It is with great satisfaction that I return today to the Security Council to participate in this debate on Timor-Leste. The relationship of the Timorese with the United Nations dates back 36 years, to the General Assembly’s adoption of its first resolution on my country, on 12 December 1975. Since t…
First of all, allow me to begin by congratulating you, Ambassador Grauls, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council and to express my gratitude to you for convening this meeting. It is an honour to be addressing this eminent audience once again.
As the Special Representative of the Secret…
I shall begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I wish to express my gratitude to you for convening this meeting on the question of Timor-Leste. I should also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his comprehensive report (S/2007/513), as well…
