It is with profound regret and grave concern that my delegation joins the voices that have preceded us in expressing our disappointment at the recent decision to block Palestine’s admission to full membership within the United Nations (see S/PV.9609). We would like to express our sincere appreciatio…
It is deeply regrettable that the Security Council has once again failed to fulfil its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Six months have now
passed since the outbreak of a horrific chapter in the conflict between Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. The worl…
It is a matter of utmost regret that we must meet again today on the issue of the use of a veto to obstruct a draft resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, adherence to international law, including international humanitarian law, and the prompt and unconditional release of hostag…
May I begin by congratulating Mr. Dennis Francis on his election as President of the General Assembly at it seventy- eighth session. I also wish to convey my appreciation to Mr. Csaba Kőrösi for his sterling leadership of the seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly. Secretary-General António…
At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this very important high-level meeting on the midterm review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.
We are gathered here under the theme “Working together to reduce risk for a resilient …
At the outset, let me congratulate Mr. Csaba Kőrösi on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-seventh session. I wish to assure him of the full cooperation of my delegation in the fulfilment of his important duties.
We are at a watershed moment in human history, when human…
On behalf of the Group of African States, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s plenary meeting to pay tribute to the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The African Group expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the royal family and to the Government and the pe…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of African States.
The African Group commends the President of the General Assembly for convening this meeting and for his support to nuclear disarmament. The Group expresses its appreciation for the valuable message delivered by the Secretary-Gener…
With the President’s permission, I invite the General Assembly to hear a pre-recorded statement by the Honourable Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius.
I have the honour to introduce a pre-recorded statement of His Excellency Mr. Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal, Minister of Health and Wellness of the Republic of Mauritius.
My delegation is very disappointed indeed that while we are discussing the activities of the International Court of Justice and the President of the Court and several other judges are present in this Hall, one delegation should still be contesting and challenging the decision and advisory opinion of…
Let me first congratulate Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf on the second year of his tenure as President of the International Court of Justice and thank him for his comprehensive report (A/74/4) on the activities of the Court covering the period 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019.
Let me also pay tribute to …
I would like to refer to the statement made this morning by the representative of Maldives (see A/73/PV.83), in which she mentioned her country’s submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, to which Mauritius has objected. Mauritius would like to clarify the matter, which ha…
I would like to thank the President for her leadership in organizing today’s important first meeting to commemorate the
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
My delegation aligns itself with the statements made by the representatives of Venezuela, on behalf of the Movement …
I commend the Dominican Republic for the initiative of convening this open debate focused on addressing the impacts of climate-related disasters on international peace and security. We are particularly appreciative of the concept note (S/2019/1, annex), containing pertinent questions that have guide…
I wish at the outset to congratulate Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, President of the International Court of Justice, on his election to preside over the world court, and to thank him for his very comprehensive report on the activities of the Court for the past year (A/73/4).
Let me also acknowledge t…
Let me join other leaders in paying special tribute to the late Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations. The legacy left by that great son of Africa will forever remain carved in the history of the United Nations.
I warmly congratulate Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her el…
As we gather today to reflect on global peace together, let us learn from Madiba and his extraordinary personal character and fierce principles, which allowed him to strive for justice for his people.
Mauritius was privileged to host the late President Mandela twice while he was in office and sever…