At the outset, I would like to welcome you, Mr. President, to the Security Council and to thank you for presiding over this meeting. I would also like to thank the Guatemalan delegation for convening this debate, which is very important and timely. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki…
I am honoured to address the Assembly at today’s joint debate on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, progress in implementation and international support, and the Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries. Allow me to convey our sincerest appreciation to the Secretary- General fo…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Guatemalan delegation for having organized today’s debate on the situation in Somalia. As the new authorities start their work in Mogadishu, it is a good time to deliberate upon the progress achieved so far, the challenges that lie ahead and how the internati…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October and for chairing this debate. I would also like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for his briefing.
Security sector reform (SSR) in post-conflict …
It gives me great pleasure to attend today’s joint debate on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the promotion of peace and development in Africa, including in its efforts to fight malaria.
In the immortal words of India’s first Prime Minister, Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru, Africa is o…
It is my privilege to address the General Assembly as we adopt today the landmark resolution 64/289 creating UN Women, a composite entity for gender equality and the empowerment of
women within the United Nations. I congratulate you, Mr. President, on your leadership in this transformational reform…
I am honoured and privileged to participate in today’s discussion on “Sport for peace and development: building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”.
As I am speaking for the first time at the sixty- fourth session of the General Assembly, please allow me at the outset, …
