The question before us is not only whether or not Iraq is cooperating with the United Nations Special Commission and its weapons inspectors. What we have seen is a clear refusal to abide by the decisions of the Security Council, and thereby also a challenge to the entire United Nations.
When the Co…
Despite all efforts, the Angolan peace process has made no significant progress in recent months. Both parties must show their commitment to implementing the Lusaka Protocol fully and without reservation. However, the main responsibility for delaying the peace process lies with UNITA.
In resolution…
I welcome this opportunity for the General Assembly to review the past year’s work of the Security Council and to consider its future direction. I thank my friend and colleague, Juan Somavía, for his thoughtful and incisive introduction of the annual report of the Council. I also want to express how…
The mandate of the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) was given by the Security Council in order to ensure that Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction are eliminated so as to safeguard peace and security. Iraq must cooperate fully with the Special Commission. The Security Council has determined …
The serious situation in Sierra Leone is a matter of global concern in which the United Nations and the Security Council must take up their full responsibility. We could not agree more with the Secretary-General when he wrote to you, Mr. President, stating
“At stake is a great issue of principle, n…
Eleven years ago I took part in the General Assembly’s special session on Africa. Joint responsibility for Africa’s future was a major theme of my statement and of the session itself. This theme is still valid today.
We must be partners for development and also partners for peace and security. The …
I sincerely congratulate the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Mr. Hennadiy Udovenko, on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly, a most crucial task which I trust he will execute in a most productive and creative manner.
Let me also record my admiration and praise for the way in which hi…
First, I would like to associate myself with the statement made by the representative of Luxembourg, who spoke on behalf of the European Union.
The Angolan peace process is at serious risk. No efforts should be spared to put it back on track. The mechanisms for achieving a lasting peace in Angola h…
The representative of Luxembourg will speak later on behalf of the European Union. Sweden fully associates itself with that statement.
In the last six months, Albania and its people have indeed experienced a difficult and uncertain time. The international community played an important supporting ro…
Let me, first of all, say that my delegation stands fully behind the statement of the Netherlands made this morning on behalf of the European Union.
The decision today to establish the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), marks the beginning of a new phase in the United Nations involv…
On behalf of the Chairman of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for the Elaboration of an International Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious
The draft resolution was negotiated and agreed by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee at its tenth se…
Your presence here today, Sir, at the head of the Korean delegation is most welcome. Later in the debate the representative of the Netherlands will speak on behalf of the European Union. We fully support the statement he will make.
In conflicts all over the world we are repeatedly faced with double…
Later in the debate, the Netherlands will speak on behalf of the European Union. Sweden fully supports that statement.
The armed conflict cannot continue in Somalia. National reconciliation is now necessary and is a prerequisite for sustainable peace and development. Without reconciliation the huma…
Later in the debate, the Netherlands will speak on behalf of the European Union. We, of course, stand fully behind that statement.
While the people of Afghanistan has now endured 18 years of war, there are no indications that the warring parties will heed repeated international appeals for peace an…
I would first like to say that we fully share the views expressed by the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union a few minutes ago on the situation in Liberia.
Sweden welcomes the progress made in the peace process in Liberia. It is especially encouraging that the security situation in the coun…
In our statement to the Security Council on 5 March, Sweden expressed deep concern about Israeli Government decisions and plans for settlements on occupied territory. The most recent decision concerns Jabal Abu Ghneim/Har Homa, located on the occupied West Bank in the Jerusalem area.
We worked hard…
We were deeply moved by the news of the passing away of Deng Xiaoping, Paramount Leader of China. He was the architect behind a process of change in China of historic proportions. He will be remembered by future generations, not least for stimulating economic development and for raising the standard…
My delegation wishes, first of all, to welcome General Carneiro, Vice-Minister without Portfolio of Angola, to our debate today. When the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM III) was established two years ago, it was envisaged that the Lusaka Protocol would be fully implemented by the…
The signing of the peace Agreement in Guatemala on 29 December 1996 put an end to 36 years of bitter conflict. Guatemala will now finally have the opportunity to devote its energies to peaceful, long-term development, together with the rest of the Central American region. Since the 1970s, Sweden has…
It is an honour for me to introduce, on behalf of the 43 co-sponsors, the draft resolution entitled “Observer Status for the International Criminal Police Organization-Interpol in the General Assembly”, contained in document A/51/L.1. I should mention that in that document the Islamic Republic of Ir…
