On behalf of the United States, as host country, I would like to express my Government’s deep regret at the tragic loss to Maldives and to Zambia, to the United Nations and to the
I am sure that the international community will miss their positive and pragmatic voice in this Assembly and in the oth…
With great sadness, the world is once again watching tragedy unfold in Central Africa. None of us can forget the shock
The international community is, as always, ready to assist those most in need — the innocent civilians caught between fighting and fear. Last week, the Security Council adopted a r…
The peoples of the western hemisphere may be proud that our region consists almost entirely of free societies, where the power of government flows from the people, not from coercion or the barrel of a gun. Out of 35 nations, 34 have Governments that govern in accordance with the democratic principle…
May I begin by expressing the condolences of the United States to the
The United States is pleased to cosponsor this draft resolution on cooperation between the United Nations and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). We support our friends and neighbours, the member States of CARICOM, in their call f…
I am pleased to address the General Assembly concerning implementation of the New Agenda for the Development of Africa in the 1990s.
We are at the midpoint — halfway between the launching of the New Agenda five years ago and its end point early in the next century. More broadly, we are in the midst…
The United States is very pleased to contribute to today’s debate on agenda item 47, “Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters”.
“strengthens its capacity and effectiveness, enhances its representative character and improves …
The amendment proposed by Iraq appears to simplify operative paragraph 7 of the draft resolution. But the reality is that it does so in an inaccurate and unbalanced manner. For the first time this year, the Agency’s report on Iraq notes a few positive aspects of Iraqi behaviour, while continuing to …
On behalf of the United States, my delegation wishes to express its firm support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its annual report. The IAEA has played a crucial role in assuring that nuclear energy is not used for military purposes and in promoting its peaceful use through tec…
The Panana Canal has been a key link in world commerce for 83 years and will remain a vital commercial artery well into the twenty-first century. The people of the United States are justifiably proud of its construction and unmatched record of uninterrupted operation.
On 31 December 1999, in accord…
Members of the Council and others who share our concern about the situation in Afghanistan: the political and military situation in Afghanistan has been dramatically altered by events of the past few weeks. The immediate future is uncertain. Fighting continues, and it is possible that Kabul itself m…
When Vice- President Gore addressed the World Summit for Social Development, he asked the question: “What can be done to lift the poorest of our citizens into productive lives?” It is fitting that we take stock today of the progress we have made in implementing the ambitious commitments made 18 mont…
It is a pleasure to be here today and to have the opportunity to review the progress towards implementation of the goals set by the World Summit for Children here in New York just over six years ago.
The mid-decade review of progress towards the goals set at the World Summit for Children presents a…
The fifty-first General Assembly’s general debate has ended. The world’s great leaders have spoken. They were not always in agreement. We heard significant differences of views on important issues. But we also heard expressed a strong sense of commitment to the United Nations, a sense of commitment …
I would first like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Angola, which reflects, among other things, the exceptional work being done by the men and women of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM III) to support the peace process under trying conditions. M…
The speech we have heard from the Foreign Minister for Iraq is yet another attempt to dress a wolf in the clothing of a lamb. Before responding to the specific misstatements, I must return to the basics. The nature of the Iraqi regime is well known. This the regime that left hundreds of thousands of…
The statement made today by the Head of the delegation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is yet another example of Libya’s constant campaign to try to turn its international obligations into an issue between States. This is not an issue between States. Nor, as it was just alleged, has the Security Counc…
Today’s adoption by the General Assembly of a comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty (CTBT) is a milestone in our transition from the cold-war era to a new and safer time. Today nations of every size and outlook from every continent, reflecting every culture and background, joined in support of a tot…
May I first express my delegation’s appreciation to those members of the Council who have so kindly acknowledged the role we have played with respect to the resolution just adopted by the Council, as well as the assistance the United States provided in the evacuation of other nationals from Liberia.…
On 29 July the Council called on the military leaders in Bujumbura,
“to restore constitutional government and processes, including the continuation of the elected National Assembly and civil institutions and respect for human rights.” (S/PRST/1996/32, second paragraph)
Regrettably, there has been …
The international community has demanded two simple steps of Sudan: the surrender of the three remaining suspects responsible for plotting the terrorist attack on Egyptian President Mubarak and, secondly, the end of its support for terrorism.
The Government of Sudan so far has refused to comply wit…
