At this advanced stage of our debate, when everything has been said, well said and sometimes excellently said, I come rather late. My delegation shares the concerns expressed, particularly regarding the need to redouble the political will to move from words to action — to fulfil the commitments we m…
My delegation is grateful to the Secretary- General for his two reports — one on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) (A/62/203) and the other relating to causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (A/62/204) — submitted, respectively,…
The General Assembly is concluding this morning the review of the first annual report on the work of the Organization that the Secretary-General, since his election, presented to us, in accordance with Article 98 of the Charter.
My delegation believes that it is a solid and informative report. It i…
By resolution 61/221 of 20 December 2006, the General Assembly decided to hold in 2007 a high- level dialogue on cooperation between religions and cultures. As a sponsor of the resolution, Cameroon welcomes this debate, which comes at the right time. Our world continues to pay a heavy price for its …
At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at this session, and to assure you of the full cooperation of the delegation of Cameroon. Cameroon will have the opportunity to reiterate its congratulations and support in a more solemn fash…
The General Assembly has just adopted two resolutions dealing with, first, strengthening the capacity of the Organization to advance the disarmament agenda and, secondly, strengthening its capacity in peacekeeping operations.
My delegation believes that the Assembly’s actions in this regard are dou…
This debate on the report of the International Court of Justice is, in the view of my delegation, of twofold importance. First, it comes at a time when the Heads of State and Government of Member States agree that international law is vital in inter-State relations, as their conclusions at the 2005 …
I should like, on behalf of my delegation, to say how delighted we are to see you, Madam, the representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain, a friendly country, presiding over the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. I would like to assure you of our sincere wishes for your success. You can rest …
Madam President, I will comply with your instructions and be brief, which will be easier for me as the delegations of the People’s Republic of China, Cyprus, Uganda, Pakistan, South Africa and several others have already very accurately and eloquently explained their views, which my delegation share…
I am honoured to address the General Assembly on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, whose great political commitment and energy have lent dynamism to the fight against AIDS in our country. The strong determination of our head of State to attain the Millenn…
Although it is an annual item on the Assembly’s agenda, the present debate on the report of the International Court of Justice (A/60/4) has special importance for my country this year. This debate comes at a time when we are celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations a…
First of all, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his excellent analytical report on the work of the Organization. That report gives us a very in-depth overview and a great deal of information on all facets of United Nations activity. Of course, my delegation joins in the statement made …
I am particularly pleased to express to you, Sir, Cameroon’s heartfelt congratulations on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixtieth session. I wish you every success in carrying out your noble mandate and assure you of my delegation’s full cooperation. I pay a warm trib…
I should like to bow my head in tribute to the memory of His Holiness Pope John Paul II. At his funeral today, the people of Cameroon were present. His Excellency Mr. Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, and his wife took part in the ceremony. With the passing of John Paul II, the world…
The General Assembly decided to consider both the report of the Security Council contained in document A/59/2 and the reform of the Council in a joint debate. Both questions are clearly interlinked, and both are crucial for our Organization.
I am participating in this debate, and my delegation woul…
Each year, during the session of the General Assembly, the peoples of the whole world look to the United Nations with concern as well as hope. People feel concern because their existence is threatened — threatened by intra-national conflicts which ruin and break up grief-stricken families, sometimes…
In taking the floor for the first time here at the fifty-ninth session of the General Assembly, Mr. President, I would like to express to you our great pleasure and pride at seeing you preside over our work. Your outstanding qualities of statesmanship, your many
years of experience as a diplomat an…
On 10 June 2004, you, Mr. President, were elected to serve as President of the General Assembly. As you begin your term of office, I have the great pleasure of conveying to you the warm and fraternal congratulations of the people of Cameroon — brother, neighbour and friend of your country, Gabon — a…
Thirty months ago, following the tragic attacks of 11 September 2001, the Security Council unanimously adopted its historic resolution 1373 (2001) under Chapter VII of the Charter. That resolution has become the road map for a worldwide mobilization against terrorism. It is only natural that from ti…
Mr. President, as other delegations before me, I would like to convey to you how pleased Cameroon is to see you personally here this morning to chair this meeting. Your presence vividly demonstrates the importance that your country attaches to the development of the situation in Kosovo in particular…
