Disarmament Index

of high-level statements delivered at the World Summit of the 60th Session of the General Assembly, September 14 - 16, 2005

This is an index of all references made to issues of disarmament, peace and security, made at the World Summit of the General Assembly. This index is a tool to gauge the issues which will be detailed during the First Committee of the General Assembly, starting October 3, 2005, and to identify the priority disarmament and international security issues for governments.

Included are all references made to arms control, disarmament, multilateralism, nuclear energy, nuclear weapon free zones, security, proliferation, terrorism and weapons. Those countries that are not hyper-linked in the list below either did not make a statement, or did not make any relevant comments in their statement.

(Note: some transcripts were not available in English. Some excerpts are therefore unofficial translations by the RCW staff.)

These statements were delivered
September 14-16, 2005.

Speeches from:
Co-Chair of the High-Level Plenary, Mr. Goran Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden
Co-Chair of the High-Level Plenary, Mr. Omar Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon
Secretary-General Kofi Annan

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Co-Chairperson of the High Level Plenary Meeting
H.E. Mr. Goran Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden
September 14, 2005

Disarmament / Terrorism / Security: "Poverty must be eradicated, the resources of our planet used sustainably,
human rights respected, equality between men and women strengthened, HIV/AIDS and other diseases prevented, terrorism stopped and disarmament and non-proliferation secured.We, the Heads of State and Government, owe this to coming generations. We cannot afford to fail. We need to find collective solutions based on the rule of law. And for this, we need a stronger United Nations. "

Multilateralism / Security: "The United Nations, and the way we approach collective security, must
be adapted to changing circumstances. The United Nations is our prime instrument for effective multilateral solutions and a rule-based international order."

Co-Chairperson of the High Level Plenary Meeting
H.E. Mr. Omar BONGO ONDIMBA, President of Gabon

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United Nations
http://www.un.org/webcast/summit2005/statements/sgenglish3.pdf
H.E. Mr. Kofi A. Annan, Secretary General
September 14, 2005

Disarmament / Nonproliferation: "Our biggest challenge, and our biggest failing, is on nuclear non-proliferation and
disarmament. Twice this year -- at the NPT review conference, and now at this Summit -- we have allowed posturing to get in the way of results. This is inexcusable. Weapons of mass destruction pose a grave danger to us all, particularly in a world threatened by terrorists with global ambitions and no inhibitions. We must pick up the pieces in order to renew negotiations on this vital issue, and we should support the efforts Norway has been making to find a basis for doing so."

Nuclear Terrorism: "Even before they finished their work, this Summit served as a trigger for progress on critical issues. In recent months, a Democracy Fund has been created, and a convention against nuclear terrorism has been finalized."

Terrorism: "You will condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever,
wherever, for whatever purpose. You will pledge to seek agreement on a comprehensive anti-
terrorism convention in the coming year. And you will signal your support for a strategy to make
sure that we fight terrorism in a way that makes the international community stronger and
terrorists weaker, not the other way around."

"We must get the Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council up and running, conclude a comprehensive convention on terrorism, and make sure the Democracy Fund starts working effectively. And the coming years will test our resolve to halve extreme poverty by 2015, to act if genocide looms again, and to improve our success rate in building peace in war-torn countries."

United States of America
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H.E. Mr. George W. Bush, President
September 14, 2005

Terrorism / Nuclear Proliferation / Security: "Later today, the Security Council has an opportunity to put the terrorists on notice when it votes on a resolution that condemns the incitement of terrorist acts -- the resolution that calls upon all states to take appropriate steps to end such incitement. We also need to sign and implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, so that all those who seek radioactive materials or nuclear devices are prosecuted and extradited, wherever they are. We must send a clear message to the rulers of outlaw regimes that sponsor terror and pursue weapons of mass murder: You will not be allowed to threaten the peace and stability of the world."

"Confronting our enemies is essential, and so civilized nations will continue to take the fight to the terrorists. Yet we know that this war will not be won by force of arms alone. We must defeat the terrorists on the battlefield, and we must also defeat them in the battle of ideas. We must change the conditions that allow terrorists to flourish and recruit, by spreading the hope of freedom to millions who've never known it. We must help raise up the failing states and stagnant societies that provide fertile ground for the terrorists. We must defend and extend a vision of human
dignity, and opportunity, and prosperity -- a vision far stronger than the dark appeal of resentment and murder."

"And the world's free nations are determined to stop the terrorists and their allies from acquiring the terrible weapons that would allow them to kill on a scale equal to their hatred. For that reason, more than 60 countries are supporting the Proliferation Security Initiative to intercept shipments of weapons of mass destruction on land, on sea, and in air. The terrorists must know that wherever they go, they cannot escape justice."

"Terrorism fed by anger and despair has come to Tunisia, to Indonesia, to Kenya, to Tanzania, to Morocco, to Israel, to Saudi Arabia, to the United States, to Turkey, to Spain, to Russia, to Egypt, to Iraq, and the United Kingdom. And those who have not seen attacks on their own soil have still shared in the sorrow -- from Australians killed in Bali, to Italians killed in Egypt, to the citizens of dozens of nations who were killed on September the 11th, 2001, here in the city where we meet. The lesson is clear: There can be no safety in looking away, or seeking the quiet life by ignoring the hardship and oppression of others. Either hope will spread, or violence will spread -- and we must take the side of hope."

"Sometimes our security will require confronting threats directly, and so a great coalition of nations has come together to fight the terrorists across the world. We've worked together to help break up terrorist networks that cross borders, and rout out radical cells within our own borders. We've eliminated terrorist sanctuaries. We're using our diplomatic and financial tools to cut off their financing and drain them of support. And as we fight, the terrorists must know that the world stands united against them. We must complete the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism that will put every nation on record: The targeting and deliberate killing by terrorists of
civilians and non-combatants cannot be justified or legitimized by any cause or grievance."

Andorra, Principality of
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H.E. Mr. Albert Pintat, President
September 14, 2005

Multilateralism / Security / Terrorism: "Multilateralism is essential in today's world. It is for this very reason that we must all support institutions such as the International Criminal Court. In these uncertain times, at the beginning of a
new chapter in history, we must all commit ourselves to multilateralism as a means of guaranteeing a safer and more just world."

"In this globalized and interconnected world, geographic barriers no longer protect us, nor can developed countries ignore the hardships suffered in the less developed world. It is not enough just to recognize the need for social justice – words must be followed by deeds. If we do not act, social unrest, war and terrorism will reach all shores."

"The unjustifiable acts of terrorism in New York, Madrid and London; the genocide in Rwanda; recent wars and conflicts - all of these events have deeply troubled the world community. And yet there is still hope, still reason for optimism."

Antigua and Barbuda
http://www.un.org/webcast/summit2005/statements/anti050914eng.pdf
H.E. Baldwin Spencer, Prime Minister
September 14, 2005

Arms Trafficking / Terrorism: "We contribute, beyond our capacity, to collective responses to transnational threats such as narco-trafficking, arms smuggling, money laundering and terrorism."

Argentina
http://www.un.org/webcast/summit2005/statements/arg050914eng.pdf
H.E. Mr. Nestor Carlos Kirchner
September 14, 2005

Security / Multilateralism: "Together with other countries which believe that the building of consensus is the best
way to preserve international pe ace and security, we trust more than ever in the future of this
organization and in the strengthening of the multilateral system."

