First of all, my delegation would like to join other speakers in extending its condolences to the Government and the people of Egypt on their tragic losses in the recent flooding. My delegation welcomes the successful conclusion of the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I am convinced that the Council will benefit once again from your intelligent and enlightened leadership this month. I also wish to thank your predecessor, the Permanent Repres…
As we approach the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations this year’s report of the Security Council underscores to all of us, if such a reminder is necessary, the tremendous challenges faced by the international community in efforts to maintain peace and security. The wide-ranging number of con…
I should like to associate my delegation with those others that have thanked the Secretary-General for his report and have congratulated him on its comprehensive and thoughtful coverage of the work of the Organization. The United Nations continues to face unprecedented global challenges, and the Sec…
On behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States I wish to remind members of the Assembly that Germany and Italy are candidates for the two non- permanent seats in the Security Council allocated to our region. The candidatures of these two countries, Germany and Italy, have been endorsed …
On behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States, I am happy to join previous speakers in congratulating the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on the occasion of its twenty- fifth anniversary.
Over the last 25 years we have all come to know much more about the dynamics of population…
Mr. President, allow me first to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of October. As usual, your firm hand is providing steady leadership for Council proceedings this month. Let me also thank your predecessor, Ambassador Yañez-Barnuevo for his effective …
It is with a feeling of hope that my delegation is addressing the Council today on the question of Haiti. The achievement of the objectives for which we have struggled for so long is approaching - the end of tyranny, the restoration of democracy and the return of President Aristide.
The multination…
As this is the first time my delegation is speaking since you assumed the presidency of the Council, Sir, permit me to offer you our sincere congratulations and to pledge our fullest cooperation. We know you will bring great skill and fairness to the task.
I also congratulate and thank your predece…
Over the past few months the international community has taken determined steps to end the Haitian crisis once and for all. Our objective is clear: the rapid return of President Aristide and the full restoration of democracy and constitutional order in Haiti. We remain united and resolute in our com…
Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of May and to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Keating, for his energetic and effective leadership of the Council’s work in April.
Thirty-one months after the overthrow of Haiti’s d e m o c r a t …
Allow me, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April and to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Mérimée, for his solid leadership during the month of March. You have inherited the chair during a turbulent month, and we appreciate your efforts t…
