At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session.
The delegation of Myanmar fully supports the statement made by the representative of the People’s Republic of China, in which he clearly spelled out compel…
Myanmar strongly recognizes the need to promote the political, economic and cultural rights of indigenous peoples. We have also followed the time-honoured tradition of supporting the self-determination of peoples under colonial rule. We have therefore consistently supported the right of all peoples …
Mr. President, I wish to thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in today’s open debate on this important subject. I would also like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. John Holmes, for his comprehensive briefing this morning.
Armed conflict breeds a cy…
Today’s meetings are very timely indeed. They provide us with an opportunity to review how effectively we are implementing our commitments and how we can reinforce our efforts to face the complex challenge of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
My delegation wishes to commend the Secretary- General for his comp…
On behalf of the Asian Group, I wish to tender my deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Armenia on the demise
of Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan, who passed away on 25 March.
Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan’s untimely death is a great loss to his country, to the people of Arm…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Asian Group on this historic occasion. The Asian Group joins the others in paying tribute to Africa, the African people and their descendants in the Caribbean and the Americas for their triumphant struggle against slavery, as they celebrate this special da…
The Security Council should be proud of what transpired today. If there is a justifiable occasion for a permanent member to cast a negative vote, this is certainly the occasion. We are gratified that two permanent members — both of whom know full well the actual situation of my country and one of wh…
I would like to thank the representative of the European Union for reading out this technical amendment, but I would like to be sure that the text is the same as the one that was adopted by the Third Committee. Therefore, I would like to request the Secretariat to check and verify that that is indee…
First of all, my delegation would like to express our deep appreciation to Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of the State of Qatar, President of the Security Council for December, for introducing the report of the Council covering the period from 1 August 2005 to 31 July 2006 (A/61/2). The State of Qat…
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his fourth consolidated report on progress in implementation and international support for the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) (A/61/212).
My delegation associates itself with the statements made by the Pe…
First of all, I wish to congratulate Sheikha Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa on her election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. We are convinced that her vast experience in international relations and able leadership will lead this session to a successful conclusion.
I would al…
Since my delegation is taking the floor for the first time at the present session, I should like to congratulate you, Madam, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session.
The United Nations, in admitting the People’s Republic of China as a Member, decided …
Today’s meeting on Security Council reform is most timely, and I thank the President for having convened this important meeting.
Member States have been actively engaged in the process of United Nations reform. We have also made significant achievements in that process, culminating in the establish…
Allow me first and foremost to express our appreciation to President Eliasson for having convened and for presiding over this very important meeting at this very significant crossroads. We are gathered here this week to review the progress we have made and the challenges we have faced in our fight a…
For the reasons we gave loud and clear during the meeting of the Third Committee held on 18 November 2005, we categorically reject the allegations and accusations contained in draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. On behalf of the delegation of Myanmar, I would also l…
First, I would like to convey the deepest sympathies of my delegation to the Government and the people of Jordan, as well as to the injured, in connection with the terrorist bombings in Amman. We cannot condone those heinous acts.
I express our deep appreciation to the President of the Security Cou…
My delegation fully associates itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Jamaica, who spoke on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
The will of the international community with regard to the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo by the United Sta…
Sir, may I first of all say how happy I am to see you, current Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), presiding over this important meeting. My delegation
fully associates itself with the statement made by the Ambassador of Jamaica on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. I …
At the outset, I thank the Secretary-General for his report on the promotion of interreligious dialogue (A/60/201) and commend the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its report on the midterm global review of the International Decade for a Culture of Peace …
I wish first of all to congratulate Mr. Jan Eliasson on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixtieth session. We are convinced that, given his extensive experience in international relations, this session will have a fruitful outcome. My delegation pledges its support and full c…
