I have the privilege to introduce, under agenda item 14, draft resolution A/67/L.75, entitled “Sanitation for All”, which designates 19 November as World Toilet Day in the context of “Sanitation for All”.
I am sure that there will be laughter among the press and the public when it is reported that …
I thank you, Mr. President, for recognizing the work of the Global Governance Group (3G). Allow me to make a few comments on behalf of the 30 members of the 3G.
The 3G welcomes the adoption of resolution 67/289 by consensus and congratulates the Chilean delegation. The 3G emphasizes that the United…
Trafficking in persons is a flagrant violation of human dignity and a heinous and shameful crime. Singapore strongly condemns it. We are fully committed to implementing the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
As a regional transport hub, Singapore is unfortunately…
Singapore voted in favour of resolution 67/234 B. Throughout the entire process, from the sessions of the Preparatory Committee to the Final United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, Singapore consistently stated its position that an arms trade treaty should be practical, effective and ba…
Singapore welcomes draft resolution A/67/L.36, on moving towards universal health coverage, and thanks the foreign policy and global health group for its excellent work on the text. Singapore further welcomes the note by the Secretary- General on global health and foreign policy (A/67/377), transmit…
My delegation is privileged to address the General Assembly under agenda item 75, “Oceans and the law of the sea”. We thank the Secretary- General for his comprehensive reports on oceans and the law of the sea (A/67/79) and on sustainable fisheries (A/67/315). We also thank the coordinators of draft…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s debate. I will deliver a shortened version of my statement; a longer version is being circulated in the Chamber.
As is well known, Singapore strongly supports Security Council reform, particularly in the area of working methods. The working methods …
The delegation of Singapore would like to thank the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr Yukiya Amano, and his secretariat for the comprehensive annual report of the Agency (see A/67/152).
As the global focal point for nuclear cooperation, the IAEA makes important c…
My delegation would like to express its thanks to the International Court of Justice for the comprehensive and informative report on its work from 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2012 (A/67/4). It is evident that the Court has had an extremely busy year dealing with a myriad of legal issues. It is therefor…
I extend my congratulations to Mr. Vuk Jeremić on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session. I wish him every success in the year ahead.
The global economic situation remains uncertain. Europe is in recession and growth in other places is weakening. There is inc…
Singapore voted in favour of resolution 66/253 because it is clearly not a politically motivated country-specific human rights resolution of the type that is too common in the Third Committee. By contrast, the resolution clearly deals with a unique and extraordinary emergency.
Singapore calls on th…
I would first like to make a few observations on behalf of the Global Governance Group (3G) regarding the report of the Secretary-General on global economic governance and development (A/66/506*).
The 3G notes the conclusions of the report and appreciates its elaboration on the important relationsh…
My delegation is pleased to address the General Assembly on agenda item 76, “Oceans and the law of the sea”. I join my friend from Indonesia, Mr. Yusra Khan, in thanking the Secretary-General for the comprehensive reports contained in document A/66/70 and its two addenda. We also thank the coordinat…
Singapore voted in favour of resolution 66/14. We voted in favour based on the understanding that the reference in paragraph 2 to “the achievement of the two-State solution on the basis of the pre-1967 borders” should be interpreted in the same manner as set out in paragraph 1 of resolution 66/17, n…
My delegation joins today’s debate with mixed feelings. We see some encouraging steps in some areas. For instance, we find it useful to separate discussions on the Security Council’s annual report from those on Council reform in general, including its working methods. We thank Portugal for that init…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the group of five small nations (S-5), comprising Costa Rica, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Singapore and Switzerland.
It has been more than two decades since the end of the Cold War, when talk of reforming the Security Council gathered pace. Since …
The Singapore delegation would like to thank the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Yukiya Amano, and his secretariat for the IAEA’s comprehensive annual report (see A/66/95).
As the global focal point for nuclear cooperation, the IAEA continues to play a crucial…
My delegation thanks President Owada for his presentation of the comprehensive report of the International Court of Justice covering its activities over the past year (A/66/4). We also thank President Owada and Vice- President Tomka for their able leadership of the Court in that period. It is a test…
Singapore will welcome the successful adoption of draft resolution A/66/L.3, entitled “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”. Singapore is pleased to sponsor this meaningful draft resolution.
Much has been said about how sport can play a crucial role in the effor…
Allow me to congratulate Ambassador Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. I would also like to congratulate Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on his unanimous reappointment to a second term.
I extend my warmest congratulations to Sou…
