17 November, 2025
Thank you, Mr. President.
Slovenia voted for this resolution because it is the best way to secure that the current ceasefire leads to a permanent peace.
We supported the resolution because of the strong support of the countries of the region and potential future troop contributing countries. They are assuming the largest responsibility for the future of Palestine and Palestinians. We listened to their appeal.
We also voted yes because through this resolution the Security Council is assuming its rightful supervisory role for the implementation of the Peace plan.
Colleagues,
For two years, Slovenia has consistently called for an end to the Gaza war. Our calls throughout the war have been for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Two years is not immediate. And clearly, it is conditional.
Mr. President,
We thank the United States for presenting this resolution and for the consultative process they steered, with a strong participation by the countries in the region.
Their voices and the voice of Palestine played an important role in guiding today‘s decision of the Council.
Colleagues,
Slovenia approached its work on the Council with a heavy sense of responsibilities. Throughout our term, we consistently called for a strong role of the Council. Many times we mentioned historical responsibilities, and this resolution surely falls under this category.
In this vein, Slovenia remains convinced that clear terms of reference for the work of the Board of Peace, along with its composition, should be transmitted to the Council, when available.
While this resolution provides a framework, we understand many details will be agreed upon on the ground and through a consultative process. We underline the need for inclusivity, transparency and good faith.
We underline the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the principle of territorial integrity affirmed by the Council. This translates into the Gaza Strip being unified with the West Bank, including East Jerusalem under the Palestinian Authority.
Slovenia firmly believes that Palestinian Authority must assume full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip and calls on transitional arrangement to support that goal in a timely manner.
We further believe that details for International Stabilization Force deployment and operation should be hammered out in close consultative process with potential troop contributing countries.
We also believe the Council should be regularly briefed on the work of the Board of Peace and the International Stabilization Force, in addition to the mandated written reports.
Mr. President,
Our calls in this war have first and foremost been calls for protection of civilians. We continue calling for lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid and humanitarian operations, including NGO registration and limitations to the work of UNRWA, in full compliance with Israel’s obligations, confirmed by the International Court of Justice.
Finally, Slovenia reaffirms its unwavering support to the two-state solution, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. We therefore call on building the momentum and pursuing a tangible political process on the basis of the New York Declaration.
I thank you.