Mr. President, thank you for convening this meeting, which constitutes another timely occasion to address the acute situation brought about by the surge in food and energy prices worldwide.
I would also like to commend the Secretary- General for recognizing the need for prompt and coordinated globa…
In the context of the commemorations of the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, I wish to reaffirm Brazil’s commitment to fight HIV/AIDS by taking fully on board the promotion and protection of human rights for all.
I am here, along with a delegation from the Ministry…
Let me first highlight some important aspects dealt with by the Secretary- General in his report (A/64/701): first, the lofty ideal of protecting vulnerable individuals and their communities and promoting their well-being; secondly, the focus on cooperation as a tool for achieving this idea; thirdly…
I am indeed very pleased to see you today, Ambassador Kumalo, at the end of a productive presidency of the Security Council in this month of April.
We are also thankful to Ms. Hannelore Hoppe of the Office of Disarmament Affairs for her presentation of the Secretary-General’s report.
The ready ava…
Brazil welcomes this opportunity to take stock of the progress made in the timely achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to discuss our collective efforts to that effect.
It should be reiterated that the MDGs were not meant to replace the commitments undertaken by Member States …
I would like to thank you for the invitation to address the Security Council on the current situation in Guinea-Bissau and to inform on the progress made by the Peacebuilding Commission in support of peacebuilding efforts in that country.
Following the recommendation of the Council, the Organizatio…
Let me start by addressing to Ambassador Nelson Santos our continued pledge of solidarity and support.
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guéhenno for his comprehensive presentation on the situation in Timor-Leste and Mr. Atul Khare and his staff for their dedication in assist…
First of all, let me say that Brazil associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Antigua and Barbuda on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
I commend the President of the General Assembly for organizing this thematic debate. Along with eradicating poverty and combating hunge…
It is an honour for me to speak on behalf of the member States
and associated States of the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR) — Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and my own country, Brazil.
We fully support the statements by the Permanent Represen…
I wish to extend my warmest greetings on behalf of the Government of Brazil and of the more than 1,200 Brazilian representatives who participated in the seventh National Conference on the Rights of Childhood and Youth, held in Brasilia last week. The local preparatory conferences organized in 4,500 …
At the outset, we associate ourselves with the statement made by the representative of Pakistan on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are not merely about statistics but, first and foremost, about individuals and the improvement of the living standards of e…
It is not an overstatement to characterize the revitalization of the General Assembly as one of the key systemic issues requiring attentive consideration and action. Restoring the vitality of the Assembly demands the strengthening of the authority and the role of the chief deliberative, policymaking…
My delegation joins other delegations in conveying the condolences and solidarity of Brazil to the people and Government of Bangladesh with respect to the calamity that has befallen that country.
Brazil has increased its efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to areas and populations affected b…
I would like to add my voice to those of previous speakers in welcoming the draft resolution introduced by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea entitled “Peace, security and reunification on the Korean peninsula” (A/62/L.4). It is a most welcome initiative as it follow…
This timely meeting gives Member States the opportunity to focus on matters relevant not only to Africa, but to the entire international community.
Africa’s interests and needs are central to the Organization Africa’s interests and needs are central to this Organization, and must be addressed as su…
Over the past year, the Peacebuilding Commission has achieved important results. The task before us one year ago was certainly not an easy one: setting up a whole new body, with its own rules, procedures and functions, in an area of critical relevance to post-conflict countries.
This is why I would…
Brazil welcomes the High-level Dialogue on Interreligious and Intercultural Understanding and Cooperation for Peace. I would like to express appreciation to the delegations of the Philippines and Pakistan for spearheading the initiative.
A high-level dialogue on such an important issue is well plac…
The Brazilian Government is of the view that resolution 2758 (XXVI) definitively settled the issue of China’s representation at the United Nations. Therefore, the delegation of Brazil supports the recommendations of the General Committee
contained in the present report and opposes the inclusion of …
The Brazilian delegation voted in favour of the present resolution, whereby the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. That decision is a major achievement, long overdue, that will provide new impetus to and acknowledgement of the efforts of Stat…