Terrorism: "Argentina condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, as a practice that affects the first fundamental right of every human being, the right to life."

"Our country –that was the victim of two international attacks in 1992 and 1994, taking hundreds of human lives- has decided to play an active role in the struggle against international terrorism."

Bangladesh, People's Republic of
http://www.un.org/webcast/summit2005/statements/ban050914eng2.pdf
H.E. Begum Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister
September 14, 2005

Security / Multilateralism:"We also firmly believe that development, peace and security are inter- linked and mutually reinforcing. We maintain that peace around the world can be built and strengthened through enhanced dialogue, tolerance and understanding among the peoples."

"Our experience suggests that development, security and human rights goals are best achieved against a backdrop of pluralism, democratic social ethos, greater gender balance and good governance.. We hold the view that these values are universal and transcend national boundaries. We welcome the establishment of the Democracy Fund at the United Nations, which we hope would adequately contribute to capacity-building of the Member-States."

Terrorism: "The forces of intolerance, extremism and violence have to be vigorously tackled. Bangladesh terrorism is well known. The root causes that lead to such wayward behaviour must also be addressed. The problems of poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy and environmental degradation continue to haunt us. If we do not address these problems effectively now, we will not be able to contain the tensions and violence around us and build a peaceful and just tomorrow."


Chile, Republic of
H.E. Mr. Ricardo LAGOS ESCOBAR, President
September 14, 2005

Security: "Firstly, development is a prerequisite for building international security on solid and durable foundations. There will be no sustainable security and no full observance of human rights unless all the basic needs of the population of the developing world can be met."

Chile
H.E. Mr. Ricardo LAGOS ESCOBAR, President
September 15, 2005

Multilateralism: "For Chile, Mr. President, multilateralism is not merely a conceptual category or a slogan but a political necessity. The national interest of a relatively small State such as Chile seems better protected by an effective multilateral system."

Multilateralism: "Mr. President, Chile pledges all its political will to accomplish these tasks, so as to create a world in which multilateralism is the framework for international coexistence."

Security: "Accordingly, we have stressed the need to promote comprehensive reform, in which the Security, Human Rights and Development triad will form a whole focusing on the human person."

Terrorism: "We must translate our strong condemnation of terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, into a decisive political impetus to finalize the comprehensive convention on terrorism before the end of this sixtieth session."

China, People's Republic of
HE. Mr. Hu Jintao, President
September 14, 2005

Security: "Traditional as well as non-traditional security issues; such as terrorism, regional conflicts and energy security, are posing a severe challenge to common development around the world."

China, People's Republic of
H.E. Mr. HU Jintao, President
September 15, 2005

Disarmament/Terrorism: "We should step up anti-terrorist cooperation in a resolute fight against terrorism, working to address both the symptoms and root causes of the problem with special emphasis on eliminating the sources of the menace. We should realize effective disarmament and arms control in a fair, rational, comprehensive and balanced fashion, prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, vigorously promote the international nuclear disarmament process and maintain global strategic stability."

Multilateralism/Security: "First, uphold multilateralism to realize common security. Peace is the fundamental premise for mankind's development. Without peace, we can neither go for new development agenda nor prevent the destruction of the achievements of our previous development. War and conflict are disastrous to any country, be it big or small, strong or weak. All countries therefore should join hands in coping with global security threats. We must abandon the Cold War mentality, cultivate a new security concept featuring mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and cooperation, and build a fair and effective collective security mechanism aimed at jointly preventing war and conflict and safeguarding world peace and security."

Multilateralism: "We should work actively to establish and improve a multilateral trading system that is open, fair and nondiscriminatory, and further improve the international financial regime with a view to putting in place a healthy and orderly trading environment and a stable and efficient financial environment conducive to global economic growth.
Security: Working through the United Nations to prevent and end armed conflicts and maintain world peace has increasingly become a universal pursuit in the international community. Observing the international responsibility, undertaking the international obligation, settling disputes by peaceful means, adopting effective collective measures to jointly safeguard regional and global security – these original purposes of creating the United Nations have also become the sure path towards lasting peace and universal security in the world."

Security: "The United Nations, as the core of the collective security mechanism, plays an irreplaceable role in international cooperation to ensure global security. Such a ro le can only be strengthened and must not in any way be weakened. The purposes and principles of the UN Charter are crucial to safeguarding world peace and security. They have been widely recognized as the basic norms governing international relations and must be complied with in real earnest. As the special agency of the UN responsible for maintaining world peace and security, the Security Council must be given the authority to carry out its mandate."

Security: "Development has a bearing on the vital interests of the people of all countries, and also on the removal of global security threats from their sources."

Terrorism: "We should encourage and support the efforts to peacefully settle international disputes or conflicts through consultations and negotiations. We should all oppose acts of encroachment on other countries' sovereignty, forceful interference in a country's internal affairs, and willful use or threat of military force. We should step up anti-terrorist cooperation in a resolute fight against terrorism, working to address both the symptoms and root causes of the problem with special emphasis on eliminating the sources of the menace. We should realize effective disarmament and arms control in a fair, rational, comprehensive and balanced fashion, prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, vigorously promote the international nuclear disarmament process and maintain global strategic stability."

Croatia
http://www.un.org/webcast/summit2005/statements/cro050914eng.pdf
H.E. Mr. Stjepan Mesic, President
September 14, 2005

Security / Terrorism: "I know that I am probably out of harmony with the view prevailing in the international community which, I think, is inclined to regard global terrorism as the most pressing global issue. I do not on any account want to deny the urgency and the potentially even greater threat of global terrorism, but I claim with full responsibility that we shall not be able to deal with it effectively if we neglect the development issue. This is not the first time I am raising this point, but I would also like to use this occasion in order to reiterate my assessment."

"Uneven global development, that is, the development of some countries and the falling behind of others, involves a destructive potential which can have the worst possible bearing on international relations, on the global order and its very foundations. I am convinced that underdevelopment, poverty, starvation, the fatal outcome of otherwise curable diseases and the lack of even basic education create the environment in which terrorists are bred and recruited. Such a view does not imply any distraction of our attention from the immediate threat of global terrorism as it is sometimes claimed; such a view is the only proper way towards the elimination of global terrorism which has become a real danger for everyone."


European Commission
http://www.un.org/webcast/summit2005/statements/eurocom050914eng.pdf
H.E. Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, President
September 14, 2005

Arms Control: "That' why Europe's Everything But Arms initiative allows all goods imported from the world's least developed countries except munitions to enter the EU completely free of duties or quotas."

Finland, Republic of
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H.E. Mrs. Tarja Halonen
September 14, 2005

Disarmament / Nonproliferation: "I am happy with the outcome document, which provides basis for further work during the coming months. Still, I would have liked to see our firm commitment to fight terrorism be accompanied with progress made also in disarmament and non-proliferation."

Multilateralism: "The goals of the UN Charter are still valid. To fulfil them in the globalized world we need effective
multilateralism, institutional reforms, and adequate resources for development. For that we need to improve the quantity, quality and effectiveness of aid, as well as policy coherence. In addition, we must see that HIV/AIDS is a social challenge calling for multi-sectoral response. Ensuring reproductive health and rights are crucial in all aspects of development."

