Six long years after the ceasefire resolution 687 (1991) established the framework for establishing peace and security in the Persian Gulf and for reintegrating Iraq into the community of peaceful nations, Iraq remains far from compliance with the obligations it made to this Council. On the contrary…
It was with great sadness that my delegation and my Government learned of the death of the Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations, Ambassador Benny Kimberg, on 8 June. On behalf of the host country to the United Nations, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the famil…
Since this Council last discussed Afghanistan in October, the Taliban have advanced north of Kabul and into central Afghanistan in an effort to push aside their rivals, General Dostum and Commander Massoud. These military moves towards the northern border and the Taliban’s extremely conservative soc…
We welcome the Secretary-General’s report of 5 March on the situation in Tajikistan and express our appreciation for the efforts of Special Representative Merrem to bring about a lasting solution to the conflict. Our thanks also go to the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) for…
On behalf of the United States of America, may I express my sincere condolences to the people of the Marshall Islands on this very sad occasion.
President Kabua was, in every sense of the word, the founding father of his country, the first — and until his death, only — President of the Republic of …
It is most unfortunate that the Security Council could not reach agreement on authorizing a military observer component to the United Nations Human Rights Verification Mission in Guatemala, the Mission that we call MINUGUA. After 36 years of war, the Guatemalan people have the chance to fulfil their…
The United States is pleased to co-sponsor this year’s General Assembly draft resolution on the Middle East peace process (A/51/L.40). Since 1993, the General Assembly has given its overwhelming approval to this resolution, which demonstrates the strong support of the United Nations and the internat…
The Government of Libya, which for years has victimized others with its financial and material support for international terrorism, now comes before the General Assembly seeking to portray itself as a victim of international sanctions. Clearly, its aim is to decrease the pressure brought to bear upo…
The United States is very pleased to contribute to today’s debate on agenda item 47, “Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters”.
“strengthens its capacity and effectiveness, enhances its representative character and improves …
The speech we have heard from the Foreign Minister for Iraq is yet another attempt to dress a wolf in the clothing of a lamb. Before responding to the specific misstatements, I must return to the basics. The nature of the Iraqi regime is well known. This the regime that left hundreds of thousands of…
The statement made today by the Head of the delegation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is yet another example of Libya’s constant campaign to try to turn its international obligations into an issue between States. This is not an issue between States. Nor, as it was just alleged, has the Security Counc…
The international community has demanded two simple steps of Sudan: the surrender of the three remaining suspects responsible for plotting the terrorist attack on Egyptian President Mubarak and, secondly, the end of its support for terrorism.
The Government of Sudan so far has refused to comply wit…
All of us have watched in horror over the past two months as Liberia has descended from hope into despair. Driven by
Only a few months ago, we spoke hopefully of the Abuja peace Agreement, of the pioneer role of the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) as a regional p…
My Government supports this resolution, but it does so with reservations. We do not believe that the sanctions outlined in this resolution are sufficient to convince the Government of Sudan to cease its sponsorship of international terrorism and return to the fold of responsible, law-abiding nations…
Afghan leaders who were once united have turned against each other. That civil war continues even today, seven years later, with Afghans still fighting Afghans. Although some of the players have changed and alliances have shifted, the outcome is the same: military stalemate. And the real victims hav…
I thank you, Mr. President, and through you the members of the Council, for the very kind words of sympathy and condolence expressed at the opening of this meeting. I will certainly ensure that those words are conveyed to the families and to others. I thank you very much, Mr. President, for your con…
As a member of the Group of Friends of the Guatemalan peace process, the United States is proud to be a sponsor of draft resolution A/50/L.68, which extends the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights and of Compliance with the Commitments of the Comprehensive Agre…
The United States wishes to acknowledge the valuable work of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti (MICIVIH) and what it continues to do in Haiti. Its observers, representing 46 countries, help promote respect for human rights in Haiti and represent an excellent example of the very effective c…
On behalf of the host country, the Government and the people of the United States wish to convey their deepest sorrow on the untimely death of King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho. We extend our condolences and sympathies to the late King’s family, as well as to the Government and the people of Lesotho.
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I should like to join other members of the Council in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the responsibilities of President of the Security Council for this month, and to express again my appreciation to Ambassador Al-Khussaiby for his good stewardship last month.
The situation in Rwanda…
