My delegation thanks the Italian presidency of the Council for convening this important open debate and for its concept note (S/2017/972, annex), which paves the way for the effective deliberation on the subject before us. Myanmar aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Venezu…
We are deeply concerned by the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2017/22, on the situation in Myanmar.
We thank those delegations that tried hard to balance the text and reflect the reality. However, it fails to give sufficient recognition to the Government of Myanmar for its efforts to add…
It has been almost two decades since the inception of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). It is a collective vision and strategic framework for African countries that has the aim of eliminating poverty and achieving a sustainable path of growth and development on the continent.
Ov…
We welcome the adoption of the political declaration on the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons (resolution 72/1).
The menace of trafficking in persons — modern- day slavery — is increasingly threatening millions of people around the world. I…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of Asia-Pacific States on this very special but sombre occasion.
On behalf of the Asia-Pacific Group and myself, I wish to express our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of Nicaragua and to t…
My delegation welcomes the report of the Secretary-General (A/70/917) on the interaction between the United Nations, national parliaments and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). We appreciate the efforts undertaken by Mr. Saber H. Chowdhury, President of the IPU, and the Mission of Bangladesh, in s…
I am taking the floor to explain my delegation’s position on resolution 69/5, which was adopted earlier today by an overwhelming majority of Member States.
My delegation aligns itself with the statements made by the representative of Bolivia on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and the represent…
