The delegation of the Republic of Belarus actively participated in the Final United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, which ended a few days ago. Belarus strove to make every possible effort to ensure that the Treaty was commensurate with its main goal, namely, to prevent the illicit trad…
In October 2011, the General Assembly unanimously adopted resolution 66/5, “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”, sponsored by 193 States. In adopting that resolution, the Member States affirmed their commitment to the Olympic ideals, one of the most important of…
My delegation would like to explain its vote on section VIII of resolution 66/247. Belarus supports the efforts of the Fifth Committee and the General Assembly to closely study the programmes that have financial implications for the regular budget of the United Nations. Our country joined in the ove…
Belarus is a firm believer in the crucial role of the Security Council in the resolution of conflicts and the maintenance of international peace and security. The course that Belarus has taken by participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations is a testament to that belief. Belarus is keen t…
Today, the delegation of Belarus, along with 186 other States Members of the United Nations, voted in support of resolution 65/6, on the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. The Republic of Belarus has consistently condemned the use of unilateral economic …
The delegation of Belarus is pleased to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Mr. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, who is participating in today’s meeting.
For many decades, the overwhelming majority of States Members of the United Nations have spoken in the General Assembly to demand an end t…
