We are pleased at the convening of this High-level Meeting. It has clearly recognized that non-communicable diseases
represent a grave problem not only with regard to health but also for development, due to their serious economic effects, primarily in the less advanced countries. Cardiovascular dis…
Costa Rica welcomes the report on the work of the Human Rights Council (A/66/53 and Add.1). We are especially pleased that the Ambassador of Uruguay, Laura Dupuy Lasserre, presented it to this body in her capacity as President of the Council. That is a step in the right direction to give the importa…
Costa Rica welcomes the convening of this High-level Meeting as the diplomatic and political apex of the International Year of Youth.
Young people are an inescapable reality, full of energy and hope, and as such they must be taken into account in all our policies and actions, both nationally and mu…
This High-level Meeting has gathered together more than 3,000 people united in the common goal of putting an end to HIV and AIDS. However, success will depend on a fundamental change in our response if it is to outpace the epidemic.
As a point of departure, more targeted, efficient and sustainable …
I have the honour to address the Council on behalf of the informal group of like-minded countries that has taken a specific interest in the question of fair and clear procedures in targeted sanctions. That group currently includes Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Liechtenstei…
For the first time since the establishment of the Human Rights Council, the General Assembly has decided to suspend one of its members for gross and systematic human rights violations. Costa Rica condemns such violations, ordered at the highest levels of the Libyan Government.
That suspension, whic…
My statement touches on matters pertaining to the rule of law, both national and international, and I continue.
The primary victim of Nicaragua’s conduct is Costa Rica, but its impact affects the entire region and beyond. Since late October, Nicaraguan troops have occupied a part of our territory, …
Costa Rica welcomes the General Assembly’s renewed consideration of the situation in Central America with regard to peace, freedom, democracy and development. In that context, my country supports draft resolution A/65/L.51*, which extends the functions, strengthens the capacities and consolidates th…
Costa Rica welcomes the United Kingdom’s presentation of the annual report of the Security
Council to the General Assembly (A/65/2) and is pleased that the President of the Assembly has convened this debate on the reform of that organ.
We align ourselves with the statement made by the Permanent Re…
Allow me to begin by expressing the condolences of my delegation, Government and people to the people and Government of Barbados on the death of Prime Minister David Thompson. Our condolences go likewise to the people and Government of Argentina on the death of former President Néstor Kirchner.
Cos…
Costa Rica welcomes this opportunity for the General Assembly to assess the status of the international disarmament machinery, in particular the Conference on Disarmament. We hope that this debate will revitalize the work of the Conference, renew the political will to transform it, reform its workin…
I am grateful for the organization of this meeting, which we believe to be most timely. Acts of terrorism are a direct, heinous assault on human rights and one of the most serious threats to the peace and security of all peoples. We therefore unequivocally reject terrorism and any argument used to j…
Costa Rica appreciates the presentation of the comprehensive and detailed reports of the Secretary- General (A/65/69, A/65/69/Add.1 and A/65/69/Add.2). We also express our gratitude to the two coordinators of the draft resolutions on oceans and the law of the sea and on sustainable fisheries (A/65/L…
