What we heard from the Pakistani delegation is nothing but a commitment to the pursuit of a policy of intervention and hegemony based on Pakistan's attitude of blatancy and impunity towards Afghanistan. Taking into account the fact that in the international community there is no longer any kind of a…
I am very grateful to you, Mr. President, for beginning this morning’s very busy meeting by referring to the devastating earthquake that happened on 30 May in the valleys in the north-east region of the country characterized by rough terrain and high mountain passages. Let me make it clear that the …
The Islamic State of Afghanistan, presided over by Professor Burhan-u-ddin Rabbâni, is the only holder of national sovereignty in Afghanistan. It represents and personifies the continuity of Afghanistan as a State. The internal disturbances, tensions and civil war cannot be considered the cause for …
War-stricken Afghanistan is the country most afflicted by dense landmine contamination.
Armed conflict in Afghanistan is not over. However, landmines will continue to take their toll in maimings and deaths long after the days of armed conflict. This, unfortunately, is the plight of all heavily mine…
May I begin by expressing my sincere thanks to the German delegation for its efforts to coordinate the work of preparing the draft resolution before us today on Afghanistan.
We are also grateful to the other sponsors of the draft resolution and wish to express our thanks to all those countries that…
Let me impart at the outset the sad news I received early today of the aerial bombardment by the Taliban of the city of Mazar-i- Sharif, the sixteenth consecutive bombardment in just two days. These bombardments have taken as many as 150 lives among the civilian population of the city, mostly women …
I am grateful to you, Sir, and to all those present at this meeting of the General Assembly, which is dedicated to the memory of the Afghan statesman and diplomat, Abdul Rahim Ghafoorzai. The Permanent Mission of the Islamic State of Afghanistan highly appreciates the kind words of sympathy that hav…
At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April. We are sure that your broad knowledge of international issues and your diplomatic skill will contribute to the successful conduct of the Security Council’s work during the mont…
On December 19 1995, the General Assembly adopted resolution 50/88 regarding the situation in Afghanistan. The resolution reiterated support for the efforts of the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan and emphasized the essential role of the United Nations in bringing peace to the country. …
The relevant authorities of the Islamic State of Afghanistan, pursuant to the resolution entitled “Assistance in mine clearance”, will address the problem of landmines from two aspects: first, the problems caused by the increasing presence of mines and other unexploded devices resulting from armed c…
In the name of the bereaved Afghan nation, I wish to extend gratitude to all those who took part in today’s meeting and expressed their support for the cause of peace and stability in Afghanistan either on behalf of their countries or, as in the case of Italy and Ireland, on behalf of a group of cou…
Allow me at the outset, on behalf of the Islamic State of Afghanistan, to express my appreciation to you, Sir, and to the members of the Security Council for convening this meeting, which beyond any doubt is reflective of a deep international concern over the heart-breaking situation in our homeland…
At the outset, allow me, Sir, to express my delegation’s congratulations upon your election to the high position of President of the General Assembly at its fifty-first session.
The Afghan trauma, which was imposed by others and endured by the Afghan people, continues to have disturbing consequence…
The Afghan delegation deeply appreciates your decision, Mr. President, and that of the other members of the Council to convene this meeting.
Someone who was there — the Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon — has lodged a protest with the head of the liaison unit of the Israeli D…
I should like to begin by expressing this brief concluding statement, on behalf of the Afghan people and Government, appreciation to all those who have taken part in the open debate on the situation in my country, Afghanistan. Today’s debate has magnified the deep concern of the international commun…
I should like to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April. We all know the outstanding contributions you have made to the work of the United Nations, especially during the many United Nations gatherings over which you have presided,…
For the fourth time since 1992 the General Assembly is considering the agenda sub-item entitled “Emergency international assistance for peace, normalcy and reconstruction of war- stricken Afghanistan”.
Obviously, the main objectives are to evaluate and assess the evolution of the situation and the …
The delegation of Afghanistan expresses its support for the Maltese proposal. My delegation pays tribute to Mr. Guido de Marco for his proposal made during his presidency of the forty-fifth session of the General Assembly, in 1990. We are also grateful to Ambassador Joseph Cassar of Malta for his us…
The delegation of Pakistan, on Thursday for the second time, speaking in exercise of its right of reply reiterated abusive language and views regarding the Islamic State of Afghanistan. My delegation felt that it was necessary to reply to the Pakistani statement. However, after evaluating the conten…
My delegation would like to exercise its right of reply in relation to the comments made by the Pakistani delegation at the next opportunity in the General Assembly.
