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.)
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Indices of all references to those UN reform proposals.
These statements were delivered
September 14-16, 2005.
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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."
H.E. Mr. Omar BONGO ONDIMBA, President of Gabon
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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
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
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
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
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
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."
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."
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."
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."
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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. "
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
(French only) H.E. Coronel Azali ASSOUMANI, President
September 15, 2005
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.
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."
(French only) H.E. Army General François BOZIZÉ
September 15, 2005
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."
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."
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."
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."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Amadou Toumani TOURÉ, President
September 15, 2005
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."
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."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Pierre NKURUNZIZA, President
September 15, 2005
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."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Pedro Verona RODRIGUES PIRES, President
September 15, 2005
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."
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?"
(French only) H.E. Mr. Denis SASSOU NGUESSO, President
September 15, 2005
H.E. Mr. Nambar ENKHBAYAR, President
September 15, 2005
No text available.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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 to combat terrorism. I am pleased here
to add that just yesterday Mauritius has signed the International
Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism."
Multilateralism: "Let me conclude by reiterating Mauritius
commitment to the principles the United Nations which represents
the highest level of multilateralism where all States, big or small,
can have their voices heard. This system of multilateralism has
evolved on the twin pillars of a body of most up to date international
law, corpus of norms and standards governing international relations
and a framework of commonly shared values."
H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip ERDOGAN, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Terrorism/Arms: "I see the constantly increasing gap
in income distribution between the north and south and the arms
race, as the greatest obstacles before the happiness and prosperity
of nations. Poverty, diseases, environmental degradation and terrorism,
which were sources of joint threats and concerns for mankind in
every period of history, have become ever more threatening. It is
today’s reality that, wherever they emerge or whoever they
effect, all have ramifications on a global scale. Thus they are
the problems of every single one of us. The most important reason
for this is globalization."
Terrorism: "The culture of conflict that has become
a global plague in itself, is in my view, one of our priority concerns.
Let us once again remember the terrorism that struck at new york,
istanbul, madrid, london, smarm el sheikh, beslan and baghdad. Bitter
experiences have taught us all that terrorism is the joint enemy
of mankind."
H.E. Mr. Jiri PAROUBEK, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Nuclear/Terrorism: "The Czech Republic sees the UN
as a key part of the system of multilateral cooperation. Therefore,
we are deeply interested in improving its performance and strengthening
its role. We are involved in UN peacekeeping missions; we will contribute
to the UN Democracy Fund; we a re active in the field of human rights;
we are joining others in combating terrorism — just few hours
ago I attached my signature to the International Convention for
the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. And we hope that our
commitment will help us to win the seat in the Security Council
for 2008 — 2009."
Security/Terrorism: "Five years ago, world leaders
here in New York agreed on a set of targets, which, if they are
met, could make the world better and more fair. The following year
— after the terrorist attacks on New York and other US targets
— our agenda grew even larger. Combating terrorism, which
was mentioned only marginally in the Millennium Declaration, has
become one of the top priorities. At the same time, it became obvious
that various goals and priorities of the UN are more interconnected
than ever. There can be no question as to whether this Summit should
deal with development or with security — it must tackle both."
Security/Terrorism: "This Summit seems to be ready,
after weeks of hard preparatory work, to adopt far reaching decisions
concerning the development cooperation, financing of development,
security, fight against terrorism, use of force, peacekeeping and
peacebuilding, human rights or promoting of democracy, not mentioning
the institutional adjustments. I believe that we are on the right
track and that this will be an important milestone in the reform
process. The decisions of the Summit must be realized without delay."
H.E. The Most Honourable Percival James PATTERSON, ON, PC,
QC, MP, Prime Minister and Minister for Defence
September 15, 2005
Disarmament: "Disarmament and arms control should
remain a priority."
Multilateralism: "There is no doubt that a reform
of the UN institutions is necessary but it is import ant that what
we decide on is carefully designed to remedy the real deficiencies
and strengthen multilateralism."
Terrorism/Security/Proliferation: "Five years ago
we adopted a Declaration revealing our vision for the shaping of
international society in the new millennium. The record shows that
the results have fallen far short of our expectations. We have failed
to meet the targets we set; poverty and infectious disease remain
rampant; tensions from war and terrorism are straining the fabric
of international security; the proliferation of weapons of all kinds
generates fear and threatens domestic peace."
H.E. Mr. Silvio BERLUSCONI, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Terrorism/Nuclear/Security: "Freedom from fear is
our other main goal. Terrorism and the proliferation of weapons
of mass destruction pose a serious threat to peace and security:
the success of United Nations reform will also be measured by its
ability to fight and eradicate these new global perils. In this
field, too, Italy is a lead promoter of a common strategy. Yesterday
we signed the new International Convention for the Suppression of
Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. But this is not enough. We must oppose
with all our means not only terrorists but also all those who support,
protect, and justify them by inciting acts of hatred and intolerance."
His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AL-SABAH, Prime
Minister
September 15, 2005
Terrorism/Proliferation/Weapons: "But meeting our
development objectives requires collective commitment to our common
responsibilities both as developing and developed nations. It also
demands a conviction that economic and social development, openness
and political participation are all critical factors in our joint
endeavours to tackle the problems and challenges confronting in
areas of peace and security as well as the long-standing threats
that undermine world stability, like chronic armed conflicts and
unresolved regional problems, terrorism, proliferation of weapons
of mass destruction and violation of human rights. It is against
this backdrop that Kuwait hopes that security and stability would
be established and maintained in Iraq and that a just and comprehensive
solution would be achieved for the Palestinian question."
H.E. Mr. Ariel SHARON, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Nuclear:". . . we know that, even today, there are
those who sit here as representatives of a country whose leadership
calls to wipe Israel off the face of the earth, and no one speaks
out. The attempts of that country to arm itself with nuclear weapons
must disturb the sleep of anyone who desires peace and stability
in the Middle East and the entire world. The combination of murky
fundamentalism and support of terrorist organizations creates a
serious threat that every member nation in the UN must stand against."
