Mr. Ásgrímsson

Mr. Ásgrímsson

Iceland
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7
Meetings
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Meetings Attended

Speeches

ISL A/58/PV.14 Sept. 26, 2003

Allow me at the outset to congratulate the President on his election to the presidency of this General Assembly. The role of the President in providing overall leadership to the Assembly is crucial and I am confident he will guide us wisely through the complex tasks ahead of us. A month from now, a…

ISL A/57/PV.12 Sept. 17, 2002

Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly. I am confident that you will guide us wisely through the complex tasks ahead. I would also like to use this opportunity to welcome Switzerland, our long-time friend and partner in the Europe…

ISL A/56/PV.48 Nov. 12, 2001

Once again, we have witnessed a terrible incident in the neighbourhood of the United Nations here in New York. Although we do not know the circumstances, we are shocked, and it is clear that many have lost their lives. I express my sincere condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones in t…

ISL A/55/PV.16 Sept. 15, 2000

Allow me, Sir, at the outset to congratulate you heartily on your election to the Presidency of this General Assembly. Finland is a close friend and partner within the Nordic community. We wish you success with this challenging task and pledge to you the full support of the Icelandic delegation. Th…

ISL A/54/PV.13 Sept. 24, 1999

Allow me at the outset to congratulate the President heartily on his election. His post is a challenging one, and I am particularly pleased that this session is being chaired by a colleague from Namibia, which is an important partner for my country. The crucial role of the United Nations in the glo…

ISL A/53/PV.16 Sept. 25, 1998

Allow me at the outset to congratulate Mr. Opertti upon his election to his prestigious position. I am convinced that he will guide us wisely through the fifty-third session of the General Assembly. The world community is now confronted with several dangerous situations which threaten the existence…

ISL A/50/PV.12 Sept. 27, 1996

May I congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the fifty-first session of the General Assembly and pledge to you the full support of my delegation. During the past fiftieth-anniversary year, the States Members of the United Nations have reaffirmed their support for the fundament…