My delegation welcomes the President’s initiative in holding today’s debate. We believe it should have been convened much earlier, in view of the enormity and complexity of the problem. The delay has given rise to conspiracy theories and analysis of the issue, predictably characterized by omissions …
I would like to begin by conveying my Government’s message of sympathy and condolence to the Governments of France and Lebanon following the recent terrorist atrocities.
My delegation commends the presidency of the Security Council for convening this important debate. We are delighted to make our c…
My delegation attaches great importance to the subject before us. Let me begin by commending Ambassador Courtenay Rattray of Jamaica, outgoing Chair of the intergovernmental negotiations on reform of the Security Council. His dedication and commitment to moving forward the negotiations at the sixty-…
My delegation joins other delegations in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and the passing of His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Mr. President, I thank you for convening these meetings to deliberate on the report of the Secretary- General entitled “In larger free…
It has been 25 years since the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. One hundred and fifty-five countries have ratified the Convention. They include 41 countries from Africa and 42 from Asia. That demonstrates not only a near-universal acceptance of the Convention, but als…