Security: "The most important test the Palestinian
leadership will face is in fulfilling their commitment to put an
end to terror and its infrastructures, eliminate the anarchic regime
of armed gangs, and cease the incitement and indoctrination of hatred
towards Israel and the Jews. Until they do so – Israel will
know how to defend itself from the horrors of terrorism. This is
why we built the Security Fence, and we will continue to build it
until it is completed, as would any other country defending its
citizens. The Security Fence prevents terrorists and murderers from
arriving in city centers on a daily basis and targeting citizens
on their way to work, children on their way to school and families
sitting together in restaurants. This Fence is vitally indispensable.
This Fence saves lives!"
Security: "I am among those who believe that it is
possible to reach a fair compromise and coexistence in good neighborly
relations between Jews and Arabs. However, I must emphasize one
fact: there will be no compromise on the right of the State of Israel
to exist as a Jewish state, with defensible borders, in full security
and without threats and terror. I call on the Palestinian leadership
to show determination and leadership, and to eliminate terror, violence
and the culture of hatred from our relations. I am certain that
it is in our power to present our peoples with a new and promising
horizon, a horizon of hope."
Terrorism: "Peace is a supreme value in the Jewish
legacy, and is the desired goal of our policy. After the long journey
of wanderings and the hardships of the Jewish people; after the
Holocaust which obliterated one third of our people; after the long
and arduous struggle for revival; after more than 57 consecutive
years of war and terror which did not stop the development of the
State of Israel; after all this – our heart’s desire
was and remains to achieve peace with our neighbors. Our desire
for peace is strong enough to ensure that we will achieve it, only
if our neighbors are genuine partners in this longed-for goal. If
we succeed in working together, we can transform our plot of land,
which is dear to both peoples, from a land of contention to a land
of peace – for our children and grandchildren."
H.E. Mr. Junichiro KOIZUMI, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Nuclear/Terrorism: "In the fight against terrorism,
the new United Nations must play an active norm-setting role. In
this spirit, I have today signed the International Convention for
the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. I also call for an
early conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive Convention
on International Terrorism."
Security: "The caring United Nations needs to enhance
its efforts for the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.
Achieving these goals demands action and not just statements of
good intentions. Implementation of the enhanced commitments made
by developed countries, including Japan, will serve as a foundation
for a better world. But efforts should not end with financing. The
new United Nations will need to encourage the ownership of developing
countries through partnership with the international community,
focusing on a human-centered approach that we call "human security."
Terrorism: "Today, I would like to share with you
a vision of a new United Nations. We need a caring United Nations
that reaches out to those who struggle with extreme poverty and
lends a hand to those who strive to help themselves. We need a strong
United Nations that lays a path toward peacebuilding and takes an
active role in the fight against terrorism. We need an effective
United Nations that reflects our aspirations and the standards of
today's world, not those of sixty years ago."
H.E. Mr. Göran PERSSON, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Multilateralism/Disarmament: ". . . there are also
areas in which we need to advance multilateral cooperation much
further. Firstly, the recent lack of progress in the area of disarmament
and non-proliferation is a failure. The risks emanating from nuclear
and other weapons of mass destruction are far from fading. We need
urgent measures for both disarmament and non-proliferation. Advancements
in one area will bring pressure for progress in the other.
Security: For decades, solidarity with the poor and the oppressed
has been a guiding principle in international affairs. The United
Nations has provided the structure needed to turn that solidarity
into effective measures for peace and security."
Security: "Tomorrow night, we will agree a common
agenda. It has many strengths. It demonstrates that peace and security,
development, and human rights form part of one single entity. It
reminds us that we will not succeed in one area if we ignore the
others."
Terrorism: "Today, we need the United Nations not
only for expressing solidarity. For all of us, multilateral cooperation
has become a necessity. Surely, one can try to deal in isolation
with climate change, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, famine
and disease. But most likely, such efforts will fail."
Terrorism: ". . . It paves the way for important concrete
measures, such as the establishment of a peace-building commission,
the creation of a human rights council and the conclusion of a convention
on terrorism."
H.E. Mr. Guy VERHOFSTADT, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Arms: "Peace is a first step. Peace means an end to
arms trade. That is why Belgium supports the proposal to start as
soon as possible negotiations aimed at achieving an international
agreement on arms trade.
Security: Belgium supports the basic idea that security, development
and human rights cannot be separated. This can only succeed if we
can build upon powerful and representative institutions."
Terrorism: "My country wishes to grant its full support
to the immediate establishment of the Human Rights Council. We are
pleased that the concept of "responsibility to protect"
has finally been integrated in the document. This should enable
us to avoid tragedies like the one in Rwanda in 1994. At the same
time, we will continue to combat terrorism, to fight against the
proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and to fight against
the distribution of weapons that lead to instability, misery and
poverty."
H.E. The Honourable Said Wilbert MUSA, Prime Minister, Minister
for Finance, National Development and Public Service
September 15, 2005
Security: "It is the position of my government that
the United Nations and its development system are indispensable
to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in 2015.
For millions of poor people around the world, a reformed United
Nations with an agenda for international cooperation, promoting
peace and security, development and human rights can literally mean
life over death, hope over despair."
Security: "Development and Security: Small countries
like Belize, of necessity, tend to be more concerned with poverty
and development, while the developed world tends to be more concerned
with security issues. These differing perspectives might be the
biggest obstacle to international cooperation in achieving the MDGs.
The UN Secretary-General's Report In Larger Freedom vividly and
graphically demonstrates the links between security and development.
They are two sides of the same coin. Collective security can never
be built on a global minefield of poverty and injustice. What is
needed is the global political will to make good on our respective
pledges of five years ago."
Her Excellency Ms. Truong My Hoa, Vice-President
September 15, 2005
Security: "Five years ago, leaders from 189 countries
of the world solemnly adopted the Millennium Declaration with a
yearning for humankind to live in a more peaceful, prosperous and
just world. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) reflect the
interactive links between security, development and freedom of humankind."
