Let me first express our deep sympathy and condolences to the United States Government and the American people at the incalculable loss of life and damage to property in the horrible terrorist attacks on United States landmarks on 11 September 2001. Our hearts go out to those who lost their loved on…
My delegation attaches huge significance to the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters. It is an issue of overarching importance for my country and for the global community.
For the last seven years, we have been collective…
I am pleased to participate in the discussion of this important issue, which is a priority for my country as well as for the international community. This deliberation is sure to help prepare meticulously for the special session of the General Assembly in 2001 to follow up the World Summit for Child…
Allow me first to express my delegation’s sincere thanks to Ambassador Martin Andjaba, Permanent Representative of Namibia, for his lucid introduction of the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly. The long report reflects both the range and the complexity of work the Security…
Since I am speaking in the plenary for the first time, let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your well- deserved election to steer the fifty-fifth session of the General Assembly. With your consummate diplomatic skills and leadership, you are sure to guide the General Assembly succes…
Human beings have sought to secure peace with different weaponry at different
times: from weapons made of stone, to arrows and spears, to guns and cannons, to nuclear weapons. None of these have, however, ensured them a lasting peace. Human beings have also experimented with varied security doctrin…
My delegation welcomes the report of the Security Council to the General Assembly, contained in document A/49/2. The report provides a compendium of the Security Council’s activities during the last reporting period, and also describes its tasks in the context of increasing new responsibilities. We …
My delegation wishes for the record to explain why we abstained in the vote on draft resolution N36/L.23/Rev.l.
62. It is a well-known fact that my country has vehe- mently and consistently supported the cause of Namibian independence. We have always advocated the complete, immediate and unconditio…
