Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

Explanation of vote by Deputy Permanent Representative Anna Evstigneeva after the UNSC vote on a draft resolution on renewal of mandate of the Panel of Experts of 1718 Committee (DPRK)

Mme.President,

Russia voted in favor of the draft resolution renewing the mandate of the Panel of Experts of UNSC 1718 Committee on the DPRK. 

We regret however that authors of the resolution disregarded our comments and proposals as to how to prevent leakage of expert reports and investigate such incidents. We expect this issue to be addressed in detail at the level of the Committee and measures to be taken to put an end to this vicious practice.

Thank you.