The oceans have always been and will remain eternally important to mankind. They provide a massive, relatively untapped resource base. They are critical to the sustenance of the global environment. The mystery of the oceans will require several generations to unravel. They will continue to provide a…
The General Assembly is meeting in resumed session at the unanimous request of the Non- Aligned Movement to consider the situation in the Middle East. At the outset, I would like to convey my delegation’s deep appreciation to His Excellency the President of Lebanon, for honouring this Assembly with …
On behalf of the Asian Group, I wish to convey deep condolences to the Government and the people of Lesotho on the untimely demise of His Majesty King Moshoeshoe II in a car accident on 15 January 1996. Our deepest sympathies also go to Her Majesty Queen Mamohato Bereng Seeiso and the members of the…
It is once again with great regret that my delegation has to speak to exercise our right of reply to respond to the statement made by the representative of Pakistan yesterday. That statement appears to be part of a well-orchestrated and motivated litany of falsehoods, half-truths and selective inter…
An extraordinary statement was made against my country earlier today, couched in abusive language and consisting entirely of falsehoods. Normally we would not have considered it necessary to dignify it with a response. However, the statement was made by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, and therefor…