Germany
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H.E. Mrs. Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development
September 14, 2005

Disarmament: "We need worldwide disarmament. And we also need nuclear disarmament of all countries involved. It is obscene that global spending on armaments has now reached a level of more than a trillion US dollar, while global expenditure on development cooperation is only 78 billion US dollars. I therefore call on all players to shift expenditure priorities towards development."

Ghana, Republic of
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H.E. Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor, President
September 14, 2005

Disarmament / Nonproliferation / SALW: "The scourge of war would not end unless the issues of disarmament and nuclear non- proliferation as well as the menace of illicit small arms and light weapons are addressed. In some societies, especially in Africa, these latter constitute the weapons of mass destruction. It needs to be stressed that, over the past decade alone, the use of such weapons has claimed more than 20 million victims in Africa, many of whom were women and children."

Security / Terrorism: "Mr. President, terrorism has emerged as one of the most serious threats to peace and security in today sustained, firm and strong collective response from the international community. Ghana believes that the various challenges confronting international peace and security require a new paradigm of security consensus, premised on concerted and multilateral action. Consequently, we urge that this occasion be used to reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism which underpins the spirit and letter of the UN Charter."

Hungary, Republic of
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H.E. Mr. Laszlo Solyom, President
September 14, 2005

Proliferation / Security: "In our contemporary world, the United Nations serves with distinction the best aspirations of
mankind. In this context, I may safely state without exaggeration that the world today without the United Nations would have been a place with less security and freedom, less social justice and democracy. On the other hand, today we face unprecedented challenges and grave menaces. Here, I have in mind the tragic consequences of coward terrorist acts, the grave danger of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and devastating internal armed conflicts."

Terrorism: "I find it imperative to redouble our common efforts to combat terrorism threatening our human and democratic values, undermining international peace and security. Terrorism is unacceptable under any circumstances. In this regard, States are to protect and defend their citizens with all necessary means against terrorist acts. At the same time, Member States are under obligations to safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms of all. In this
connection, I wish to express my fervent hope that the General Assembly will finalize a counter-terrorist strategy as well as conclude a comprehensive convention on terrorism."

Iran, Islamic Republic of
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H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President
September 14, 2005

Security / Proliferation / WMD: "Today, the physical and psychological security of peoples and nations is ever more
endangered. Unilateralism, production and use of weapons of mass destruction, intimidations, resort to the threat or use of force and imposition of destructive wars on peoples for the sake of security and prosperity of few powers have indeed redoubled the historic responsibility of the United Nations to resolutely endeavor to institutionalize justice in all aspects of global interactions in the interest of human tranquility. In our view, it is impossible to achieve security, peace, stability, prosperity and progress in parts of the world at the expense of instability, militarism, discrimination, poverty and depravation in others."

Ireland
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H.E. Mr. Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister
September 14, 2005

Nonproliferation / Disarmament: The Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty is of special importance to Ireland as its first
signatory. The Treatyand non-proliferation reinforce each other. I deeply regret the failure to make any progress on this occasion. However, Irelandwill continue working to strengthen the Treaty."

Terrorism: "We must intensify our common efforts to deal with terrorism and move quickly to conclude a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism"


Latvia, Republic of
H.E. Mrs. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President
September 14, 2005

Terrorism: "A major step forward is our unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Terrorism is a scourge that requires the concerted efforts of the entire international community to be defeated. We need to achieve rapid progress on concluding a comprehensive convention on international terrorism."

Malaysia
H.E. The Honorable Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
September 14, 2005

Multilateralism / Terrorism: "Malaysia holds the view that the most fundamental objective to be achieved in any reform and renewal of the United Nations system must be the protection and enhancement of multilateralism. This is because multilateralism is the best option for ensuring peace and security in the relations between nations; for protecting human rights, for enforcing compliance with international law, just as much as the multilateral approach is the best hope for eradicating global poverty and creating a more equitable international order. It is furthermore the only way to deal effectively with the scourge of international terrorism."

"I come now to my final point, which is why we need effective multilateralism in order to successfully fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. First and foremost, terrorism must be condemned. However, the global scope of the fight against terrorism requires the widest possible collaboration among all countries. It is only the United Nations which can galvanize such a huge undertaking."

"We must know the motives of terrorists in order to identify the root causes of their actions. These could be political injustice, the denial of human rights, a brutish life entrenched in pervasive poverty or something else yet to be
uncovered. We must take action to address the root causes so as to render their motivations irrelevant. It is possible to disrupt, capture or kill individual terrorists. However, unless the root causes are addressed and removed, new recruits will take the place of leaders and groups killed or destroyed in the fight against terrorism. Terrorists deserve neither compassion nor sympathy. But we do need to know their minds and their mentality."

"We must also maintain a distinction between acts of terrorism and the right of peoples fighting for self-determination. It is equally unjustifiable to associate terrorism with any particular race or religion. Terrorists must be
singled out only by their acts of terror and nothing else."

Malta
H.E. The Honorable Dr. Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister
September 14, 2005

Disarmament: "In particular, we would have wished to see a more forceful reference to the question of impunity, and especially the important role that is being played by the International Criminal Court. We would also have wished to see more ambitious sections on environment, on human rights and on disarmament."

Terrorism: "There are, in fact, many encouraging examples of how we can achieve results, at times even against the odds. One of these was the recent conclusion of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, which I will have the pleasure of signing on behalf of Malta tomorrow morning."

"Among other things we are defining long-term targets and objectives for development cooperation; we are laying the institutional foundations for two new organs within the United Nations - the Peace building Commission and the Human Rights Council - and we are breaking new ground in the areas of terrorism and of collective responsibility."

Morocco
H.M. King Mohammed VI
September 14, 2005

Security / Terrorism / Multilateralism: "In this connection. we reaffirm Morocco international cooperation in the fight against the odious scourge of terrorism, which has worsened since the criminal attacks of September 11, 2001. In this regard, we believe that rigorous coordination will best illustrate how efficient the international community can be in
confronting any challenge, provided true political will is displayed and the necessary means are pooled to achieve our shared objective and to enhance global security. With the same determination and sense of commitment, we insist on the pressing need for the international community to engage in such a pattern of cooperation and mutual assistance, in order to tackle the economic and social challenges which hinder growth and stability in the
countries of the South, especially in Africa. These nations need help in their endeavour to shoulder their responsibilities with respect to achieving human development."

Mexico
H.E. Mr. Vicente Fox, President
September 14, 2005

Disarmament / Nonproliferation: "We have made progress, but there are still pending issues that are essential, such as
disarmament and non-proliferation, both horizontal and vertical, of nuclear weapons and
weapons of mass destruction."

"We have been successful in preventing a nuclear war that would have probably been the last in the history of humankind, but we were unable to stop many others in which millions of people perished."

Terrorism: "We have not been able to agree upon a definition of terrorism so as to provide ourselves with a treaty which we are still lacking. We need that the agreements reached and also the tasks that we face before us are complemented with a clear time framework and also with specific commitments."

Netherlands, Kingdom of
H.E. Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende, Prime Minister
September 14, 2005

Nonproliferation / Multilateralism: "Equally pressing is the need to enhance the credibility of the multilateral mechanisms in the field of non proliferation. The documents credibility of the UN-organization."


