Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳

Australia is seeking a seat on the UN Security Council for 2029-2030.

As an active & ambitious middle power, 🇦🇺 has a practical contribution to make to international peace & security.

We will listen with respect, partner as equals, protect civilians & defend the UN charter.

Great to welcome Human Rights Council President H.E. Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro last week to address 3C.
Glad to have the opportunity to bring our bureaus together to discuss better collaboration. @UN_HRC

5 years after returning to power, the Taliban continue to deny the Afghan people their human rights and fundamental freedoms. We condemn the systematic repression and targeting of women and girls, ethnic and religious minorities, LGBTQIA+ persons, and civil society actors.

We remain deeply concerned by the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, including the plight of displaced Rohingya.

🇦🇺 calls for an immediate end to the violence, unhindered humanitarian access, and for the full implementation of ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus.

New and emerging technologies are reshaping maritime security, creating opportunities while introducing evolving security challenges.

At today’s Security Council debate, we stressed that our responses must remain anchored in agreed rules and norms, especially UNCLOS.