Mr. President, I congratulate you for holding this open debate on the situation in the Middle East. We very much value the participation of the wider membership in the consideration of such an important issue. I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing…
We extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Boris Tadić, President of the Republic of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. I also thank Mr. Skender Hyseni for his remarks. We appreciate the briefing given by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, and commen…
I would like to reiterate our deepest sympathy and solidarity to the people and Government of Haiti and to pay tribute to the United Nations staff and international peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the tragic events in Haiti. Brazil is honoured to present the draft resolution on the earthqu…
Let me begin by expressing our profound grief at yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti. On behalf of the people and Government of Brazil, I would like to convey our heartfelt sympathies to the Haitian people and Government and our concern about the United Nations peacekeepers and staff members…
I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of January. I thank you and other members of the Council for the words of welcome. Brazil looks forward to working very closely and constructively with all Council members in discharging its mandate. I…
I wish, Sir, to congratulate your country on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of December. Your presence here this morning and your organization of this important debate demonstrate the importance Burkina Faso attaches to the issue of drug trafficking. They also illustra…
I thank the Security Council for the invitation to participate in this debate in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC).
The report of the PBC on its third session (S/2009/444) presents a detailed appraisal of the activities undertaken by the C…
Brazil voted in favour of resolution 64/10. We reiterate our sincere concern for the violations of international humanitarian and human rights law reported to have occurred in Gaza and southern Israel last December and January. The Goldstone report represents a serious and important account of those…
During his first visit to Africa in 2003, President Lula acknowledged our historic debt to Africa and referred to the millions who were victims of the transatlantic slave trade. Many of them had Brazil as their destination.
This tragedy has marked our history, but it has also left a positive legacy…
Brazil has gladly co-sponsored draft resolution A/64/L.6*, regarding the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala. We fully support the efforts of the Commission to assist the Government of Guatemala in its difficult but indispensable fight against impunity.
I take this opportunity t…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to address the Council on this important issue. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy for his briefing, and I appreciate the participation at this meeting of Mr. Tete Antonio, Acting Permanent Observer of the African U…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate and for the opportunity to participate in it. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. José Luís Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste. His comprehensive briefing demonstrates how active the Governme…
One of the key priorities of Brazil’s foreign policy is strengthening cooperation with Africa, land of the forefathers of a significant part of the Brazilian people. For that purpose Brazil has established a network of embassies in the African continent. Today, we are present in 34 African countries…
The consideration by the General Assembly of the report of the independent fact-finding mission headed by Justice Richard Goldstone (A/HRC/12/48) is both timely and appropriate. The Goldstone report is an important and
serious document. Brazil commends the effective and professional work of the mem…
I would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his report on the work of the Organization (A/64/1), which describes the activities of the United Nations during a period characterized by multiple and combined crises. We appreciate the continued efforts of both the Secretary- General and the …
I congratulate you, Mr. President, on your initiative to convene this series of plenary meetings of the General Assembly to discuss the situation in Honduras. I would like to associate myself with the statements delivered by the representative of Mexico on behalf of the Rio Group and by the represen…
I would like to extend to you, Mr. President, our full solidarity in this time when Mexico is confronting the serious
swine flu epidemic. I also wish to express the appreciation of my delegation for the presence of Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa at this discussion. Her participation adds even m…
I would like to extend our greetings to you, Sir, as you assume your duties as Permanent Representative of Libya to the United Nations as well as in the presidency of the Council for the month of March. I thank you for the initiative of convening this timely debate, which is of great interest to all…
Let me congratulate you, Sir, on your work as President of the Security Council this month, and express our appreciation for your decision to hold an open debate on Timor-Leste.
I am pleased to welcome His Excellency President José Ramos-Horta, who honours us with his presence today. It is a great …
The twentieth century lingers when it comes to the number of civilians killed in armed conflicts. Well into the first decade of this present century, a grim trend continues unabated in its path of destruction: civilian casualties still far outnumber combatants killed in action. In parts of the world…
