I apologize for the absence of Ambassador Kacou Gervais; he is at present engaged in the work of the Economic and Social Council.
Let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on the diligent way in which you are guiding the work of the Security Council this month. I also thank your predecessor for his g…
The major world conferences organized by the United Nations in recent years have had development as their central theme. These conferences, while focusing on issues such as the environment, human rights, population, women and human settlements, have above all striven to promote development in its va…
It gives me pleasure to take the opportunity of the celebration of the tenth anniversary of International
Youth represent 18 per cent of the world population, that is, 1.01 billion persons between 15 to 24 years of age; 84 per cent of these people live in developing countries and represent a challe…
