I take the floor on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran to reiterate with satisfaction our concurrence with the Assembly’s action on the draft resolution contained in document A/52/L.17. This is, overall, a balanced text. As is customary and expected in the United Nations and in multilateral dipl…
Having voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document A/52/L.13, my delegation wishes to explain its position on the fourteenth preambular paragraph and on operative paragraph 3.
First, regarding the fourteenth preambular paragraph, on the composition of regional groups, it is our co…
On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), I would like to express my delegation’s appreciation to Mr. Hans Blix for his outstanding performance during his tenure as Director General of the Agency. My congratulations are also due to Mr. ElBaradei, t…
At the very outset, let me express, on behalf of the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, our gratitude to the Secretary-General for his report on the work of the
In the introductory part of the report, the Secretary- General provides a panoramic view of the most significant changes that hav…
I wish to begin by expressing the appreciation of my delegation to Judge Antonio Cassese, President of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for
Four years ago the United Nations made a historic decision by establishing an ad hoc International Tribunal to bring to ju…
Permit me to associate myself with representatives who have spoken before me in expressing appreciation to the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Somavía, the Permanent Representative of Chile, for presenting the report of the Security Council to the General Assembly.
My delegation welco…
The World Summit for Social Development was a manifestation of the continuing drive at the global level towards achieving a better common understanding of the various elements
Based on a comprehensive analysis of the social situation at the global level as the reason for convening the Summit, the D…
The Foreign Minister of Iraq today made a number of unwarranted claims and baseless allegations against my country. The essence and the lack of seriousness of the old contentions are known to the Assembly, and I will not take up its time
In the early hours of 29 September 1997, two heavily armed gr…
This morning unacceptable claims were made by the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates against the territorial integrity of my country, claims that have no basis in history or international law.My delegation has made its position in this regard very clear on previous occasions.
The Islamic …
Allow me to express my felicitations to the President on his election and express the confidence that, with his wisdom and diplomatic skill, he will ably guide the fifty-second General Assembly towards tangible results. Let me also express my appreciation to his predecessor for his excellent work.
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My delegation would like to recall its position on the financing of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (A/51/724/Add.1) and of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (A/51/725/Add.1): that the expenses of these two missions should be borne by the aggressor and occupying party.
My delegation supported the revised draft resolution entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons” (A/51/L.73). I would, however, like to make a few remarks on this matter.
As clearly stated in the revised paragraph 1 of the resolutio…
Thank you, Mr. President, for your kind words and your expression of sympathy for the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran over this latest tragic earthquake in north- eastern Iran.
The earthquake in Khorasan province on 10 May, which was the third devastating earthquake in les…
I would like to express my gratitude for the convening of this resumed session of the General Assembly, where the international community has a chance not to be censored and where it can at least voice its opinion in the form of a resolution on the latest act of lawlessness by Israel without being s…
May I convey my gratitude for the Assembly’s expression of support and sympathy over the loss of nearly 1,000 lives and the injury of several thousand people as a result of the devastating earthquake in northern Iran. The magnitude 5.5 quake hit Ardebil province on Friday, 28 February 1997, and on S…
At the outset, allow me to convey my delegation’s appreciation to the Secretary-General for the comprehensive and informative report entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference”, contained in document A/55/368.
This report gives evidence that, dur…
Following the Peace Agreement for the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a new chapter has opened in the Balkans. It is expected that this new chapter will include the necessary opportunities and guarantees for peaceful coexistence among the various groups in Bosnia and among the various countries …
Since the time when General Assembly resolution 50/88 was adopted, the situation in Afghanistan has been deteriorating. The people of that country, once under foreign occupation, are still suffering from the consequences of a vicious cycle of war and violence. The continuation of war in Afghanistan …
The issue of landmines, with their lethal nature and collateral effects, has seriously concerned the international community over the past several years. The world is shocked by the monumental number of mines that infest various countries in conflict and post-conflict eras, as well as by the horrend…
Today the representative of the Israeli regime made baseless allegations against my country in his statement. It is quite clear that the sole purpose of this disinformation campaign is to divert the attention of the international community from the continued occupation of southern Lebanon by Israel.…
