On behalf of the Group of African States and all sponsors, I have the honour to introduce draft resolution A/62/L.39, entitled “2001-2010: Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries, Particularly in Africa”.
At the outset, let me make a correction to the text. In operative paragraph 3, in…
The delegation of Botswana extends its sincere appreciation to the delegation of the European Community in the person of Mr. Karel Kovanda, Chair of the 2007 Kimberley Process, for introducing an informative, clear, comprehensive — in a word, excellent — report under agenda item 13, as well as for i…
The delegation of Botswana welcomes the convening of this High-level Dialogue on Interreligious and Intercultural Understanding and Cooperation for Peace. Several statements have already been made with a great deal of eloquence and conviction. We add our voice to this important debate because peace …
On behalf of the main sponsors and the African Group, I have the honour to introduce draft resolution А/62/L.26/Rev.1. I am also pleased to inform the General Assembly that Estonia and Portugal have joined the list of sponsors. We would be delighted to welcome other Member States as sponsors of the …
Let me begin by stating that the delegation of Botswana aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Tunisia on behalf of the African Group. I also wish to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate. It is a welcome initiative, and we commend your leadershi…
The delegation of Botswana welcomes the deliberations of the General Assembly on the agenda item entitled “Follow-up to the outcome of the twenty-sixth special session: implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS”.
My delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Amb…
The delegation of Botswana extends its deep gratitude to the President for convening a meeting on the crucially important issue of the reform of the Security Council.
In September 2005 the heads of State and Government not only pronounced their support for early reform of the Security Council; most…
I am delighted to welcome the report of the Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme contained in document A/60/589, submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 59/144 of 15 December 2004. We commend the Russian Federation for this excellent report, which is both comprehensive and i…
