Allow me first of all to congratulate Mr. Holkeri on his election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-fifth session and to commend him for the able leadership he has shown since the beginning of our session. With his wisdom and vast experience, there is no doubt that he will guide our …
Let me at the outset express my delegation’s appreciation to the delegation of the Netherlands for organizing this important debate on small arms. The holding of this debate during the Netherlands presidency of the Council reflects the importance the Government of the friendly Kingdom of the Netherl…
My delegation would like first of all to congratulate the President on his assumption of the presidency for this session. We know full well that the tasks that lie ahead are indeed challenging, but we are confident that with his vast experience and wisdom he will discharge his responsibilities succe…
My delegation would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Madam President, on your country’s assumption of the presidency for this month. I think this a happy coincidence, when we consider the role that your country has played since the years of independence in monitoring and participat…
