I thank you, Madam President, and your country, Argentina, for organizing this open debate on the important issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his informative briefing, as well as Ms. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Com…
I would like to thank the United Kingdom, Mr. President, for scheduling this
important debate. I would also to thank the Secretary- General, his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, Ms. Angela Joli and Ms. Jane Adong Anywar for their illuminating introductory p…
I will be brief. My delegation joins other representatives, Mr. President, in congratulating you on assuming the presidency of the Council. We also commend you for scheduling this important debate on United Nations peacekeeping. The concept paper you circulated, on the theme “United Nations peacekee…
I thank you, Madame, for giving me the opportunity to address the General Assembly on this important agenda item. This afternoon, we had the privilege to welcome Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, to the General Assembly, and we congratulate him on the status and sup…
I would like first to join other speakers before me in conveying my deepest sympathy and condolences to the people in countries affected by Hurricane Sandy, particularly the people of our host city, New York. My delegation aligns itself with the statements made at the 35th meeting by the Permanent R…