Terrorism: ". . . while recognizing the shortcomings
in national development policies and institutional capacity among
the causes of the difficulties in the implementation of the MDGs,
we all can see clearly that these difficulties also arise from the
international political and economic environments that have become
more complex in the recent years because of the rise of terrorism
and the increasing trend to use force in international relations
and resort to protectionism in trade."
H.E. Mr. Ahmad Zia MASSOUD, Vice-President
September 15, 2005
Arms: "More than 5 million children, including girls,
have returned to school throughout Afghanistan, and approximately
4 million refugees have returned to their place of origin from neighboring
countries. However, the resulting effects of the armed-conflicts
imposed on my country continue to exist. Poverty, high rate of infant
and maternal mortality, and the lack of resources necessary to ensure
the provision of basic social services demand the continued assistance
of the international community."
Security: "The United Nations has been engaged for
the past sixty-years in the maintenance of international peace and
security, development, as well as the protection and promotion of
human rights…We welcome the presentation of the three comprehensive
reports: A more secure world: Our shared responsibility; Millennium
Project; and In Larger Freedom: Towards Development, Security and
Human Rights for All."
Security: "The successful conclusion of the Parliamentary
elections will mark the last step towards the implementation of
the historic Bonn Agreement of December 2001. The sustained support
and engagement of the international community is required over the
coming years for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country,
as well as for the consolidation of peace and security."
Security: "While recognizing the primary responsibility
of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace
and security, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, would like to
emphasize on the long due needed reform of the Council, both in
terms of its composition and working methods."
Security: "Let me conclude by expressing Afghanistan's
full support to the Outcome Document before us. We are confident
that this historic gathering of world leaders will result in a more
efficient and effective Organization better able to address the
challenges of the 21st century, and ensuring the prosperity, security
and dignity of the peoples of the world."
Terrorism: "Terrorism continues to pose one of the
main threats to international peace and security. More than any
other country, Afghanistan continues to suffer from this global
menace. The Government of Afghanistan strongly condemns terrorism
in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirms its commitment
to cooperate with the international community to eliminate this
scourge. Afghanistan welcomes and supports the ongoing efforts,
rendered within the framework of the United Nations, to finalize
the draft comprehensive convention on international terrorism."
H.E. Mr. Joschka FISCHER, Deputy Federal Chancellor and
Minister for Foreign Affairs
September 15, 2005
Disarmament: "Germany would therefore have wished
a document with a clearer mandate to act in many areas. It is regrettable
that no agreement could be reached on the key issue of disarmament
and nonproliferation, nor on the definition of terrorism. Our task
now must be to discuss how we can nonetheless make progress in these
spheres of key importance to international security."
Multilateralism: "Five years after the Millennium
Summit we, the members of the United Nations, must assess together
the extent to which we have achieved the goals laid down in 2000.
We have to discuss how we want to proceed in order to implement
the Millennium Declaration further and in full. And, as the mainstay
of multilateralism, we must make the United Nations stronger and
more efficient."
Security: "Above all, security in the 21st century
means investment in development, in democracy and human rights.
All of these challenges are inseparably linked. They are our core
tasks."
Security: "The proposal to establish a Peacebuilding
Commission is also of great significance. For preserving world peace
and international security is and remains the most important undertaking
for the United Nations. The Commission will fill a gap in our Organization's
institutional structure."
H.E. Mr. Roberto de ALMEIDA, President of the National Assembly
September 15, 2005
Terrorism/Nuclear: "On the subject of terrorism,
the recent adoption of the International Convention on the Suppression
of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism demonstrates that it is also possible
to reach an agreement when the subject is the fight against terrorism,
including as regards its definition.
"The Angolan Delegation shares the view that the fight against
terrorism requires a worldwide strategy, and for this reason we
commend current efforts to conclude an International Convention
against Terrorism."
Security: "Another type of problem which must be
of concern to the international community is the illicit exploitation
of natural resources, something which constitutes a threat to both
peace and security; prevents the development of affected countries,
and contributes to massive violation of human rights."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Jean ASSELBORN, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister
for Foreign Affairs and Immigration
September 15, 2005
H.E. Lyonpo Khandu WANGCHUK, Minister for Foreign Affairs
September 15, 2005
Multilateralism: ". . . global action to address the
issues facing humanity is the need of our time. Collective action
calls for an effective multilateral system with the United Nations
at its core to maintain international peace and security and promote
international cooperation. Towards this, we must reform and strengthen
the organization and its institutions, including the General Assembly,
the Security Council, the Economic & Social Council and the
Secretariat. Reform should promote efficiency and legitimacy. It
should make the United Nations and its institutions more democratic
and representative so that they better reflect the diversity and
realities of our present day world."
Security: "In the words of the Secretary-General there
cannot be development without security nor security without development
Neither development nor security can exist in the absence of respect
for human rights. This is the reality of our present day world.
Today, more than ever before, we live in an interconnected and interdependent
world and face challenges and threats that no nation can tackle
alone. Recent times have shown that events in one region can affect
the entire globe. Therefore, global action to address the issues
facing humanity is the need of our time. Collective action calls
for an effective multilateral system with the United Nations at
its core to maintain international peace and security and promote
international cooperation. Towards this, we must reform and strengthen
the organization and its institutions, including the General Assembly,
the Security Council, the Economic & Social Council and the
Secretariat. Reform should promote efficiency and legitimacy. It
should make the United Nations and its institutions more democratic
and representative so that they better reflect the diversity and
realities of our present day world. Honble Presidents, 5. Global
action can sustain and become credible only if we seriously follow
up on our commitments and implement the goals and objectives agreed
upon at the Millennium Summit and other major UN conferences relating
to development, peace, collective security, human rights and the
rule of law. Our community of 191 member states is not a homogenous
one and although the , challenges are the same, perceptions vary
and the nature & scale of challenges faced differ from country
to country and region to region. It is, therefore, important to
ensure that we approach all issues in a holistic and balanced manner
and that the principles and purposes of the UN Charter are respected
and upheld at all times. The principles of sovereign equality of
all states, territorial integrity and political independence, non-interference
in the internal affairs of states and resolution of disputes by
peaceful means, as enshrined in the Charter are sacrosanct."
