At the outset, my delegation wishes to reaffirm its support for the statement made by the representative of Ghana on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
The Declaration and Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development has made the world aware of social development issues and help…
I would like at the outset, Sir, to express the warm congratulations of my delegation and of my country on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly. You are one of sisterly Namibia's freedom fighters, and one of Africa's faithful sons. Your unanimous election to your important post an…
My delegation wishes to express its gratitude for the opportunity today to discuss this military conflict in the heart of Africa, which threatens to spread throughout the Great Lakes region and to lead to a long crisis that will undermine policies elsewhere on the African continent. This debate is s…
Our commemoration today of the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights demonstrates the international community's interest in promoting and respecting human rights.
The Declaration came into being after the peoples of the United Nations confirmed in the Charter their belie…
My delegation joined the consensus on the resolution adopted under agenda item 155, “Measures to eliminate international terrorism”, since it wished to comply with the working methods of the Sixth Committee in adopting resolutions by consensus. My delegation, however, wishes to explain its position …
My delegation has asked for the floor to explain its position on resolution N, on the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction. This Convention does not provide for assistance to States whose land has been infeste…
We are discussing the item on our agenda today in the last round of our negotiations in order to achieve equitable representation on and expansion of the Security Council. The extent of participation in the debate demonstrates the importance that Member States attach to this issue. There is a basic …
My country attaches great importance to the item on assistance in mine clearance, which we are considering today. We are very pleased to see the General Assembly consider this important item for the sixth time. This proves that the international community realizes the danger posed by mines as a slow…
The comprehensive report of the International Court of Justice (A/53/4) before us today enables us to judge the important role played within the United Nations by that main judicial body, created at the time of the establishment of the United Nations. It has the responsibility to settle inter-State …
Article 24 of the Charter states that United Nations Members confer on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and agree that in carrying out its duties under this responsibility the Council acts on their behalf. This means that the Council…
God Almighty says in the Holy Koran:
“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other).” [The Holy Koran, XLIX:13]
We know that knowledge is the first step towards confidenc…
My delegation would like to exercise its right of reply in order to respond to what has just been said by the representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom and France. In this regard, I would like to reaffirm once again the following points.
First, Libya has declared its acceptance of a …
Allow me at the outset to congratulate Mr. Opertti on his accession to the presidency of the General Assembly at this session. His election is a tribute to his friendly country and an expression of confidence in his ability to shoulder this great responsibility.
I also take this opportunity to expr…
At the outset, it is my pleasure to extend my congratulations to you, Sir, on your presidency of the Security Council for this month. I must also express our appreciation to Ambassador Lavrov of the Russian Federation for his successful leadership of the Council's deliberations last month.
First, m…
At the outset, my delegation would like to express to you, Sir, our deep thanks for your efforts and those of your friends, the representatives of Botswana and Ireland, in preparing the resolution adopted today by the General Assembly. We should also like to express our deep appreciation to the Secr…
The problem of mines and other material remnants of war is one of the basic concerns of the United Nations. The existence of mines is a direct threat to people and material goods, one that makes large areas of land uninhabitable and economically useless. My delegation therefore believes that the dis…
We joined in the consensus on draft resolution I in document A/52/653, entitled “International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings”, because of our firm position condemning international terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We believe that the adoption of this resolution w…
I wish to explain the position of my delegation on draft resolution T, entitled “Status of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”, which the General Assembly has just adopted by consensus. Had that draft res…
Our consideration of this important item takes place at the end of yet another stage of our intensive discussions on reform of the Security Council. Now, as we are about to embark on a new round of negotiations, we hope that this round will be more decisive in order to fulfil the mandate contained i…
All peoples attach special importance to their cultural property, because it is a part of their history and symbolizes their deep roots and their civilizations. Today’s discussion is therefore of great importance, as it is part of a new campaign against individuals and States to make them return or …
