Fifteen years ago, the most serious disease we all feared was cancer. Diseases such as leprosy, small pox and several childhood diseases could be cured. Nobody would have thought that there could be diseases as dangerous as HIV/AIDS. Nobody would have thought that, in a world where science is at its…
The international community needs a strong multilateral institution to address contemporary global issues in this era of globalization. This body, the United Nations, still proves to be the best forum for dealing with the challenges facing us in today’s world. To efficiently operate in this dynamic …
I feel very happy and privileged to present my statement under the capable leadership of a Caribbean woman, a Caribbean female Ambassador. I congratulate her.
We do not need lengthy statements and debates anymore. We do not need explanation of the Millennium Development Goals and targets. What we d…
Especially today, on such a wonderful occasion — the admittance of a new Member to the greatest family of nations — we should extend peace and love to one another and to the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in the light of the peace message that the Secretary-Gener…
The creation on 24 October 1945 of the family of nations brought the peoples of the world values, principles and goals to cherish and to realize. The founders of the United Nations brought us hope; they brought us new belief in the future of humanity after two world wars. They opened the eyes of the…
I am here today on behalf of the Government and the peoples of my country, Suriname, to express, pledge and celebrate solidarity — solidarity with the Governments and the peoples of the African continent, our sisters and brothers, who — as their leaders stated during the general debate — are determi…
What a privilege it is for me to welcome the people and nation of the Swiss Confederation to the United Nations on behalf of the 34 States members of the Latin American and Caribbean Group.
To be admitted to the family of nations in the midst of the developments in today’s world is of extreme impor…
May I add my voice to those that have already, in the course of this debate, expressed words of praise and admiration for the President’s excellent leadership and initiative in organizing this timely and significant meeting. My delegation wishes also to associate itself with the statement delivered …
