I wish to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your presidency of the Security Council and for presiding over this public meeting on this important subject.
Afghanistan has suffered for 23 long years. It has suffered at the hands of man as well as nature. Afghanistan remains a devastated country an…
For the past decade we have been discussing the consequences of the indiscriminate use of landmines, which continue to haunt the civilian population in various parts of the world. It is alarming to note that over 60 developing countries — including Afghanistan, Angola, Ethiopia, Burundi, Somalia and…
I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Han Seung-soo on his election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-sixth session. We are confident that with his able guidance and diplomatic skills he will steer the work of the General Assembly to a successful conclusion. We also appreciate …
Pakistan shares the concern of the international community over the reported decision by the Afghan Government to destroy some historic artefacts in Afghanistan. We attach great importance to the preservation of the world’s archaeological, historical, cultural and religious heritage. We have joined …
I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We are very happy to see you presiding over this debate today and to give non-members of the Council an opportunity to share our views.
Although the debate that you have convene…
