At this fifty-fourth session, and on behalf of my Government, I would like to express our deep gratitude for the efforts undertaken by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in administering the work of this Organization and bringing it to successful results at the end of this century. Our admiration for the …
Older persons are an indispensable pillar of any society. They represent the history of a nation and the essence of its experience. That experience gives rise to the rebirth of peoples and nations and to the building of civilizations, and consequently to that of human civilization as a whole. In rec…
Today’s observance of the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights highlights the importance accorded by the United Nations and the entire international community to the issue of human rights and the search for a world in which humankind can enjoy freedom, justice and equali…
The General Assembly is still considering the item on the situation in the Middle East, which was placed on the agenda in consequence of a conflict between the Arab States and Israel that erupted after Israel had usurped Palestinian land, and displaced or expelled the Palestinians from their homelan…
I should like at the outset to express my country’s satisfaction with the efforts of the United Nations, and in particular of Secretary-General Kofi Annan, to draw serious attention to the dangers of the conflicts raging in Africa. We support his most recent approach to highlight these problems and …
Let me begin by expressing in the name of my delegation our greatest appreciation for the excellent efforts made by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in guiding the work of this Organization most wisely and competently. It is a matter which we indeed have expected since he assumed his post. We in Kuwait …
It gives me great pleasure, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. Your presence in the Chair has enhanced today’s meeting. We are confident that the diplomatic skills of Ambassador Momodou Sallah and the entire Gambian delegatio…
My delegation has reviewed the report of the Secretary-General, presented in cooperation with the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) [A/52/211], which is under consideration today. I should like in this regard to express Kuwait’s satisfa…
I would first like to express to Mr. Hans Blix, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the gratitude of and recognition by the Government of Kuwait for his very valuable contribution at the head of this important international agency. I would also like to address my most …
It gives me pleasure to convey to the President the greetings of His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, who profoundly regrets being unable to participate personally in the debate at this session due to …
At the outset, Sir, on behalf of the Arab Group, which I have the honour to chair this month, I should like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I should like also to pay tribute to the exceptional wisdom and ability that you have shown in presiding over …
The General Assembly is today considering the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the past few years, we have considered this item with sadness born of the odious acts of “ethnic cleansing” committed against the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Recent significant developments, however, have p…
The peoples of the world look to the United Nations to play a very important role in the area of development throughout the world. But development objectives have at times become dreams — dreams that do not come true. In their stead, there is death and destruction, caused by man himself. War has bec…
The question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council is of an importance commensurate with the role and vital responsibilities of the Council in maintaining international peace and security. My delegation has followed with great interest the discussions …
Kuwait bases its support for the work of the IAEA on the peaceful uses of atomic energy on its belief in the importance of the role and responsibility of the Agency. The Agency will not be able to succeed in its endeavours without the cooperation and support of the international community.
Kuwait a…
Kuwait has always attached particular importance to the World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen in 1995, where Kuwait was represented at the Summit by His Highness the Emir. The Summit led to the revitalization of the Commission for Social Development to follow up on the Copenhagen De…
As the Assembly debates the report of the Secretary- General on the work of the Organization today, my delegation feels that it is only fair to pay tribute to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali for several outstanding achievements. First, we in Kuwait view with admiration and pride the efficien…
Some who listened to the statement by the Foreign Minister of Iraq may wonder why we have requested to exercise our right of reply in spite of the lack of any specific mention of Kuwait in that statement. My answer is that my delegation would like to comment on what was stated by the Foreign Ministe…
We are here in this resumed fiftieth session of the General Assembly in order to combat the Israeli aggression against Lebanon. This is appropriate, given the grave threat this presents to the peace and security of the Middle East.
An address was given to the General Assembly yesterday afternoon by…
The delegation of Kuwait is very pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over the work of the Security Council for this month. Your competence and experience guarantee that the Security Council’s work will be crowned with success. I should like also to express our gratitude to your predecessor, Ambassado…
