The phrase "a brief statement about" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to introduce a short explanation or description of a particular topic or subject.
Example: "Please provide a brief statement about your experience in the field."
Alternatives: "a short description of" or "a concise overview of".
"I would like to make a brief statement about where we are now," said Chilcot.
Cameron issued a brief statement about his plans this morning (see 9.58am).
Shares in the two companies soared after they released a brief statement about the stroke and bleeding benefits in June.
If you wish, you may introduce yourself with a brief statement about yourself and your micropaleontological interests.
The Chair will ask you to introduce yourself and provide a brief statement about your understanding of the incident.
Ms. Taylor did not want to comment further, although the company issued a brief statement about the arrests.
Wednesday afternoon, 3 p.m.: Mr. McCain, at his first sans-Palin campaign appearance since the Republican National Convention, spoke to seven women at a small diner in Philadelphia, then made a brief statement there about women in small business.
Mr. Hall himself said in a brief statement: "I think about Alan Cobb and his family every day.
But the Turks kept a low profile, and the sides put out a brief statement revealing little about the discussions other than to say that an agreement was near.
The United States, which had previously issued only a brief statement of concern about the law, welcomed Karzai's decision as a "response to the concerns expressed by many Afghans and their international partners".
Going Further | Individually, students write a brief statement making a prediction about the outcome of the New Hampshire primary (or their own state's primary).