H.E. Mr. Kassymzhomart Kemelevich TOKAEV, Minister for Foreign
Affairs
September 15, 2005
Nuclear: "These are the principles that have been
always guiding Kazakhstan's foreign policy. As the first state in
the world to voluntarily close down its nuclear testing ground and
give up its nuclear arsenal, Kazakhstan is a committed and consistent
champion of an enhanced nonproliferation regime. We are deeply disturbed
by the fact that, essentially, the Nuclear NonProliferation Treaty
is not working, as demonstrated by the outcome of the Fourth NPT
Review Conference in New York. There should be no room for double
standards in the approach to the issue of non-proliferation of nuclear
weapons since any ambiguity in this matter may result in the spread
of these deadly weapons, new conflicts and standoffs with potential
use of weapons of mass destruction."
Proliferation: "Kazakhstan believes that it is crucial
to create necessary political and economic conditions to ensure
inseparability and complementarity of the three main pillars of
the modem world — development, freedom and peace. The United
Nations should not tolerate such phenomena as misery and poverty,
the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and spread of dangerous
diseases, discrimination and terrorism. Regrettably, none of these
human vices have been eradicated yet. To make things even worse,
threats to peace, security and human health have grown manifold."
Security: "As to the enlargement of the Security Council,
we believe that this issue should be, ultimately, resolved on the
basis of a broad international agreement in accordance with the
principle of equitable geographical representation and taking into
account the contribution of states concerned toward the development
of the world economy and regional and global security."
Terrorism: "The efforts being undertaken at the global
level to combat international terrorism are not sufficiently effective.
The potential of the United Nations and relevant regional organizations
in addressing this most dangerous threat to humanity today should
be tapped to a fuller extent. In line with this conviction, last
January, Kazakhstan provided a venue for the meeting of the Counter-Terrorism
Committee of the Security Council that was held away from Headquarters
and attended by representatives of 40 international organizations.
Last July, Astana hosted a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization,
which adopted important decisions in this area. Kazakhstan is planning
to accede to the International Convention for the Suppression of
Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. We are working for an early adoption
of a comprehensive convention against terrorism. It is our principled
position that without joint efforts and effective practical actions
we will not be able to win the war against international terrorism.
Kazakhstan has already come up with a proposal to set up a special
body on regional organizations and welcomes the establishment of
a relevant Committee. We believe that this constitutes only the
first step in the process of establishing appropriate cooperation
between the United Nations Secretariat and the organizations that
are directly involved in tackling problems in relevant regions.
Speaking about the reform of the United Nations, we have to bear
in mind that the world is becoming increasingly more diverse. The
problems that exist in Central Asia are specific to that region
and yet they are also typical of the other parts of the world. Along
with the other countries in Central Asia, Kazakhstan is making ever
y effort to address such pressing challenges as international terrorism
and religious extremism, illegal migration and drug trade, trafficking
in human beings and shortages of water resources. Kazakhstan has
been consistently working to develop economic cooperation and integration
of the states of our region. We are also working on a concept of
a Union of Central Asian States."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Youssouf OUÉDRAOGO, Minister for Foreign
Affairs
September 15 2005
(French only) H.E. Mr. Cellou Dalein DIALLO, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
H.E. Mr. Dominique de VILLEPIN, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Proliferation / Security / Terrorism: "What our peoples
require of us first and foremost, is security. To combat terrorism
we need an organization that mobilizes the determination and energy
of one and all. France firmly believes that operational cooperation
must be stepped-up, but that complying with the rule of law and
setting a democratic example are our best weapons. To combat proliferation,
let us stand united and set up stronger verification mechanisms."
H.E. The Honourable Petrus COMPTON, Minister for External
Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation
September 15, 2005
Security: "Our economies may be small and vulnerable,
but our citizens are real people who have the same aspirations as
others everywhere, for prosperity, security and peace. They too
have a right to freedom from want, freedom from fear, and freedom
to live in dignity. These aspirations hold validity not only in
this chamber, but in every other, wherever our nations may gather."
H.E. Mr. Vuk DRAS¹KOVIC, Minister for Foreign Affair
September 15, 2005
Proliferation / Security / Weapons: "Serbia and Montenegro
fully support the concept of a new collective security, ban on WMD
proliferation, production, trade and use and the establishment of
a Peace-building Commission, Human Rights Council and Natural Disaster
Relief and Environment Protection Funds."
Terrorism: "The agreement reached that terrorism has to be
equally condemned wherever and by whomever and for whatever purposes
it was committed, is encouraging. I believe that this will put an
end to the policy of double standards so that the killers of children
and civilians in Beslan, in Kosovo and elsewhere cannot be called
or treated otherwise but as terrorists."
Terrorism: "The United Europe to which we belong is
our goal and our future. Unfortunately, in one part of Serbia, in
Kosovo and Metohija, political extremism, often hand in glove with
terrorism, demanding, in a form of an ultimatum, the creation of
another Albanian State, is a serious obstacle to stability in the
entire Balkans."
Weapons: "It is a grim world in which, instead of
bread and medicine, instead of development and social funds, weapons
are offered as a road to happiness. In which humanitarian aid packages
follow weapons and death."
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of
Monaco
September 15, 2005
Multilateralism: "It is with emotion and gratitude
that I take the floor to address you today for I recall the heartfelt
tribute paid by the General Assembly to Prince Rainier III, My Father,
on the very day of His passing, on April 6th. His commitment to
multilateralism and His firm belief in the irreplaceable role of
the UN were rightly evoked. I would like to state that I fully share
His values."
