Allow me to congratulate Mr. Jan Kavan, and through him the Czech Republic, on his well-deserved election to preside over the work of this session of the General Assembly. Allow me also to congratulate Switzerland on its recent admission to membership of the United Nations and to congratulate the Re…
I have the honour of addressing the Security Council on behalf of the 19 member countries of the Rio Group: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Dominion Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and, of course, tha…
I am pleased to address the Security Council, on behalf of the 19 States members of the Rio Group, during its consideration of the third quarterly report of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) established by resolution 1373 (2001). I wish to begin by thanking Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Chairman of the…
Today humanity stands at an unprecedented crossroads. During the past decade, the development of new information and communication technologies (ICT) has opened many opportunities for economic growth and
social progress. Today the wealth and poverty of peoples and nations is determined by their cap…
Mr. Minister, may I tell you how very pleased we are to see you presiding over this meeting.
On behalf of the States members of the Rio Group, it is my honour to congratulate the people and the Government of East Timor on their independence day. Today East Timor is taking its first steps in the com…
I have the honour to introduce draft resolution A/56/L.45/Rev.1, under agenda item 44, entitled “The situation in Central America: procedures for the establishment of a firm and lasting peace and progress in fashioning a region of peace, freedom, democracy and development”.
I am pleased to announce…
Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your well-deserved election to preside over the work of this General Assembly. We are familiar with your valuable personal qualities and appreciate the leadership of your country, the Republic of Korea, in the concert of nations. I would also like …
Allow me to begin by congratulating Secretary-General Kofi Annan and his Personal Representative for the United Nations International Year of Dialogue among Civilizations, Mr. Giandomenico Picco, on their excellent work to organize this dialogue. I also wish to thank the Islamic Republic of Iran for…
Allow me at the outset to thank the International Court of Justice for the valuable report we are now considering and its President, Judge Gilbert Guillaume, for his statement. We note with satisfaction the substantial improvements in this document, which allows us to appreciate in depth the invalua…
On behalf of the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and my country, Costa Rica, I have the honour to introduce the draft resolution on agenda item 31, entitled “University for Peace”. This draft resolution appears in document A/56/L.4. I also have the pleasure to…
Allow me first to thank Ambassador Richard Ryan, Permanent Representative of Ireland and President of the Security Council for the month of October, for his introduction of the report of the Council for the year to 15 June 2001.
The consideration of this report is taking place at an extraordinary m…
I would like at the outset to thank you, Sir, for having allowed the participation of the Mayor of New York City, Mr. Rudolph Giuliani, in this morning’s meeting.
On 11 September, this city fell victim to the most heinous and despicable terrorist attack in world history. On that day, New York becam…
Allow me at the outset to reiterate the most heartfelt condolences of the people and Government of Costa Rica to the people and Government of the United States with regard to the criminal and despicable terrorist attacks to which it fell victim on 11 September 2001. Costa Rica condemns vehemently an…
Allow me, first of all, to thank Ambassador Greenstock for the excellent introduction of the draft resolution he has just made. I would also like to thank him for the leadership of his delegation in promoting this initiative.
From the beginning of written history, humankind has lived under the shad…
On behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States, I have the honour to introduce the draft resolution entitled “Assistance to Bolivia as a result of the flooding experienced in recent months”, which has been published under the symbol A/55/L.74. I am pleased to announce that all the mem…
Today peace reigns in Central America. Today all the nations of the isthmus are deeply committed to freedom, democracy, respect for human rights and the environment. Today, despite difficulties and natural disasters, the region is taking firm strides to achieve greater economic and social developmen…
First of all, allow me to congratulate your predecessor, Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Namibia, and Ambassadors John de Saram and Hans Dahlgren for their excellent work and leadership of the
Open-ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Incr…
Allow me at the outset to thank the International Court of Justice for the report before us as well as the introductory statement made by the President of the Court, Judge Gilbert Guillaume. I should like also to congratulate, through you, Mr. President, Judge Thomas Buergenthal on his recent electi…
Consideration of the Security Council’s annual report is one of the main activities of the General Assembly.
We would like to thank the Ambassador of Namibia, for his excellent introduction.
Undoubtedly, the Security Council is the Organization’s most visible body in the international public’s eye…
First of all, allow me to take this opportunity to offer the condolences of the Government and people of Costa Rica to the families of the victims of the air accidents that have occurred over the past few days.
We would also like to express the gratitude of our delegation for the valuable report of…
