The United States was pleased to join in the consensus on draft resolution II in document A/49/727/Add.2. It was the result of long and arduous efforts on the part of many delegations. These negotiations were conducted in a candid and friendly spirit and with a view to compromise, which we have so h…
With reference to draft resolution II, "Assistance to the Palestinian people", contained in document A/48/715, I would like to make the following comments.
If the process of peace in the Middle East is to succeed, a necessary ingredient will be the economic development and reconstruction of the Wes…
This year has seen historic positive change in the search for peace in the Middle East. The United States firmly believes that the positive changes should find expression in United Nations resolutions. In this regard we had hoped that the draft resolution on economic and social repercussions of Isra…
We welcome this opportunity for an exchange of views on the external debt situation.
My delegation believes that heavy debt burdens may indeed impair countries’ ability to secure the benefits of economic growth. However, we must underscore that the problem of debt burdens is only one of a host of f…
My delegation agreed to join in sponsoring draft resolution II in document A/48/717/Add.12 because we wanted to help set a new course for international discussions on development issues based upon mutual interests and shared responsibilities. It is our hope that the resolution will lead to a frank, …
