I would like to associate the delegation of Brazil with the condolences expressed by previous speakers to the Russian Federation and to the victims’ families over the terrible and cowardly terrorist act that killed President Akhmad Kadyrov and other persons in Grozny, Chechnya, yesterday.
I express…
I take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. In addition, I extend our compliments to Ambassador Gunter Pleuger and his team for having successfully conducted our work throughout a very demanding programme during…
Brazil’s affirmative vote on resolution 1540 (2004) reflects our unequivocal commitment to the cause of a safer world, a world in which weapons of mass destruction — nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons — will no longer exist.
The underlying reasons for our vote are quite clear. The prospect o…
Mr. President, the delegation of Brazil would like to commend you for convening this timely open debate. By responding to the request of Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden and Switzerland, you have created a crucial opportunity for all Member States to express their views and percepti…
The delegation of Brazil is of the view that the killing of Abdel Aziz Al-Rantisi, together with other Palestinians, by Israeli military forces acting under orders from their Government in the Gaza Strip last Saturday, 17 April, should be condemned by the Security Council as being contrary to releva…
Our delegation welcomes the opportunity to participate in this enriching exchange of views. We appreciate your bringing before us today the very challenging subject of the role of business in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post-conflict peace-building.
We do not underestimate the influence o…
I thank Under- Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guéhenno for his valuable briefing on the current situation in Kosovo.
Kosovo is a key element for peace and stability in the Balkans. Brazil supports the process of peace and reconciliation foreseen by resolution 1244 (1999) and the “standards before sta…
The reasons that lead to the affirmative vote by Brazil on the draft resolution are contained in the statement by my delegation during the Security Council’s 4929th meeting, held on 23 March 2004.
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on a very important question: recent developments in West Africa. I would also like to welcome the participation in this meeting of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan; the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana and current Chairman of the Econ…
Brazil is gravely concerned at the escalation of violence now taking place in the Middle East. During the last 30 days, more than 100 people have been killed, while many others have been wounded.
Brazil condemns the killing of the Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and six other Palestinian…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very timely meeting. I would like to welcome the presence of the Secretary- General on this occasion, and I express our greetings to the Foreign Ministers of Germany and of Serbia and Montenegro.
As the sound of gunfire and explosions is heard once ag…
At the outset, I welcome the presence of the Foreign Ministers of Jamaica and the Bahamas at this meeting of the Council.
In seeking a political solution for the current serious crisis in Haiti, Brazil is grateful for the efforts being carried out by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organi…
I take pleasure in thanking Ambassador Negroponte and Ambassador Jones Parry for the valuable information they have shared with us on the situation in Iraq, in compliance with provisions of resolution 1483 (2003). It is our view that a new diplomatic reality is reflected in the report transmitted by…
I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this public meeting on Timor- Leste. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Marie Guéhenno for his comprehensive briefing and wish to echo his words this morning concerning the need to avoid a premature and potentially destabilizing withdrawal of the…
Thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative in convening this meeting. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Tuliameni Kalomoh for introducing the progress report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/52).
The situation in Central Africa has been one of the main concerns of the Security Council ove…
I should like at the outset to thank Assistant Secretary- General Kalomoh; the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Mr. Mark Malloch Brown; and the Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Carolyn McAskie, for their introductory statements.
I should also like to thank you, Mr.…
Mr. President, my delegation is particularly grateful to you for convening this important meeting.
In West Africa, many States are suffering the consequences of long years of conflict and instability, an issue that has been demanding the Council’s continued attention. Today, we have before us a com…
I wish at the outset to express our honour and pleasure at seeing you, Madam, presiding over the work of the Security Council on this very important and sensitive issue. Your presence, Madam Minister, in the Chair adds honour and prestige to the excellent work being performed by the Chilean presiden…
The Brazilian delegation is particularly pleased to congratulate you, Sir, for the important initiative of debating this item during the month of January. We are thankful, as well, to the Secretary-General, for his report on ways and means in which the Security Council could contribute to dealing wi…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, sir, on your assumption to the presidency of the Security Council this month. The delegation of Brazil is confident that your presidency will be successful and is willing to assist you throughout this period. I thank you for the words of welcome that …
