I am pleased to address the Assembly today on a matter of great importance not only to my country but to the world as well. But first of all, I join other delegations in offering my congratulations to the Government and the people of Egypt for hosting a most successful conference. In both form and s…
First, let me thank all the States that cast votes for my delegation in the last two ballots.
I should now like to inform the General Assembly that my delegation wishes to withdraw its candidature from the next vote.
On behalf of the Government and the people of Fiji, I warmly congratulate His Excellency Mr. Amara Essy of Côte d’Ivoire on his election as President of the General Assembly at its forty-ninth session. Given his vast experience and his knowledge of the United Nations system, I have every confidence …
On behalf of the people and the Government of the Republic of Fiji, I wish to express our sincere appreciation for the warm tribute just paid to our late President, His Excellency Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau. Our beloved President passed away at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington the day before yest…
First, I wish to state that my delegation fully supports the statement made by the representative of the Marshall Islands, who spoke on this issue on behalf of the members of the South Pacific Forum.
In recent years the use of illegal drugs has spread at an unprecedented rate and has reached all co…
On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Fiji, I congratulate Ambassador Insanally very warmly on his election as President of the Assembly. I am confident that his extensive knowledge of the United Nations system and his wide experience in the field of international relations will …
