I thank the sponsors of decision 75/510, but I also want to call on the membership to continue working on this e-voting decision. As everyone has said, these may be unprecedented times, but we are cognizant of the fact that unity is needed in the General Assembly. We believe, Mr. President, that you…
I have the honour to orally present a written address by His Excellency Mr. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, to the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy-fifth session.
“I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembl…
My delegation aligns itself with the statements made by the representative of Paraguay and the observer of Palestine on behalf of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries and the Group of 77 and China, respectively (see A/74/PV.39).
I wish to extend my delegation’s appreciation to the President…
My delegation expresses its appreciation to the President of the General Assembly for convening today’s debate.
At the outset, Uganda aligns itself with the statement made by His Excellency Ambassador Alie Kabba, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone, on behalf of the Group of African States (se…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the States members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on draft resolution A/74/L.6, entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”.
The economic…
I wish to congratulate Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy- fourth session and to assure him of Uganda’s full support. My delegation is pleased to have an eminent African steering the work of this organ and remains confident that he will lea…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of African States today on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.
The African Group expresses appreciation to you, Madam President, for convening this commemorative meeting and for your support for nuclear disarmament. The Group expresses its …
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the States members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Uganda’s capacity as Vice-Chair of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. Before I do that, I wish, in my national capacity, to extend my delegation’s regards and congratul…
I have the honour to introduce draft decision A/73/L.83, entitled “Twentieth session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation”, for adoption by the General Assembly. I do this on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Bureau of the High- level Commit…
I would like to begin by extending my Government’s condolences and
sympathies to the people and the Government of Sri Lanka in the wake of the terrorist attack that took place over the Easter weekend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims.
My delegation would like to join …
Thank you, Madam President, for the trust you placed in us — in me and my colleague Ambassador Audra Plepytė, who is not here today — when you invited us to co-facilitate the negotiations process. I also want to thank Argentina for hosting the second High-level United Nations Conference on South-Sou…
I agree that what has just been said was quite a mouthful, and I am not going to make it any easier.
I just thought that, as a way of making proper use of our time, and for efficiency — and I specifically wanted to say this before the beginning of the elections was announced, otherwise I would not…
I congratulate Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session and assure her of Uganda’s full support. We are confident that she will lead the Assembly effectively and successfully. I would also like to express our gratitude to Mr…
I should like to thank you, Sir, for this opportunity. Not to prolong the process, but I thought that we could probably use an explanation as to the issue of abstentions and how it affects the absolute majority, because it remains the same even when the number of voters is reduced or changes in one …
At the outset, I bring warm greetings from our Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Sam Kutesa, and convey his apologies for not being able to come and participate personally in this important debate due to other State duties. He conveys his greatest appreciation to the United Kingdom presid…
I shall begin by expressing Uganda’s condolences to the Permanent Missions of Russia and Germany for the tragedies that befell their nationals yesterday.
Furthermore, I bring warm greetings from His Excellency President Museveni of Uganda, who has sent his apologies for not being able to come and p…
At the outset, my delegation extends to the Russian presidency our great appreciation for convening this open debate on the very important theme of women and peace and security.
My delegation appreciates the efforts made by the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, in promoting the mainstreaming of g…
Uganda’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Sam Kutesa, sends his sincere apologies for not attending this open debate due to previously planned national obligations that required his presence. However, he is with us in spirit, and I deliver this statement at his behest. Our mission apprec…
I am here representing President Museveni of Uganda, who would have wanted to be present, but due to other engagements, he could not be. The subject of combating HIV/AIDS is a top priority for him. His leadership on the matter started in the late 1980s and continues to bear fruit today. This high-le…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of African States in commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe. Coincidentally, 10 years ago, in commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe, my country, as the then Chair of the African Group…
