The first artificial satellite was launched by humankind 67 years ago, marking the start of a long journey in the exploration and use of outer space. Today outer space has become a global commons where the interests of all countries are intertwined with a common stake. Ensuring that outer space is u…
I thank Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Xia and Assistant Secretary-General Msuya for their respective briefings. I also listened attentively to the statement made by Ms. Vaweka. I welcome the presence of the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Angola.
Recentl…
Outer space is a global commons that has a major bearing on the security and well-being of all humankind. In recent years, threats and challenges to outer space security have been increasing, and the risk of the weaponization of outer space has been on the rise. Preventing an arms race in outer spac…
I welcome you to New York, Mr. President, to preside over this debate. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Patten and the other briefers for their briefings.
Women are one of the most vulnerable groups. Their rights and interests are most easily violated. They are in greatest n…
I listened carefully to the briefing delivered by Foreign Minister Borg, in his capacity as Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations is a clear requirement…
I welcome you, Mr. President, to New York to preside over today’s meeting, and I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. China welcomes the Special Representative of the President of Palestine and the various Foreign Ministers of Arabic States to today’s meeting.
Over the past six months…
Today is a sad day. Owing to the veto by the United States, the application of Palestine for full membership in the United Nations has been rejected, and the decades- long dream of the Palestinian people ruthlessly dashed. China finds the decision by the United States most disappointing.
An indepen…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your words of welcome and friendship. I look forward to working closely with one and all.
I would like to thank Malta for its initiative to convene this open debate and Foreign Minister Ian Borg for coming to New York to preside over this…
