Migration is a phenomenon that has for quite some time not received much attention. We are today gradually beginning to appreciate the need to manage migration flows for the sake of the development of countries of origin and destination alike. Societies must focus efforts towards resolving the probl…
At the outset, I should like to thank the Secretary-General for having prepared and submitted reports on the strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations. The documents contain a comprehensive assessment of the regions that are suffering from the conse…
On behalf of the Government of Kazakhstan, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Government and people of Jordan for the tragic loss of life that resulted from the heinous terrorist attacks in Amman on 9 November.
At the outset, let me thank the Security Council and the Secretariat …
By proclaiming the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, 2001- 2010, the General Assembly set the course for the United Nations towards a just and peaceful world. We hope that joint efforts by the international community in eight concrete areas —…
At the outset, I would like to pay tribute to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the work of the Organization, which covers the multifaceted activities of all United Nations institutions. Indeed, this has been a most challenging, crucial and fruitful year in United Nations history…
We can safely claim that the United Nations summit that has just been concluded will have far-reaching implications for our Organization. Its outcome has prepared the ground for the most radical reform in the entire history of the United Nations. An effective response by the family of nations to glo…
This anniversary summit is a milestone event in the history of the United Nations. We are duty bound here to adopt decisions
designed to radically improve the functioning of the United Nations.
In our view, United Nations reform should be geared, first and foremost, towards the consolidation of th…
Economic and social development and international cooperation are key elements of the preventive approach to collective
security. The achievement of the Millennium Development Goals should become a central element in the international community’s efforts to put an end to violent conflict, instabili…
I have the pleasure of delivering the following statement on behalf of the members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in my country’s capacity as Chair of the OIC Group.
At the outset, I should like to express to Turkey our sympathy and deepest condolences in connection with the deva…
First of all, I would like to greet my fellow participants in this General Assembly meeting, which is being held in commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Today’s meeting celebrates a truly unique historical event. It gives us an opportunity to pay tribute to t…
Mr. President, first of all, I would like to thank you for your efforts to hold consultations with United Nations Member States in accordance with the road map. Kazakhstan reaffirms its readiness to be actively involved in these consultations, which are designed to reach agreement on the decisions t…
First of all, I would like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate, which provides an opportunity to review the progress made in the fight against terrorism and to identify priorities for the Counter-Terrorism Committee’s (CTC) activities in the future. My deleg…
I have the honour to address the General Assembly today on behalf of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
We commend the States membe…
Mr. President, allow me to extend to you and to the entire General Assembly our congratulations on the occasion of Human Rights Day. Through the annual observance of this occasion, the international community is becoming more and more convinced of the increasing attention paid by people everywhere t…
I have the honour to address the General Assembly today on behalf of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its members, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The peace p…
Allow me, on behalf of the delegation of Kazakhstan, to express appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on preparations for and observance of the tenth anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2004. The report contains valuable information on the situation of…
At the outset, allow me to express our appreciation to the Secretary- General for his reports on agenda items 45 and 55 on the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and the Millennium Summit.
We believe that those reports contain a number of importa…
The General Assembly has just adopted a resolution that is very important in raising awareness in the international community of the need to promote interreligious dialogue. The resolution recognizes the commitment of all religions to peace and stability in the world. We thank the delegation of the …
First of all, I would like to express gratitude to the Secretary-General for this report on the follow- up to the United Nations special session on children in
document A/59/274, where there is a detailed description of the progress made in implementing the commitments set forth in the final docume…
By proclaiming the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World, the United Nations has recognized the diverse civilizational achievements of humankind, crystallizing cultural pluralism and creative human diversity.
The report of the United Nations Educ…
