Mr. Constantino

A/62/PV.29 Oct. 19, 2007

Allow me first to say that my delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Pakistan and Benin on behalf of the Group of 77 and China and the African Group respectively. We take this opportunity to thank the Secretary- General for his fifth consolidated report on…

A/58/PV.85 April 14, 2004

We are very pleased to participate in this important debate on agenda item 21, entitled “The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict”. We congratulate Canada on its election as Chair of the Kimberley Process for 2004. We also congratulate South Africa on the excellent job it did and the excellent cont…

A/57/PV.82 April 11, 2003

I would like to start by thanking the President for his initiative to include on the agenda of the General Assembly the subject of the role of diamonds in fuelling conflicts, which is of great importance. We would also like to thank Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo, Permanent Representative of the Republ…