Pakistan
H.E. General Pervez Musharraf, President
September 14, 2005

Disarmament / Nonproliferation:"The catastrophic consequences of a nuclear war make it imperative to prevent one from ever taking place. Both the proliferation and the perpetual possession of nuclear weapons pose an unacceptable global danger. We must evolve a new consensus to achieve disarmament and non-proliferation."

Nuclear / Conventional Weapons: "We also need to prevent the destabilizing accumulation and build up of conventional weapons and forces especially in regions of tension — such as the Middle East, South Asia and North East Asia. Pakistan will continue to promote a nuclear and conventional weapons restraint regime in South Asia."

Security / Multilateralism: We believe that international security can be best promoted when every State sees peace as being in its best interest; when states believe that they can realize their interests through mutual cooperation; when the supremacy of equitable principles is established over the realities of unequal power; when Member States agree to utilize the United Nations to harmonize their policies and reconcile their interests.

Security / Terrorism / WMD: "The challenges confronting international peace and security are formidable and many. Terrorism and the threat from Weapons of Mass Destruction are among them. Yet, even as we address new threats, we should not, and we cannot, ignore the legacy of festering problems left by the past. Peace and justice must come to the peoples of Palestine as well as Jammu and Kashmir."

"Today, terrorism is a primary threat to world order. We must fight terrorism, in all its forms, outlaw it and eliminate it. We need a comprehensive strategy for success. At the same time, we need to understand and address the motives behind terrorist acts. These may not justify terrorism; but they explain it. To eliminate terrorist violence, we will need to eliminate it in the minds of potential terrorists. No religion sanctions terrorism; the motives of terrorists, however misguided, are always political. We, therefore, need to redress political and economic injustice. I have
suggested a strategy of Enlightened Moderation, which can ensure success in eliminating terrorism and extremism. I trust that this will be reflected in the deliberations of the new Commission created by the Secretary-General on an
"Alliance of Civilizations"."

"Weapons of mass destruction must not fall into the hands of terrorists. To prevent this, we must aim to eliminate both the terrorists as well as the weapons of mass destruction."

Qatar
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-thani, Emir
September 14, 2005

Terrorism: "We stand ready to join the much sought international convention to combat terrorism, which we hope will be drafted with due regard given to the multilateral perspective. I should not fail to stress the importance of arriving at a definition of the concept of terrorism, one that will allow the international community to distinguish between a despicable criminal act and peoples' right to resist occupation by armed struggle. "

"Terrorism represents one such problem. We must develop a collective response to this threat. In this context, Qatar reaffirms its denunciation of terrorism in all its manifestations and is determined to continue to coordinate
international efforts to combat this scourge. To this end, Qatar had either participated in the global and regional conferences dedicated to address this scourge or provided the necessary fmancial and human resources needed for
that purpose. "

Security / Proliferation / Multilateralism: "The threats that are haunting the international community today, and the
challenges it must rise to in the upcoming decades are not solely confined to the maintenance of international peace and security. They include many other risks namely poverty, epidemics and contagious diseases, environmental
degradation, different manifestations of violence, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, transnational organized crime and the inability to reap the fruits of development."

"Repelling such threats individually and unilaterally is no longer feasible. Experience has shown-as has the case been with the issue of terrorism- that rising up to the challenge requires collective efforts and close international
cooperation based on a commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law. The globalized interconnected world in which we live today requires that we settle for nothing less."


Romania
H.E. Mr. Traian Basescu
September 14, 2005

Arms Control: "In this global quest, we cannot overlook activities such as the illicit trafficking in human beings, arms, drugs and counterfeited goods, which can also fuel significant resources to terrorist networks and keep regional conflicts open. In many parts of the world, including in Romania"

Nonproliferation / Terrorism: "We have just 3 days ago commemorated victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the
United States. Before, during and after that strike virtually all regions have had their own terror-generated attacks; from London to Sharm-el-Sheikh, from Moscow to Bali, no one seems to have been spared. That is sadly true of the UN itself, too. It cannot be overemphasized that without an enduring "safety net" there are no "safe heavens terrorists seem to already have connected their evil works to many of the new era openings. As they increasingly interact among themselves, we too, supporters of freedom and safety for everyone, everywhere, do not have a choice but to
increasingly join our forces and pool together all our resources. I am proud that Romania was able, together with the fourteen colleagues in the Security Council, to spearhead, as Chairmanship of 1540 Committee, global efforts against the worst-case security scenario, that of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) or related materials and technology falling into terrorists' hands."

Rwanda, Republic of
H.E. Paul Kagame, President
September 14, 2005

Security / Terrorism: "Our own experience in Rwanda has shown us that insecurity caused by reckless and irresponsible governance can cause immense suffering, adverse to human development. Let me also stress the importance of our collective responsibility to deal with terrorism, and to protect populations under threat of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. Never again should the international community these crimes be found wanting."

Sao Tome and Principe, Democratic Republic of
H.E. Mr. Fradique Bandeira Melo de Menezes, President
September 14, 2005

Nonproliferation: "The risk of proliferation of chemical and biological weapons must be of concern to all. The member states must reaffirm their engagement with respect to the Nuclear Weapons Nonproliferation Treaty."

Nuclear Weapon Free Zones: "The establishment of a nuclear-weapon free zone must be an objective to be reached, for which we hope the other regions of the world will join with Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean in this initiative."

Security / Terrorism / Proliferation: "It's never too much to emphasize the new challenges and threats that mankind is confronted with, specifically infectious diseases, the degradation of the environment, natural disasters, international
organized crime, corruption, the proliferation of all types of weapons, terrorism, constant violations of human rights, and others."

"Terrorism, one of the great evils of our time, must be fought vigorously by establishing mechanisms within the framework of the United Nations, to attack it at its root and prevent it from spreading. Therefore, especial attention must be given to certain regions that are short on resources but whose action in the global war on terrorism
could be a decisive factor."

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
H.E. Mr. Ivan Gasparovic
September 14, 2005

Disarmament: "Completion and strengthening of the human rights' pillar as well as the renewal of dynamics of negotiations and measures in the area of disarmament and non- proliferation continue to be challenges. We are convinced that in the upcoming period the international community will find enough political will and determination to solve these issues in the interest of the strengthening of the role and authority of the UN in the system of global
relations."

Multilateralism: "If multilateralism is to be truly effective, it cannot be based on a search for the least common
denominator. On the contrary, it must be driven by the world's current needs. We must avoid one long-standing myth and stop equating multilateralism with absolute consensus. Narrow, individual interests cannot hinder the efforts of a large majority of countries. Processes that move the organization forward cannot be slowed by the pretext of consensus. If the opposite were true, there would not be a search for consensus, but an adjustment to the particular interests of a small minority of countries."

Nuclear Weapons: "We have copious knowledge, which enables us to split the atom, but we do not have enough rationality to prevent the misuse of this nuclear fission for the manufacture of nuclear weapons."

Terrorism / Security: "As if we did not have enough problems, there are people who are willing to sacrifice not only their own lives, but also the lives of others – usually innocent civilians – in pursuit of their goals. But terrorist attacks have not changed one essential thing – they have not changed our values. There has been one change, however. We have changed our perception of international security."