Multilateralism: "I reaffirm the commitment of my
Country to the Millennium Development Goals and, consequently, in
the coming years my Government will significantly increase our official
development assistance through a very intensive cooperation policy
which we are already implementing, either directly with targeted
multilateral and bilateral action or together with effective NGOs
that we actively support."
Nuclear / Terrorism: "I unequivocally condemn terrorism.
It violates all religious and moral principles by purposely attacking
helpless human beings and among them, very often children. Let us
combat terrorism and finalize the Global Convention to Combat Terrorism,
as we were able to do it for the International Convention against
Nuclear Terrorism that I just signed."
Security: "We live in an interdependent world where
no country can prosper without other countries and no one State
can protect itself alone. It is now clear where this world must
head: toward Development, Security and the Promotion of Human Rights."
H.E. Mr. Viktor YUSHCHENKO, President
September 15, 2005
Multilateralism: "We stand ready to be a trusted partner
in political, economic, environment and humanitarian projects. Ukraine
is ready to find common ways to strengthen multilateralism I am
convinced that the reform of the United Nations will open up unique
opportunities in this field."
Nuclear / Proliferation / Security / Weapons: "Ukraine
has already contributed much to the security in the world by abandoning
its the nuclear weapons. We can put the nuclear technologies under
rigid international control, we are obliged to prevent the proliferation
of nuclearweapons."
Terrorism: "We stand for the hard-edged fight against
terrorism and we are convinced, that this evil can be overcome by
collective efforts. Ukraine actively participates in these actions.
The international community should do everything possible to destroy
the environment nourishing the virus of terror - intolerance, tyranny,
poverty and humiliation."
Terrorism: "The world is globalizing itself rapidly. It has
turned into common space, where we doomed either to win altogether
or to lose altogether. We are all threatened by economic shocks
and terrorism, degrading environment and spread of HIV/AIDS. The
destiny of prosperous nations will be influenced by the performance
of the poorer nations. Our duty is to apprehend these realities."
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO, President
September 15, 2005
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Hugo CHÁVEZ FRíAS, President
September 15, 2005
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Tabaré VÁZQUEZ, President
September 15, 2005
(French only) H.E. El Hadj Omar BONGO ONDIMBA, President
September 15, 2005
(French only) H.E. Mr. Mathieu KÉRÉKOU, President and Head
of the Government
September 15, 2005
H.E. Mr. Arnold RÜÜTEL, President
September 15, 2005
Multilateralism: "Estonia is of the opinion that many
development issues and humanitarian crises can be - also most efficiently
- solved by means of multilateral organisations combining the resources
and knowledge of individual nations. Therefore, we consider the
supporting of the activities of the UN as well as other international
development and humanitarian aid organisations to be extremely important,
and we are also planning to increase our support in the future."
Multilateralism: "Estonia is of the opinion that an
institutional renewal is necessary for developing the UN into an
increasingly efficient multilateral institution. To accomplish this
goal, the UN bodies should be reformed and the coherence of the
UN system increased."
Nuclear / Terrorism: "I am pleased to inform you that
I have just signed, on Estonia's behalf, the International Convention
for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, which is a significant
step forward in the further development of the legal framework of
antiterrorist cooperation."
Security / Terrorism: "As recent terrorist attacks
in the world have confirmed, terrorism continues to be a serious
threat to international peace and security. Estonia is of the strong
view that terrorism has no justifications. We are convinced that
it is possible to combat terrorism efficiently only through close
transnational cooperation in compliance with international legal
standards, therefore we deem it crucial to adopt swiftly the Comprehensive
Convention on International Terrorism."
Security: "We are convinced that development and security
goals cannot be achieved without ensuring the protection of human
rights."
Her Excellency Mrs. Gloria MACAPAGAL- ARROYO, President September 15, 2005
Terrorism: “On terrorism, the Philippines reaffirms
its commitment to wage the fight against this terrible evil. As
the Secretary-General said in Madrid last March, terrorism is a
threat to all states, to all people. Like many countries, the Philippines
has been struck-by-the-pain-of-terror but we have fought back with
the vigilance of ordinary citizens, a strong bilateral and regional
security network, the tools of interfaith dialogue, and our strategic
alliance with the United States. Our peace process is perhaps the
only one in the world that incorporates an anti-terrorism component.
Our ceasefire agreement with the rebels in Southern Philippines
includes the interdiction of terrorist cells. On-the-fight against
terrorism, interfaith dialogue has gained legitimacy as a serious
alternative approach to conflict.”
His Majesty Sultan Haji HASSANAL BOLKIAH MU'IZZADDIN WADDAULAH,
Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Negara
Security: “We have realized that unless the [Millennium
Development] goals are reached by everyone, there is no lasting
security. Each failed objective is a root cause of insecurity.”
H.E. Mr. Tassos PAPADOPOULOS, President
September 15, 2005
Disarmament / Non-proliferation: "On disarmament and
non-proliferation we offered our support to the relevant initiative
of Norway and others."
Multilateralism: "The Republic of Cyprus has always
been a fervent supporter of multilateralism and we believe that
the UN remains the cardinal expression of effective multilateralism
and a unique framework for tinternational system based on clear
and foreseeable rules."
Multilateralism / Security: "Equal weight and attention
should be given to the fields of development, peace and security,
and human rights, since the inter-linkages and interdependences
between these major goals of the Organization have been long discussed
and fully demonstrated. We firmly believe that the strengthening
of the rule of law, both at the national and international level,
is an essential element for the successful achievement of those
goals. Adherence to commonly agreed rules and trust in the system
to prevent or sanction the violation of the rules are underlying
principles of effective multilateralism."
Security / Terrorism / Weapons: "The UN should be
empowered to deal effectively with the changing nature of threats
to collective security, such as terrorism, weapons of mass destruction
and transnational crime, while not forgetting the settlement of
old disputes. Detecting the seeds of conflict at an early stage
and preventing conflicts should become the corner-stone of our collective
security. Peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict resolution,
peacekeeping and peace-building are vital activities for the strengthening
of the Organizationbuilding Commission will provide the long overdue
answer to the need for post-conflict action."
