Bangladesh's position on the question of Namibia is clear-cut and categorical. It is founded on our constitutional commitment, which is to support oppressed peoples throughout the world waging a just struggle against imperialism, colonialism and racism. It is backed by our unswerving adherence to As…
My delegation would like to thank the two facilitators for the manner in which they guided the negotiations that culminated in today’s consensus adoption of the Global Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons.
As a member of the informal Group of Friends United against Human Trafficking, we ex…
My delegation would like to thank all Member States for adopting resolution 64/80 on the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, 2001-2010, once again by consensus. Our special thanks go to the 118 Member States that sponsored the resolution this y…
Let me begin by congratulating Mr. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann on his well-deserved election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-third session. I would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his very effective leadership in promoting global peace, security and development.
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I would like to take this opportunity to express to you, Mr. President, my delegation’s sincerest congratulations on your well- deserved election. A special tribute goes to Her Excellency Sheikha Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa and to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, for their visionary and dedicated leadershi…
Let me begin by extending a hearty welcome to Senator Biden, who is here with us today. Allow me also to thank Special Representative Jacques Paul Klein for his comprehensive briefing on the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The information he provided has been very helpful.
Against a ba…
Mr. President, let me start by conveying our heartiest congratulations to you on your assumption of the Council presidency. I would also like to pay tribute to Ambassador van Walsum for his distinguished leadership of the Council in November.
We appreciate the comprehensive briefing given by the Le…
Mr. President, it is a pleasure once again to see you preside over yet another important meeting of the Council. We deeply appreciate your efforts in coming to the Council and briefing us on your recent visit to Ethiopia and Eritrea. My delegation would also like to express its appreciation to the S…
Let me begin by extending the warmest welcome to Mrs. Sadako Ogata, who is in our midst, and paying a special tribute to her for her outstanding contribution to the cause of the protection of refugees worldwide. Over the past decade Mrs. Ogata has led the Office of the United Nations High Commission…
You, Madam, have the appreciation of my delegation for holding this open meeting of the Council on the situation in Kosovo.
May I also begin by thanking Mr. Hedi Annabi for updating us on the issue. While many positive developments have been taking place in Kosovo under the United Nations administr…
Let me begin by thanking you, Sir, for scheduling this open debate on the situation in Somalia. My delegation considers it timely, particularly in view of the ongoing Somalia National Peace Conference. Let me also thank the Under-Secretary-General, Sir Kieran Prendergast, and the Permanent Represent…
Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for scheduling this open debate on East Timor. We are grateful to the Special Representative, Sergio Vieira de Mello, whom we heartily welcome in our midst, for the comprehensive and informative briefing on the latest developments in East Timor.
After hi…
Let me first of all extend our heartiest welcome and warmest greetings to Mr. Bernard Kouchner. It is good to see him with us again.
Let me also begin by conveying the deep regret of Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, who headed the Security Council mission to Kosovo last April, for his inability …
Let me begin by expressing our warm thanks to Mr. Hédi Annabi for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in East Timor, and here I would also request Mr. Annabi to convey my delegation’s sincerest appreciation and admiration to Mr. Sergio de Mello and his team for the excellent work he has done…
Sanctions should remain the last option for ensuring compliance with Security Council decisions for maintenance of international peace and security. It is undeniable that a general feeling of unhappiness prevails about the way sanctions are being applied now. The Council’s credibility is questioned …
The Bangladesh delegation wishes to join others in expressing our sincere condolences to the delegation of Tunisia on the sad demise of former President Habib Bourguiba.
Let me also begin by joining previous speakers in commending the Canadian presidency of the Council for convening this open brief…
