I hope that I will be able to make my remarks within four minutes.
I take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate and for providing a detailed concept note (S/2018/586, annex) to guide us. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing a…
I have the honour, on behalf of the Group of African States, to pay tribute to His Excellency Mr. Dante Caputo of Argentina, President of the General Assembly at its forty-third session, who passed away on 20 June. The late Mr. Caputo, who was a champion of democracy and human rights, respected dial…
I congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the Month of July and commend the initiative to hold this open debate on children and armed conflict. This forum provides all Member States with the opportunity to deliberate on the challenges facing children affected by…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of African States. It should have been made by my brother the Permanent Representative of Mauritius as Chair of the Group for this month, but he is otherwise engaged and has requested that I deliver the statement on his behalf.
I th…
Today, 10 years ago, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) entered into force. This anniversary presents an opportune time to reflect upon the achievements of the Convention over the past decade, as well as to explore its future direction and prospects.
At the outset, I wish …
My delegation appreciates the able manner in which you, Mr. President, continue to steer our deliberations. We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his second consolidated report on progress in implementation and international support for the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). We…
