Last February, a conference of paramount importance was held in Rome on this issue, “Bethlehem 2000”, attended by eminent Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim and Protestant personalities, including representatives of the Coptic and Ethiopian churches. The commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ last year …
Habib Bourguiba was a leader of his country and his people, to whom we express our fraternal condolences. Moreover, he was a leader in Asia and Africa. I have personally been a witness to that fact. May God bestow on him His immense charity and kindness.
We are happy you are here, Mr. President, pr…
In discussing the draft resolution now before us, my delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report of 16 November 1999 on the situation in Afghanistan (A/54/536). The report for the first time takes a new approach to determining, inter alia, the extent of foreign …
It is difficult to say something that has not already been said in the course of this commemoration, but I shall say a few words about my own country, Afghanistan, and human rights. Afghanistan is an Islamic country. As Muslims, we believe in the divine word; as
It is in this spirit that the Afghan…
Last year, the General Assembly adopted resolution 52/211 by consensus, and the people of Afghanistan once again placed their hopes in the United Nations to finally broker a negotiation process that would lead to peace and security. Unfortunately, the hegemonic policy of Pakistan, by patronizing the…
The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ will be important not only for Christians, but also for all
The Islamic nations, including Afghanistan, have deep respect for this occasion, which commemorates an event blessed by God the Creator. That is the teaching of the Holy Koran, whose sura 19 is …
I am very grateful to you, Mr. President, for beginning this morning’s very busy meeting by referring to the devastating earthquake that happened on 30 May in the valleys in the north-east region of the country characterized by rough terrain and high mountain passages. Let me make it clear that the …
