The nature and scope of the problem created by the irresponsible use of landmines is enormous. Almost 40 per cent of United Nations Member States face the problem of landmines
in one form or another. The victims are mostly innocent civilians, women and children, both during and after conflicts.
Th…
I join other speakers in extending our gratitude to our dear friend Mr. ElBaradei for presenting the annual report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The dynamic leadership provided by Mr. ElBaradei is emblematic of the commendable work being performed by the Agency, at times in very …
I join in welcoming Mr. Holkeri to the Security Council and thank him for his briefing. We compliment Mr. Holkeri on the work done in his first few months in office in implementing the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999), especially those relating to the promotion of substantial autonomy and self-g…
I would like to express the Pakistani delegation’s appreciation to you for convening this open debate to mark the third anniversary of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). The resolution elevated women from being hapless victims of conflict situations to equal stakeholders in the…
I would like to join in thanking Mr. Benon Sevan for his comprehensive briefing this afternoon on the process of phasing out the oil-for-food programme.
It is clear from Mr. Sevan’s report that the current situation in Iraq has affected the winding down of the oil-for-food programme. A number of pr…
Mr. President, my delegation appreciates the transparency with which you have conducted the business of the Assembly. We take note of the fact that the delegation of India has blocked the inclusion of this non-governmental organization (NGO) for having held a demonstration against India’s illegal an…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for your explanation. My delegation would like to know the name of the delegation and the grounds given for the objection.
The list of non- governmental organizations that have applied for accreditation to the high-level dialogue on financing for development was included in document A/57/CRP.5 of 9 September 2003. Among them was a non- governmental organization called International Human Rights Observers, Pakistan, whic…
One of the greatest challenges that humanity faces in the twenty-first century is the spread of infectious diseases, both emerging and re-emerging. Although the exact sources of many new diseases are still being researched, the phenomenon of globalization — people coming into closer contact with oth…
This debate on strengthening the United Nations system and revitalizing the General Assembly is important, essential and timely. Every institution needs to continue to renew itself in order to stay relevant, efficient and effective. Today, even the Organization’s strongest detractors recognize that …
It is with great pleasure that I address this august forum on the important subject of integrated and coordinated implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields.
At the outset, I wish to align our delega…
We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his report, contained in document A/58/227, on cooperation between the United Nations and all relevant partners, in particular the private sector.
Our deliberation on this agenda item is rooted in the Millennium Declaration, which called for the developm…
Mr. President, we are immensely pleased to see you preside over this important meeting.
Today, millions of children are suffering as a result of infant mortality, child trafficking — often leading to prostitution — and exploitive child labour. Those deprived, neglected, exploited and abused childre…
We welcome the report of Economic and Social Council (A/58/3) for 2003. We also commend the President of the Economic and
Social Council, Mr. Rosenthal, and other members of the Bureau for so ably steering the work of the Council during this year.
The Pakistan delegation associates itself with the…
I am confident that, under the skilful stewardship of Ambassador Hunte, this House will have a fruitful debate on the question of expansion of the Security Council and its working methods. We look forward to working with him in the Open-ended Working Group established for that purpose. Our objective…
Mr. President, it is a privilege for me to participate in this important discussion under your stewardship. Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with African countries and supports all initiatives aimed at development of the African continent. It was in that spirit that we supported t…
I join my colleagues in welcoming the Secretary-General at this important meeting.
Pakistan is happy that the Security Council was able to act unanimously on the resolution, and we commend the flexibility demonstrated by all Council members. Pakistan voted in favour of the resolution, and I would l…
I would like to thank Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Timor-Leste and for updating us on the progress made by the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). I would like to express our high appreciation to Ambassador Sharma for UNMISET’s …
We have returned to this Chamber once again to discuss a specific and grave aspect of the disturbing situation in the Middle East. Pakistan believes that the construction of the separation
wall in the occupied Palestinian territories is illegal. It entails enormous humanitarian suffering for the af…
We too are grateful for the comprehensive briefings of the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). Pakistan fully supports the work of the two Tribunals and attaches great importance…
