The delegation of the Republic of Sierra Leone wishes to express its profound appreciation to the Security Council for the resolution that has just been adopted. We warmly welcome the resolution, mainly because it marks another significant phase in the United Nations experiment in post-conflict peac…
Mr. President, I should first of all thank you and the other members of the Council for giving my delegation the opportunity to say a few words in connection with the final extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL). Today’s decision marks yet another …
Sierra Leone congratulates you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of October 2007. We assure you, and the Council, of our full and unwavering support.
We deeply appreciate the opportunity to the contribute to the discussion of the first report of the Peacebuildi…
My delegation associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Jamaica on behalf of the members of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission that are members of the Non-Aligned Movement.
The Peacebuilding Commission is a baby that has grown fast. That rapid deve…
The delegation of Sierra Leone welcomes the opportunity to participate in this High-level Dialogue on Interreligious and Intercultural Understanding and Cooperation for Peace. We take note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General on interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understa…
The Sierra Leone delegation would like to join others in congratulating you, Mr. President, on your election to preside over the work of the General Assembly at this session. We also take this opportunity to commend your predecessor for her contribution to the work of the Assembly, in particular for…
As a participating State in the Process Certification Scheme, Sierra Leone has the honour to join in welcoming the President of Botswana, Mr. Festus G. Mogae, to the General Assembly, and to thank him for his presentation of the latest report of the Process to the Assembly. My delegation associates …
My delegation would like to thank you, Sir, for your initiative in convening this special meeting of the Security Council. I say “special” because this is not just another annual debate on the important issue of small arms, to be followed by a presidential statement. Today, I think Argentina has rai…
It is my honour and duty, on behalf of the African Group, to contribute to this debate on management of the United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The African Group associates itself with the statements of the Group of 77 and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Let me begin by joining those who have spoken…
I stand here on behalf of the African Group to convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and to the Government and the people of the State of Kuwait on the sad event of the passing away of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait.
The late Amir c…
This meeting marks an important milestone in the history of United Nations peacekeeping. I am therefore grateful to the Council for the honour of participating in its proceedings on behalf of the Government of Sierra Leone.
The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) has every reason to be…
Let me join previous speakers in congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the responsibilities of running the Security Council this month.
We would like to associate ourselves with the statement delivered by the representative of Ghana on behalf of the Economic Community of West Afr…
Mr. President, the delegation of the Republic of Sierra Leone wishes to express its profound appreciation to your Bureau for devoting this day to a comprehensive debate on progress in the implementation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). We also extend a warm hand of gratitude …