"Given the situation that the list of terrorist attacks grows day after day it is difficult to explain to our citizens why the global strategy on the fight against terrorism has been sitting on our desks for six months. This also goes for a comprehensive convention on terrorism. Further hesitation and endless negotiations on this question only enable
terrorists to pretend that their inhuman fight is legitimate. I will not be saying anything new if I assert that a resolute, operational and coordinated approach by the international community is necessary in this situation and the UN's central role in it is irreplaceable."

Spain
His Majesty Don Juan Carlos I, King
September 14, 2005

Arms Control / Proliferation: "No State can hope today to resolve on its own the common challenges and threats to the coexistence and well being of our peoples. Terrorism, always cruel, unjustified and inhuman, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the illegal arms trade and the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law all require a decisive and collective response, based on solidarity and should be duly reflected in the conclusions that we shall adopt."

Tajikistan, Republic of
H.E. Mr. Emomali Rahkmanov, President
September 14, 2005

Terrorism: "Among the most urgent global challenges and threats are terrorism, drug trafficking and modern slave trade. It is necessary to build up joint efforts at eradicating these ignominious phenomena. It is especially important to find out the causes of the upsurge of terrorist violence in the world, avoiding far reaching simplifications and generalizations, or pinning ideological or confessional tags. Persistent attempts of certain circles to impart into people's minds the idea of a direct link between terror and the holy religion of ISLAM can lead to a clash among civilizations. There are one billion and four hundred million Muslims the world over, but those who have been involved in terrorist activities are few in number. When judging, from political and legal perspective, the actions aimed at intimidating and frightening the civil population one should avoid double standards: there is no such a thing as our and foreign terrorists, nor are there
moderate or non-moderate ones. The international community must apply common criteria and standards while combating any forms and manifestations of terrorism."


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
H.E. The Right Honorable Tony Blair, Prime Minister
September 14, 2005

Proliferation: "The proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons will never be halted outside of an international consensus to do so."

Nonproliferation / Nuclear Energy: "The United Nations must strengthen its policy against non-proliferation; in
particular, how to allow nations to develop civil nuclear power but not nuclear weapons."

Terrorism: "The terrorist attacks in Britain on 7 July have their origins in an ideology born thousands of miles from our shores."

"What must now be clear is that the UN can be the instrument of achieving the global will of the people. It must give leadership on terrorism. There is not and never can be any justification, any excuse, any cause that accepts the random slaughter of the innocent. Wherever it happens, whoever is responsible, we stand united I condemnation."

Zimbabwe
H.E. Mr. Robert Gabriel MUGABE, President
September 14, 2005

Security: "The international community needs, as it has done now, to return to the drawing board to rediscover, reassert and pursue in a practical manner the agenda for peace security and development for all through fostering genuine cooperation based on respect for the sovereignty, equality and territorial integrity of all states.

It is within this context that we call upon the international community to remain true to the original principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter to achieve peace, security and development."

Marshall Islands
H.E. Mr. Kessai NOTE, President
September 15, 2005

Armament / Nuclear / Terrorism / Weapons: "For sixty years, the vision, values, and principles espoused in the Charter have guided this Organization which remains our last best hope in an age where new dangers emerge and in finding practicable measures that will lighten for peace-loving peoples the crushininfectious diseases, terrorism, armaments, nuclear weapons test fallout."

Security: "Founded to provide for the collective security of sovereign nations, this Organization is now charged with managing a number of new dangers and require our joint response. Once charged with protecting national borders, we are all called upon to address dangers that know no boundaries."

Terrorism: "Aside from potential terrorist threats, of equal importance to Marshall Islandsds are the social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities that we continue to face and endure. The support of the international community and the full implementation of internationally agreed principles and goals are crucial for our sustainable development."

Lithuania
H.E. Mr. Valdas ADAMKUS, President
September 15, 2005

Multilateralism / Terrorism / Weapons: "It is essential that we reaffirm our previous commitments. But we must go much further. We must build a United Nations for the twenty-first century. Insisting on status quo of this most inclusive multilateral organization will not protect us from the honors of poverty, extremism, weapons of mass destruction getting into the hands of terrorists, or the ever more threatening effects of environmental degradation."

Multilateralism: "We, the leaders of the world gathered here this week, are sharing a unique momentum– and the responsibility for reform. As heads of states and governments, we must send a message, loud and clear, regarding the scope and direction of change. We must pledge to continue with vigour implementing a comprehensive package of reforms that will bring out the very best of the United Nations – our United Nations - as a unique vehicle of concerted multilateral action. Because, as Secretary General noted yesterday and as we all witness increasingly, in this interrelated world of the XXI century, we all stand or fall together."

Security: "Courage to change must be an essential attribute of this summit. Courage to embrace a UN reform that reaffirms and locks in the intrinsic link between development, security, and human rights."

Terrorism: "We cannot go about this summit as business as usual. There is no business as usual in a world which explores the farthest reaches of the universe and yet continues to watch millions of people die from starvation. Where terrorism spreads fear and horror among nations. Where transnational crime, lawlessness, and corruption make a mockery of human hope for a decent existence. Where preventable infectious diseases and natural disasters destroy numerous lives and wipe out entire areas."

Terrorism: "Terrorism threatens our very right to life, our right to live free from fear and open to the diversity of cultures and civilizations around us. The relevance of the United Nations as the truly universal and inclusive organisation will be also measured by how we are protected from the horror of terror, including the threat of weapons of mass destruction getting into the hands of terrorists.

"We join other nations in the full condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purpose, and we fully support the earliest possible adoption of a comprehensive counter- terrorism strategy as well as a relevant convention on international terrorism. "

Slovenia
H.E. Mr. Janez DRNOVŠEK, President
September 15, 2005

Security / Terrorism: "No kind of security measure and no kind of protection against terrorism and global threats can give anyone complete security. We will all be defeated. So burying our heads in the sand is a reflection of our lack of responsibility to humanity today and to all future generations."

Terrorism: "The consequences of a world without balance are becoming increasingly catastrophic. Global imbalances are increasing and are now at their highest level in the history of humanity. It is therefore an illusion to expect that the world will be balanced, that there will be no wars, no terrorism, corruption and crime of the most brutal dimensions, if such trends continue."

Mozambique
H.E. Mr. Armando Emílio GUEBUZA, President
September 15, 2005

Multilateralism: "In this regard, we would like to highlight the role of the United Nations in the struggle for de-colonization by reaffirming the inalienable right of all peoples to self-determination and independence. As a result, almost all nations of the world are here represented as sovereign and equal member states and their people are now able to exercise and enjoy their social, economic and political rights. At the same time, the United Nations was a deterrent factor to confrontation and intolerance hence contributing decisively to the enhancement of multilateralism as a driving force in all efforts to address global challenges before us."

Security: "The adoption of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) and its African Peer Review Mechanism should, Mr. President, also be seen h the context of our commitment with the MDGs. At the core of NEPAD are peace and security, good governance, democracy and respect for -human rights. Above all, NEPAD is a call for help from someone who is not idling by, who is aware of and is taking responsibility for the development of the Continent."

Security: "As we strive for global security and a world free from fear, we should not loose sight of other priorities, particularly those pertaining to the development agenda."

Austria
H.E. Mr. Heinz FISCHER, Federal President
September 15, 2005

Disarmament / Non-proliferation / Security: "The summit declaration contains valuable commitments in the field of development, as well as new common understandings on peace and security, human rights, rule of law and strengthening of the UN Secretariat. As the Secretary General has pointed out, we are concerned about the lack of agreement on disarmament and non-proliferation."

