On behalf of the Committee for the United Nations Population Award, I am pleased to present to the Assembly draft resolution A/61/L.59, on the United Nations Population Award, which has been sponsored by all members of the Committee, namely, Algeria, Bangladesh, the Czech Republic, the Democratic Re…
Let me first associate myself with the statement just made by the representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union.
By adopting resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, the Security Council affirmed six years ago that the strengthening of women’s participation in conflict pr…
Let me start, Madam, by saying how pleased we are to see you presiding over the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. You have our full support.
The latest cycle of violence in the Middle East and the recent escalation in Darfur have once again highlighted the need for a strong multilateral …
My delegation fully aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union (EU). In particular, I would like to reaffirm my country’s full commitment to the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action. Clearly, the challenges facing the …
It is time for a new momentum and a new effort to reform the Security Council and its composition, size and working methods. We need a Council that better reflects today’s realities, with working methods that are transparent and open. We need more general trust in the United Nations system and a Sec…
I have the honour to introduce, on behalf of the sponsors, draft resolution A/60/L.38, on strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations.
It is a particular honour, Sir, to introduce this draft resolution under your presidency, as it draws upon the grou…
First of all, I wish to express my sincere condolences to the delegation of Jordan and to the families and friends of all of the victims of the terrorist attacks that took place in Amman. The Swedish Government condemns, in the strongest possible terms, those who planned and carried out that horribl…
In two months’ time, our heads of State or Government are convening for what might well be the most important United Nations meeting for a long time. We must agree on comprehensive, bold and action-oriented reforms to strengthen the United Nations and adapt it to the world of today.
Last week’s des…
As Chairman of the Group of Western European and other States, I would like to extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the Holy See, all Catholics and Christians around the world on the passing of Pope John Paul II. We have all lost a great spiritual leader, a world leader known for his tire…
As Chairman of the Western European and other States Group, I would like to extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the princely family and to the people of the Principality of Monaco on the passing of His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III.
Prince Rainier III, who enjoyed a long and succes…
I have the honour to introduce, on behalf of the sponsors, a draft resolution on the strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations, contained in document A/59/L.49. I should like to announce that, since the publication of the draft resolution before the…
May I begin by welcoming the report of the Security Council contained in document A/59/2, introduced yesterday by Sir Emyr Jones Parry. I note that once again the report points to the increased workload of the Council. It is encouraging that, in spite of this, the Council has held a number of open m…
Sweden, representing the Chair of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), has the honour to introduce a draft resolution entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treat…
The draft resolution before us testifies to the continued concern of the Security Council about the situation in Afghanistan. It sends an unequivocal message to the Taliban and the other parties, as well as to Afghanistan’s neighbours and other States concerned, calling for an end to the suffering o…
A month ago the Security Council adopted resolution 1199 (1998) on the situation in Kosovo. The resolution spelled out a number of specific demands, particularly on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, but also on the Kosovo Albanian leadership. The purpose of the resolution was, and remains, clear: …
First of all, I wish to thank the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Jeremy Greenstock, for his presentation of this year’s report to the General Assembly.
This annual debate is a welcome opportunity for the full membership of the United Nations to take stock of the work of the Security …
The threat of war in the Balkans is far from over. In spite of years of suffering and lost opportunities there is still a belief prevailing in the region that political goals can be achieved through the use of force. In the United Nations, we talk a lot about preventive action. In the Balkans, such …
Today’s decision to establish the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) is an important contribution of the international community to the process of peace and reconciliation in Sierra Leone. My country gives special importance to the fact that, in addition to monitoring the mili…
The Angolan peace process is at a critical stage and is facing serious difficulties. No efforts should be spared to bring it back on track. The mechanism for achieving a lasting peace in Angola has been clearly defined in the Lusaka Protocol. However, peace cannot be achieved unless both parties ful…
The situation in Kosovo remains serious and clearly constitutes a threat to international peace and security. We are pleased to see the Council today discharging its duty in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations in an effort to prevent a flare-up of new armed violence in the Balkans. We …
