I thank the President for convening this important meeting on Security Council reform, which is taking place in the wake of the celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations last week. This is a good opportunity to prepare and engage in practical, meaningful and results-oriented ne…
I would first like to welcome the presence here this morning and afternoon of His Excellency Mr. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cuba, and to thank him for his statement (see A/70/PV.40).
At the outset, Suriname wishes to align itself with the statements delivered earlier …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
CARICOM thanks the Secretary-General for transmitting the report of the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (see A/68/65…
As this is the first time that my delegation takes the floor during the sixty-eighth session, let me warmly commend you, Sir, on your election as President of this body, as well as to assure you of Suriname’s full support to you and your team.
I have the honour to address the Assembly today on beha…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at this plenary meeting to review the implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS (resolution S-26/2) and the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS (resolution 65/277, annex). I would like t…
I am speaking on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
CARICOM would like to express its appreciation to the delegation of the Russian Federation for introducing this initiative and for conducting open and inclusive consultations on resolution 66/254, which was just …
I thank you, Sir, for allowing me to speak in explanation of vote under agenda item 41, “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”.
Suriname has always been against this embargo and has therefore fully supported and vote…
In taking a closer look at the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we have to conclude that there is nothing extraordinary about them but that they are merely reminders of simple human needs and basic rights that every individual around the world should be able to enjoy: freedom from extreme pover…
I have the honour to take the floor on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to speak on the issue of transnational organized crime.
In the Caribbean, transnational organized crime and its attendant cross-border activities have evolved into a major threat to regional …
I have the honour to take the floor on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to express our profound sympathy to the Government and people of Pakistan on the destruction, devastation, and loss of lives and livelihoods caused by the ongoing and unprecedented floods in P…
Member States are presented today with an anomaly in procedure, where a request for change in the rights and privileges of observers is being deliberated in plenary meeting under agenda item 120 dealing with strengthening the United Nations system. We recognize the significance of the entry into for…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 13 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
First, we would like to express appreciation to the European Union for taking the initiative to commence discussion in the General Assembly on an enhanced observer status for regional groups that dev…
Let me express the appreciation of the Republic of Suriname to the President of the General Assembly for convening this significant high-level meeting.
At the outset, the delegation of Suriname would like to align itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Antigua and Barbuda an…
Let me express the appreciation of the Republic of Suriname to the President of the General Assembly for convening this very important thematic debate on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with the theme “Recognizing the achievements, addressing the challenges and getting back on track to achie…
The Republic of Suriname places great importance on the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those of indigenous peoples. With the adoption today of this historic document, the international community came to agreement on principles to govern the rights of…
