The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in the formulation of which Egypt actively participated, represents a true product of the interaction of diverse cultures and civilizations and a major turning point in the history of humanity. It has become the philosophical basis and practical guide for t…
Allow me at the outset to express my thanks, on behalf of the Egyptian delegation, to the Secretary-General for the very complete report that we have received from him on the situation in Afghanistan. I should also like to thank him for the regular reports we received throughout last year, in accord…
In my statement before the General Assembly this morning I dealt with Egypt's perspective on the Palestinian-Israeli negotiating track. I also referred to Egypt's views concerning the illegal measures taken by Israel with the aim of pre-empting the final status negotiations and voiding them of all c…
I have the honour on behalf of the sponsors of draft resolution A/53/L.16 to present a minor technical oral amendment to clarify that text. In operative paragraph 2, a comma and the word “as” should
I shall first speak on behalf of the sponsors of draft resolution A/53/L.16, to introduce that draft resolution, and will then make a statement on behalf of the delegation of Egypt.
Draft resolution A/53/L.16 was submitted and circulated more than three weeks ago, so it is only fair to assume that …
At the outset I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his important report on progress in assistance in mine clearance and on the activities of the Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Clearance.
The importance given to this question since 1993 by the General Assembly, and the import…
I should like to extend my thanks to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
We have studied the annual report of the Agency. Egypt attaches great importance to the safeguards regime of the IAEA to control and monitor the peaceful uses of nuclear power by halting the …
In my capacity as Chairman of the Arab Group for the month of October, I have the honour to submit, on behalf of the Arab delegations of Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, …
It is a pleasure for me to extend my thanks to Ambassador Sir Jeremy Greenstock, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom and President of the Security Council for the month of October, for presenting to the General Assembly the report of the Council for the period 16 June 1997 to 15 June …
Allow me at the outset to thank the Secretary-General, his assistants and all those who contributed to preparing the report on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (A/52/871). This report reflects without doubt the will of the United Nations…
The Foreign Minister of Egypt, in his capacity as the Chairman of the delegation, congratulated you, Sir, on the assumption of your high office. It is now my turn to extend my own heartfelt congratulations to you and to wish you success.
I should like at the outset to thank the Secretary- General f…
It is a pleasure for Egypt to see you, Sir, representative of the friendly State of Portugal, presiding over and guiding this Security Council meeting today. I should also like to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Mahugu of Kenya, for having so skilfully guided the work of the Council last month.
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The Security Council has convened today to reaffirm its primary responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security, including through the provisions of Article 26 of the Charter, which should be aimed first and foremost at nuclear disarmament, particularly following the nuclear te…
Today, the Security Council adopted a resolution reimposing an international embargo on the export of arms to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. There is no doubt that this is a step, though it may be regarded as a step backward with regard to the developments in the area in general, yet it is a re…
Allow me at the outset to express my delegation’s pleasure at seeing you, Sir, the Foreign Minister of Gambia, presiding over this important meeting of the Security Council. It is also my pleasure to welcome Mr. Omar Muntasser, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Libya.
This formal meeting of the Secur…
At the outset of my statement, I would like to welcome you, Sir, Your Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gambia, and congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am also pleased to extend my sincerest appreciation to the Permanent Representative …
At the outset, I wish to express to you, Sir, our deep appreciation for the constructive role you have played so that a consensus could be achieved on the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary- General on the reform of the United Nations. Those efforts culminated today in the adop…
It gives me great pleasure to preface my statement by welcoming your Excellency, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, as President of this Council. Costa Rica is a State that has constantly made constructive contributions in support of the edifice of world peace.
The Security Council mee…
At the outset, allow me to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the progress achieved with regard to assistance in mine clearance and on the operation of the Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Clearance.
The General Assembly has been seized with this issue of mine clearance since …
First, I should like to express the delegation of Egypt's gratitude to the Secretary-General for the comprehensive and excellent report he has submitted on the situation in Afghanistan. The report succinctly and frankly explores the reasons why the Afghan crisis continues to exist.
I should also li…
