I would like to begin by joining with my colleagues in congratulating Ms. Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa on her election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. I am also delighted to welcome Montenegro as the 192nd Member of the United Nations.
I also note that this will be t…
Australia is a founding Member of the United Nations, and we have long supported this Organization’s important role in world affairs. The United Nations has many achievements to celebrate in its sixtieth year. Equally, the sixtieth anniversary places the shortcomings and indeed the failings of the U…
To stand again at this podium today, representing Australia as its Foreign Minister, entering into the great conversation of nations, is an unsettling experience. Seldom has this
forum been confronted with so many dimensions of uncertainty, so many challenges to global peace, security and orderly e…
In June 2001, the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS by 189 countries was a turning point in the global response to the epidemic. We now have a blueprint for action, with clear goals and a clear time line. Today we need to take stock of what we have achieved and renew our commitment to tackle thi…
Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-seventh session. I am also pleased to welcome Switzerland as a new Member of the United Nations.
Let me acknowledge also two other significant developments: the establishment of the African U…
I join my colleagues in congratulating the President on his election as President of the General Assembly for its fifty-fifth session and you, Madam Vice-President, on your election to your position.
I am also delighted to welcome Tuvalu as the 189th Member of the United Nations. Australia has long…
May I begin by adding my congratulations to those of my colleagues on your election,
Before I move to the main substance of my remarks today, I want to take this opportunity to mention two matters.
First, I welcome the three new members of the United Nations: Kiribati, Nauru and Tonga. Having work…
It is with great pleasure that I address the Security Council following the adoption
The ballot organized by the United Nations, which took place on 30 August, saw 98.6 per cent of the registered Timorese voters cast their ballot. We were all moved by the enthusiasm with which the people of East Ti…
Let me begin by congratulating Mr. Udovenko on his election as President of the General Assembly at this fifty-second session. The country and the Group he represents have seen great changes in the last decade. It therefore seems particularly fitting that he is presiding over a General Assembly whic…
I should like to extend warm congratulations to Mr. Razali on his election as President of the General Assembly. As a close neighbour of Malaysia, Australia will confidently rely on his experience and sound judgement as he presides over this important session of the Assembly.
I feel greatly honoure…
