My delegation, while aligning itself with the statements by Ambassador Bennouna on behalf of the Group of 77
and China and by Ambassador Limon on behalf of the States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), considers it appropriate to make some brief comments on the specific concerns of the smallest …
The fifty-eighth session of the General Assembly affords me the special privilege, honour and pleasure of congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the office of President of the General Assembly. As a distinguished son of our neighbouring island, Saint Lucia, you do great honour to your countr…
My delegation, while aligning itself fully with the statement made by Ambassador Vicente Vallenilla on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, considers it appropriate to make some brief comments on the specific and particular problems of the smallest States Members of the United Nations. Saint Vincent…
On behalf of the Government and the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, I am pleased to offer our most heartfelt congratulations to President Jan Kavan on his assumption of the office of President of the fifty-seventh session of the General Assembly. Let me also express our appreciation and …
Mr. President, on behalf of the Government and people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, I would like to thank you and the General Assembly for honouring and respecting our late Head of State by observing one minute’s silence.
Sir Charles James Antrobus GCMG, OBE, died on 3 June 2002 at the age o…
Mr. President, I bring you greetings from the small and beautiful country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Please accept our congratulations on your election as President of the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly. You are assured of my country’s full support for a successful session. We…
As this is the first time that I have had the honour to stand here and address this body, please permit me to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly. Likewise, allow me to congratulate the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, on his re-e…
I take this opportunity to congratulate the President of the General Assembly on his election. I am confident that his vision and energy will guide this session to a successful conclusion.
I also thank Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab, who led the fifty-fourth session of the General Assembly with distinction a…
I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab on his election to the presidency of this session of the General Assembly. I am confident that his vision and energy will guide this session to a successful conclusion.
I also thank Mr. Didier Opertti, who led the fifty-third session of t…
On behalf of the delegation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, I extend my warmest congratulations to Mr. Didier Opertti on his election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-third session. His acumen, scholarship and leadership skills are well known in our region through his distingui…
I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your unanimous election. I am confident that under your leadership this session of the General Assembly is well placed to address the important issues on its agenda.
Commendation is due His Excellency Mr. Razali Ismail for the balanced and effective gui…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 13 member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that are Members of the United Nations. CARICOM is pleased to support the omnibus resolution (51/224) concerning the political, constitutional and socio-economic development of the remaining small islan…
Last year, we celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations with much fanfare and glowing tributes. The organs of this body were dissected and properly examined and the findings were encouraging. The prevailing opinion is that the strengths of this institution far outweigh its weaknesses…
I wish, on behalf of my country, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, to congratulate Mr. Diogo Freitas do Amaral on his election
Commendation is in order too for His Excellency Mr. Amara Essy of Côte d’Ivoire, for the competence and sensitivity he displayed as he presided over the last session.
Let …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
We thank the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Philippe Kirsch, for introducing the second annual report of the ICC to the United Nations (A/61/217). CARICOM notes with satisfact…
As we prepare to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the memory of the cold war is fading rapidly from our minds. We recall the nostalgia with which we heralded the end of the era and the concomitant universal aspirations to a world of peace and prosperity.
The…
I should like to
begin by offering to Mr. Ganev my heartfelt congratulations on his assumption
of the high office of President of the General Assembly. He takes up the
presidency at a time when the world is looking with renewed confidence towards
the United Nations. As a politician from an area …
I wish to convey to the President the congratulations of my delegation on his appointment to this high international office. I am sure that his appointment has brought satis- faction to his countrymen. I am further sure that he will discharge the duties and responsibilities :of his office in such a …
