Let me first express our gratitude to the President for convening this important joint debate on the report (A/62/137) of the Peacebuilding Commission and the report of the Peacebuilding Fund (A/62/138). We are thankful to the Secretary-General for the presentation of his report on the Peacebuilding…
Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his first report on the work of the Organization (A/62/1). We very much value his overview of what was accomplished over the past year and his highlighting of the various factors that need to be addressed in the future. This is an extremely importan…
Allow me to join others in expressing appreciation for the convening of this High-level Dialogue on Interreligious and Intercultural Understanding and Cooperation for Peace. That this event is taking place at such a level is
indicative of the importance attached to the issue. We share that view.
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I have the honour to introduce, on behalf of the tsunami-affected countries, the draft resolution contained in document А/62/L.30, entitled “Strengthening emergency relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and prevention in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster”.
Natural disasters have b…
My delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement and for promptly dispatching his Special Envoy to Myanmar in response to the unfolding crisis. We particularly commend the efforts of Mr. Ibrahim Gambari to engage the leadership of Myanmar in addressing the complex challenges…
May I join others in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session.
My delegation is of the view that the issue of China’s representation in the United Nations was determined and placed beyond all doubt in resolution 2758 (XXVI) of…
My delegation voted in favour of resolution 61/295, on the Declaration on the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and wishes to make the following explanation.
Even after the prolonged process of negotiation on the Declaration, it is to be regretted that several important aspects of the document remain …
Allow me to begin by extending my delegation’s appreciation to Mr. Williams for his comprehensive briefing on the issue before us. Indonesia regards the situation in the Middle East as one of the most important unresolved issues of peace and security in the world today.
Conflicts in human history …
Allow me to join others in thanking you and your delegation for taking the initiative of organizing this open debate on a very important issue. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Mérorès, who has spoken on behalf the President of the General Assembly, and Mr. Christian, Acting Cha…
The unanimous adoption of resolution 1773 (2007), which extends the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for 12 months, reflects the continued commitment of the Security Council and the United Nations to the realization of a peaceful and stable Lebanon. After one year of i…
First of all, I would like to join others in welcoming the Secretary-General and thanking him for his statement.
After years of hardship, including living under harsh sanctions, the Iraqi people deserve peace, stability and progress. My delegation therefore believes that the Government of Iraq, in …
Upon the unanimous adoption of resolution 1769 (2007), we would like to express our appreciation for the constructive approach taken by all delegations in the Security Council, particularly the sponsors, in addressing our previous reservations and for the positive approach shown to the concerns of t…
My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution (S/2007/390) before the Council on the termination of the mandates of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Iraq. The current disarmament situat…
At the outset, allow me to express my appreciation to the delegation of Belgium for organizing this timely meeting on the issue of natural resources and conflict. My delegation is certain that, under the able stewardship of Minister Karel Gucht, the Council will arrive at a successful outcome.
Natu…
First of all, let me join other speakers in thanking Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his briefing.
Civilians have always been victims of warfare, throughout the history of humankind. Today, the picture remains gloomy. Conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans and other zones of war have …
I would like first of all to join other speakers in welcoming the Presidents and Prosecutors of both Tribunals to the Council and in thanking them for their respective reports and insightful briefings.
Indonesia supports the effective contributions of the International Criminal Tribunal for the for…
Let me join other delegations in welcoming the Foreign Minister of Iraq to the Council and in thanking him for his presentation. My delegation is also grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Mr. Qazi, for his comprehensive briefing.
Iraq and the Iraqis, like other …
First of all, let me join others in thanking the President of the Court, the Prosecutor of the Court and the Deputy Secretary- General for their briefings.
Indonesia welcomes the Special Court’s steady progress towards the fulfilment of its mandate and the implementation of its completion strategy.…
My delegation wishes to explain its position before the voting on the draft resolution on the special tribunal for Lebanon.
Impunity must not be tolerated; justice must prevail. Those who are found responsible for the assassination of the late Prime Minister Hariri and for other related assassinati…
My delegation would like to thank the Chairmen of the 1267 Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the 1540 Committee for their respective briefings on their activities. We would like to take this opportunity to extend to them our deep appreciation for their untiring efforts to move forward t…
