Mr. President, on behalf of the Pakistan delegation, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. It is a special pleasure to see the
fraternal State of Qatar and you, my dear friend, preside over the Council at this important juncture.
Let me al…
This debate appropriately coincides with the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. Indeed, the Palestinian people,
who have endured a serial tragedy over the past 60 years, deserve the full solidarity and support of the international community. The United Nations, which has p…
Peace, stability and prosperity in Afghanistan are vital — most of all for the long-suffering people of that unique country, but also for Pakistan and, indeed, for the international community.
Two years ago, prospects for success in Afghanistan appeared to be bright. Indeed, much had been achieved:…
I join other speakers in thanking Mr. ElBaradei for presenting the annual report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We are confident that the IAEA, under his dynamic leadership, will continue its laudable work to promote, in particular, the peaceful uses of nuclear technology. We assu…
At the outset, let me thank the President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Rosalyn Higgins, for presenting its report on its work during the past year. I also thank her for her excellent briefing on the role and functioning of the Court.
Justice and the rule of law are the key to an ord…
The Pakistan delegation is pleased to participate in the discussion on this very important agenda item. In today’s ever-changing world, this agenda item has taken on great importance and remains the focal point of action in many key areas, including peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Indeed, one cannot…
It is a great privilege and honour for me to participate in this important discussion under the stewardship of Ambassador Al-Khalifa. Pakistan wishes to associate itself with the statement made by the representative of South Africa on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
We welcome the steady progr…
The Pakistan delegation expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General on the presentation of his annual report on the work of the Organization. We note the changed format of the report, covering the four main areas of the 2005 Summit Declaration. In this process, however, the in-depth review o…
It is my pleasure and great privilege to represent Pakistan at this important High-level plenary Meeting convened to undertake the midterm review of the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001-2010.
Pakistan wishes to align itself with the sta…
Since our delegation is taking the floor for the first time, we take this opportunity, Madam, to warmly congratulate you on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. We assure you of our fullest cooperation in ensuring successful deliberations at this important s…
At the outset, I would like to sincerely thank the two Co-Chairs, Ambassador Menon of Singapore and Ambassador Yáñez-Barnuevo of Spain, and their teams for the commendable job that they have done. By means of their hard work and their constructive approach, they have successfully given comprehensive…
Pakistan’s position on the agenda item under consideration, expressed
individually and collectively in the context of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, is known. We share the concern over the devastating impact and widespread environmental damage caused by the fires. We therefore sympathi…
I must first of all apologize for the absence of Ambassador Akram, who is unable to deliver this statement owing to other engagements.
Mr. President, the Pakistan delegation highly appreciates your skilful leadership of the Security Council during this month and welcomes the opportunity to particip…
We are meeting once again to discuss the reform of the Security Council, which is an issue of vital interest to all Member States. The 2005 world summit supported the reform of the Security Council in order to make it more broadly representative, efficient and transparent, and thus to
further enhan…
Madam President, allow me at the outset to congratulate you on steering the presidency of the Council for the month of June and for convening this important debate on the last day of your presidency.
Since the last public meeting in the Council on the situation of the Middle East, including the Pal…
We align ourselves with the statement made by the Chairman of the Group of 77.
We are pleased that a development resolution has been adopted today by consensus. Development is a matter of high priority for developing countries. The resolution reiterates many commitments already made in the past, bu…
We thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this specific meeting of the General Assembly focused on development, as decided in resolution 60/265. As we deliberate this important issue today, the world is in the throes of a development emergency triggered by multiple crises of finan…
I am pleased to be present at this gathering at which we are reviewing the progress made on the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS, adopted in 2001.
I would also like to express my deepest condolences in connection with the untimely and tragic death of Dr. J.W. Lee, Director-General of the World…
On behalf of the delegation of Pakistan, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Chinese delegation on the skilful manner in which you are guiding the work of the Security Council this month. I also wish to congratulate Ambassador Mayoral and his delegation on the successful Argenti…
Today we have adopted an important — some say historic — decision in the process of United Nations reform. We commend the painstaking efforts that you, Mr. President, and your
two Co-Chairmen, Ambassador Kumalo and Ambassador Arias, have made in developing the present text through an open and trans…
