Latvia, as Chair of the Eastern European Group, has the honour to make the following statement on behalf of our delegations.
We should like to draw your attention, Mr. President, to the fact that Russia earlier submitted its amendment to the draft resolution (A/57/L.83/Rev.1) that you presented. We…
Latvia has aligned itself with the statement of the European Union; however, we deem it is necessary to express our views
on this critical issue. The situation has completely changed since we last addressed this issue in the Security Council’s open debate.
Twelve years of prolonged effort by the i…
I am delighted to speak on the question of information and communication technologies (ICT) for development. Recent decades have demonstrated the profound effect these technologies have on our societies. The spread of the Internet has increased opportunities for communication and the flow of ideas, …
Let me start by emphasizing the major role of the Council of Europe in the area of the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy and the rule of law within the region. The Council of Europe, as a truly pan-European organization, can advantageously perform these tasks, which are common to a…
It is my honour to address the General Assembly at its fifty-sixth session. Since the terrorist attacks of 11 September, the struggle against terrorism has become a clear priority on the international agenda. The United Nations is playing a key role in coordinating joint measures to eliminate intern…
