It is a pleasure for my delegation to take part in this meeting and to deliver a statement on agenda item 11, “Sport for peace and development: building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”, based on the State of Kuwait’s belief in the importance of sports and the great s…
At the outset, I should like to thank you, Sir, the Secretary- General and all members who have conveyed their condolences to us on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Jaber, the father of all Kuwaitis and Emir of the State of Kuwait, who passed away on Sunday, 15 January.
Throughout his reign of ov…
The General Assembly’s consideration of this agenda item is most important, given its close relationship to international peace and security. The Middle East, in particular Palestine, has not enjoyed stability for many decades, in spite of the region’s vitality and importance. This is due to the war…
My delegation is honoured to participate in this debate on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). Through the Secretary-General’s third consolidated report (A/60/178), we have followed with interest the progress achieved by the international community on the NEPAD initiative and the s…
Today, the General Assembly is discussing one of the most important items on its agenda and one that is closely related to international peace and security.
The Middle East region has, for many decades, not witnessed any stability, in spite of its vitality and centrality, owing to the wars that hav…
My delegation is pleased to participate in this debate on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, the causes of conflict in Africa, and lasting peace and sustainable development. We have read with interest the reports of the Secretary-General on the progress made in terms of support by the int…
I want to thank you, Mr. President, for having responded so promptly to our request for convening this meeting.
I want to take up where I left off a few weeks ago, when I spoke before the Security Council following the assassination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. Israel’s policy prompts us to wonder what …
I am glad, Mr. President, that you are here and not on the road.
(spoke in Arabic)
My delegation extends its gratitude to the delegation of the Sultanate of Oman for its effective and special efforts to address the problem of road safety, a global issue with a negative impact, and a cause of real …
On behalf of my Government, I congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month. I also pay tribute to the efforts of your predecessor, our friend, the representative of China, for his wise leadership of the Council’s work last month.
I also t…
