I would like to congratulate the People’s Republic of China on its presidency of the Security Council and to express our appreciation for the choice of the theme of this meeting on combating terrorism and extremism in Africa, which is a topical issue. I also wish to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under…
The well-being of the population must be the fundamental objective of all sustainable development programmes. That principle was enshrined in Cairo in 1994 at the historic International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), which recognized the links between the concepts of human rights a…
For further clarification, Guinea had also originally nominated two judges. However, we wish to maintain only the candidature of Mr. Aboubacar Demba Camara. Although we had so informed the Secretariat, this
information was unfortunately not reflected in the note by the Secretary-General (A/73/566).
At this stage of the voting, my delegation would like to thank all those who have supported the candidacy of Judge Aboubacar Demba Camara. I would like to take this opportunity to withdraw his candidacy.
My statement will address sub-item (a) of agenda item 128, entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union”.
The past decade has been particularly busy with the tireless efforts of African countries at the national, subregional and continental levels to address the challenges…
At the outset, on behalf of the President, the Government and the people of the Republic of Guinea, I would like to convey our sincere condolences on the death of Mr. Kofi Annan, a great son of Africa and former Secretary- General of the United Nations, who dedicated his life to promoting peace, int…
At the outset, I would like to convey to the General Assembly the sincere regrets of President Mr. Alpha Condé of Guinea, who wanted to participate in this important high-level meeting but was unable to do so owing to prior engagements.
The Republic of Guinea is delighted to be able to participate …
It is a great honour for me to speak on behalf of the Government of Guinea on the occasion of this high-level meeting to consider the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
My delegation strongly welcomes the Assembly’s adoption yesterday of the political declaration…
It is my honour and privilege to speak on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Alpha Condé, President of the Republic of Guinea, and to convey his warm greetings and those of all of the people of Guinea. He thanks the President of the General Assembly for the invitation extended to him and congratulates him…
Seventy years ago, the United Nations was born with the aim of creating a world of peace, security and economic and social progress. Transformed by those noble ideals, we have together extinguished many hotbeds of tension, sown the seeds of trust among peoples, restored hope to the people and paved …
Fifteen years ago we adopted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). That huge undertaking was a response to the absolute need for us to eradicate poverty throughout the
world. It called for synergies between national action and international generosity aimed at promoting equal access for all peop…
I would first like to thank the members of the Security Council for organizing this second meeting, and for all their statements, which once again reflect the Council’s solidarity with the countries seriously affected by the dangerous Ebola haemorrhagic fever virus, which has taken the lives of more…
I thank you, Madam President, for your initiative in organizing this meeting, an indication of the Council’s willingness to continue to mobilize the international community in a comprehensive and urgent response to the Ebola haemorrhagic fever virus. I would also like to thank the Special Representa…
First, allow me to convey my delegation’s warm congratulations to you, Mr. President, on your outstanding election to preside over the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session. I also wish to express my delegation’s profound gratitude for the convening of this important meeting, which is part of …
It is my pleasure at the outset to express to the United States presidency the profound gratitude of the Guinean people and Government, especially of His Excellency Mr. Alpha Condé, President of the Republic, for having granted the joint request of three States of our Organization — Guinea, Liberia …
At the outset, I would like to underscore that I am speaking on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in my capacity as its New York chair, in this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
Today’s meeting bears a special significance as…
It is with legitimate pride that I address the General Assembly, a symbol of the resolve of peoples to pool their potential in order to forge a better world where peace, security, prosperity and solidarity will allow humankind to face the many challenges before it.
My pride is as great as my countr…
My delegation thanks the President for organizing this important joint debate of the General Assembly on peacebuilding. We commend the President of the sixth session of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Ambassador Momen of Bangladesh, and Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for their leadership and the…
On behalf the delegation of Guinea, which I have the great honour to lead, I would like first of all to congratulate the President on his election to guide the work of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session at a time when our Organization is facing multiple challenges. That mark of trust …
I should like at the outset to convey to all present, on behalf of the President of my country, Mr. Alpha Condé, and the Government of Guinea, our sincere greetings and to express my satisfaction at being able to participate in this High-level Meeting.
Guinea is a country where national HIV prevale…
