December this year marks the 21st anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan by the former Soviet Union. That invasion triggered a tragic conflict, which has yet to come to an end.
So much has happened since that fateful December. The Berlin Wall has fallen, the Soviet Union has become history, the…
The issue of Palestine has been debated for well over half a century at the United Nations. The international community has unequivocally pronounced itself in support of the struggle of the Palestinian people for the inalienable right to self-determination. Over the years there have been brief perio…
The consequences of the indiscriminate use of landmines continue to haunt the civilian population in various parts of the world. In over 60 developing countries, including Afghanistan, Cambodia, Angola, Bosnia and Somalia, the irresponsible use of landmines as a result of foreign occupation or inter…
We thank the Secretary- General for the comprehensive and action-oriented reports he has provided us under this agenda item.
Over the last few years, the number of situations requiring humanitarian assistance has been on the rise. The mitigation of the humanitarian consequences of complex emergenci…
I would like to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Namibia and President of the General Assembly at its fifty-fourth session, for the most skilful and patient manner in which he guided our deliberations on is…
We thank the Secretary- General for his report on the state of the preparations for the special session of the General Assembly in 2001 for follow-up to the World Summit for Children.
On behalf of the Pakistan delegation, I would like to convey our appreciation to the Chairperson of the Preparatory…
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a unique example of a country which, after the devastation of war, is trying to take the reins of its destiny back into its own hands. A war-torn nation is now struggling not only to consolidate its nationhood, but also to integrate itself into the international community. …
First of all, I should like, on behalf of my delegation, to extend our congratulations to Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for his leadership and for the effective manner in which he is steering the work of the IAEA.
Pakistan remains firmly c…
My first word, on behalf of my delegation, must be one of sympathy and condolence to the Government and people of Singapore at the tragic loss of life in the Singapore Airlines crash yesterday.
Reverting to the item under discussion, I would like, at the outset, to express our appreciation to Ambas…
Social development is about empowerment of the human person. It touches everyone’s life. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights stipulates that everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well- being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing, medi…
We thank the German delegation for taking the initiative in bringing the important issue of global partnerships for debate in the General Assembly. The inscription of the item entitled “Towards global partnerships” on the Assembly’s agenda has clearly established that it is the Member States that ha…
I would like to begin by congratulating Judge Gilbert Guillaume on his election as President of the International Court of Justice early this year. I would also like to thank him for presenting to the General Assembly the annual report of the Court.
Pakistan attaches great importance to the work of…
My first word must be one of appreciation to you, Sir, for bringing this body back to its own venue. I think we all now feel at home.
The Government of Guyana has taken a very timely initiative by putting on the agenda on the United Nations the proposal of the late President of Guyana, Dr. Cheddi J…
Let me begin by expressing our appreciation to the Permanent Representative of Namibia, Ambassador Martin Andjaba, for introducing the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly. We attach great importance to the presentation of the report,
pursuant to Articles 15 and 24 of the C…
On behalf of the Pakistan delegation, I would like to express our appreciation to Secretary-General Kofi Annan for his detailed report on the work of the Organization. We fully agree with the Secretary-General that it is time that we translate into action the commitments made at the level of heads o…
Mr. President, it gives me great pleasure to join preceding speakers in offering you the Pakistan delegation’s warm felicitations on your election. We pledge to you our wholehearted cooperation in your efforts dedicated to the success of this historic fifty-fifth session of the General Assembly.
I …
We are passing through momentous times in the history of mankind. Just as every dawn inspires fresh hope and a new moon is an occasion for prayer and a new year for resolutions, so also the turn of the new millennium kindles hope for the future among humanity. For the first time in history, vistas a…
Since I opened the discussion on paragraphs 10 and 11 this morning, which led to a very rich debate, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on having concluded our discussions with such diplomatic skill, which is most commendable. We had an excellent and very rich debate, in a spirit of co…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this plenary meeting of the General Assembly to discuss this draft resolution on organizational matters.
The numerous informal meetings of the plenary that we have had over the past few weeks have afforded all of us an excellent opportunity to voice…
I would, first of all, like to thank you, Sir, for convening today’s meeting on the situation in Tajikistan with a view to reviewing the progress achieved by the parties in the peace process and the contribution of the United Nations.
It is heartening to note that the people of Tajikistan have come…
