My delegation is grateful for this annual opportunity to express our thoughts on oceans, fisheries and the law of the sea. At the outset, my delegation would like to thank Ambassador Eden Charles of Trinidad and Tobago and Ms. Alice Revell of New Zealand for ably guiding us through the respective in…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report, contained in documents A/68/71 and A/68/71/Add.1, on the impact of ocean acidification on the marine environment. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Director and the dedicated staff members of the Division f…
I am delighted to be making this statement today on behalf of the delegation of Maldives under agenda item 75, “Oceans and the law of the sea”. At the outset, I would like to express our appreciation to the Division for Ocean Affairs and the
Law of the Sea for its continued support and dedicated wo…
I would like to begin by reiterating my Government’s condemnation of the horrendous terrorist attacks on New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Pennsylvania on 11 September 2001. I would like also to reaffirm the condolences of my Government to the Government and to the people of the United States on …
As I take the floor for the first time this session, I would like to join earlier speakers in extending to you, Sir, very warm
congratulations on your election as the President of the General Assembly at its fifty-sixth session. I would also like to assure you of my delegation’s full support.
Allo…
Allow me at the outset to associate myself with previous speakers in congratulating Mr. Holkeri on his election to preside over the General Assembly at this historic session. It is a tribute to his distinguished political experience and to the invaluable contributions made by his country, Finland, t…
The fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is truly a momentous occasion which calls for both celebration and reflection.
It is a time for celebration because of the enormous contribution the Declaration has made to the cause of promoting human rights the world over. It h…
As this is the first time I have spoken here, I would like to congratulate the President on his election to lead the General Assembly at its fifty-third session. I assure him of my delegation’s fullest support.
Over the past two decades, the globalization process has both expanded and deepened, lea…
