May I at the outset inform the Assembly that in addition to the six countries listed, the following have also become co- sponsors of the draft resolution: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hondur…
My delegation joined the consensus in adopting the resolution although the text reflects a delicate balance in the distribution of dissatisfactions in the positions of all the States Members of the Organization.
This resolution provides a stable financial basis for the effective operation and finan…
On behalf of Colombia, Mexico, Norway, Spain, the United States and Venezuela, which have been joined as sponsors by Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,…
My delegation welcomes the adoption of resolution 64/243 on the proposed programme budget of the Organization for the biennium 2010-2011. The strengthening and achievement of the goals of the United Nations are a high priority for my country. For that reason, allocating sufficient resources for the …
The United Nations has been faced with difficult financial situations throughout its existence. Nevertheless, in recent years the proliferation of United Nations activities, particularly with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security, has made the Organization’s financial problem…
The Government of Mexico has studied very carefully the draft resolution contained in document A/49/630, on agenda item 148, recommended by the Fourth Committee for adoption by the General Assembly. The draft states that the so-called "occupied territories" - which have been designated United Nation…
Mexico is proud of its indigenous past and recognizes that its history, its culture and its institutions are also the product of its indigenous roots, of that great tradition which is not always recognized and which, none the less, shapes us, our identity, our lives and our personality.
Of course, …
We should like first to extend our thanks to the Secretary-General for the preparation of the report on the law of the sea that is now before the General Assembly. We should like to record our appreciation of such a clear and well-presented document.
Mexico was an enthusiastic participant in the in…
The Government of Mexico has followed with special attention the positive developments that have taken place in Central America. The determination of the Governments and peoples of the region to strengthen their institutions has been a source of special encouragement. This year, in four of the count…
Today the General Assembly is once again
The return of Jean-Bertrand Aristide to Port-au- Prince and the restoration of the legitimately elected Government have enabled the Haitian people to embark firmly on the re-establishment of democracy: something that had been achieved with such difficulty an…
What brings us together today is what the Secretary-General calls in his report “the foremost and most far-reaching task of our time” (A/49/665, para. 4): development. The time has come for us to carry out an endeavour long delayed by the international community, one on which there has been intensiv…
The International Conference on Population and Development was the culmination of an intensive process of global agreements, which proved to be highly innovative in promoting cooperation in population issues and in strengthening recognition of the interdependence between population, the environment,…
We should like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (A/49/487) entitled “International assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Nicaragua: aftermath of the war and natural disasters”, in which he gives an account of the support activities carried out by bodies of the United N…
We are 11 months away from the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations; 24 October 1995 has profound meaning above and beyond pomp and circumstance. It marks a unique opportunity for us to stop and think about the most universal body States have created. It is also an opportunity for us to take s…
The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has caused great concern in the international community. The General Assembly has tackled the question on three occasions, but unfortunately no solution to this difficult and complex conflict has been found. We regret that the sad fate of this Member State of …
We attach particular importance to the report submitted by the Security Council to the General Assembly under Articles 15 and 24 of the Charter. We consider this to be the essential link in communications between the Security Council and the most universal body of the United Nations in the fundament…
This year has seen important steps taken towards dialogue and peaceful coexistence. In regions that were long affected by disputes and conflicts, we have seen surprising progress made in negotiations that have allowed us to foresee a lasting peace in various parts of the world. We wish to express ou…
As we approach the end of the century we are witnessing great changes and transformations. It may be said that there is no area of human affairs that has not been affected by these dynamic changes. This situation has also been reflected in the work of the United Nations. New issues have been added t…
My delegation has taken note of the report introduced by Mr. Hans Blix, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on the work done by the Agency in the course of 1993. We are grateful for the additional information he provided on the most important developments since the iss…
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Mohammed Bedjaoui for his excellent presentation today to the General Assembly of the report on the work of the International Court of Justice. We should like to express particular appreciation for the format and the calibre of his report this morning. …
