The designation of this year as the International Year of Quinoa is an important event in the ongoing global fight against food insecurity and malnutrition. Australia supported the initiative from the beginning for that reason.
We congratulate the Government of Bolivia and the Food and Agriculture …
Australia welcomes the opportunity to sponsor the General Assembly’s draft resolution on Afghanistan (A/67/L.16) again in 2012. This was a crucial year for the partnership between Afghanistan and the international community, during which we made strong commitments to support Afghanistan’s future. Th…
I thank the President for convening this joint debate on the annual report of the Security Council (A/67/2) and on Security Council reform. I also wish to thank the Security Council President, Ambassador Puri of India, for introducing the report this morning, and the Colombian delegation, under the …
Thank you very much, Mr. President, for convening this debate. I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. José Luís Guterres. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and to thank him for his…
Australia very much welcomes the third biennial review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Allow me to express our strong appreciation for the leadership provided by Ambassador Rishchynski and his team in facilitating negotiations on the important and consensus draft resolution …
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. It is clear from our discussion today that many are concerned about the profound and pervasive impact that illicit trafficking can have on security. It is ironic that the very factors that should underpin peace, security and develo…
Australia welcomes the focus of this open debate on women’s participation and
role in conflict prevention and mediation. We thank you very much, Madam President, for convening it.
Although the number of conflicts worldwide has fallen since the 1990s, the proportion of civilian casualties has incre…
