New Zealand takes this opportunity to explain its position on resolution 64/109 on the role of diamonds in fuelling conflict. New Zealand joined consensus on the resolution because we strongly support the Kimberley Process. We are disappointed, however, that language on Zimbabwe, in particular, was …
The unprecedented demands on the international humanitarian system over the past year have consequences for all of us — Governments, the United Nations, international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society. 2009 has seen
the emergence of new conflicts as…
Given its history, its location and its extensive coastline, New Zealand has a strong interest in the ocean and its resources. The ocean has always played an important part in the economic, social and cultural life of our country. We
are also very conscious of the very great significance of the oce…
New Zealand wished to explain its vote on two resolutions, namely, resolution 64/17, on the Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat, and resolution 64/18, on the special information programme on the question of Palestine of the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat.
New Zea…
New Zealand welcomes the progress made in Afghanistan since this
time last year, and in particular congratulates the people and the Government of Afghanistan on holding and participating in the first elections run wholly by Afghan authorities. While New Zealand was very concerned by the level of fr…
New Zealand takes this opportunity to explain its abstention in the vote on resolution 64/10. That position must be seen in the wider context of the Middle East peace process and our long-standing support for international justice. Our position is based on a number of principles.
New Zealand seeks …
New Zealand is pleased to welcome Ambassador van Meeuwen to New York for the presentation of the report on the Human Rights Council’s third year of operation (A/64/53). We acknowledge his contribution and that of his predecessor, Ambassador Martin Uhomoibhi.
New Zealand firmly believes in the unive…
I have the honour to speak today on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ). We commend the International Criminal Court (ICC) for all that it has accomplished to date and thank the President of the Court for his report this morning.
The Rome Statute is on its way to achieving universal …
I join others in thanking Mr. José Luís Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, and Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary General, for their presentations today, as well as the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/504) on the situation in Timor- Leste. We particularly a…
New Zealand thanks the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the possible security implications of climate change (A/64/350), which results from a specific request in resolution 63/281 — a historic resolution that New Zealand was proud to co-sponsor, along with 100 other Member States.
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New Zealand fully aligns itself with the joint Pacific island members’ statement delivered earlier today by The Honourable Vita Skilling, Secretary of Health and Social Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia.
New Zealand is regarded internationally as a steadfast advocate of the goals agreed…
To the powers, to the voices, to the four winds: I greet you all.
(spoke in English)
I have addressed the Assembly in Te Reo Maori, the indigenous language of New Zealand, and I bring warm Pacific greetings from all New Zealanders.
I am deeply honoured to lead New Zealand’s delegation to the Gene…
I join preceding speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and in thanking you for convening this debate. I also thank Under- Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra and General Agwai for their comprehensive briefings and their work.
Peacekeeping is one…
I thank you for convening this debate, Mr. President. We welcome the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2009/277), which provides a thorough assessment of the first 10 years of Council involvement in the protection of civilians and highlights the challenges that Member States must still address to…
I thank you, Mr. President, for those kind words as I prepare to leave New York.
New Zealand welcomes these reports from the United Nations counter-terrorism committees. In responding to the threat of global terrorism, the United Nations, through the work of the General Assembly, the Security Counc…
I thank the Secretary- General for his report on the situation in Timor-Leste (S/2009/72). I also thank you, Mr. President, having convened this open debate. We value very highly Japan’s leadership in the Security Council and in the Timor-Leste Core Group.
It is an honour and a pleasure to welcome …
My delegation wishes to add our voice in support of resolution 63/281, adopted by consensus this morning.
In 2008, New Zealand, along with other Pacific Island Forum members, adopted the Niue Declaration on Climate Change. At that time, our leaders expressed deep concerns about
“the serious curren…
Over the past year the international community has had to respond to a growing number of humanitarian emergencies. Those emergencies wreak havoc on nations and communities, threatening economic growth and undermining development, including the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). …
New Zealand welcomes progress made in Afghanistan since this time
last year and is pleased once again to be a sponsor of draft resolution A/63/L.17, prepared and introduced by Germany.
We congratulate the Government of Afghanistan on its efforts to improve the situation, including in the areas of …
I have the honour to present this statement on behalf of members of the Pacific Islands Forum based in New York, namely: Australia, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and New Z…
