Peru would like to associate itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. We also welcome the President’s decision to hold this open debate on the situation in Haiti, as this issue will soon be the focus of attention when a discussi…
I welcome your initiative, Mr. President, to convene this open debate, which is helping to generate a rich exchange of ideas and viewpoints on peacekeeping operations in the light of the challenge facing the Organization in meeting increased demands for more operations with fewer resources.
My dele…
Peru recognizes microcredit and microfinancing as useful tools in the fight to eradicate poverty. Peru also recognizes their capacity to improve the living conditions of populations, especially those who, lacking access to basic financial services, can use microcredit to generate opportunities for s…
I wish to thank Judge Hisashi Owada, President of the International Court of Justice, for his presence this afternoon and for his interesting briefing on the work carried out by the Court over the past year.
Article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations stipulates that States should settle their d…
