We are gathered here today to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a monumental global conflict that wrought tremendous havoc on an unimaginable scale and that claimed some 50 million lives, etching a legacy of pain and suffering on our collective memories forever…
At the outset, I would like, on behalf of the Republic of Korea, to join other delegations in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III of the Principality of Monaco. I offer my heartfelt condolences to all who have been touched by the loss of …
The Government and the people of the Republic of Korea stand in solidarity with all those who have suffered from the recent earthquake and tsunami disaster in the Indian Ocean. We mourn the loss of those who have perished, and we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the vic…
At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive reports (A/59/545 and A/59/282), which clearly and concisely illustrate both the progress that has been made, as well as the challenges we still face.
The Republic of Korea believes that coordinati…
Before I begin my statement, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my deep condolences to the people of Palestine on the passing away of President Yasser Arafat early this morning.
I would like to begin by commending the Secretary-General for his unswerving dedication to the Organization’…
At the outset, my delegation would like to express its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive reports on progress in implementing the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and achieving durable peace and sustainable development in Africa.
The Republic of Korea suppor…
Over the past year, the Security Council has continued and expanded its vital work around the world. Rather than commenting on every aspect of that work, I would like to focus on several issues that are of particular importance to the Republic of Korea before moving on to the matter of Security Coun…
During the fifty-eighth session of the General Assembly, Member States deliberated at length on ways to revitalize the General Assembly. Although resolutions 58/316 and 58/126 were not as comprehensive as we had initially hoped they would be, the Republic of Korea is nonetheless pleased with the pro…
The delegation of the Republic of Korea welcomes the convening of this open debate as a valuable opportunity for non-members to contribute to the deliberations of the Security Council on the
revitalization of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC).
Much progress has been made in the fight against i…
Let me begin by welcoming the presence of the Minister for
Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste and by thanking the Secretary-General for his special report on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) (S/2004/117). My delegation also expresses its gratitude to Mr. Guéhenno for his in…
Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting today. In the light of your request for brevity, my oral statement has been shortened from the original text, copies of which have been circulated.
We are pleased to note that the Security Council remains committed to addressing the pro…
On this day, as the General Assembly winds down to the final
weeks of its regular session and prepares to bid farewell to a tumultuous year with many ups and downs, we have an opportunity to reaffirm our unity under an abiding goal of the United Nations. Today we celebrate the progress made, with t…
I would like first to express my thanks to the Secretary- General for his latest reports on Afghanistan and commend the tireless efforts of his Special Representative, Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi, and the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We are also gratified by …
I would like to begin by extending my delegation’s heartfelt congratulations to the Government of Mongolia and, in particular, to Foreign Minister Luvsangiin Erdenechuluun, on the success of the fifth International Conference of New or Restored Democracies, excellently prepared and hosted with great…
My delegation also thanks Mr. ElBaradei, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for his informative report on IAEA activities. We also
commend the Director General and his staff for the dedication and professionalism with which they continue to carry out their responsibi…
At the outset, I would like to pay tribute to the strong commitment that President Hunte has demonstrated to the reform of our Organization. My delegation is encouraged by his dedication to this issue and hopes that it will bring about real reform this year. While the
Republic of Korea strongly sup…
My delegation is pleased to note the firm commitment demonstrated by the African countries during the past year to integrate the priorities and the objectives of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) into their national policies and development planning frameworks. We are fully suppor…
We can all agree that the current composition of the Security Council no longer reflects the underlying international geopolitical realities of the present day. There has been general agreement among Member States on the need to expand the Security Council in order to more adequately reflect those c…
My delegation extends its appreciation to Ambassador Negroponte, the President of the Security Council for this month, for introducing the annual report of the Security Council.
We welcome the efforts of the Secretariat to produce an informative and concise annual report of the Security Council. In…
I would like to extend the appreciation of my delegation to the presidency for initiating this valuable discussion on justice and the rule of law. Throughout the history of the United Nations, the shared values of justice and the rule of law have served to unite the international community in its ef…