Terrorism: "As to the fight against terrorism we fully
agree with the Secretary-General's counter-terrorism strategy and
its five pillars."
Her Excellency Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA,
President
September 15, 2005
Arms / Terrorism: "It is, therefore, timely for this
Assembly to address the question of practical means to deny external
access and support to such entities to sustain their military and
fund raising activities that are detrimental to the ongoing peace
processes. We hope that the mechanisms already put in place by the
Security Council against such offending non-state actors will eventually
represent an effective deterrent against such activities. In the
absence of such measures, those groups may continue to engage in
illicit financing and arms procurement whilst enjoying the political
privileges gained through engagement in peace processes. This in
turn will erode the credibility of all our peacemaking efforts including
those of the United Nations, and years of work in codifying international
legal and other measures against terrorism."
Multilateralism: "Reform of the UN must be in the
multilateral interest and embrace all facets of the UN."
Security: "The vision that we will adopt at this summit
should indeed be decisive. It should serve as a roadmap which would
catalyse further change and reform. Reform must affect our entire
agenda, the mechanisms we adopt to implement it and the resources
we make available. It cannot be piecemeal and must benefit all member
States equitably. The integrated approach to security, development
and human rights is the key to this."
Security: "More than 10 years ago, my Government launched
a bold policy of a negotiated settlement in place of conflict, and
a federal solution as against a separate State. With the support
of a broad multi-ethnic coalition of parties I proceeded to talk
with the rebel armed group the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
(LTTE) about ending the conflict, and discuss with all the parties
in parliament about a new more inclusive, political Constitution
that would share power with all communities. This policy shift laid
the ground work for a new approach to fighting terrorism and the
peace process in my country, that simultaneously addressed Security,
Development and Human Rights.
"We engaged the rebels in a ceasefire that we hoped would save
lives and allow people, particularly those living in the conflict-affected
areas to live and work more freely. This we believed would have
a positive influence on
the overall climate for peace, thus improving security. We increased
development work in conflict-affected areas because we believed
that all of our citizens, irrespective of where they live, what
ethnicity they belong to, or even who they are forced to live under,
must have access to health, education and jobs. And we believed
this would give the LTTE an opportunity to engage in useful and
constructive work that may benefit the people directly, rather than
preparing for conflict."
Security / Terrorism: "The challenge we face in Sri
Lanka is not unique. Vulnerable democracies which have undertaken
bold, political initiative to address the root causes of terrorism
and seek political solutions by engaging ruthless armed groups find
themselves in a genuine dilemma as to how to develop a credible
and acceptable approach to such negotiations.
"If a democratic State, which consistently conforms to international
norms and laws and uses non-military means to address the problem
of terrorism, weakens as a result of the activities of terrorists,
chaos, and lawlessness will follow. Extremism, fundamentalism and
tribalism will reign supreme. As a result, peace and security, within
and among States, as well as universally accepted human rights norms
and fundamental freedoms will suffer. It will also lead to weakening
of the bedrock of this Organization. This only be as strong as its
weakest link. It is therefore essential to strengthen collective
ability of the system to combat and address terrorism.
"In this regard, we must be absolutely clear that the engagement
of armed non-state actors for peace making should not be done at
the expense of the capability for democratic governance of a sovereign
State that is conducting itself according to internationally accepted
laws and norms. The UN and the international community can help
in developing mechanisms that support States engaging in such peace
process and sanction terrorist groups that undermine them.
"It is, therefore, timely for this Assembly to address the
question of practical means to deny external access and support
to such entities to sustain their military and fund raising activities
that are detrimental to the ongoing peace processes. We hope that
the mechanisms already put in place by the Security Council against
such offending non-state actors will eventually represent an effective
deterrent against such activities. In the absence of such measures,
those groups may continue to engage in illicit financing and arms
procurement whilst enjoying the political privileges gained through
engagement in peace processes. This in turn will erode the credibility
of all our peacemaking efforts including those of the United Nations,
and years of work in codifying international legal and other measures
against terrorism.
"Even with rebel groups engaged in peace processes we must
adopt procedures that reward genuine peace making on one hand, and
impose sanctions on acts of terrorism on the other. Without this,
vulnerable democracies will find it extremely difficult to launch
and sustain effective negotiations with armed groups.
"The Secretary General in his report to the current Summit
has correctly observed that a small network of non-state actors
and terrorists, have brought about new challenges before the international
community. The forces of globalisation have aggravated this situation.
Trans-national networks of terrorist groups have acquired global
reach and made common cause in posing threats to democracy, peace
and security within and amongst states.
"If we are to fight global terrorism, poverty and disease,
we must take an integrated approach to security, human rights and
development, both nationally and internationally. We must act together
as a UN system to support and strengthen States that are addressing
these challenges comprehensively. This would form an essential part
of the mission of the UN for the next decade."
H.E. Mr. Samuel SCHMID, President
September 15, 2005
Multilateralism / Security: "Sixty years of the United
Nations organisation. There is no substitute for its framework for
cooperation between the nations. It is the driving force behind
efforts for development; it is the promoter of peace and collective
security."
Nuclear / Proliferation / Terrorism / Weapons: "Switzerland
equally wishes to reaffirm here its support for peace-keeping operations
as wells as its commitment in the fight against terrorism and the
proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear
weapons. This commitment was Switzerland equally wishes to reaffirm
here its support for peace-keeping operations as wells as its commitment
in the fight against terrorism and the proliferation of weapons
of mass destruction, particularly nuclear weapons. This commitment
was solidified by the signing of the International Convention for
the suppression of nuclear terrorism, to which I had the honour
of proceeding yesterday."
Security: "In the Declaration we propose adopting,
we recognize that human rights and democracy, peace and security,
as well as development, are interdependent and that they constitute
the very foundation of our security and well-being. They are the
three pillars of the United Nations."
