Protection of civilians in armed conflict is topical and thus my delegation expresses its gratitude to you, Mr. President, for having arranged this briefing in this format. The introductory remarks by
Today civilians, especially women, children and the elderly, are deliberately targeted by combatan…
We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important meeting today. My delegation would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Vieira de Mello for providing us with an overview of the current situation surrounding the provision of humanitarian assistance. Indeed, it confirmed our …
Today we are gathered here to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Being on the threshold of a new millennium, it is therefore appropriate for us to reflect on and take stock of how far we have gone with our collective responsibility, as we the peoples sho…
Permit me to begin by saying how glad my delegation is to be able to participate in this debate at a time when the whole world is holding its breath because of the positive signs indicating progress towards the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine,…
My delegation is once again pleased to be able to participate in the debate on this item. Namibia strongly believes that the zone is an indispensable instrument for cooperation among South Atlantic countries and has actively participated in its work.
The importance of the objectives in the creation…
Allow me to express the appreciation of my delegation to the Bureau of the Open- ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters Related to the Security Council for the outstanding way in which they conducted…
I have the honour to address the Assembly on the very important issue of cooperation between the United Nations and the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The struggle of the Namibian people was firmly based on the demand for democracy, freedom and our inalienable right to self-determination. Since …
The Government of Namibia will once again associate itself with the call of the General Assembly on States to refrain from the promulgation and application of laws and regulations with extraterritorial effects on the sovereignty of other States, the legitimate interests of entities or persons under …
Before I deliver my statement, let me express on behalf of my country our heartfelt sympathy to the Governments and peoples of the Caribbean that have fallen victim to the devastating onslaught of Hurricane Georges. I hope that we all in the international community will extend to them comfort and hu…
We associate ourselves with the message of condolences extended by the Chairman of the African Group on the untimely death of Maître Alioune Blondin Beye.
In 1990, world leaders assembled at the United Nations and made a joint commitment to give every child a secure and happy childhood, including c…
It is most gratifying to see you, Sir, presiding over this important meeting of the Council. Allow me to express also my delegation’s thanks and appreciation to you and to the other members of the Council for convening this important meeting. We look forward to what we trust will be a fruitful outco…
The conflict in Angola is a complex one, and it requires diligence and tact, among other things. In this context, my delegation hails the commitment of Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye in representing the Secretary-General in this delicate task.
Peace and stability can come to Angola only if and when the t…
Let me at the outset thank the officers of the Open-ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council for the outstanding way in which they conducted the work of the Group during the fift…
Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has spearheaded humanity’s common yearning for a peaceful, just and prosperous world — a world freed at last from war, greed and other abominable human and social impulses.
The brilliant and forward-looking authors of the Charter of the United Nations…
I congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-second session. We have no doubt that your diplomatic tact will steer the deliberations of this important session to a fruitful conclusion. My delegation will lend you its full cooperation as you embark on th…
The request to hold this urgent session of the General Assembly on the situation in the Middle East affirms, among other things, the serious concern of the international community about that situation.
The Namibian people, having travelled the road of occupation, cannot but associate themselves wit…
Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. Given your experience and diplomatic skill, we have no doubt that the Council will be provided with sure leadership. At the same time, we wish to extend our …
At the outset, may I extend to you, Sir, my delegation’s warm congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month. Your experience and diplomatic skill will no doubt guarantee the success of the Council’s work under your wise leadership. We also extend our sincere
Allo…
It is now almost two years since the General Assembly, by its resolution 49/28 of 1994, decided to undertake an annual review and evaluation of the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other developments relating to ocean affairs and the law of the sea. The same …
My delegation fully supports the statement made by the representative of Colombia on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
Since 1992, the General Assembly has adopted resolutions on the “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of A…
