I would like to commend you, Madam President, on convening this debate on the prevention of conflict in Africa, a continent always beset by recurring conflicts. I would like to express my gratitude to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing on the question under consideration.
The pers…
At the outset, I would like to convey my warm congratulations to the Kingdom of Morocco on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and for taking the initiative to organize this important meeting on the Sahel. I would also like to thank the Special Envoy for the Sahel and the …
At the outset, I would like to address my warmest congratulations to Mr. Vuk Jeremić on the confidence that the entire United Nations family has invested in him by electing him to the high office of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session.
I would also like to take this oppor…
At the outset, I would like to commend the German presidency of the Security Council for organizing this high-level debate on the Middle East in the context of cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States in maintaining international peace and security. I also thank the Secre…
At the outset, let me commend the French Government for the initiative to organize this meeting, which is focused on the humanitarian situation in Syria and its serious repercussions for neighbouring countries. I would also like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Elliason and United Nations High …
I should like to begin by wishing you, Sir, a cordial welcome to New York and conveying to you the warm greetings of your counterpart in Togo, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé. Your presence at the United Nations today reflects your interest in the issue of counter-terrorism, which remains an on…
