I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 15 members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). SADC aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
I would like to express my appreciat…
I wish to express my appreciation to Rwanda for having convened this important open debate on the very important and timely topic of the United Nations and regional partnerships in peacekeeping. Let me also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing on peacekeeping activities and the…
At the outset, as this is the first time that I take the floor during your presidency of the Security Council, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of July and for the able manner in which you have conducted the business of the Council.
Zimbabwe…
Zimbabwe aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Bolivia on behalf of the Group of 77 and China (see A/68/PV.100).
We would like to thank the Director-General of the World Health Organization for her report on the subject (see A/68/PV.100). We would also like to thank th…
My delegation aligns itself with the statements made this morning by the representative of Malawi on behalf of the States members of the Southern African Development Community, and by the representative of South Africa on behalf of the Group of African States. We also take note of the report of the …
As this is the first time that my delegation takes the floor in the Council this year, allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on your country’s election to the Security Council and on your assumption of the presidency so early in your term. You have indeed hit the ground running. Let me also…
Zimbabwe aligns itself with the statements made by the representative of Botswana on behalf of the African Group and by the representative of Angola on behalf of the Southern African Development Community. Both statements accurately described the status quo of our regional and subregional efforts to…
Zimbabwe would also like to take this opportunity to express its deep gratitude to the current Chair of the Kimberley Process, Mr. Mathieu Yamba of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and his team for their clear and informative report (A/66/593, annex), as well as their able stewardship of the Kimber…
I too would like to commence with an expression of condolences to the
Government and people of Turkey, who have been so tragically affected by the recent earthquake. We also acknowledge the presence here today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. He is most welcome to witnes…