Sanctions should remain the last option for ensuring compliance with Security Council decisions for maintenance of international peace and security. It is undeniable that a general feeling of unhappiness prevails about the way sanctions are being applied now. The Council’s credibility is questioned …
The Bangladesh delegation wishes to join others in expressing our sincere condolences to the delegation of Tunisia on the sad demise of former President Habib Bourguiba.
Let me also begin by joining previous speakers in commending the Canadian presidency of the Council for convening this open brief…
We thank Mr. Bildt for his very frank, thorough and engaging briefing on Balkan issues. It could not have been timelier, as the recent incidents in the Balkans, and in Kosovo in particular, have made us freshly focus our attention on the international efforts for peace in the region as a whole. We a…
In a few minutes the Security Council is going to adopt a landmark draft resolution. We are happy that the Council will be able to authorize the second phase of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) today. The United Nations Mission is expanded both …
Let me begin by extending a warm welcome to you, Mr. Foreign Minister, and by thanking you for presiding over this open debate on protection of United Nations, associated and humanitarian personnel.
About a year ago, in an open meeting, we expressed our position on the issue of protection of civili…
We recognize that events in Sierra Leone have been moving in the right direction since the Lomé Peace Agreement. However, since the situation in Sierra Leone is still precarious, the continued involvement of the United Nations in bringing peace to that country is of critical significance. With the i…
Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. We look forward to working very closely with you, and we believe that this month is going to be a very active and productive one. I should also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Am…
First of all, let me join others in paying a very special tribute to the extraordinary initiative and leadership provided by the United States during its presidency and by you, Mr. President, in your capacity as President of the Council. I believe we have achieved a lot during this presidency.
My d…
Let me begin by thanking His Excellency the Vice-Minister of External Relations of Angola for the comprehensive and forward- looking statement he made this morning. We also appreciate the report presented by Under-Secretary- General Prendergast at the outset of today’s debate.
Bangladesh welcomes t…
My delegation thanks High Commissioner Sadako Ogata for her brilliant and comprehensive briefing on refugees and internally displaced persons in Africa. We recognize the importance of the issues she has raised and the usefulness of the recommendations she has made. We commend the Office of the Unite…
As a newly elected member of the Security Council, Bangladesh takes up its responsibility with great humility and a strong sense of commitment and determination.
Bangladesh believes it is very fitting for Vice- President Al Gore of the United States to preside over the first Security Council meetin…
At the outset allow me to associate the delegation of Bangladesh with the statement made by the representative of Sri Lanka on International recognition of the Day of Vesak. My delegation considers it a privilege to speak on this item.
My delegation had the honour to speak on this item in the Gener…
Bangladesh, as the Chair of the Asian Group for this month, is honoured to join the nations of the world in paying our tribute to the
He was a far-sighted statesman who heralded dynamic changes, not only in his country, but also in the region. His untiring efforts and statesmanship earned him the r…
Yesterday the United Nations observed the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. It is fitting that yesterday and today the General Assembly is considering agenda items 44 and 43, respectively, on the question of Palestine and the situation in the Middle East. With your permiss…
Bangladesh considers the agenda item entitled “Support by the United Nations system of the efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies” one of the more important items before the General Assembly at its fifty- fourth session. Bangladesh believes that the United Nati…
Let me express at the outset our appreciation of the comprehensive, candid and focused report of the Secretary-General on the University for Peace (A/54/312). We have noted with satisfaction the actions taken by the Secretary-General to establish due oversight and accountability in the areas of admi…
Bangladesh is happy to participate in the debate on agenda item 29, “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference” today in the plenary General Assembly. We commend the Secretary- General of the United Nations for his concise and focused report on this agenda…
The Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action adopted at the World Summit for Social Development in 1995 drew up a detailed blueprint for actions by States, civil society and international organizations to ensure social development for all. Next June, the General Assembly will hold a special se…
My delegation is happy to find that this year, as in the past two years, the Secretary-General was given the opportunity to introduce his report on the work of the Organization at the beginning of the general debate. This is a welcome arrangement which should continue in the future.
My delegation i…
As the coordinator of the negotiating group of the General Assembly which met for a number of months on document A/53/L.79, I have the pleasure to introduce that document for adoption by the General Assembly. In this connection, I also draw members’ attention to document A/53/1049 of 8 September 199…
