For the seventh consecutive year, the General Assembly is dealing with the question of the reform and expansion of the Security Council. It is evident that these seven years have allowed the Member States, individually and collectively, to formulate and present their positions clearly, whether in th…
The Egyptian delegation is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the draft resolution on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, before the General Assembly today under agenda item 42.
Not only does the draft resolution contain objective and important provisions; it also emphasizes the General Assembly's …
The humanitarian and political situation in Afghanistan continues to be a major source of concern for the international community. Continued fighting between the warring parties has become an unbearable burden for the Afghan people. There is therefore an ever-increasing need for the international co…
At the outset, I would like to thank the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its initiative to promote the concept of dialogue among civilizations within the United Nations. I would also like to welcome the appointment of Mr. Giandomenico Picco as Personal Representative of the Secretary-…
We must admit that Africa has an enormous wealth of natural and human resources. In the era of globalization, Africa must proceed quickly but cautiously in a very complex international environment that abounds in opportunities and risks. The interests of the States of Africa necessitate that they be…
At the outset I should like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU). There is no doubt that this report assumes special importance at a time when we are experiencing an increasing need to deepen…
In my statement before the General Assembly yesterday, I presented the basic elements of my country’s position with regard to the question of Palestine and the Palestinian-Israeli negotiating track in the peace process. Today, I would like to present the basic elements of Egypt’s position with regar…
Today is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. On this day in 1947, the General Assembly adopted resolution 181 (II), which altered the face of history in the Middle East and divided Palestine into two States under the British Mandate — one Arab and one Jewish — and also e…
Allow me at the outset to express our thanks to the Secretary- General for his progress report on assistance in mine action and the mobilization of resources for the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action to help in mine clearance. The Fund has contributed clearly and posi…
Next year will be a year of celebrations for Christians throughout the world. They will be commemorating the two thousandth anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. All peace-loving people will be taking part in these celebrations which will be held in the historic city of Bethlehem. Naturally, the…
Allow me first to thank the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), my friend and colleague Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei, for his excellent presentation of the 1998 Annual Report of the Agency. It is also my pleasure to congratulate him, as a capable Egyptian diplomat for many ye…
At the outset, the Egyptian delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and for the important information contained in the report. Egypt attaches considerable importance to promotin…
The submission by the Security Council of its annual report to the General Assembly is a constitutional requirement under the provisions of Articles 15 and 24 of the Charter of the United Nations. It is an affirmation of the concept of the Council's accountability to the General Assembly in its capa…
Dealing with this item in the General Assembly is of particular importance because this will be the last time we discuss it before the holding of the special session to review the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development next June. This occasion presents us with a special responsibility to…
I am pleased at the outset to extend my thanks to the Secretary- General for the report on the work of the Organization. This report has acquired a special importance since it is the last report on the work of the Organization before we turn the last pages of this century.
The Secretary-General sei…
It is my pleasure to speak on this glorious occasion in celebration of the International Year of Older Persons, not only out of gratitude to those who have devoted their experience, energies and lives to the service of society, but also out of our belief that their continuous generosity and accumula…
