The draft resolution that we are submitting to
the Assembly today does not pertain to Libya specifically, but to the whole world. It is not directed at Libya specifically; indeed, it is directed at all other States, particularly the industrialized developed nations that are advanced technologically…
I make this statement on behalf of the States members of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CENSAD). I was asked to deliver this statement at a meeting held on 20 May. The following countries are members of CENSAD: Benin, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea…
At the outset, Mr. President, let me convey to you our greetings and express our appreciation for implementing the first part of rule 48 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council by enabling the international community, on whose behalf you work, to participate in the work of the …
Allow me to express our thanks to you, Sir, and to salute you for convening this meeting dedicated to the discussion of the situation in Somalia. I am very pleased to see you presiding over the Council, in view of my deep respect for you and my estimation of your abilities. I also thank you for maki…
I shall speak first on behalf of the Arab Group, then on behalf of my own country, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
The Arab Group expresses its heartfelt condolences to New York, to the Government and the people of the United States and to the families of the victims. The Arab Group condemns terrorism …
I would like to extend to you, Sir, my thanks for having responded to the request that I addressed to you on behalf of the Arab Group to convene this meeting. And on behalf of the Arab Group let me say that the question of Palestine — I am not calling it the Middle East question because there is no …
We pay special attention to this topic. The United Nations continues to pay attention to it, as seen in the number of reports, volumes, meetings and speakers. However, from a practical point of view, the United Nations has not paid any tangible attention to the disputes and conflicts in Africa, nor …
I will be brief. I wish to express our gratitude to the Assembly for agreeing last week to postpone the vote on the draft resolution until today. This additional time has enabled us to consult with various members and take their concerns into account.
We have engaged in a dialogue with these member…
The item before the Assembly, submitted by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, does not concern Libya alone, but the whole international community — all the Member States in the United Nations. This item deals essentially with contraventions and radical violations of the norms of international law, the Unit…
I wish at the outset, Mr. President, to thank you and to congratulate you on the work that you and your colleagues in the French delegation have done to ensure the success of the work of the Security Council this month, especially as regards transparency and your excellent relationship with non-memb…
At the outset, I would like to express my congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and on your wise leadership of the Council. I would also like to express our gratitude to your predecessor, Ambassador Lavrov, and the members of his del…
I am not here merely to reaffirm that we will vote in favour of the draft resolution now before the Assembly. This is obvious to delegations, and there can be no doubt about it. I am addressing the Assembly in order to congratulate the Cuban people — the people of a small country that for 40 years h…
I would like at the outset, Sir, to express the warm congratulations of my delegation and of my country on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly. You are one of sisterly Namibia's freedom fighters, and one of Africa's faithful sons. Your unanimous election to your important post an…
God Almighty says in the Holy Koran:
“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other).” [The Holy Koran, XLIX:13]
We know that knowledge is the first step towards confidenc…
Allow me at the outset to congratulate Mr. Opertti on his accession to the presidency of the General Assembly at this session. His election is a tribute to his friendly country and an expression of confidence in his ability to shoulder this great responsibility.
I also take this opportunity to expr…
At the outset, it is my pleasure to extend my congratulations to you, Sir, on your presidency of the Security Council for this month. I must also express our appreciation to Ambassador Lavrov of the Russian Federation for his successful leadership of the Council's deliberations last month.
First, m…
Allow me, at the outset, to express to Mr. Udovenko, on behalf of my country’s delegation, our
By the same token, we express our great appreciation to his predecessor, Ambassador Razali Ismail, for the great efficiency with which he conducted the affairs and deliberations of the Assembly at its pre…