Security: "My country expresses its satisfaction with
regard to the creation of the Human Rights \Council. ?? establishing
this Council, we should succeed in adapting the UN architecture
in order to make human rights as much a priority as development,
peace, and security."
Security: "In order to fulfil the task of maintaining
peace and security, it is essential that we reaffirm our commitment
to peacefully settle disputes, and that the use of force should
remain the exception; and in the case of exception, then in conformity
with the untouchable principles of international law."
Security: "We furthermore welcome the creation of
the Peace-building Commission, which should be a new instrument
to promote collective security, ensuring the connection between
the security of citizens, the re-establishment of the rule of law,
humanitarian work, and development. It is just as important that
its composition be representative of UN members."
Security: "Development is an essential component of
security. This is why we unambiguously reaffirm here the commitments
that we made at the Millennium Summit, and then reiterated at Monterrey
and Johannesburg. Increased and coordinated efforts of all development
partners sector and private, governments and civil society these
objectives within the set deadline."
Security / Terrorism: "To ensure security is also
to respect the law. As such, it is of the utmost importance to recall
that the crucial fight against terrorism can not be pursued at the
expense of international law and respect for human rights."
H.E. Mr. Alfred MOISIU, President
September 15, 2005
Arms / Arms Control / Weapons: "Albania is committed
to implementing the UN Plan of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate
the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in all its aspects.
In this regard the Albanian government has started to work intensely
for the completion of the national legal framework in the weapons
control field. At the end of the project on Small Arms and Light
Weapons Control, which was implemented during the period 2002-03,
around 300,000 small arms have been collected and destroyed."
Disarmament / Proliferation / Security / Terrorism: "Albania
considers of special significance the issues of disarmament and
halting the proliferation of the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
for the strengthening international security. The WMD threats, their
proliferation and the possibility of terrorists acquiring such weapons
remain the greatest threats to the international peace and security.
We are ready to support a strong language in the Summit on this
issue as well as to re-enforce our efforts to face such threats."
Multilateralism: "Albania has faith in the UN and
in its important role in the international arena. We believe that
an effective multilateral system helps in facing challenges, threats;
it ensures a stable development and guarantees the respect of human
rights. We subscribe to the view that the UN is the core institution
in which the values of multilateralism can be achieved."
Security: "Strengthening the Rule of Law and developing
democracy are clear and widely accepted prerogatives for strengthening
peace, security and stable development on the national, but also
in the international plane. We appreciate the UN programs on democracy
and its contributions made. At the same time we believe that there
is a need for a better coordination, a greater focus of the international
community's efforts in promoting democracy and good governance."
Security: "The reform of the Security Council, as
a principal institution in the field of collective security and
the protection of international peace, is an important step toward
the foundation of a more representative, effective and transparent
institution."
Terrorism: "Terrorism is a real threat for the international
community. It knows no borders, it now threatens us all, and hence
the response to it must be joint and on all levels. Albanian forcefully
condemns any type of terrorism. We believe that it is dangerous
to wait and realize the full threat of terrorism only after you
become a victim of it. That is why we believe in and support international
cooperation to fight terrorism.
"My country joins and fully supports the powerful message of
this Summit to condemn terrorism and to undertake concerted action
to fight against it. We are convinced that UN member countries,
feeling the need for closer cooperation, will collaborate and act
together to avoid and prevent international terrorism by combining
measures in the national and international planes.
"Albania appreciates and encourages the efforts to compile
the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism and supports
its adoption during this session of the General Assembly –
seeing it as an important achievement of UN global efforts against
terrorism."
H.E. Mr. Halldór ÁSGRIMSSON, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Security: "Newly independent in 1946, the Icelandic
people sought the clear recognition of sovereignty which membership
of the UN gives. The need to reinforce the country’s security
through membership of an organisation committed to maintaining peace
and security in the world was also an important consideration."
Terrorism: "Iceland also welcomes the text on terrorism,
although a universal definition is still needed. Terrorism is a
threat to us all and must be condemned in all its forms. We therefore
have a duty to conclude an international convention on terrorism
by the end of this session of the General Assembly."
H.E. The Honourable Sir Allan KEMAKEZA, Prime Minister
September 15, 2005
Terrorism: "Much has been said about the challenges
and opportunities of globalization. While terrorism remains a global
concern, the UN must continue to address its development agenda.
In this regard, the Doha Development Round should offer concrete
proposals for all states including the LDCs."
His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
Crown Prince
September 15, 2005
Multilateralism: "Saudi Arabia also provides material
and moral support to multilateral development organizations and
institutions at the Arab, regional and international levels by contributing
to their capital as well as by providing adniinistrative and technical
support to these institutions, which play an active role in spurring
economic and social development in developing countries."
Security: "Today we are in dire need of an effective
United Nations, one that is c????l? of fulfilling its responsibility
for maintaining international peace and security, fostering sustainable
development and safeguarding human rights in a manner that respects
the diversity of societies and cultures."
Security / Weapons: "The realization of peace and
security requires adherence to the principles of the United Nations
Charter without double standards in the adoption and enforcement
of Security Council resolutions. The Kingdom renews its call for
Middle East and Gulf regions free of weapons of mass destruction."
Terrorism: "Terrorism threatens the entire world.
It is imperative that we make a collective effort to combat it.
The Kingdom has reaffirmed its rejection and condemnation of terrorism
in all its forms and manifestations, It suffered from and forcefully
confronted terrorism in keeping with our Islamic faith, heritage
and moral values."
Terrorism: "In order to promote international cooperation
in this area, Saudi Arabia last February organized an international
counter-terrorism conference. The final communiqué issued
at this conference, known as the "Riyadh Declaration,"
reaffirmed the unified global will in combating terrorism and extremism.
"The conference also adopted practical recommendations for
combating terrorism and drying up its sources of financing. In addition,
it supported the proposal of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulazi to establish an international counter-terrorism
center, a proposal that has garnered wide international support.
