Millions of Afghans continue to suffer from prolonged conflict in their country. Instability caused by the vicious cycle of foreign military intervention and civil war has engulfed
the whole region and impeded peace, development and progress.
Unfortunately, over the past year, we have not seen any…
I have the honour to present draft resolution A/73/L.55, entitled “Promotion of
interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace”.
Since 2004, Pakistan, together with the Philippines, has been a proud facilitator of this annual resolution. Adopted by consensus by …
Let me also begin by thanking you, Sir, for convening this important open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the President of Commission of the Economic Community of West African States for their insightful briefings.
In 1945, as the wor…
For the past several decades, the people of Afghanistan have experienced epic
suffering caused by war, internecine conflicts and foreign interventions in their country. Violence and turmoil in Afghanistan have not only undermined peace and security and development in the country and the region; the…
At the outset, I would like to express my delegation’s gratitude to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People for its important work and comprehensive report (А/73/35).
Seventy-one years ago today, the General Assembly adopted resolution 181 (II) , which envi…
Let me begin by conveying my delegation’s gratitude to the Chinese presidency for convening today’s debate, and to the Secretary-General and the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Peace and Security for their insightful and informative briefings.
Let me at the outset also pay tribute to the eight …
At the outset, allow me to congratulate the Permanent Representatives of the United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg, respectively, on their appointment as co-Chairs of the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform.
My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Ambassa…
Let me start by congratulating China on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month and for convening this very important debate.
In 1945, as the world emerged from the most devastating war in recorded history, it was evident that if the horrors of the past were to be put to rest, interna…
At the outset, let me thank Bolivia for organizing this open debate on this very important issue. We also thank the briefers for their insightful remarks.
Ending conflicts, forging peace, alleviating human suffering, addressing injustice, protecting human rights and placing the world on a safer pat…
We are obliged to exercise our right of reply to the statement made by the representative of India.
It is regrettable that the Indian delegation has yet again chosen to make fabricated claims that have no basis either in fact or in law. May I remind the Indian representative that no amount of obfus…
Let me start by thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the work of the Organization (A/73/1). The report offers a holistic overview of the complex and fraught global landscape. It also makes a compelling case for collective action to effectively address those challenges. From…
I am taking the floor to exercise our right of reply to the statement just made by the representative of India. Her diatribe was a reflection not only of India’s deep-seated hostility towards my country but also of the Indian habit of conflating fact with fabrication.
We were treated to another hom…
May I begin by congratulating Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election as President of the General Assembly. The stewardship of this session by an accomplished leader of her rank and stature will undoubtedly lend to the proceedings of the Assembly greater credence and strength. I also comm…
Nelson Mandela’s name is synonymous with struggle, reconciliation, peaceful coexistence and respect for others. His charisma, stoic optimism and undying spirit to help the oppressed made him one of the world’s most recognizable statesmen of the twentieth century and a hero of South African democracy…
I, too, should like to begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Yamamoto for his briefing.
The situation in Afghanistan remains a source of concern for the entire international community. A long war continues, exacerbated by terrorism, ethnic and regional tensions, and a f…
Let me begin by expressing our gratitude to the United States presidency for organizing this important debate. We also appreciate the insights provided by the briefers.
Blue Helmets are recognized and respected all over the world. They symbolize the United Nations commitment to regional and interna…
My delegation is compelled to take the floor at this late hour in response to the statement made by the representative of India earlier today.
While there was nothing novel in the content of the Indian assertions — which we will not dignify with a response — what was remarkable was the setting chos…
My delegation would like to thank the United Kingdom presidency for holding this important debate and it is good to see Lord Ahmad presiding over this debate. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Archbishop of Canterbury and to Ms. Mossarat Qadeem, who is from my country, for their insig…
I take the floor to respond to the statement made by the representative of India.
Much though some may believe it, repeating groundless accusations and fabrications do not lend them credibility. At best, they may satisfy a self- delusional notion of reality, but a farce can go only so far. It is un…
I too would like to begin by thank the Swedish presidency for convening today’s debate and the Prime Minister of Sweden for presiding over it earlier. We also thank the briefers for their insightful coverage of this important issue.
The dreams and hopes of hundreds of thousands of children continue…
