Vanuatu wishes to associate itself with other delegations in congratulating the President and the members of his Bureau on their election to lead us through this sixty-seventh session of the General Assembly. I am indeed profoundly delighted, as Mr. Jeremić assured us in our meeting earlier this wee…
Vanuatu joins other delegations in congratulating you, Mr. President, on your election to preside over the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. My delegation vows our full cooperation, and believes that, with your leadership, we will conclude a successful session.
Allow me to also acknowled…
Today, we stand on the verge of global uncertainty. The international landscape is scarred by wars, conflict, civil unrest, epidemics, drought and famine. Poverty and malnutrition continue to ravage the lives of millions of the world’s inhabitants.
The very values and fabric on which the United Nat…
I bring warm greetings from the people of the Republic of Vanuatu.
At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixtieth session. I assure you of my Government’s support for the work of the United Nations under your stewardship.…
Nearly two weeks ago, Hurricane Katrina caused widespread destruction, making it one of the worst natural disasters on record in the history of the United States of America. I take this opportunity to convey the condolences and the deepest sympathy of my Government and people to the Government and t…
My Government welcomes the midterm review of the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) for the Decade 2001- 2010. The Programme of Action provides goals and targets, along with action-oriented commitments in seven critical areas, following a comm…
