Dominica fully aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China. Dominica supports the recommendation of the General Committee to exclude from the agenda of the sixty- second session the item in respect to Taiwan’s membership of the Unit…
I would like to extend my congratulations to Her Excellency Ms. Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa and to her country, Bahrain, on her election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. I am confident that she will ably build upon the legacy left by her predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Jan…
Mr. President, please allow me, on behalf of the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, to extend our congratulations to you on your assumption of the presidency at the sixtieth session of the General Assembly. My delegation is confident that, with your experience and diplomatic skills, you wil…
Allow me first of all to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the mantle of the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty- ninth session. My delegation wishes to assure you of its full support and cooperation in bringing about the successful outcome of this session.
My Government expr…
Allow me to start by congratulating you warmly, Mr. President, on your election to the high post of President of this respected global forum and to wish you success during your tenure. Your election to the post of President of the General Assembly is indeed an honour and a source of pride for all Sa…
The Commonwealth of Dominica joins other delegations in congratulating you on your election to chair the proceedings of the fifty- seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly. We are confident that you will preside over this Assembly with the efficiency and dedication required to take us …
I have the honour to address the Assembly in this debate on agenda item 21 (a) on behalf of the 14 members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that are Members of the United Nations: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lu…
I am pleased and honoured to address the Assembly on behalf of the Government and the people of the Commonwealth of Dominica. I wish to extend my congratulations to you, Sir, and your country, the Republic of Korea, on your election to the high office of President of the fifty-sixth session of the G…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 14 members States of the Caribbean Community that are members of the United Nations: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname a…
I wish to extend my congratulations to Mr. Harri Holkeri and his country, Finland, on his election to the high office of President of the fifty-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly. His experience and the respect accorded him by the international community will certainly ensure that …
What makes the start of this new century both fascinating and frightening is
the fact that we can only enjoy the benefit of it, cognizant of the fact that none of us here will see the end of it. In short, we will not be present to take credit for the achievements, nor to shoulder the blame for the …
I am honoured to be afforded this opportunity to extend my delegation’s congratulations to Mr. Gurirab and his country, Namibia, on his election to the high office of President of the General Assembly at its fifty-fourth session. His considerable diplomatic experience is well known, and there is lit…
It is my distinct honour and privilege to address this body once again. In doing so, may I take the opportunity to offer, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Dominica, sincere congratulations to
you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty-third session. My thank…
I recall two years ago, when, on the occasion of the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, this podium was the focus of attention. There was much enthusiasm and hope as leaders looked back on the past 50 years and looked forward to the next 50 and the coming …
It is indeed a pleasure for me to extend my delegation’s congratulations to Ambassador Razali and his country, Malaysia, on his election to the high office of President of the fifty-first session of the General Assembly. I entertain no doubt that
The United Nations was established 51 years ago with…
On behalf of the delegation of the Commonwealth of Dominica, I am honoured to congratulate you, Sir, and your country, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session. I am particularly pleased that this position is held this year…
I am honoured to congratulate Mr. Ganev and
his country, Bulgaria, on his election to the high office of President of the
General Assembly at its forty-seventh session. We are aware that he possesses
the qualities and experience required for assuming the responsibility of
presiding over the Asse…
Mr. President, the Commonwealth of Dominica wishes to congratulate you on your election as President of the thirty-fourth session ofthe General Assembly and to wish you well in your new office. That you were elected to that office by this body is ample evidence of the Assembly's faith in your capaci…
