United States of America
Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad
The United States is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Zalmay Khalilzad has served as the United States’ permanent representative to the United Nations since April 30, 2007. The following is excerpted from debate during the 5,839th meeting of the UN Security Council on February 18, 2008. In exercise of its sovereign rights, the United Stateshas today recognized an independent and sovereign Kosovo. Our recognition wascommunicated by President Bush to the President of Kosovo a few hours ago. We congratulateKosovo and welcome it to the family of nations. I wouldlike to make three points today. The…
