I would like to thank the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Ambassador Andrey Denisov, for his comprehensive presentation about the work of the Committee. As a member of the Bureau, I wish to associate myself with his words — that will help me shorten my comments. I also express app…
The Brazilian delegation associates itself with the statement made by
the Permanent Representative of Qatar on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
My delegation also wishes to thank the Secretary- General for his two reports on the items we are discussing today — and yesterday — namely, the New P…
First, I would like to congratulate Ambassador Sir Emyr Jones Parry, representative of the United Kingdom and President of the Security Council for the month of October, for having introduced this report to the General Assembly covering the period from 1 August 2003 to 31 July 2004. I would also lik…
Brazil participated in the consensus on the adoption of resolution 1566 (2004), in view of our firm commitment to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, without any qualification whatsoever.
In our view, operative paragraph 3 of resolution 1566 (2004) reflects compromise language th…
I would like to start by thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the work of the Organization.
As the scope of action of the United Nations is too broad to be adequately dealt with in its entirety at this juncture, I shall focus on the following two aspects, which in our view…
Mr. President, my delegation wishes to thank you for convening this open debate. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his thorough report on this increasingly important topic regarding justice and the rule of law, and for the concrete recommendations he has put forward. I should also li…
Brazil voted in favour of the draft resolution on the situation in the Middle East on which the Security Council has just taken action.
The Brazilian Government strongly deplores the acts of violence carried out on the northern border of the Gaza Strip, in particular the offensive conducted by Isra…
I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to wish you every success during your term. I would like also to express our appreciation to Ambassador Yáñez- Barnuevo of Spain for the competent manner in which he guided our work during the mon…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Rio Group: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and my own country, Brazil. For the Group, the issue of the…
I welcome the presence among us of His Excellency President Olusegun Obasanjo and thank him for addressing the Council in his capacity as President of Nigeria and Chairman of the African Union.
We have been advocating in the Security Council that the African Union should be granted the opportunity …
I feel honoured, Sir, to be here under your presidency. Although I know the Council is facing difficult times, I am glad to be here and to see so many friends in the Secretariat and in delegations with whom I worked here for many years. We worked with great dedication, although perhaps not always su…
Brazil voted in favour of resolution 1564 (2004) on the understanding that its main thrust is that of saving lives in Darfur. When resolution 1556 (2004) was adopted on 30 July 2004 our delegation expressed the understanding that such resolution was the first of a series of decisions to be taken in …
First of all I wish to thank the Ambassador of Chile, Heraldo Muñoz, for the oral briefing he has given us
and for the work he and his delegation have been doing in the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban. As has…
Brazil abstained from voting on the draft resolution put before the Security Council this evening. We have been following very closely the events taking place in Lebanon. This interest comes from the friendly historic ties that link us to the Lebanese people. Suffice it to say that there is a large …
I take this opportunity to express to the Government and the people of the Russian Federation the Brazilian Government’s sorrow at the tragic deaths that were a consequence of last night’s aerial disasters. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
I would like to thank you, Mr.…
Thank you, Mr. President. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Hédi Annabi for his thorough and objective presentation of the Secretary-General’s report on UNMISET. My delegation welcomes the report and shares the Secretary-General’s assessments regarding progress made in Timor-Leste towards self…
First of all, I am very pleased to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I wish you a fruitful and productive term and I pledge to you the full cooperation of the delegation of Brazil. I would also like to extend my deep appreci…
My delegation understands that the resolution just adopted is part of a sequence of decisions to be taken in due time by the international community — and in particular by the Security Council — with a view to promoting peace and security, alleviating the suffering of more than 1 million people and …
My delegation is grateful for the convening of this meeting, which we see as very timely. I extend warm greetings to you, Mr. Prime
Minister, and to the representatives of the various regional organizations present here today.
Regional organizations have an increasingly relevant role to play in th…
I would like to thank the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Ambassador Konuzin, for his comprehensive presentation of the work of the Committee, as foreseen in resolution 1535 (2004). As a member of the Bureau of that Committee, I wish to associate myself with his words, which will …
