15 November 2019

In light of the limits on meeting hours announced for budgetary reasons by the Secretary-General in October 2019, joint statements which replace national statements have considerable timesaving potential, and might be encouraged by Security Council presidencies for particular open debates . . .

12 December 2015

For the 2015 annual open debate on the Council’s working methods, the Council President (Spain) stated in its concept note (S/2015/793) that “Joint statements, including from members of the Security Council, are strongly encouraged” . . .

17 October 2014

On 15 October 2014, the Security Council issued a Note by the President (S/2014/739) which, for the first time, addresses in writing a number of practices relating to the speaking order of Council members themselves...