The annual debate concerning the report on the activities of the Organization offers us an opportunity to reflect on the direction being taken by the United Nations and on the ways of expanding the limits of our collective capacity to respond to the challenges that confront the international communi…
Let me express our appreciation for the way in which you, Sir, have been conducting the work of the Council. This open debate is yet another important contribution by Tunisia to the work of the United Nations in the search for peace and stability in Africa.
We warmly welcome the presence of Ministe…
Brazil is following with interest the ongoing consolidation of peace and stability in Central America. A society secure in its destiny is being established through the strengthening of democratic institutions and the modernization of economic structures. The elected Governments of the region have be…
Brazil was a sponsor of the draft resolution just adopted by the Council, extending the mandate of the Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) until March 2000. We are confident that the General Assembly will shortly approve the establishment of a new integrated mission in Haiti to assist in the …
Mr. President, we thank you for having called this meeting and we express our deep appreciation to President Chiluba for his courtesy in coming to share his views with the members of the Security Council and for briefing the Council on this very important issue. We consider it appropriate that this …
We join you, Mr. President, and the other members of the Council in the expressions of deep sorrow over the passing of His Highness the head of State of Bahrain.
Brazil supports the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL), as suggested by the Secret…
The situation in Afghanistan has long been of concern to the international community. The United Nations has been deeply involved in the process of restoring peace and normalcy in that country. Today, the Security Council will adopt a new resolution that Brazil will support. Soon the General Assembl…
The role of the United Nations in the humanitarian field hardly needs to be emphasized. We therefore welcome the fact that the reform process has given prominence to this issue and focused on the enhancement of the specific responsibilities assigned to the General Assembly, the Security Council and …
