Since the adoption of the Millennium Declaration in 2000, we have spent almost one decade working for the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Yet, progress towards reaching them remains uneven and varies from region to region. With only five years to go, we need to step up our…
I wish to begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his seventh consolidated report regarding the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) (A/64/204). My delegation is pleased to learn from the report that, despite the financial and economic crisis which has affected countries large and sm…
At the outset, my delegation wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report on implementing the responsibility to protect (R2P) (A/63/677). Taken together with his presentation at our 96th meeting, on 21 July, his report outlines the scope of the specific activities that may need to be discuss…
I wish to thank you, Sir, for this opportunity to make a statement at this briefing. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his efforts to support Myanmar’s democratization process and for his comprehensive briefing today. The Secretary-General’s recent visit to Myanmar was his second…
The exploitation of human rights for political purposes is not acceptable to Myanmar. Our domestic political process has made significant strides with the adoption of a new Constitution by the people of Myanmar through a nationwide referendum. We have been on track to make a smooth transition to dem…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica for introducing the annual report of the Security Council (A/63/2).
Under Article 24, paragraph 1, of the Charter, States Members of the United Nations confer on the Security Council the primary responsibility for the m…
References to Myanmar have been made on some occasions in connection with cyclone Nargis, many months after the event.
One such reference was made by the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross this afternoon under agenda item 65. Although the real motivation of the reference…
Myanmar joined the overwhelming majority of Member States in voting in favour of the resolution just adopted, entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”.
Myanmar adheres to the five principles of peaceful coexis…
We live in an era when the world is becoming increasingly interdependent. Nothing illustrates this interdependency more than the Asian financial crisis of a decade ago and the current financial crisis gripping the world’s largest economy. The problems may have local roots, but, given the severity of…
First of all, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (A/63/206) under sub-item (a) of agenda item 57, on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). My delegation is convinced that the successful implementation of NEPAD is central to the achievement of sustainab…
The convening of this high- level meeting is a timely and a welcome opportunity. It enables the international community not only to review the progress that has been made, but also to address the remaining challenges we need to tackle.
My delegation would like to associate itself with the statement…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to make a statement at this briefing.
I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Gambari for his briefing on the details of his recent visit to Myanmar. The Secretary-General’s good offices role — mandated by the General Assembly — ha…
We asked for a recorded vote on this resolution and cast a negative vote, because the exploitation of human rights for political purposes is not acceptable to Myanmar. Our domestic political process has made significant strides with the completion of the national convention process. In fact, we have…
First of all, I wish to extend the heartfelt condolences of my Government to the Government and people of Algeria and to the families of United Nations staff in connection with the recent tragic loss of life as the result of a dastardly terrorist attack.
The twenty-seventh special session of the Ge…
Mr. President, I wish to thank you for this opportunity to speak before the Security Council. I am particularly happy to see Indonesia, a fellow member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), presiding over this meeting. I understand that I will be followed by my colleague, the Perman…
The delegation of Myanmar extends its full support to draft resolution A/62/L.4 entitled “Peace, security and reunification on the Korean peninsula”. The draft resolution tabled jointly by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea is unique and commendable. My delegation co…
May I first of all take this opportunity to express my delegation’s deep gratitude to the President of the General Assembly, the Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and all others for their messages of condolence on the passing away …
On behalf of the Government and people of Myanmar, I wish to express my profound gratitude to you for the words of condolence expressed on behalf of the General Assembly on the passing away of His Excellency General Soe Win, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar. He was a soldier and a statesman wh…
Mr. President, I thank you for the opportunity to speak to the Security Council in connection with Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari’s visit to Myanmar under the Secretary- General’s good offices role mandated by the General Assembly. I wish also to thank the Secretary-General for his statemen…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate the President on his assumption of the high office of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session. I would also like to convey Myanmar’s appreciation to his predecessor, Her Excellency Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, for her able stewards…
