At the outset, I should like to express our deep regret that the Security Council was not able to achieve a consensus on Iraq. The Republic of Macedonia consistently supported Council members in their search for an agreed way forward towards achieving the objective of the immediate, full and uncondi…
I should like to join previous speakers in expressing our deep concern about the unfortunate outcome of the elections held on 29 January. For the sake of the dignity of this body, and for the sake of your authority, Mr. President, I should like to ask you to reconsider the decision that has been mad…
In light of current circumstances, our discussion on the report of the Security Council for the period June 2001 to July 2002 presents us with a unique task. As we review its report, we see that the Security Council is confronted with an issue, the situation in Iraq, which requires urgent and effect…
First of all, I would like to thank you very much, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to address the Security Council at this meeting. At the same time, I would like to join previous speakers who have expressed their appreciation for your personally presiding over this meeting, which represents a co…
The decision to convene a meeting of the General Assembly devoted to bridging the digital
divide and promoting digital opportunities in the emerging information society, which was contained in resolution 56/258, was a clear confirmation of the central role of the United Nations, and in particular o…
The solemn Declaration of our heads of State or Government, gathered here in New York in September of last year at the dawn of the new millennium, reaffirmed, inter alia, their determination to establish a just and lasting peace throughout the world, thus acting in full compliance with the purposes …
The decision of the General Assembly contained in its resolution 53/22, of November 1998, to proclaim the year 2001 as the Year of Dialogue among Civilizations was undoubtedly wise and most appropriate and, as such, well received across the world.
It is not only the conceptual underpinnings of the …
Pleading for concerted action against international terrorism and for States’ urgent accession to all relevant international conventions, the Millennium Summit of world leaders anticipated the need for a more effective and comprehensive approach with regard to joint efforts and overall cooperation w…
Since this is the first time that I am taking the floor during this session of the General Assembly, allow me to congratulate Mr Han on his assumption of the presidency of the fifty-sixth session. My delegation is confident that under his skilful guidance, we will bring this challenging session of t…
Thank you, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to address the Security Council. At the same time, I would like to express my appreciation for
the introductory remarks and evaluations made by Under-Secretary-General Guéhenno. Allow me also to join those who associated themselves with the statement ma…
I would like to thank you personally, Mr. President, and all the representatives of the members of the Security Council and of the other countries that joined today’s discussion for the condolences expressed concerning the deaths of three innocent soldiers of the Macedonian army. They were victims o…
Allow me to begin by expressing my great
satisfaction at seeing you, the representative of Ukraine, presiding over this very important meeting of the Security Council, which was requested by the Government of the Republic of Macedonia. I also want to thank you for your prompt response in organizing…
This is an overwhelming moment for me. I am deeply honoured to have been elected President of the General Assembly for its sixty-second session. It is with my sincerest thanks that I express my appreciation to all Member States for their unanimous endorsement. My special acknowledgement goes to the …
