I would have wished that in this year’s discussion we would be hailing the positive developments of the peace process — a peace process that would set the stage for the final solution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and would open a new chapter in the long and tormented history of our region.
Instead,…
Since the establishment in 1993 of the Open-ended Working Group on the reform of the Security Council, its yearly reports have been submitted, considered and adopted by the General Assembly. Yet, even though there is agreement on the objective of reforming the Council and increasing its membership, …
We would like to express our appreciation by commending the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran for making possible the initial inscription on the agenda of the General Assembly of this important item entitled “United Nations Year of Dialogue among Civilizations”. We regard the inscription of…
At the outset, I should like to say that we fully associate ourselves with the statement just made by the representative of France on behalf of the European Union.
This is the third occasion on which we have participated in a debate on the item “Bethlehem 2000”. As we have stated before, we conside…
We fully associate ourselves with the statement made by the representative of France on behalf of the European Union. We have asked to add our voice to the subject, “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe”, because, like many other States, we are members of both organizatio…
The heavy demands on the Security Council to respond to conflicts, threats and breaches of the peace, are evident from the enormous work load carried out by the Council between 16 June 1999 and 15 June 2000. The record number of 144 formal meetings convened, the 194 informal consultations held, the …
The Millennium Summit and the general debate which has just concluded gave pre-eminence as never before to man’s quest for a more equitable distribution of wealth. The halls of this Assembly are echoing the concern and anger of the least developed countries, the small island States and the developin…
I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Mr. Holkeri on his well- deserved election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-fifth session. I am certain that his considerable experience and diplomatic skills will guide the work of this session to a successful conclusion.
I woul…
Since the establishment of the Open-ended Working Group on the Security Council, in 1993, its yearly reports have, for five consecutive years, been submitted, considered and adopted by the General Assembly. Yet even though there is agreement on the objective of reforming and increasing the Council's…
Cyprus expresses deep appreciation and commends the delegation of Iran for having inscribed the item on dialogue among civilizations on the agenda of the General Assembly. Considering the state of world affairs, the historic juncture at which mankind finds itself and the fact that in recent years mo…
The issue of the return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin constitutes an area in which international relations are put to a noble test to ensure that cooperation among State and non-State actors can effect change in the right direction in a wider area on which there is c…
My delegation aligns itself with the statement of the European Union. I should like, however, in view of the special significance that Cyprus attaches to the issue, to make a few additional comments and observations.
Cyprus's long and rich history has always been heavily influenced by developments …
I would like, at the outset, to express my pleasure at the great number of countries that joined in sponsoring the present draft resolution, which shows the importance that the international community places on the Olympic ideal.
The great challenge now is to take the first practical steps towards …
The item entitled “Bethlehem 2000” was inscribed on the agenda of the fifty-fourth session of the General Assembly in accordance with resolution 53/27 so that we could be given the opportunity to reaffirm our support for the historic commemoration immediately prior to the occasion.
We are now witne…
Before commencing my short statement, I should like to express my sincerest condolences to the Government and people of Armenia on the tragedy that has befallen that country and its long- suffering people. It is an honour for me to address the General Assembly on the item “Cooperation between the Un…
It is a particular honour and pleasure for the delegation of Cyprus to address the General Assembly as it considers the report of the International Court of Justice. We attach great importance to the role and work of the International Court of Justice and to the settlement of disputes by peaceful me…
I would like at the outset to thank the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Sergey V. Lavrov of the Russian Federation, for introducing the report of the Security Council. That report, document A/54/2, summarizes the enormous workload the Council carried from 16 June 1998 to 15 June 1999. …
My delegation would like to join previous speakers who have congratulated the Secretary-General on his lucid and thought-provoking report, which is now before us. We have no doubt that the Secretary-General's recommendations, if implemented faithfully, will contribute greatly towards achieving the g…
As we approach the new millennium, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights emerges as a guiding beacon for conduct by countries and people in the sacred cause of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Declaration represents the common realization of the peoples of this planet that …
Cyprus has aligned itself with the statement of the European Union. In view of the special significance of the item, I would like to make a few additional comments and observations.
Fifty years have passed since the unanimous adoption by the General Assembly, on 9 December 1948, of the Convention o…