Security: "We believe that strengthening the rule of law should be a centrepiece of our efforts to achieve sustainable security and prosperity in the world."

Security: "In conclusion I would like to reiterate my conviction that this reform summit will strengthen the United Nations and make it fit for the threats to peace and security of today’s world."

Bosnia and Herzegovina
H.E. Mr. Ivo Miro JOVIC, President of the Presidency
September 15, 2005

Nuclear / Terrorism: "Prior to coming here, the State Presidency that I am a Chairman of has given the authority to our Permanent Representative here in New York to sign the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, and the House of Representatives of the State Parliament approved the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty."

Security: "The bottom line is that we need a stronger, more efficient, better financed, more agile, more alert Organization to address the threats to the international peace and security of a XXI Century."

Bulgaria
H.E. Mr. Georgi PARVANOV, President
September 15, 2005

Non-proliferation / Weapons: "The new challenges imperatively impose priorities for the UN agenda such as: non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, early prevention of crises and conflicts, expanding the capacity of the UN to conduct a broad range of peace operations. In this context the establishment of a Peace Building Commission has turned into an urgent outstanding task."

Security: "It is clear that our aspiration to live in an environment of collective security will not be achieved unless we make dramatic progress in overcoming hunger and poverty, halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and mass epidemics, protecting the environment, and expanding access to modern education."

Security / Terrorism: "The meaning of "security" today differs substantially from what the founding fathers of the UN perceived 60 years ago and even from what we considered 5 years ago. Threats have become much more diverse, subtle and unpredictable. We need a globally responsible thinking expressed in a culture of solidarity, cooperation and mutual assistance. Fighting the destructive force of terrorism, which totally rejects all principles of humanity and democracy, is still our task of primary importance."

Terrorism: "No safer world of freedom, democracy and prosperity can be built without combating effectively international terrorism. However, we cannot meet this challenge if the principles of democracy, pluralism and protection of human rights are infringed upon."

Comoros (French only)
H.E. Coronel Azali ASSOUMANI, President
September 15, 2005

Djibouti
H.E. Mr. Ismail Omar GUELLEH, President
September 15, 2005

Multilateralism: “…a brighter future for poor developing countries will require more than just increased aid and debt relief. A fair, nondiscriminatory, equitable, and multilateral trading system that promotes economic growth is essential. Hence, the need to successfully complete by 2006, the WTO round of multilateral negotiations that will fairly address issues such as agriculture, market access, services and trade facilitation, to name just a few. Attention and money must also be directed toward strengthening peace agreements and preventing conflicts before they erupt. Finally, the developed countries need to use their influence to enable the wider participation of developing countries in global financial decision-making, particularly through agreeing to changes at the World Bank and IMF. Mere, symbolic presence of representatives from developing countries on the boards of these institutions without the necessary weight or influence in decision-making does not augur well.”

Security: "This High-level Summit has not, therefore, come about easily; nor is it a single, isolated, or separate event. Rather, it is the culmination of bold and comprehensive efforts launched at the Millennium Summit of 2000; emphasizing the most challenging development questions of our generation; highlighting the common fate the world truly shares, and the extreme poverty so unacceptable -an anachronism in this age and era. The Millennium Declaration we adopted in 2000 committed our nations to a global partnership to reduce poverty, improve health, promote peace and human rights, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. The Declaration also reaffirmed our faith in the Organization; our commitment to the Principles and Purposes of the United Nations Charter, and respect for international law so as to maintain international peace and security."

Security/Terrorism: "Many leaders in recent years have rightly stressed poverty reduction and global security ---- so we must gear intemational efforts to end violent conflict; instability; and terrorism. Poverty increases the risks of instability through multiple paths. We need to address effectively global insecurity ---- wars, internal violence, terror and other evidence of profound instability ---- which will require success in the battle against poverty as well."

Security/Terrorism: A changing world needs a changing United Nations system that is:
• Readily susceptible to a collec tive response
• Working toward poverty eradication and sustainable development
• Advancing human rights, promoting democracy and strengthening good governance
• Countering terrorism, and Equipped with the necessary technical and management expertise and resources to effectively perform its duties at all levels.

Terrorism: The Millennium Development Goals are, therefore, too important to fail. It is not enough to initiate strategies to "accelerate progress toward the goals"; we need strategies to "achieve the goals". Many leaders in recent years have rightly stressed poverty reduction and global security ---- so we must gear intemational efforts to end violent conflict; instability; and terrorism. Poverty increases the risks of instability through multiple paths. We need to address effectively global insecurity ---- wars, internal violence, terror and other evidence of profound instability ---- which will require success in the battle against poverty as well.

Russian Federation
H.E. Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich PUTIN, President
September 15, 2005

Terrorism: "I am convinced that terrorism poses today the main threat to human rights and freedoms as well as to sustainable development of states and peoples. That is why it is the United Nations and its Security Council that must be the main center for coordinating international cooperation in the fight against terrorism as the ideological successor of Nazism. Besides, the United Nations and its Security Council must coordinate settlement of the long-lasting regional conflicts that terrorists and extremists of all sorts 'parasitize' on using the historic burden of religious, ethnic and social confrontation.

"It is not only through the concerted actions of the states that we should counteract the ideologists of the split of civilizations and terrorist aggression. It is of principal importance that the broad potential of civil society, mass media, cultural and humanitarian cooperation as well as of equal interdenominational dialogue be engaged."


Central African Republic (French only)
H.E. Army General François BOZIZÉ
September 15, 2005


Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
H.E. Mr. Branko CRVENKOVSKI, President
September 15, 2005

Terrorism/Nuclear/Arms: "The fight against international terrorism remains among our top priorities. We strongly support the comprehensive UN counter terrorism strategy and we feel encouraged by the recent adoption of the Convention against Nuclear Terrorism. We support the efforts aimed at strengthening the existing nonproliferation and verification regimes, as well as new initiatives in this field such as Global Threat Reduction Initiative. Coming from the region affected by the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, we strongly support full implementation of the UN Program of Action to combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons."

Multilateralism: "We agreed in Monterrey that development is our shared responsibility and requires our common endeavor. We welcome additional proposals for innovative sources of financing and the recent G8 ministers of finance agreement on multilateral debt relief. In the context of MDGs implementation, we all agree that special needs of Sub-Saharan Africa must be recognized as it is lagging far behind the rest of the world. The pressing HIV pandemic requires special attention, coordinated and continuing international action and additional funding."

Security: "As the Secretary General rightly stresses in his report, we perceive different threats, and the collective security today depends on accepting that the threats which each region of the world perceives as most urgent are in fact urgent for all."

Security: "The Republic of Macedonia remains dedicated to its commitment for further democratic and economic development in compliance with our uppermost national priorities — full fledged membership in EU and NATO. We recognize the importance of good-neighborly relations, consequently we promote regional cooperation in order to achieve sustainable peace and stability in South and Eastern Europe. In this regard, we believe that the last open issue on the Balkans, the final status of Kosovo, will be resolved, among Belgrade, Prishtina and the international community, meeting the requirements of the UN. The final solution should bring lasting peace, democracy and security in the region."

