Federative Republic of Brazil
Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti
Brazil has been a member of the UN since October 24, 1945. Its two-year term as an elected member of the UN Council expires on December 31, 2011. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti has served as Brazil’s Permanent Representative to the UN since July 2007. The following is excerpted from Ambassador Viotti’s statement during UN Security Council debate on UN Resolution 1973 and the Situation in Libya on March 17, 2011. Brazil is deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Libya. We stand behind the strong message of Resolution 1970 adopted by consensus by the Council. The Government of Brazil has…
