My delegation thanks the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for his statement, which provided additional information on the main developments in the activities of the Agency for 2010. We also commend the IAEA for its 2010 report (see A/66/95), which underscores the cen…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for having organized this timely debate. Your initiative will be significant in determining the relevance and effectiveness of not only the Council but also of the larger United Nations system in the decades to come.
I would like to thank A…
I am thankful to you, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to address the General Assembly. It is indeed an honour for me.
As we gather here to mark 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives, it is most befitting that the United Nations is taking the lead in raising awareness about cooperatives…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for organizing this open debate on the important theme of “Women’s participation and role in conflict prevention and mediation” as part of our ongoing deliberations on women and peace and security.
We have before us the report of the Secret…
I would like to thank Judge Hisashi Owada, President of the International Court of
Justice, for his comprehensive and detailed report covering the judicial activities of the Court over the past year. I also thank him and Vice-President Judge Tomka for their leadership of the Court over that period.…
At the outset, I would like to convey our deep condolences to the Government and the people of Saudi Arabia on the passing away of His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. I would also like to convey our solidarity with the Government and the people of Turk…
First of all, I would like to join others in placing on record our appreciation to the Nigerian delegation for organizing this meeting on an issue that is becoming a major threat to maritime navigation, trade and economic activities in the Gulf of Guinea. I also would like to thank the Secretary- Ge…
I am deeply honoured and privileged to participate in today’s joint debate on the culture of peace, and grateful for the Secretary- General’s comprehensive report on intercultural, interreligious and intercivilizational dialogue (A/66/280).
We note with satisfaction that celebrating the Internation…
I am privileged to participate in today’s debate on sport for peace and development and would like to thank the General Assembly for providing me with this opportunity to do so.
Sport is an important element in building character. Apart from ensuring fitness and a healthy lifestyle, it helps motiva…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October and for chairing this debate. I would also like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for his briefing.
Security sector reform (SSR) in post-conflict …
It gives me great pleasure to attend today’s joint debate on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the promotion of peace and development in Africa, including in its efforts to fight malaria.
In the immortal words of India’s first Prime Minister, Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru, Africa is o…
At the outset, permit me to extend my warm felicitations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the important post of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. You can count on the full cooperation and constructive support of my delegation as you steer our work over the coming year.
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I want to start by congratulating you, Madame President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. We have no doubt that you will have an extremely successful presidency. I would also like to take this opportunity to complement
Lebanon, and in particular…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for scheduling today’s debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I welcome His Excellency Mr. Zalmai Rassoul, Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, to the Council and thank him for his statement. We are grateful for the latest report of the Secretary…
Allow me at the outset to congratulate Mr. Al-Nasser on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly. I wish to assure him of India’s full cooperation in the conduct of the sixty-sixth session of the Assembly.
It is also my great pleasure to welcome in our midst the new State of South Sud…
I would like to begin by congratulating Lebanon on its presidency of the Security Council this month. I would also like to express my deep appreciation to you, Mr. President, for personally presiding over this very important event. It is indeed an honour to participate in the discussions today and t…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate the United Nations on convening this High-level Meeting on the extremely important and topical issue of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These have emerged as a leading cause of illness, disability and death and pose a mounting challenge to health-care practi…
At the outset, I would like to join others in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mariano Fernandez Amunategui for his comprehensive briefing on the recent developments in Haiti and for the Secretary-General’s report (S/2011/540). Haiti has been making steady, but slow progress …
My delegation would like to thank the President of the Human Rights
Council for her presentation of the reports of the Human Rights Council (A/65/53 and A/65/53/Add.1), under agenda item 64.
The Human Rights Council, established in 2006, has strengthened efforts to promote and protect human rights…
At the outset, I would like to join others in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Augustine Mahiga, for his comprehensive briefing on recent developments in Somalia and for the Secretary- General’s report. I would also like to welcome Mr. Mohamed Ali, Prime Minister of the …
