I want to make a few comments on behalf of Australia, Canada and New Zealand (CANZ).
The CANZ countries want to commend the Secretary-General on his efforts to strengthen the Organization, particularly in peacekeeping and disarmament — areas that we regard as critically important. We also want to c…
We welcome the opportunity to again address the Security Council on the important issues of Timor-Leste, and thank the Council for giving those matters its attention.
We appreciate the fact that Prime Minister Ramos-Horta has been able to be with us today and to contribute to our deliberations. His…
Today we are reviewing our progress in implementing the 2001 Declaration of Commitment and the 2006 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS. Australia commends the significant increase in funding devoted to tackling the epidemic and the progress in treatment, care and support that has occurred since the 2…
Australia is committed to working with the people and the Government of Afghanistan, as well as the international community, to help build a stable, secure and democratic future for that country. This is no easy task and will need the long-term commitment of the international community. It will also…
Australia recognizes the critical role women play in peace and security. We are a strong supporter of, and advocate for, Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), and have been ever since its adoption. We demonstrate that commitment both in our domestic actions and through our support of countries in…
First, I want to thank the Secretary-General, not only for his report but also for his outstanding contribution to the international community over the last 10 years, particularly to the weak and disadvantaged, those who most need the support of this international body.
On development, the Millenni…
Australia recognizes that long-term engagement, coupled with partner Government commitment, is essential to ensuring that least developed countries (LDCs) make demonstrable progress towards reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development. Australia is proud of the contribution it makes to the…
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Special Representative Hasegawa and the staff of the United Nations Office in Timor- Leste (UNOTIL) for their dedicated efforts. We also thank Ian Martin and his team, and congratulate them on a thorough and professional investigation into the situatio…
We are grateful for this opportunity to discuss another element of the critically important United Nations reform project. Members will
be familiar with Australia’s work for United Nations reform. Both nationally and as a member of the Canada-Australia-New Zealand group, we have actively engaged to…
Australia must also dissociate itself from lifting the spending cap by consensus. Last December, we decided by consensus to limit the Secretary-General’s spending authority. That demonstrated our collective commitment to United Nations reform and our shared conviction that reform should be achieved …
We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this discussion on Timor- Leste. Australia is grateful for the Security Council’s prompt attention in the form of the Council President’s statement of 25 May welcoming the presence of the international stabilization force. The rapid dispatch of the Secr…
Thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to speak. I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing and for the work of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL). I would also like to thank my friend Mr. Ramos-Horta for attending today’s meeting…
I would first like to recognize and associate myself with the statement by the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Tonga on behalf of the Pacific Island Forum group of countries represented at the United Nations in New York.
This year, as others have said, marks an important m…
In the absence of Mr. Walker, the permanent representative of Australia, !t has fallen to me to present the views of Australia In this important debate on the inclusion of this item. I am very happy, sir, to make my first speech in the Council under your Presidency.
17. M. HILL (Australie) [traduit…
