My Government is on record as to the clarity of its position with respect to international terrorism. We view international terrorism as a major threat to international peace and security in today’s world. We remain committed to its eradication from the face of the globe through concerted internatio…
Five months ago, during the initial discussion of the agenda item at hand, this Hall reverberated with strong voices of support and encouragement for the Middle East peace process. Although the loss of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin dealt a tragic blow to the peace process, it was consistently stresse…
First of all, my delegation wishes to commend the members of the International Commission of Inquiry for the tireless efforts they have made in fulfilling the Commission’s mandate under difficult conditions. We are also grateful for the two reports that the Commission has submitted, following its co…
As my delegation has already stated, in the formal meeting of the Security Council on Monday, we are gravely concerned at the continuing hostilities and the further deterioration of the
Given the gravity and urgency of the situation and its possible negative impact on the overall Middle East peace …
It is my great honour and pleasure to address this group of delegates at the resumed fiftieth session of the General Assembly. Today I would like to share Korea’s experience in, and future plans for, public adminstration and development. At this session, I also look forward to learning about the les…
Like all the other members of the Council, the Republic of Korea has consistently supported the Middle East peace process, which began with the 1991 Peace Conference on the Middle East in Madrid, on the basis of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). We have always held the view that the progress ac…
The graphic scene of the destruction of the white ambulance, which reportedly killed two women and four children the other day in southern Lebanon, is a shattering reminder of a tragedy
The fact that the Council must meet twice in a single day on the question of the Middle East is a distressful ref…
At the outset, Sir, let me congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April. We look forward to benefiting from your vast experience and wisdom as you direct the affairs of the Council during your tenure. I should also like to pay tribute to last month’s Pr…
I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for facilitating the emerging practice of the Security Council to conduct open debates on important issues before it. The sheer number of countries which have decided to participate in today’s debate is testimony to the usefulness of open debate.…
My delegation pays tribute to the men and women of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) for the dedication with which they have successfully completed their mission under trying conditions. We also express our
As the mandate of UNAMIR finally draws to a close, we are pleased to…
Let me begin by extending to you, Sir, my delegation’s congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. We are confident that your outstanding capabilities, experience and wisdom will guide the deliberations of the Council to a productive outcome. …
With the change of guard taking place in several hours, let me add the voice of my delegation to that of the Ambassador of Botswana in praising the outstanding achievements under your leadership, Madam President, in the month of February, which you characterized as the “longest shortest month” of th…
Let me begin, Madam President, by extending to you my delegation’s sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. We are confident that under your presidency the Council is in good hands. I also wish to thank your predecessor, Ambassad…
I wish to express my appreciation to the Caucus of the Non-Aligned Movement for the initiative it has taken and the excellent job it has
The Republic of Korea condemns international terrorism in all its forms. We condemn in particular State- sponsored acts of terrorism against a Head of State as a …
Unfortunately, indications are that Burundi is moving towards an extremely dangerous situation. The gravity of the situation has now been confirmed by the firsthand assessments of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs. Ogata, and by Ambassador Albright of the United States. Indeed, …
I would like to join you, Mr. President, in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Kromah, Member of the Collective Presidency of the Liberian National Transitional Government. I thank him for the informative statement he made here today. It is reassuring to hear from him that the Collective Presidency is com…
My delegation appreciates the initiative of the President of the Council for this month, Sir John Weston, in arranging this orientation debate, and believes that this and future orientation debates in formal meetings of the Council will further enhance the Council’s transparency and facilitate its d…
At the outset, I would like to extend my delegation's congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I would also like to pay tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Lavrov of the Russian Federation, for his excellent stewardship l…
At the outset, Sir, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. I am confident that your experience and wisdom will enable the Council to discharge its responsibilities effectively. I take this opportunity also to convey my…
At the outset, my delegation would like to join previous speakers in expressing our appreciation to the Department of Humanitarian Affairs, which has made significant and valuable contributions regarding land-mine issues.
The land-mine issue has been an important and serious one for the internation…