"Therefore, the Kingdom is pleased to present a draft resolution
to the United Nations General Assembly calling for the establishment
of a task force to review the recommendations of the Riyadh Declaration,
including the creation of an international counter-terrorism center.
We greatly hope that this draft resolution will be endorsed and
that we can take yet another step towards improving international
cooperation in fighting terrorism, which is not bound by any nationality,
ethnicity or religion."
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Nicanor DUARTE FRUTOS, President
16 September 2005
H.E. Mr. Kurmanbek BAKIEV , President
16 September 2005
Proliferation / Terrorism: "The present Summit is
taking place on the year of the 60th anniversary of the United
Nations, as a milestone not only for the further destiny of the
Organization, but also for the whole world community, and for the
entire international affairs gives us a rare opportunity to find
collective answers and to develop joint approaches on such current
global needs and threats as poverty, hunger; disease, international
terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction."
H.E. Mr. Susilo Bambang YUDHOYNO, President
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Nonproliferation / Weapons / Nuclear Energy:
"We need a disarmament and non-proliferation regime that leads
to the elimination of weapons of mass destruction. But we must encourage
the peaceful use of nuclear energy for development."
Security: "As to global security, we need a reformed
Security Council with a membership that is reflective of global
realities. The Asia-Pacific region, home to more than half of the
human race and cradle of ancient civilizations
and religions, should have more seats on the Council."
Terrorism: "In the fight against terrorism, we must
develop an effective international cooperation to deal with this
threat. No human right may be sacrificed. We must also find and
deal with its root causes."
H.E. Mr. Vladimir VORONIN, President
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Nonproliferation / Terrorism / Security:
"Only through continued advancement of disarmament and non-proliferation,
prevention and peaceful settlement of conflicts, combating terrorism,
aggressive separatism and transnational crime, counteracting the
illicit traffic of arms, unconditional application of international
norms and principles of international law, we will succeed to ensure
an effective functioning of the collective security system for XXI
century;"
Arms / Security: "I would like to underline in this
context that without removal of the factors of external pressure,
including foreign military presence, without democratization and
demilitarization of Transnistria, without control of the state borders
on the perimeter of this area, it will be impossible to settle the
conflict, to stop the illegal trafficking of arms, drugs and human
beings and provide stability and security for this part of the European
continent." Security: "The reports of the Secretary-General "A
more secure world" and "In Larger Freedom" do not
only describe with accuracy the modern threats and challenges which
exist in the area of peace, security, development and human rights
but also show the right direction and measures which need to be
undertaken in order to address them. These actions are meant to
confer a new dynamism to the process of implementation of the Millennium
Declaration, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) –
a process which has been adversely affected by the complexity of
international climate after September 11th, 2001."
His Majesty King Abdullah II Bin Al HUSSEIN, King of the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
16 September 2005
Terrorism: "First, the declaration recognized the
legitimacy and common principles of all eight of the traditional
schools of Islamic religious law. Second, it defined the necessary
qualifications and conditions for issuing
fatwas. This exposes the illegitimacy of the extremist fatwas justifying
terrorism, which contravene the
traditional schools of Islamic religious law and are in clear violation
of Islam declaration condemned the practice known as "takfir"
(calling others apostates) – a practice that is used by extremists
to justify violence against those who do not agree with them."
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Martin TORRIJOS, President
16 September 2005
H.E. Mr. Aleksander KWASNIEWSKI, President
16 September 2005
Arms Control / Nonproliferation: "The outcome document
of this summit, reflects many of the ideas proposed by the Polish
Government. At the same time, it represents, in many ways, a lower
than expected consensus and should be
perceived as a basis for further reform efforts. There is no need
to say how much we regret that neither arms
control nor non-proliferation issues are covered by this document.
Despite our great determination, we were
not able to achieve unity in confronting all of the problems facing
the United Nations."
Multilateralism: "As our contribution to that change,
the Republic of Poland reiterated on numerous occasions the
need to elaborate a New Political Act of the United Nations for
the 21st century. In fact, the Polish vision of the UN reform reflects
our strong commitment to fundamental values and principles as well
as to the effective multilateralism, which should serve as a guiding
principle of the United Nations activities."
Proliferation / Terrorism: "We must also show greater
determination in our response to problems, such as violence, poverty,
social exclusion, terrorism, and proliferation of weapons of mass
destruction and others."
Security: "The United Nations today is facing an unprecedented
challenge to provide the humanity with a new
hope to build the 21st century democracy and solidarity."
"We cannot build a secure and just world without a strong commitment
to act together through the United Nations. Freedom, security, democracy,
and solidarity must be the key guidelines that will lead the Organization
in the 21st century."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Faure Essozimna GNASSINGBÉ, President
16 September 2005
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Eduardo RODRÍGUEZ VELTZÉ, President
16 September 2005
H.E. Mr. Stjepan MESIC, President
16 September 2005
Security / Terrorism: "The majority in this organization
is against war and for peace, against force and the use of force
and for negotiation and peceful settlement of issues, against poverty,
falling behind and underdevelopment and for global development and
prosperity, against all forms of terrorism and for the security
of states and citizens, against discrimination and intolerance of
any kind and for equality and recognition of diversity, against
the sacrificing of our environment to fast profit and for the preservation
of the plant and animal world, the basis of life on our planet."
Terrorism: "We have also discussed terrorism - to
be true, mainly with the kind subsumed under state terrorism. Lacking
the strength to prevent them, we have endeavoured to heal the consequences
of wars and armed conflicts. The results in all these efforts have
been incomplete, partial; we have achieved progress, but no issue
has been dealt with conclusively."
"This still leaves the fact, however, that we have partly succeeded
hut also partly failed with respect to the basic principles governing
relations on the international scene, the development of the underdeveloped,
and armed conflicts and terrorism. Thus, if today, after sixty years,
we must answer the question "May we be satisfied?", the
only honest answer reads: only partly."
H.E. