My delegation welcomes the convening of this high-level meeting of the General Assembly. It is a timely opportunity to assess the
progress made in the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, as well as to identify obstacles and find appropriate s…
I would like to thank the President of the Human Rights Council for presenting (see A/76/PV.24) the Council’s annual report to the
General Assembly (A/76/53) and to commend her for her leadership during the coronavirus disease pandemic and her successful steering of the work of the Human Rights Cou…
My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (see A/75/PV.88).
We would like to thank the co-facilitators of the seventh review of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the Permanent Re…
I requested the floor to express my delegation’s views on the amendment to draft resolution A/75/L.8, contained in document A/75/L.12.
The proposal for convening the special session of the General Assembly in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic was put forward on behalf of the m…
Allow me first to congratulate the President of the General Assembly on the holding of this high-level meeting, which will provide us with an opportunity to take stock of the progress to integrate landlocked countries into global economies.
I align myself with the statement delivered by the Permane…
I feel honoured to represent my country at today’s forum of world leaders, where we have a chance to discuss the problems that the world is facing. I want to talk about many problems, but I will focus on just four today. I came to this forum despite the difficulties in my country and the challenges …
Mr. President, I would like to thank you for presiding over this important meeting. I also wish to thank the briefers for their insightful contributions.
Our world is confronted with unprecedented challenges. Many of the world’s regions are witnessing prolonged periods of instability and conflict, …
I take the floor to explain my delegation’s vote on the draft resolution entitled “Preservation of and compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty”, contained in document A/73/L.70. Our support for that draft resolution arises from our consistent position that States parties to any …
I thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting. We appreciate the fact that you,
as President of the General Assembly, held extensive consultations before holding this meeting. We also welcome the important statement that you made this morning (see A/69/PV.49).
We thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for hi…
We thank you, Ambassador Churkin, for convening this important debate and for consulting with the troop-contributing countries during its preparation. Thanks also for giving us a substantive concept note (S/2014/384, annex) and for your leadership on peacekeeping.
Peacekeeping is the mainstay of th…
I thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his informative briefing today and for the comprehensive report submitted to the Security Council earlier (see S/2012/813). We appreciate the important role that he is playing. Mr. Inzko has given us some good and some bad news.
The good news is that t…
Since this is the first time I am taking the floor in the Security Council, I convey my warm greetings to you, Sir, and the other Permanent Representatives in the Council. I look forward to working closely with all of you. It is a privilege for Pakistan and for me to be part of this eminent body of …
At the outset my delegation wishes to align itself with the statement made by the representative of the Sudan on behalf of the Group of 77 and China (see A/64/PV.22).
The two complementary reports of the Secretary- General on agenda item 63 (A/64/204 and A/64/208) contend that despite the global fi…
At the outset, my delegation wishes to align itself with the statement made by the representative of Antigua and Barbuda on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
For several consecutive years now the Assembly has been jointly considering the progress in the implementation of and international suppor…
I would like first to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election to your prestigious office. Your vast political experience and diplomatic skills will undoubtedly guide the General Assembly towards success in dealing with its important agenda. I wish to express our deep satisfaction and pride…
We thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this specific meeting of the General Assembly focused on development, as decided in resolution 60/265. As we deliberate this important issue today, the world is in the throes of a development emergency triggered by multiple crises of finan…
I am pleased to be present at this gathering at which we are reviewing the progress made on the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS, adopted in 2001.
I would also like to express my deepest condolences in connection with the untimely and tragic death of Dr. J.W. Lee, Director-General of the World…
The nature and scope of the problem created by the irresponsible use of landmines is enormous. Almost 40 per cent of United Nations Member States face the problem of landmines
in one form or another. The victims are mostly innocent civilians, women and children, both during and after conflicts.
Th…
My delegation wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report on assistance in mine action, contained in document A/54/445.
Pakistan remains deeply concerned about the serious problem caused by the indiscriminate use of landmines, a problem that is deeply affecting the lives of millions of ord…
I take this opportunity to explain my delegation’s vote on resolution H, entitled “Regional disarmament”. This was a new initiative, and we have noted that it certainly contains some positive elements. Our affirmative vote in the Committee and in the plenary reflects our commitment to nuclear disarm…