Security: "The reform of the Security Council remains an essential part of the overall UN reform process, with the aim to fit the Council to the new realities and to make it more representative and more efficient in maintaining international peace and security."

Iraq
H.E. Mr. Jalal TALABANI, President
September 15, 2005

Security: "As we are trying to reform and rebuild what dictatorship has destroyed in Iraq, we also call for reforms in the United Nations that include all its institutions, in a way that strengthens the UN's role in keeping international security and peace; and also achieves international cooperation in the economic, cultural and social fields. It should also respect the principles of equality in state sovereignty. Reform can be done through consensus of views and international stances. It should also be the base for activating the role of the General Assembly in keeping international peace and security by setting the mechanisms that can guarantee the respect and implementation of its resolution."

Security: "Ladies and gentlemen, today's Iraq is once again standing on its feet as a partner in an international order. within this order, all of us hope to entrench the principles of balance and justice and create an international dimension for development. A dimension that reflects our joint responsibilities in facing terrorism, poverty, environmental imbalance, unemployment, marginalization, irrational use of wealth and resources, the violations of human rights; impulses of aggression and destruction and other challenges that face our modern world. All these make us partners at good and bad times."

Terrorism: "Today, Iraq is facing one of the most brutal campaigns of terror at the hands of the forces of darkness. They are killing hundreds of Iraqis, destroying their wealth and trying their best to stop their marsh towards the just goals of rebuilding their country through building a constitutional and fair regime that is under popular scrutiny. This is in addition to rehabilitating Iraq's relations with its neighbours and the world. The terrorism that targets the Iraqi individual has declared a war of annihilation against innocent civilians. Hence, it targets every ambition of development. Furthermore, they want to make Iraq a base that threatens on both regional and international levels and also a centre for terrorism. Iraq's war on terror requires diverse international help not only for the sake of Iraq but also for the sake of the whole world. Hence, it is Iraq's just right to build its modern, democratic and federal state. In achieving that, Iraq has the right to look towards its friends in the international community and to international debt agencies to write off its debts and review the current compensation programme and provide economic expertise that will enable the country to avoid the negative effects of moving towards market economy."

Terrorism: "Now, we are opening our arms to the world today with the hope that the world understands the value and the importance of Iraq's experience in fighting terrorism and its rejection of the terrorist's backward ideology; it is determent to rebuild its present and future with patience, determination and on the basis of human rights and democracy. From this platform we stress that Iraq is now free, thanks to the will and awareness of the people of Iraq, the sincerity of their friends, the help of the international organizations and the coalition's war of liberation under the leadership of the United States of America. Esteemed participants, The experience of Iraq is rich with all its lessons and results, either during the struggle against dictatorship or today. Iraq is not hesitant to openly and frankly say that we are in desperate need of your expertise, your investments; and your moral support for its efforts to fight terrorism and for its administrative and legal measures to face dangerous problems such as drugs, homeless children, unemployment, poverty and child abduction, etc."

Terrorism: "We should know that rebuilding Iraq is the undoubted defeat of terrorism that has become a danger to humanity and to civilization. We should also be sure that their actions put the international family before an uncertain future."

Belarus
H.E. Mr. Alyaksandr LUKASHENKA, President
September 15, 2005

Arms/Nuclear/Weapons: "We gave up our nuclear arms and voluntarily relinquished the rights of a nuclear successor to the USSR. Today we shall sign the Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. We also declare that we have decided to sign the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the Republic of Belarus and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons."

Weapons/Terrorism: "Quite recently, in the room next to ours we were shown maps and graphs allegedly depicting weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Were those weapons found? They do not exist. In the meantime, Iraq is bleeding, devastated, people brought to utmost despair. Terrorists are threatening to use weapons of mass destruction against cities in Europe and America. Has there been an open and independent trial under UN supervision of the Guantanamo prisoners? How many of them are there and who are they? Who will defend the rights of the Abu Graib victims and punish all of their torturers without exception? Afghanistan was destroyed with rockets and bombs under the pretext of finding Bin Laden. Was the world’s "number one terrorist" captured? Where is he now? He is at large, but Afghanistan and Iraq territories began to generate hundreds and thousands of international terrorists."

Weapons: "We would protect the world from terrorism and the vulnerable, women and children, from slavery. We would protect all those unprotected."



Gambia
H.E. Al Hadji Yahya JAMMEH, President
September 15, 2005

Security: "The resolution of the lingering conflicts in the African continent should continue to receive high priority from all of us gathered here today with the recognition that Peace and Security are a Sine Qua Non for the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. Against this backdrop, we, in The Gambia, are unreservedly committed to the realization of a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Africa. I therefore, call on the international community to provide "Special Opportunities for Africa" through increased foreign direct investment; better and less restrictive trade policies and practices; and also significantly greater volumes of Official Development Assistance to Africa."

Mali (French only)
H.E. Mr. Amadou Toumani TOURÉ, President
September 15, 2005


Brazil
H.E. Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula DA SILVA, President
September 15, 2005

Security: "The (Millenium) Goals, in short, express the ideal of a civilization in which peace is based on justice. No other goals are more just or appropriate. Our challenge is to make them real. To do so, we need more than routine mechanisms and procedures. In most countries, the goals will simply not be met, under existing schemes of financing and restrictions on aid flows . We must take immediate and courageous steps. The resources available to fight poverty and hunger need to be significantly expanded; we need to provide development opportunities to poor countries. If developed countries attain the required strategic vision, they will realize that this new posture, this additional effort is not only fair; it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise, I fear that international peace and security will remain a mirage."

Seychelles
H.E. Mr. James MICHEL, President
September 15, 2005

Security: "Safety and security, are also pre-requisites to any strategy or action plan focusing on sustainable development."

Security: "Seychelles strongly supports the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on Terrorism. We all realize the importance of developing domestic counterterrorism capabilities, and we call for more assistance and co-operation in this field."

Burundi (French only)
H.E. Mr. Pierre NKURUNZIZA, President
September 15, 2005



San Marino
H.E. Mr. Cesare Antonio GASPERONI, Captain Regent on behalf of the Most Excellent Captains Regent
September 15, 2005

Multilateralism/Terrorism: "In this spirit, the Republic of San Marino - characterized by a century old tradition of freedom, democracy, peace and solidarity - has always upheld multilateralism, prompted by the conviction that in the modern world there are no frontiers able to stop both positive and negative events. We are all potential victims of plagues such as AIDS, environmental degradation, organised crime, terrorism and underdevelopment. International cooperation is the only instrument in our possession to face and defeat today's destructive dynamics."

Multilateralism: "It is our opinion, today more than ever, that the world needs multilateralism. The United Nations Organization is its best expression. Globalization, in its most positive meaning, intended as sharing of technologies, resources and development, can guarantee a fair and balanced economic growth particularly for poor Countries."

Cape Verde (French only)
H.E. Mr. Pedro Verona RODRIGUES PIRES, President
September 15, 2005


Georgia
H.E. Mr. Mikheil SAAKASHVILI, President
September 15, 2005

Security: ". . . Can do more to advance development, eradicate poverty, and establish greater security and stability — both at home in Georgia, and around the world…Today — sixty years after the founding of the UN, sixty years after Yalta, we must change the UN in order to solve our most pressing problems, that include poverty, a healthy environment and most of all, lasting security."

Security: "If there is one single priority that can unite the international community, it must be a global commitment to peace and security."

