On behalf of the Republic of the Philippines and my own delegation, Pakistan, as well as all other sponsors, I have the privilege to introduce draft resolution A/78/L.26, entitled “Promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace”, under agenda item 14,…
We thank the Secretary- General for presenting important reports under agenda item 72.
The world is today confronted with myriad of challenges — conflicts, climate-induced natural disasters, economic downturn and food insecurity — giving rise to unprecedented humanitarian needs. The intersection o…
Allow me at the outset to extend my appreciation to the Secretary-General and the Secretariat for the reports submitted under the agenda item entitled “Oceans and law of the sea” (A/78/67, A/78/77, A/78/113, A/78/129 and A/78/521).
Ocean health continues to experience a significant downturn, posing…
Our world has become increasingly interdependent. The state of public health in one nation is undeniably linked to well-being in others. Public health is not merely a humanitarian concern today. As illustrated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it has become an economic, social and stra…
Today’s debate offers an opportunity not only to reflect on the catastrophic humanitarian situation created in Gaza by the war waged by Israel on the Palestinian people but also to take stock of the implementation of resolution ES- 10/21, adopted on 27 October by the General Assembly at its tenth em…
I wish to thank you for convening this important debate and President Francis for his leadership and commitment to a more representative, democratic, transparent, effective and accountable Security Council.
We also thank him for reappointing Ambassador Alexander Marschik, Permanent Representative o…
I thank the President for convening today’s joint debate on the implementation of United Nations resolutions, as well as the revitalization of the work of the General Assembly.
We congratulate Ambassador Mitchell Fifield, former Permanent Representative of Australia and Ambassador Egriselda Gonzále…
We thank Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi for his presentation of the annual report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for 2022 (see A/78/304). We acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of the Agency and of Mr. Grossi in advancing the use of peaceful nuclear energy for
sustainab…
My delegation is exercising its right of reply in response to the statement made by the Indian delegate.
Big lies, deflection and disinformation define India’s diplomacy today. No amount of lies and obfuscation can change the history and realities on the ground. Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed terr…
My delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Mauritania, on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation; and Azerbaijan, on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (see A/78/PV.24).
At the outset, let me thank the President of the Internation…
At the outset, let me acknowledge the presence of His Excellency Mr. Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cuba.
My delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the Group of 77 and China, (see A/78/PV.24).
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We thank the President of the Human Rights Council for his presentation of the annual report of the Human Rights Council (A/78/53 and A/78/53/Add.1) to the General Assembly.
The Human Right Council serves to uphold one of the three pillars of the United Nations. The Council continues to make import…
I would like to first congratulate Brazil for its very successful and active presidency, and I also thank China, Russia and the United
Arab Emirates for convening this meeting, as well as the Special Coordinator and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their briefings.
Today is the elevent…
Pakistan will join the consensus on the political declaration (A/78/L.1), to be adopted today.
We sincerely commend the co-facilitators — the Permanent Representative of Qatar, Her Excellency Ms. Alya Al-Thani, and the Permanent Representative of Ireland, Ambassador Fergal Mythen — for their hero…
I do not wish to dignify the statement just made by this gentleman, who claims to represent Afghanistan. I think that his credentials are questionable — he has no Government, he has no representative, he has no credentials, and it is, I think, an anomaly that the Security Council is obliged to invit…
I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Albanian delegation on your successful presidency of the Security Council this month, and I am grateful to you for convening this important debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I would like to thank Special Representative Otunbayeva for her…
My delegation is obliged to exercise its right of reply in response to the statement just made by the representative India. What we have heard from India is pure political fiction. Let me list the lies.
First, Jammu and Kashmir is not part of India. It never was and never will be. Just ask the peop…
On behalf of the Government and the people of Pakistan, I convey to Mr. Dennis Francis our warm congratulations on his election to guide the work of this historic session of the General Assembly. I am confident that his vast diplomatic experience and the sunny disposition of his beautiful island cou…
Allow me to begin by expressing our gratitude to you, Mr. President, for
convening this meeting to take action on the streamlined version of decision 77/568, on the scope of the Summit of the Future. Pakistan joined the consensus on the decision. My delegation greatly appreciates the efforts of the…
Pakistan commends the United Kingdom presidency for convening this timely debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent raids, air strikes and large-scale military operations carried out by the Israeli occupation forces i…
