I wish to congratulate the Secretary-General on his comprehensive report on the work of the Organization (A/62/1). For two weeks, our heads of State, prime ministers and ministers for foreign affairs spoke about the many challenges confronting all of us and expressed their visions and solutions with…
At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the General Assembly for
convening this High-level Dialogue on financing for development.
Since Monterrey, much progress has been achieved toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, I detect, among many participants, mixed feeling…
At the outset, I want to thank the Secretary-General for his report on revitalization of the work of the General Assembly (A/61/483).
During the past few months, we experienced the excitement of adopting several new reforms and resolutions. However, despite our initial enthusiasm, it seems clear to…
First of all, I want to thank you, Madam President, on behalf of Ambassador Badji of Senegal and myself, for the very kinds words that you just used about us and for having given us, on 9 March, such a major responsibility.
Paul Badji and I tried to fulfil the mission you gave to us to the best of …
We are once again convened in this Hall to share our views on the reform of the Security Council. Since our last meeting on the same subject, many major political and military crises have erupted around the world and democratic elections have taken place, changing the political landscape of small an…
We would like to thank the Secretary-General not only for his report on the work of the Organization (A/61/1 and Corr.1), but also, and more important, for the outstanding job that he has done over the past 10 years. During his tenure, the United Nations has had to respond to unpredictable changes a…
Ninety days ago we exchanged views on the reform of the Security Council. Since then, the Human Rights Council and the Peacebuilding Commission have begun to operate. The United Nations reform momentum is on the roll; let us not stop now. It is obvious to us and to the vast majority of other Member …
I remember reading, 25 years ago, about a new incurable disease that had killed its first victim. Many more articles and reports were written thereafter about HIV/AIDS, focusing on the ravaging nature of the illness, the inevitable fatal ending, the non-existence of appropriate medicines to prevent …
Permit me at the outset to congratulate you, Madam President, on your appointment and to wish you every success.
Our country, San Marino, today enjoys economic prosperity and an enviable standard of living, but only 60 years ago it was extremely poor and had scant economic prospects. As a matter of…
I am taking the floor today to present the position of my Government on the question of Palestine.
San Marino traditionally supports respect for all cultures and countries. It has always encouraged all efforts towards the peaceful coexistence of peoples and has always firmly rejected provocations, …
Let me begin by condemning the terrorist attacks that recently took place in Jordan. The people and the Government of San Marino present their deepest condolences to the Government and the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and to the families of the victims.
We, the States Members of the Un…
