The international community is once again witnessing the credibility of the Security Council, whose primary responsibility is to maintain international peace and security, being readily downgraded to a mere tool of
the national foreign policy of just a few countries. The Council once more has been …
At the outset, I would like to thank the President for holding the second round of thematic debates on the important issue of climate change. I also would like to associate myself with the statement made yesterday by Ambassador John Ashe, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda, on behalf of…
Allow me at the outset to express our profound condolences to the Government and the people of Algeria on the tragic loss of the lives of many innocent people as a result of the act of terrorism committed in Algiers on 11 December 2007. We strongly condemn that vicious act of terrorism, which caused…
At the outset, and on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I wish to reiterate our solidarity with the people of Palestine in their tireless efforts and unwavering determination to pursue their national aspirations and in their courageous struggle to defen…
May I begin by extending our gratitude to the Secretary- General for his comprehensive reports on various aspects of the situation in Afghanistan. I would also like to thank him and his Special Representative, as well as all their colleagues in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, f…
Allow me, at the outset, to express our gratitude to Mr. ElBaradei, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for his tireless efforts and for the insightful report to the General Assembly on the main activities of the Agency during the year 2006.
The report indicates that …
May I begin by congratulating you for assuming the Council’s presidency this month and thank you for having convened this timely and important meeting. Our thanks also go to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Koenigs, as well as to their colleagues in the United Nations Assist…
At the outset, Mr. President, since this is the first time I am speaking before the General Assembly, allow me to congratulate you on your election to lead this body and to assure you of my delegation’s full support and cooperation with you and your Office during your presidency. I would also like t…
At the outset, I wish to extend our appreciation to the President of the General Assembly for convening this
joint debate and to thank the Permanent Representative of Indonesia, the President of the Security Council, for presenting the annual report of the Council to the General Assembly today.
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