In my statement I will refer to both agenda items — one on the report of the Security Council and the other on Security Council reform, thus joining those who believe that the joint debates serve well both the substance of the issues and the efficient use of time.
At the outset, let me thank the Se…
AIDS represents one of the greatest dangers in today’s world. It causes human suffering and personal tragedies. AIDS undermines the economic and social development and security of many countries, particularly those already weakened by underdevelopment, poverty and hunger, or even by war. With the ad…
Slovenia associates itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Denmark on behalf of the European Union. In addition, I should like to add a few points on behalf of my Government.
First of all, I should like to join previous speakers in commending the Secretary-General for his r…
Slovenia fully associates itself with the statement made earlier by the Permanent Representative of Denmark on behalf of the European Union.
Having been actively engaged in the international community’s efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina since the beginning, I would like to express some additional v…
Allow me to express my Government’s deepest condolences to the Government of Indonesia and to the families of the demised over the tragic loss of innocent lives in last Saturday’s barbaric act of violence on the island of Bali. We are still deeply shocked by this barbaric attack, which deserves our …
It is a great honour for the country I am representing, and for me personally, actively to participate in this Meeting of the General Assembly devoted to information and communication technologies (ICT).
General Assembly resolution 56/258 lists all relevant issues related to, and all possible conse…
Slovenia has associated itself with the European Union’s statement on assistance in mine action. Since my country pays
special attention to human security, and to demining and mine-victim assistance in particular, we would like to share with the Assembly additional thoughts and information on assis…
I would like to begin, Sir, by expressing Slovenia’s appreciation for the work done by your predecessor, Mr. Harri Holkeri, and by Ambassadors Ingólfsson of Iceland and De Saram of Sri Lanka, the two Vice-Chairmen of the Open-ended Working Group on Security Council reform. The progress achieved in t…
I would like to thank the Secretariat for the comprehensive annual report on the work of the Security Council. The format of this report provides an extensive guide to the wide range of Council activities. Much effort has gone into this voluminous document, and we appreciate it.
While we appreciate…
I deem it most appropriate, since we are deliberating on measures to prevent and eradicate terrorism, to again express Slovenia’s deepest sorrow and condolences to the people of the United States of America, and in particular to the city of New York, for the tragic and horrific terrorist attack that…
Allow me to congratulate President Han Seung-soo on his assumption of the presidency of the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly. He and the Bureau have the full confidence and support of my country in carrying out their important tasks.
I would also like to thank Secretary-General Kofi Anna…
Slovenia aligns itself fully with the statement of the European Union that was delivered by the distinguished representative of
Sweden on behalf of the European Union and associated countries.
It is an honour to greet among us Mr. Srgjan Kerim, the Foreign Minister of a country that has in a decad…
Slovenia has joined the European Union in its statement on assistance in mine action. Additionally, we wish to contribute some specific points to today’s discussion.
Anti-personnel landmines do not discriminate as to their targets. It is claimed that they are intended for military purposes, but mor…
I would like to begin, Sir, with a word of congratulation and admiration for the work done by your predecessor, Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab of Namibia, and by Ambassadors John de Saram and Hans Dahlgren, the two co-Vice- Chairmen of the Open-ended Working Group. The progress made in the Working Group is to…
Five years have passed since the conclusion of the Dayton Peace Agreement. It cannot be repeated and recalled often enough that the Peace Agreement ended the most brutal and devastating armed conflict in Europe since the Second World War. The Peace Agreement in all its aspects and phases created a f…
On behalf of the Group of Eastern European States and my own country, Slovenia, I have the honour and pleasure to congratulate the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on its admission today to membership of the United Nations. Each new Member of the Organization strengthens the universality of the United…
This being the first time I have had the honour to address the General Assembly at its fifty-fifth session, I wish to add my voice to all those that have congratulated Mr. Holkeri on his assumption of his important post. My delegation is ready to lend its full support to his endeavours to conduct th…
Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, and your country, Finland, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-fifth session. I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab of Namibia for his work as President of the General
Assembly at its fift…
Mr. President, I wish to begin by expressing our appreciation to you for enabling the Security Council to consider the recent developments in East Timor in the present format. We believe that an open briefing is most suitable, since the issue of East Timor has been receiving serious attention, not j…
The delegation of Slovenia supported the preparation of and voted for the resolution adopted by the Security Council today. The resolution just adopted is a result of many months of hard work and difficult negotiations. We wish to pay tribute to you, Mr. President, and to the delegation of the Unite…
