New Zealand is one of the few countries that from the start supported the elaboration of a declaration that promoted and protected the rights of indigenous peoples.
In New Zealand, indigenous rights are of profound importance. They are integral to our identity as a nation-State and as a people. New…
New Zealand fully supports global efforts to address HIV/AIDS — one of the greatest threats to the economic and social development and stability of developing countries. AIDS has caused 20 million deaths and left tens of millions of children orphaned. As noted in paragraph 7 of the Secretary-General…
On behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States, I would like to express our sincere condolences to the people and the Government of the Republic of Armenia on the passing of Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan.
During a term of office spanning almost seven years, Prime Minister Margaryan…
I have the honour today to speak on behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States on the occasion of the commemoration of the two-hundredth anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. May I thank the President for organizing this important event and express our deep gra…
I would like to thank the Special Representative for his briefing today. We join others in commending the work the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) does in facilitating the international community’s engagement in Afghanistan and its close working relationship with the Governm…
First, I should like to thank Prime Minister José Ramos-Horta and Special Representative Atul Khare for their presentations. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Timor-Leste (S/2007/50) and note our appreciation for the valuable contribution that Mr. Khare has made i…
I wish briefly to explain New Zealand’s position on draft resolution A/61/L.45, “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel”, which was adopted yesterday by consensus.
New Zealand continues to be a strong supporter of this resolution, and we therefore f…
It is my privilege to speak today on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand in this debate on agenda item 110, “Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly”. Our delegations believe that this item should not be viewed in isolation, but rather as part of the overarching project of United …
The theme of this year’s General Assembly debate, implementing a global partnership for development, is directly relevant to this Brussels Programme of Action five-year review. The key to success in eradicating poverty in least developed countries (LDCs) is through global partnerships.
Through the …
I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on Timor-Leste and for his recommendations on the future involvement of the United Nations. I would like to commend in particular the work of Special Envoy Ian Martin and his assessment team, who have produced a thorough and comprehensive an…
May I first thank our co-chairs for a thorough process of outreach and consultations over the past months. Their task of furthering the debate on Security Council reform was one of the most difficult to be assigned. Today’s meeting is a welcome opportunity to gauge and exchange views on proposals fo…
May I first thank the Secretary-General and the Security Council for the steps that they have taken to date in response to the situation in Timor-Leste. I would also like to thank Special Envoy Ian Martin for his briefing. We welcome as well the update from Minister Ramos-Horta conveyed to us this m…
On behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, I wish briefly to explain our vote against resolution 60/260.
We set out our concerns over both procedure and substance when action was taken in the Fifth Committee on 28 April. I do not intend to repeat those concerns, though our objections remain un…
I would like to thank the Secretary-General for the latest report on the situation in Timor-Leste and for his recommendations on future United Nations involvement.
New Zealand commends the progress made in Timor-Leste to date through the work of the Timor- Leste Government, the United Nations Offic…
The establishment today of the Human Rights Council represents a renewed commitment by States Members of the United Nations to international human rights standards. The CANZ group of countries supported this resolution because we believe that its key elements provide for a more effective internation…
New Zealand congratulates the people of Afghanistan on the completion of the Bonn Agreement. The inauguration of a fully elected National Assembly in December last year marked a major achievement in Afghanistan’s path towards stable democracy.
New Zealand was pleased to participate in the London Co…
New Zealand welcomes the opportunity to participate in this exchange on international migration and development. We recognize that immigration issues and their impact require a long-term strategic dialogue.
The short-term migration of workers has significant development potential and can benefit bo…
New Zealand is pleased to be a sponsor of the two draft resolutions on Afghanistan (A/60/L.27, A and B): “The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security” and “Emergency international assistance for peace, normalcy and reconstruction of war-stricken Afghanistan…
New Zealand warmly associates itself with the statement presented by the representative of Papua New Guinea on behalf of the States of the Pacific Islands Forum, of which New Zealand is a member.
New Zealand is pleased to once again co-sponsor both the omnibus oceans draft resolution and the sustai…
First, I extend New Zealand’s sincere sympathy to the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan following the tragic bombings yesterday in Amman.
I would like to join others in welcoming both the report of the Security Council (A/60/2) and the report of the Open-ended Working Gro…
