I would like first of all to thank the President of the General Assembly for having convened these meetings, which will allow us to exchange views on an important question which was on our agenda in 2005 during the preparation of the outcome document (resolution 60/1) that was adopted by our heads o…
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution A/60/L.48 because we believe it to be a compromise text establishing a fragile balance between the sometimes divergent positions of the Member States.
My delegation associates itself with the statements made by South Africa and Yemen, respectively, …
Our appeal was addressed to countries that had put forth more than one candidate. Of course, it is our desire to avoid any complications in the voting. However, if the proposal would present problems, the African Group could keep an open mind and could move forward with the decision already taken.
I am afraid that, given the fact that the proposal emerged from consultations among members of the African Group, I cannot propose another solution as a Member State. I would therefore ask for a few more minutes to consult.
I am very sorry to have to take the floor for a second time.
In connection with my earlier statement, it appears that a decision has been taken. As a result of brief consultations held by the African Group, it has been suggested that I make a proposal that does not contradict the decision that has …
I, too, thank you, Mr. President, for your indulgence and patience. As was just mentioned, there have been very brief consultations among certain members of the African Group. I would like to state that the proposal just submitted by the representative of Liechtenstein, despite its balanced nature a…
The irreversible changes that international relations have undergone since the end of the cold war, the increasingly unpredictable threats to international peace and security and the effects of rapid globalization, compounded by imperative development needs, present major challenges to our Organizat…
