A Presidential Statement is often created when the

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cannot reach consensus or are prevented from passing a

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by a permanent member's veto, or threat thereof. Such statements are similar in content, format, and tone to resolutions, but are not legally binding. The adoption of a Presidential Statement requires consensus, although Security Council members may abstain. The Statement is signed by the sitting Security Council President.

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Presidential Statements of the Security Council
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