We must be sensitive to the fact that the United Nations in the twenty-first century is a truly universal organization. In the fulfilment of this most crucial role and its Charter obligations, the United Nations is called upon to deal with multifarious issues. Those relate to peace and
security, so…
We believe that Africa must move forward and look ahead towards the future. In that context, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a manifestation of the strong determination of African countries to better the lot of their peoples. That worthy desire has stemmed from the innate wis…
We have before us an array of issues that are as compelling and daunting as ever before. Many of these threaten to widen further the divides that separate us and deepen more the wounds that pain us. They challenge ever so severely our resolve to live in peace and harmony. But we remain hopeful. Unde…
The Millennium Summit was a landmark event in the United Nations. Our heads of State and Government reaffirmed the international goals that had been discussed in the several world conferences that took place during the 1990s. They took a firm stand on the issues of poverty alleviation, HIV/AIDS and …
I congratulate the President on his assumption of the difficult role of guiding the General Assembly at its fifty-sixth session. This session is being held during one of the saddest moments in the history of our Organization. Let me assure the President of the full support of my delegation in the di…
The dialogue among civilizations is a unique item on our agenda. In fact, we are of the view that in many ways the entire range of discussions and interactions within the United Nations family between different peoples, cultures and ways of life also constitute part of such a dialogue.
In my view, …
First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Richard Ryan of Ireland, the current President of the Security Council, for
introducing the report of the Council to the General Assembly (A/56/2). I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea, Mexico and the Sy…
The General Assembly meets this year under exceptionally grave circumstances in New York to consider the agenda item on terrorism. Hence, allow me at the outset to join other speakers in thanking The Honourable Rudolph Giuliani, Mayor of New York, for having taken time from his exceedingly difficult…
My delegation congratulates the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan, on his report (A/56/1) to this session of the General Assembly on the work of the Organization. We found the report to be comprehensive in covering the activities of the Organization during the course of the last year.…
Since this is the first time my delegation is taking the floor at the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly, allow me to express the deepest and heartfelt condolences of His Majesty the King, the Government and the people of Bhutan to the Government and the people of the United States of Ameri…
The people and the Government of Bhutan are deeply distressed at the deliberate destruction by the Taliban of the centuries- old statues of the Buddha in the Bamiyan province of Afghanistan. We consider the unique Buddha statues of Bamiyan to be not only a priceless heritage of the Afghan people but…
At the recent Millennium Summit I was privileged to observe the discussions at the third round table with my head of Government. The meeting was chaired by the President of Venezuela and attended by a number of Presidents, Prime Ministers and Ministers from all parts of the world. During their delib…
My delegation would like to add its voice to those commending the Secretary-General on his report on the work of our Organization. With this document and his earlier report to the Millennium Summit, we have a comprehensive view of the ongoing activities of the United Nations and the possible actions…
It has been frequently stated that war and peace emanate from the minds of human beings. Therefore, to prevent warfare and violence it is necessary to change the thinking and attitude of people. This is best done through a culture of peace that should be inculcated, sustained and nurtured by each so…
It gives me great pleasure to felicitate the two leaders who have been elected to jointly and equally preside over the Millennium Summit. Their representation of separate geographic regions and cultural and economic backgrounds is an expression of our collective will to usher in an era of greater un…
My delegation is pleased to address the Assembly on the vital issue of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council. As one of the delegations that first introduced the issue at the thirty-fourth session of the G…
My delegation is delighted that the General Assembly has decided to take up the issue of international recognition of the Day of Vesak at the United Nations. We wish to express our gratitude to Sri Lanka for having taken the first steps to initiate the process.
The introduction of this item at the …
Allow me to congratulate you most warmly, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty-fourth session. My delegation is confident that with your vast experience you
May I take this opportunity to express our gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Didier Opertti for his le…
I have the honour to convey to all representatives the warm greetings and good wishes of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, for the success of the fifty-second session of the United Nations General Assembly.
May I express, Sir, my heartfelt congratulations on your election to the h…
I have the honour to convey to the President and all the members the warm greetings and good wishes of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, for the success of the fifty-first session of the United Nations General Assembly.
We congratulate Ambassador Razali on his unanimous election a…
