The 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea is an important part of the global system of peace and security, of which the Charter of the United Nations is the foundation. The Convention represents the most comprehensive effort to deal with all aspects of the ocean space. Indeed, by exerting a dominant…
The role played by the Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee (AALCC) since its inception as a forum for consultation and cooperation between its members and as a channel for the exchange of information and experience with other regions has been most useful and productive. It is in recognition o…
The question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council has engaged this Organization since three years ago, when the Open-ended Working Group was established to consider the matter. Considerable time and energy have been spent in the inter-sessional period…
At the outset, I wish to join previous speakers in commending you, Mr. President, on the able manner in which you are presiding over the work of the fifty-first session of the General Assembly.
Economic and Social Council resolution 1996/7 reaffirmed the crucial role to be played by the Commission …
