CHAPTER 5: Section 4 Changes
Joint statements may be one avenue for fitting Security Council meetings into austerity time limits
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 . . .
Encouragement of joint statements in Council meetings
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” . . .
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