We welcome the convening of the fourth High-level Dialogue on Financing for Developing. We align ourselves with the statements delivered by the representative of Yemen on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and by the representative of Chile on behalf of the Rio Group. I wish to offer a few reflect…
When on 5 February 2008 Costa Rica recognized the State of Palestine, it did so honouring an historic commitment to that people, especially since we were one of the 33 countries that voted in favour of the resolution that approved the 1947 Partition Plan for Palestine (resolution 181 (II)). In speak…
Costa Rica’s actions in the international arena are guided by the conviction that peace between nations can only be achieved through respect for international law, international humanitarian law and human rights law. We believe that the international community must respond to all instances in which …
On this final day of Turkey’s current presidency of the Security Council, I join others in congratulating you, Sir, on your successful diplomatic performance at the United Nations. We wish you every success in the future.
My delegation is grateful for the convening of this debate on the situation i…
I would like to begin by associating my country with the statement delivered by the
Ambassador of Mexico on behalf of the Rio Group. We also support the resolution adopted by the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States and the declaration of the Council of Ministers for Foreign Aff…
It an honour for Costa Rica to speak today in its capacity as the Chair of the Human Security Network and on behalf of the following members: Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Slovenia and South Africa as an observer.
The protection of civilia…
We are at a decisive phase in the renewal of
our commitments on HIV/AIDS in order to meet the great challenge of achieving the goals that we set in 2001 and, more recently, in 2006. We align ourselves with the views expressed by the representative of Mexico on behalf of the Rio Group and agree that…
At the outset, I would like to thank Judge Hisashi Owada for his detailed report. The submission of many contentious cases to the Court’s expertise confirms its credibility and legitimacy. Furthermore, it irrefutably proves that, thanks to the rigour of the Court and the ethical and professional sta…
It is an honour for Costa Rica to speak today in its capacity as Chair of the Human Security Network (HSN) on behalf of the following members: Austria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand and Slovenia, as well as South Africa in its capacity as obs…
