I would like to start by thanking South Africa not only for giving us the opportunity to discuss this important issue, but also for President Jacob Zuma’s presiding over the meeting. We are particularly honoured by this fact.
Portugal believes that a strong relation between the United Nations and t…
On behalf of Portugal, I would like to start by saluting the independence of the Republic of South Sudan and by welcoming this new country to the community of independent States. I am particularly pleased to greet here today His Excellencies Vice-President Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and Ambassador Daf…
I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on children and armed conflict, an issue to which Portugal attaches great importance. I also wish to welcome and thank Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed …
