I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to express my delegation’s appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Jan Egeland for his valuable and comprehensive briefing.
What has been distinctive about po…
I wish at the outset to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Søren Jessen-Petersen, for his insightful and comprehensive presentation on the report of the Secretary-General on Kosovo. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew the expression of Brazil’s support for the excell…
Let me first take this opportunity, Madam President, to join those who have extended their congratulations to you and to the delegation of Denmark for your presidency this month, which is already showing itself to be successful. I also
wish to thank Ambassador Wang Guangya and our Chinese colleague…
As I understand it, the primary objective of this meeting is to introduce the report of the Security Council mission to Haiti, which took place from 13 to 16 April, which has been circulated as an official document of the Security Council. The visit to Haiti was made in conjunction with a visit by t…
I wish to congratulate Ambassador Ellen Løj, Chairperson of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, Ambassador César Mayoral, Chairman of the Security Council Committee
established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Q…
First, I wish to express deepest sorrow on behalf of the people and Government of Brazil at the recent passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II. I also take this opportunity to express our condolences at the demise of His Serene Highness, Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
I wish to associate our deleg…
Thank you very much, Sir, for convening this important meeting. The situation in West Africa commands the ever-greater attention of the Council, since not only are States in the region suffering from years of conflict, but some may even relapse, and new crises are not excluded.
In that regard, we e…
I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for the initiative of convening this debate on the situation of child soldiers. The delegation of Brazil highly appreciates your presiding over this meeting, as it demonstrates Benin’s commitment and contributes to endowing the matter before us with the req…
Together with other delegations, we voted in favour of the draft resolution just adopted. Brazil fully supports the important role being played by UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, in conformity with its mandate, as established by resolution 425 (1978), of confirming the withdrawal of Israeli forces, assi…
Brazil welcomes the convening of this meeting of the General Assembly on the strengthening of disaster relief assistance and rehabilitation, reconstruction and prevention activities following the disaster caused by the tsunami in the Indian Ocean. It provides an opportunity for States Members as a w…
I would like to thank the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee
(CTC), Ambassador Andrey Denisov, for his comprehensive presentation on the work of the Committee and on the work programme for the coming months. As a member of the bureau, I wish to associate myself with his words. May I also e…
I would like to thank Ambassador Heraldo Muñoz for his enlightening briefing on the activities of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee during the last four months. As this is the Council’s last meeting devoted to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) before year’s end,…
First of all, I would like to express how pleased my delegation is to see you, Mr. Minister, presiding over the work of the Security Council today. Algeria’s views on the crucial issues under consideration in the Council are always a valuable contribution. They broaden the perspective of analysis, t…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 19 countries of the Rio Group: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and Brazil.
At the outset, I should li…
I thank all those authorities who made presentations during this meeting for the help they are giving us in our consideration of the current situation in Somalia. Brazil has welcomed the election of the Somali transitional President, Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, who is among us, and I greet him. And we we…
Brazil took part in the consensus leading to the adoption of resolution 1574 (2004) this morning.
I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your delegation on the initiative of convening this important — even historic — meeting in Nairobi. We highly value the fact that for the past two days th…
I would like to begin by stating that the Government and the people of Brazil received with deep emotion and great sadness the announcement of the passing away of President Yasser Arafat, a historic leader in the struggle of the Palestinian people for self-determination and independence.
I would li…
I would like to thank the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Ambassador Andrey Denisov, for his comprehensive presentation about the work of the Committee. As a member of the Bureau, I wish to associate myself with his words — that will help me shorten my comments. I also express app…
The Brazilian delegation associates itself with the statement made by
the Permanent Representative of Qatar on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
My delegation also wishes to thank the Secretary- General for his two reports on the items we are discussing today — and yesterday — namely, the New P…
First, I would like to congratulate Ambassador Sir Emyr Jones Parry, representative of the United Kingdom and President of the Security Council for the month of October, for having introduced this report to the General Assembly covering the period from 1 August 2003 to 31 July 2004. I would also lik…
