The frequency and magnitude of natural disasters occurring all over the world are increasing at an alarming rate. Those that occurred in the past year alone are testimony to this reality. These disasters have caused immeasurable devastation and taken a heavy toll in terms of human lives and property…
Mr. President, on behalf of my delegation, allow me to congratulate Mr. Jan Eliasson on his election to preside over this session of the General Assembly. I should like also to take this opportunity to pay tribute to his predecessor for the exemplary manner in which he guided the work of the fifty-n…
At the outset, allow me to express my delegation’s sincere appreciation for the leadership shown by the leaders of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in requesting a resumption of the fifty-ninth session of the General Assembly to consider the devastating effects of the earthquake a…
The United Nations was born at the right time for the right purpose on the right platform. There is no doubt that it has, over the past 58 years, performed well in achieving its objectives. However, today, the geopolitical map of the world is very different from that of 1945. The technological revol…
First, let me extend to you, Mr. President, my delegation’s warmest congratulations on your election to preside over the Assembly at its fifty-ninth session. My delegation has every confidence in your sagacity to guide this session and its deliberations to a fruitful conclusion.
It is also my pleas…
Allow me at the outset, Sir, to convey to you, on behalf of my delegation, our sincere congratulations on your election as the
President of the General Assembly at its fifty-eighth session. It is indeed an added pleasure for my delegation to see such a distinguished personality from a sisterly smal…
Mr. President, it gives me great pleasure to join others in congratulating you on your election to the presidency of this session of the General Assembly. This is not only a recognition of your wisdom and ability to successfully guide the work of this important session, but also a demonstration of t…
It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of my country, to congratulate Mr. Han Seung-soo on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly. His election to that high office
demonstrates the international community’s respect for and confidence in his ability to guide the work of this session s…
I would like to begin by reiterating my Government’s condemnation of the horrendous terrorist attacks on New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Pennsylvania on 11 September 2001. I would like also to reaffirm the condolences of my Government to the Government and to the people of the United States on …
As I take the floor for the first time this session, I would like to join earlier speakers in extending to you, Sir, very warm
congratulations on your election as the President of the General Assembly at its fifty-sixth session. I would also like to assure you of my delegation’s full support.
Allo…
Allow me at the outset to associate myself with previous speakers in congratulating Mr. Holkeri on his election to preside over the General Assembly at this historic session. It is a tribute to his distinguished political experience and to the invaluable contributions made by his country, Finland, t…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate Mr. Gurirab on his election to preside over this
His predecessor, Mr. Didier Opertti of Uruguay, also deserves our appreciation for the excellent manner in which he discharged his important responsibilities.
Permit me also to pay tribute to the Secretary…
The fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is truly a momentous occasion which calls for both celebration and reflection.
It is a time for celebration because of the enormous contribution the Declaration has made to the cause of promoting human rights the world over. It h…
Allow me first of all to congratulate Mr. Didier Opertti on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly. His election to that high office demonstrates not only the support that Uruguay enjoys in the international arena, but also the confidence and trust that the members of the Assembly ha…
As this is the first time I have spoken here, I would like to congratulate the President on his election to lead the General Assembly at its fifty-third session. I assure him of my delegation’s fullest support.
Over the past two decades, the globalization process has both expanded and deepened, lea…
The United Nations was created for peace. Whenever there is a call for peace, we must join hands, for sport is a good vehicle for promoting peace.
My delegation believes that team sport characterizes two basic traits of humans: competitiveness and cooperation. We cooperate as a team and compete wit…
First of all, Sir, let me congratulate you on your election to the presidency of the fifty-second session of the General Assembly. Your election is a reflection of the confidence and the hope that this body has in your abilities to guide this session to a successful conclusion.
I would also like to…
This morning, I am speaking in order to perform a very sad duty. I stand before the Assembly to respond to the moving tribute and the kind words of sympathy that you, Mr. President, the Secretary- General and other members of the Assembly have extended on the occasion of the passing away of our Perm…
Our Foreign Minister has conveyed to His Excellency Mr. Razali Ismail the formal congratulations of the delegation of Maldives on his election to the post of President of the General Assembly at its fifty-first session. However, as this is the first time that I am speaking in plenary, I wish to add …
At the outset, allow me, Sir, to say how gratified we are to see you presiding over this Assembly. Your election to that high office is a well- deserved recognition of your personal qualities and experience, and also of Malaysia’s important role in this Organization and in the international arena. I…
