The Government of Suriname would like to express its sympathy to the Government and people of Algeria and the United Nations family on the tragedy that took place today in Algeria.
My delegation is honoured to address the General Assembly at this special occasion, at which the international communi…
On behalf of Her Excellency Mrs. Lygia Kraag-Keteldijk, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Suriname, and Ambassador Mac-Donald, I would like to express the appreciation of the Republic of Suriname to you, Sir, for organizing this important Dialogue, which is very significant in preparing for the Follo…
I commend the initiative of organizing this High-level Dialogue on Interreligious and Intercultural Understanding and
Cooperation for Peace in order to advance the values of mutual understanding and tolerance.
In that regard, I am privileged to present Suriname as a model of successful interreligi…
It is an honour for me to address this gathering today, and on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Suriname I extend my congratulations to President Kerim for having been entrusted the task of leading the work of the General Assembly during this sixty-second session. We pledge our…
Suriname reaffirms its commitment to the one-China policy and supports the efforts of the Government and people of China to realize national reunification. In agreement with that policy, Suriname cannot associate itself with inclusion of item 165, regarding Taiwan’s membership, on the agenda of the …
The Republic of Suriname places great importance on the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those of indigenous peoples. With the adoption today of this historic document, the international community came to agreement on principles to govern the rights of…
Globalization, advances in communications and transportation, underdevelopment, lack of opportunity and poverty, have all contributed to the increase in the flow of migrants. We share the view that there is a need for effective management of international migration. For such management to be achieve…
It is a distinct honour for me today to address the sixtieth General Assembly of the United Nations. At the outset, please allow me on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Suriname to extend sincere felicitations to the President on his election to preside over this important sessi…
I am honoured to speak today on behalf of the States members of the Latin American and Caribbean Group as we elect the President of the General Assembly for the upcoming sixtieth session. It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the members of the group, to extend sincere congratulations to the Pres…
The delegation of Suriname would like to speak on item 47, entitled “Sport for peace and development: International Year of Sport and Physical Education”.
My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Barbados on behalf of the States members of the Caribbean Community…
On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Suriname, I extend to you my sincere congratulations on your unanimous election to guide the work of this fifty-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly. We are convinced that the wealth of diplomatic experience and expertise you …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that are Members of the United Nations: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadin…
I would like first of all to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive reports on the follow-up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit and on the work of the Organization. We welcome the initiative by the Secretary-General to establish a high-level panel of eminent personalities to examine …
On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Suriname, I would at the outset like to take this opportunity to extend to you, Sir, a fellow brother of the Caribbean, and to the other members of the Bureau my sincere congratulations on your unanimous election to guide the fifty-eighth ses…
In a brief general statement, Suriname, as a traditional strong supporter of cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe, wishes to state that we have also wholeheartedly supported the resolution as a whole and as a sponsor, but we want to express full solidarity and understandi…
Fifteen years ago, the most serious disease we all feared was cancer. Diseases such as leprosy, small pox and several childhood diseases could be cured. Nobody would have thought that there could be diseases as dangerous as HIV/AIDS. Nobody would have thought that, in a world where science is at its…
The international community needs a strong multilateral institution to address contemporary global issues in this era of globalization. This body, the United Nations, still proves to be the best forum for dealing with the challenges facing us in today’s world. To efficiently operate in this dynamic …
I feel very happy and privileged to present my statement under the capable leadership of a Caribbean woman, a Caribbean female Ambassador. I congratulate her.
We do not need lengthy statements and debates anymore. We do not need explanation of the Millennium Development Goals and targets. What we d…
Especially today, on such a wonderful occasion — the admittance of a new Member to the greatest family of nations — we should extend peace and love to one another and to the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in the light of the peace message that the Secretary-Gener…
The creation on 24 October 1945 of the family of nations brought the peoples of the world values, principles and goals to cherish and to realize. The founders of the United Nations brought us hope; they brought us new belief in the future of humanity after two world wars. They opened the eyes of the…
