We must be sensitive to the fact that the United Nations in the twenty-first century is a truly universal organization. In the fulfilment of this most crucial role and its Charter obligations, the United Nations is called upon to deal with multifarious issues. Those relate to peace and
security, so…
We believe that Africa must move forward and look ahead towards the future. In that context, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a manifestation of the strong determination of African countries to better the lot of their peoples. That worthy desire has stemmed from the innate wis…
The dialogue among civilizations is a unique item on our agenda. In fact, we are of the view that in many ways the entire range of discussions and interactions within the United Nations family between different peoples, cultures and ways of life also constitute part of such a dialogue.
In my view, …
First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Richard Ryan of Ireland, the current President of the Security Council, for
introducing the report of the Council to the General Assembly (A/56/2). I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea, Mexico and the Sy…
The General Assembly meets this year under exceptionally grave circumstances in New York to consider the agenda item on terrorism. Hence, allow me at the outset to join other speakers in thanking The Honourable Rudolph Giuliani, Mayor of New York, for having taken time from his exceedingly difficult…
At the recent Millennium Summit I was privileged to observe the discussions at the third round table with my head of Government. The meeting was chaired by the President of Venezuela and attended by a number of Presidents, Prime Ministers and Ministers from all parts of the world. During their delib…
My delegation would like to add its voice to those commending the Secretary-General on his report on the work of our Organization. With this document and his earlier report to the Millennium Summit, we have a comprehensive view of the ongoing activities of the United Nations and the possible actions…
My delegation is pleased to address the Assembly on the vital issue of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council. As one of the delegations that first introduced the issue at the thirty-fourth session of the G…
My delegation is delighted that the General Assembly has decided to take up the issue of international recognition of the Day of Vesak at the United Nations. We wish to express our gratitude to Sri Lanka for having taken the first steps to initiate the process.
The introduction of this item at the …
At the outset, Sir, I should like to congratulate you !'n your l!nanimous eiect!on to the high office of the presidency of the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. Your wide experience and diplomatic talents make you well-suited to confront the tasks t~at lie ahead of you. r should like a…
On behalf of my delega- tion and on myown behalf'! should liketo extend to Mr. von Wechmar warmest congratulations on his unanimous elec- tion to the high officeof President of the thirty-fifth session of the General Assembly. We are fully confident in his personal ability to guide us in the tasks t…
