I wish to start by expressing our appreciation of the fair, impartial and expeditious manner in which Ambassador Amara Essy of Côte d’Ivoire and his two Vice-Chairmen, Ambassadors Breitenstein of Finland and Pibulsonggram of Thailand, conducted the comprehensive debate undertaken during the forty-ni…
The opportunity offered the General Assembly to comment upon the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization is of particular relevance as we celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. As the Secretary-General himself points out in the conclusions of his thought-provoking report, the fi…
Before turning to the question of the appointment of Mr. Rubens Ricupero, I should like, Mr. President, since I had the privilege of being the first to welcome and congratulate you at the opening of the forty-ninth session of the General Assembly, to extend to you my appreciation and that of my Gove…
Let me express my satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, presiding over our deliberations. I also wish to thank Secretary of State Warren Christopher for the information he has just provided the Security Council on the situation in Haiti. This has been very useful.
The Brazilian Government continues to f…
It is with great pleasure that I present my compliments to you, Mr. Amara Essy, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, and congratulate you on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its current session.
I would also like to extend my recognition to Ambassa…
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate you, Sir, and the Republic of Guyana, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its
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