited as examples at various meetings and it is clear that this presidency will be remembered,”

vm-ee Monday, June 1, 2020 8:29:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “Many of the practices of the Security Council have developed over years and decades but there is room to increase its efficiency considerably,”

vm-ee Saturday, May 16, 2020 9:09:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : “We do not see a military solution to the problem; it has to be a political solution”

libyaobserver Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “a crazy system of sending signed letters by email to vote instead of raising our hands online,”

politico Monday, May 4, 2020 8:38:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “It’s really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,”

dailytimesPK Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:59:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Estonia's priority during the presidency is that the principles of international law must be observed. Since a global pandemic can have a major impact on global peace and security, we will keep this issue high on the agenda,"

err-en Saturday, May 2, 2020 1:09:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "I think it is a shame that we have not been able to take the leadership. There are certain reasons for that. But Estonia has been one of the most active in pushing very strongly for more than a month already to be there, and for the Security Council to stand where it should stand,"

economictimes Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:36:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "I think it is a shame that we have not been able to take the leadership . There are certain reasons for that. But Estonia has been one of the most active in pushing very strongly for more than a month already to be there, and for the Security Council to stand where it should stand,"

timesofindia Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "There are stumbling blocks. The situation is blocked at the moment. But the talks are very intensely continuing and they are continuing at a high level and I hope that we can really come out of the gridlock,"

timesofindia Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “It’s really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,”

timesofisrael Saturday, May 2, 2020 2:51:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "It's really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,"

digitaljournal Saturday, May 2, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "It's really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,"

pulse Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:47:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "It's really a shame that we have not been able to fulfill our responsibility,"

yahoo-au Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:01:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

albawaba-en Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:54:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

arabnews Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:51:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

dailyjournal Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:38:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radialisation among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

smh Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:13:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radialisation among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:53:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radialisation among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

theage Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radialisation among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

watoday Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:32:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

japantoday Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:29:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

therepublic Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:01:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:00:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

ChinaPost Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:58:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

washtimes Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:57:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

tribtown Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:57:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : "This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,"

startribune Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:40:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

beaumontenterprise Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:39:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

680news Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:39:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

ABCnews Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

TorontoStar Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON warned : “This will lead to increased educational gaps, serious damage to the prospects for a better future and can potentially lay seeds of radicalization among young people, constituting a threat to peace and security,”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:26:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Without accountability, the atrocities will continue, if not by the Syrian regime, then by others emboldened by the ability to use these horrendous weapons to hold onto power," "We, therefore, call on the states parties of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Security Council to act decisively and in a united manner to respond to the findings of this report"

arkansasonline Friday, April 17, 2020 12:31:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “a crazy system of sending signed letters by email to vote instead of raising our hands online,”

politico Friday, April 17, 2020 4:45:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “a crazy system of sending signed letters by email to vote instead of raising our hands online,”

politico Friday, April 17, 2020 2:45:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “Without accountability, the atrocities will continue, if not by the Syrian regime, then by others emboldened by the ability to use these horrendous weapons to hold onto power,” “We, therefore, call on the states parties of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Security Council to act decisively and in a united manner to respond to the findings of this report”

thenational Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:52:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON afirmou : "o uso de armas químicas não pode ser tolerado"

em Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON afirmou : "o uso de armas químicas não pode ser tolerado"

uol Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The impact of the pandemic underscores the need for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law to protect people in situations of conflict, whose vulnerability is exacerbated by COVID-19. We urge all warring parties to guarantee unimpeded access for humanitarian aid and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers,"

err-en Friday, April 10, 2020 3:43:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "The downing of flight MH17 reminds us how an armed conflict can impact anyone in the world. This is why the international community must take a stronger stance against Russia's ongoing and systematic violation of international law in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine.,"

err-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 9:58:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “It is a grave violation of the Minsk agreements and an unfortunate display of Russia disregarding its recommitment to the ceasefire during the Paris meeting,”

vm-ee Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:18:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "one of the worst man-made displacements that we have seen anywhere in the world in years,"

upi Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON told : "Attacks continue to include civilian targets in densely-populated areas, medical facilities and settlements for internally displaced people,"

upi Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Millions of civilians remain trapped in the area, the vast majority of whom are women and children," "They are facing harsh winter conditions without being able to cover basic needs for shelter, water, food and healthcare"

upi Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON told : “Attacks continue to include civilian targets in densely-populated areas, medical facilities and settlements for internally displaced people,”

aa-en Friday, February 14, 2020 11:53:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : “Millions of civilians remain trapped in the area, the vast majority of whom are women and children,” “They are facing harsh winter conditions without being able to cover basic needs for shelter, water, food and healthcare”

aa-en Friday, February 14, 2020 11:53:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON told : "Attacks continue to include civilian targets in densely-populated areas, medical facilities and settlements for internally displaced people,"

haberler-en Friday, February 14, 2020 10:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : "Millions of civilians remain trapped in the area, the vast majority of whom are women and children," "They are facing harsh winter conditions without being able to cover basic needs for shelter, water, food and healthcare"

haberler-en Friday, February 14, 2020 10:48:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : “We urge Myanmar to comply with the provisional measures indicated by the ICJ which we recall are compulsory under international law and to take credible action to bring to justice those responsible for human rights violations,”

yenisafak-en Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:47:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "We urge Myanmar to comply with the provisional measures indicated by the ICJ which we recall are compulsory under international law and to take credible action to bring to justice those responsible for human rights violations,"

haberler-en Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:56:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Estonia will contribute to ensuring that the Security Council should discuss all conflicts and crises involving violations of international law and human rights. It is particularly important to protect the women and children caught in conflicts. We will also focus on the topics and regions with regard to which we have taken a leading role in the Security Council, such as the chairing of the Sudan and Iraq sanctions committees,"

BalticTimes Monday, January 6, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON said : "Estonia is contributing to ensuring that the UNSC discusses all the conflicts and crises that involve the violation of international law and human rights. It is particularly important to protect women and children that are caught in conflicts. We will also focus on topics and regions on which we have taken a leading role at the Security Council, such as the chairing of the Sudan and Iraq sanctions committees"

err-en Friday, January 3, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

SVEN JURGENSON added : “Estonia is contributing to ensuring that the UN Security Council discusses all the conflicts and crises that involve the violation of international law and human rights. It is particularly important to protect women and children that are caught in conflicts. We will also focus on topics and regions on which we have taken a leading role at the Security Council, such as the chairing of the Sudan and Iraq sanctions committees,”

vm-ee Thursday, January 2, 2020 9:54:00 PM EAT