There is no doubt whatever that Central America is firmly on the road to lasting peace and progress. Two years ago, during the debate on this agenda item, the delegation of Belize reminded the Assembly that Central America is a delicate filigree isthmus. That
But that fragile and delicate area is o…
In this fifty-first year of the United Nations, we are particularly happy to see Mr. Razali Ismail presiding over this Assembly. This is in no small measure due to his well-deserved high reputation. In large measure, too, our joy comes from my Government’s appreciation of the deep commitment of his …
The delegation of Belize is happy to participate again in the Assembly’s annual debate on the law of the sea. Since Belize was the eighth State to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, we are encouraged that the pace of ratifications is accelerating. It is no small comfort to o…
The delegation of Belize fully subscribes to the statement which will be made shortly by
Since this most recent phase of the debate on the reform of the Security Council began some two years ago, speakers have often focused on the differences between us, sometimes almost with a sense of despair. Ho…
Democracy is often painful. When the old order changes, politicians in power, bureaucrats and others associated with them suffer. So do
Democracy, in the sense of the process of the exercise of the popular will, is often painful as well. On the one hand, the masses do not always use the best table …
In the same way as the Belize delegation did last year, as a good neighbour we must lend our full support to draft resolution A/50/L.17 on the situation in Central America. We are happy to observe that during the past 12 months our delicate, filigreed isthmus has remained largely stable. In no small…
The delegation of Belize is honoured to be a sponsor of draft resolution A/50/L.2. The Government of Belize, a country in the very heart of Central America, has observed the recent evolution of the Central American integration process with increasing satisfaction. In an era of convergence, it is dou…
I wish to thank the members of the Security Council for granting our request to participate in the discussion on the important item before the Council tonight. In this regard, I have the honour to address the Council on behalf of the 12 States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which are Members o…
I have the honour to speak on agenda item 161 on behalf of the following Members of the United Nations that are also members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and…
The delegation of Belize is honoured and pleased to co-sponsor the sponsor the draft resolution.
Until less than a decade ago it was widely perceived that there were far-reaching threats to the older and more established democracies. More recently, however, this perception has waned and so, largely…
Belize fully subscribes to the joint statement on this agenda item to be made during this debate by the delegation of Jamaica on behalf of the States members of the Caribbean Community and Suriname. Jamaica’s name was inscribed on the list of speakers for this morning, but due to circumstances beyon…
The delegation of Belize is most honoured to participate in this critically important annual debate on “The situation in Central America: procedures for the establishment of a firm and lasting peace and progress in fashioning a region of peace, freedom, democracy and development”.
Central America i…
The delegation of Belize wishes, through our current President, to thank his predecessor, the former President of the General Assembly, His Excellency Mr. Samuel Insanally, and the Ambassadors of Finland and Singapore for their commendable efforts in steering the deliberations of last session’s Work…
On behalf of my Government I most warmly congratulate the winners of the United Nations human rights award. In view of the commemorative nature of this agenda item, today I plan to follow a somewhat historical tack, and I hope members will pardon me for so doing.
In 1945 the Charter of this Organiz…
Many representatives have spoken, both yesterday and today, and have clearly reiterated what Governments have long and repeatedly urged: there must be equitable representation on the Organization’s Security Council.
Equitable representation goes beyond the equitable geographical representation ment…
Belize is happy to speak in support of the draft resolution sponsored by the other six countries of Central America.
The draft resolution quite correctly deals organically with the integrated issues of peace and reconciliation, the environment and sustainable development, the strengthening of democ…
It may well be the case that undemocratic and illiberal regimes are becoming an increasingly rare species. As we approach the end of the millennium, some think that this trend can be seen everywhere. While we have not witnessed the wholesale emergence of stable liberal democracies, liberal democracy…
