The allegations we have just heard from the representative of Israel require a precise and well- pondered response, especially since American efforts are under way to resume peace negotiations at the point where they were left off. However, given the late hour, not wishing to detain representatives,…
It is my honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Asian States to convey our deep sorrow at the death of King Hassan II of Morocco. In the face of this immense loss, I cannot find the words to describe the great qualities of the late king. His death was an act of God; God chose that the king should…
My delegation joined the consensus for the adoption of the resolution under agenda item 146 because of our commitment to the methods employed by the Sixth Committee in the adoption of its draft resolutions. Nevertheless, my delegation has a few comments on certain paragraphs of this resolution. We w…
This afternoon, the General Assembly heard a statement by the representative of Israel that was full of allegations and distortions. Those distortions reveal a spirit of aggression, occupation and settlerism. That representative tried to speak of Syrian forces in southern Lebanon, a matter utterly u…
At the very outset, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you, Sir, and to commend you upon your judicious conduct of the work of this session of the General Assembly. I would like to express my appreciation for your efforts and those of your assistants, especially in intensifying your consult…
We are meeting today for the seventh consecutive year to discuss the item entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”.
The constant position of the Syrian Arab Republic has always been and continues to be the dee…
I wish to express my warm thanks to you, Mr. President, and to the Vice-Chairmen of the Open-ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters Related to the Security Council for your efforts during the Group’s…
I should like briefly to express our deep gratitude to the representatives of Member States in this Assembly that voted in favour of the draft resolution regarding the occupied Syrian Golan. Their support reflects an emphasis on justice and the upholding of resolutions previously adopted by the Gene…
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document A/52/L.52, entitled “Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine”. The fact that we voted in favour of the resolution just been adopted does not mean that we either support or oppose the Declaration of Principles on Int…
The General Assembly is once again discussing one of the important issues on its agenda for the reform of our international Organization. It is no coincidence that we are discussing the issue of reforming and expanding the Security Council today, after the adoption by the General Assembly of the res…
The adoption this evening by the General Assembly of resolution 52/12 was the culmination of a period of its work that witnessed wide-ranging discussions and dialogue among various States on the reform plan submitted by the Secretary-General. I would like to point out in this regard that the delegat…
The Asian Group, which I have the honour of chairing this month, learned with great regret of the passing away of Mr. Khabouji N’zaji Lukabu, the Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On behalf of the Asian Group, I wish to extend deepest and …
I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the President for giving me the opportunity to speak before the General Assembly on the situation in the Middle East.
The graph of events in the Middle East reveals a situation of grave deterioration, tension and increasing international concern over th…
Each year on 29 November, the international community expresses its solidarity with the Palestinian people. We think there is an imperative need today to express solidarity with the Palestinian people, which continues to suffer so greatly from daily Israeli practices, including various forms of pers…
The World Summit for Children, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York in 1990, was a turning point in international cooperation to promote the survival of children, their health, nutrition, education, protection and development — in general, to look out for their future. The participation o…