Security: "Democracy is on the rise in our region — so too is development and prosperity — but both need security and stability in order to be permanent."

Terrorism: "Not only is Georgia's development affected by these lawless territories that have become dangerous black holes, havens that provide shelter to criminals, human traffickers, drug smugglers, terrorists, and other sources of threat... ..But in fact, these areas endanger international stability....and these threats can no longer be ignored or wished away."

Nauru
H.E. The Honourable Ludwig SCOTTY, MP, President
September 15, 2005

Security: "Indeed, Nauru is proud to be a member of the United Nations and I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate each and every member state, as well as the secretariat, for the many achievements in upholding and progressing the four pillars of united nations, namely; peace, security, development and human rights.
At the same time i wish to remind us that we cannot become complacent but must remain vigilant and true in our efforts to ensure the collective security and well-being of our people. For there is a long way to go yet and the responsibilities that face us in this new millenium are much more challenging and complex."

Security: "Nauru cannot stress enough its desire for peace and security. Nauru also recognises that there can be no true peace and security if there is no protection and promotion of all human rights. And the rule of law and democracy. Hence, we cannot continue to turn a blind eye towards the welfare of the 23 million people who live on the island of taiwan. We should encourage peaceful dialogue to resolve this issue in the taiwan strait that affects not only the peace and security of the asia-pacific region but also the rest of the world. Nauru also acknowledges that in today s ever-changing and globalized world, there are many serious threats to international security and peace. These threats not only require our urgent and collective action, but also a more concerted and determined response. Thus, we need to strengthen the united nations so that it can meet the full range of challenges of our time. In this respect, we welcome the creation of a human rights council and support the expansion of the security council to include the permanent membership of germany. India, japan and brazil. Furthermore, we applaud the ongoing reform measures carried out by the secretary general in order to make the un system more effective and efficient."

Security: "Allow me to conclude my remarks if i may, by posing a question to us all. How much longer can we continue to reaffirm and renew our commitments to our people before their hopes for development, peace, security and human rights are realized?"

Congo, Republic of the (French only)
H.E. Mr. Denis SASSOU NGUESSO, President
September 15, 2005


Mongolia
H.E. Mr. Nambar ENKHBAYAR, President
September 15, 2005

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South Africa
H.E. Mr. Thabo MBEKI, President
September 15, 2005

Security: "The Outcome Document correctly says: "...We reaffirm our commitment to work towards a security consensus based on the recognition that many threats are interlinked, that development, peace, security and human rights are mutually reinforcing, that no State can best protect itself by acting entirely alone and that all States need an effective and efficient collective security system, pursuant to the purposes and principles of the Charter." We firmly believe that the reason we have not made the progress we should have, during the last five years, is precisely because we have not as yet achieved what the Outcome Document described as "a security consensus". We have not achieved that "security consensus" because of the widely disparate conditions of existence and interests among the Member States of the UN as well as the gross imbalance of power that define the relationship among these Member States. It is the poor of the world whose interests are best served by real and genuine respect for the fundamental proposition that we need the "security consensus" identified by the Outcome Document. The actions of the rich and powerful strongly suggest that these are not in the least convinced that this "security consensus" would serve their interests."

India
H.E. Mr. Manmohan SINGH, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005

Nuclear/Proliferation: "We must renew our efforts to secure the world against nuclear proliferation and to promote global nuclear disarmament. Failure to address the global challenges that I have mentioned in a timely fashion can only turn them into unmitigated disasters eventually."

Multilateralism: "All of us assembled here recognize that the United Nations is in need of urgent and comprehensive reform. The management of global interdependence requires strong international institutions and a rule-based multilateral system."

Multilateralism: "Mr. Co-Chairman, in a democracy, it is the rule of law and transparency which ensure that the interests of the ordinary citizen are upheld. At the global level too, we need to ensure that multilateral rules governing the flow of goods, services and capital take adequate account of the needs of developing countries."

Terrorism: "At the turn of the century, humanity was faced with a contradictory turn in its evolving history. On the one hand, we were faced with the contemporary challenges of pandemics like HIV/AIDS, environmental depredation on a planetary scale and terrorism targeting nations across the world. There has been growing recognition that these challenges cut across national borders and demand a global response. At the same time, there was a new sense of hope and optimism. The world community welcomed the fact that advances in science and technology had made it possible as never before in human history to mount a frontal attack on global poverty, ignorance and disease. We had confidence in mobilizing through the United Nations, the collective will and wisdom of nations to herald a new era of peace and prosperity."

Terrorism: "Mr. Co-Chairman, democratic governance both within nations and in our global institutions would also constitute a powerful weapon in meeting the global scourge of terrorism. We must not yield any space to terrorism. We must firmly reject any notion that there is any cause that justifies it. No cause could ever justify the indiscriminate killing of innocent men, women and children. For several years, India has faced cross-border terrorism directed against its unity and territorial integrity. We shall never succumb to or compromise with terror, in Jammu and Kashmir or elsewhere."

Cambodia
H.E. Mr. Samdech HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia
September 15, 2005

Security: "We fully share the Secretary-General s analysis of the inter-linkages between human rights, the rule of law, democracy, security and development. We should therefore work on all the fronts at the same time. Unless all the inter-dependent causes advance, none can succeed."

Security: "In closing, I would like to reiterate that the challenges of our time require political actions born out of intelligence, courage and heart. Cambodia stands ready to join in this global effort which will lead us on the path of development, security and freedom."

Terrorism: "Terrorism constitutes a serious threat to any progress. It not only destroys the gains and puts the clock bade, but diversion of scarce resources to combat it also robs resources for investment to meet development challenges to move towards a better tomorrow for all. As we take strong measures to combat and curtail it, we should at the same time address its root causes. We should put an end to the conditions that terrorists have exploited. We should remove the frustrations of the poor and excluded people living on our planet; restore dignity to those who feel they have lost it; and ensure that dialogue and cooperation prevail between civilizations, cultures and religions. It, in essence, is to lead a balanced and tolerant life, in adjustment and harmony with oneself, with one s neighbors, with other beings, with nature and with the cosmos."

Samoa
H.E. The Honourable Tuilaepa Sailele MALIELEGAOI, Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Finance
September 15, 2005

Multilateralism: "The leaders in their reflective wisdom reaffirmed their faith in a strengthened and reformed United Nations as a vital multilateral institution to respond effectively and ably to the challenges of the 21st century and to deliver on the millennium declaration."

Security: "Recognizing that development, security and human rights constitute the 3 pillars of the United Nations, Samoa supports the creation of a Human Rights Council. It is hoped that elevating the status of human rights within the UN hierarchy will give the Council greater visibility and status to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights."

Security: "Samoa places great faith in international law and justice and the vital protection that the law offers to all States, especially to the weak and small. We welcome therefore the entry into force of the Rome Statute for the International Criminal Court and the important work it is currently engaged in, as part of its contribution in securing a more peaceful and just world."

Mauritius
H.E. The Honourable Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM, Prime Minister
September 15 2005

Terrorism/Nuclear: "My delegation strongly supports the recommendation of the Outcome Document concerning terrorism, in particular, the recommendation to reach an agreement on a comprehensive international convention on terrorism. It is also important to address the root causes of terrorism. Mauritius has always been supportive of all initiatives designed