Allow me to join with others in offering my condolences regarding the tragic events in Algeria.
It is a special honour to participate in this extraordinary event. Over the past few decades, human rights and human development issues have become key aspects of international relations. Although the tw…
May I commend the President of the General Assembly and the co-sponsors Philippines and Pakistan on this important and timely initiative. Indeed, the way world affairs are headed, the question of interreligious dialogue and culture of compromise and cooperation deserves our due attention and action.…
The Republic of Albania believes in good-neighbourly relations with all of its neighbours, including Serbia. It believes that the path of the region is that of Euro-Atlantic integration, and it shares that vision with most of its neighbours. It certainly hopes the same for the Republic of Serbia.
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Please allow me, Sir, to congratulate you on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session and to wish you great success in that very important job. I would also like to thank the outgoing President, Sheikha Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa, for her valuable contribution to th…
On behalf of my delegation, I would like once again to reiterate the position of my country on the one-China policy. The Republic of Albania supports the recommendation of the General Committee as reflected in paragraph 58 of document A/62/250.
Let me thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Joachim Rücker, for presenting a clear picture of the reality on the ground in Kosovo. His continued steadfastness at the helm of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), at this very critical stage as …
Let me begin by welcoming the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Joachim Rücker. During this challenging phase of transition — a crucial moment for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) — his proven commitment and abilities are a good guarantor and…
Let me begin by thanking Mr. Søren Jessen-Petersen, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing. I would like to extend to him my delegation’s special thanks and my Government’s appreciation for his…
As the representative of a low-prevalence country and region for HIV/AIDS, I must stress that we must act now. We should not delay intervention until the epidemic becomes visible to everybody, but should implement comprehensive prevention and treatment programmes right now while prevalence are rates…
At the outset, it is a distinct pleasure for me, Mr. President, to warmly congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to thank you for having convened this meeting.
On behalf of the Albanian delegation, I welcome President Tadic here today. I wou…
Albania welcomes the organization of the High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development and believes that it will have a strong impact on future efforts and policies for the management of migration internationally. According to the Secretary-General’s report (A/60/871), more than 191…
Frankly, I was not expecting such a swift reaction from my friends in Belgrade. I would like to clarify that Albania has not and will not intervene in any way in the future of Kosovo, but that since Kosovo is our nearest neighbour, we cannot remain indifferent, particularly as we prepare for the lau…
Let me first convey, on behalf of the people and the Government of Albania, the most profound sentiments of sympathy, friendship and solidarity to the people of the United States and to President Bush with respect to the human suffering and the material damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.
I would l…
Madam President, at the outset, on behalf of my Government, allow me to welcome the Foreign Minister of Denmark, Mr. Per Stig Møller, who has been presiding over the Council at this very important meeting on the future of our region. Let me also express my delegation’s appreciation for the realistic…
Allow me at the outset to express my delegation’s appreciation to the Secretary- General for his report on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2005/88).
Let me also welcome the presence at this meeting of the Special Representative of the Secreta…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and on the excellent work that your delegation has done this month.
Our delegation commends the report of the Secretary-General and believes that the
recommendations of the Secretariat an…
Let me begin by expressing our appreciation to the Ambassador of the United Kingdom, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, President of the Security Council for this month, for his comprehensive presentation of the Council’s report to the General Assembly. My delegation also commends the excellent work done by the …
It is my special pleasure to address the fifty-ninth session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. This universal forum has enabled the peoples of the world to coordinate and harmonize their efforts in preserving peace and security, in achieving prosperity and upholding the values of human …
At the outset, Sir, allow me to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to wish you every success.
Our delegation welcomes the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/613) and today’s comprehensive briefing by Assistant Secretary-General Annabi. We believe …
I have the honour to introduce, on behalf of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) member States, under sub-item (d) of agenda item 114, the draft resolution contained in document A/63/L.9, entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organ…
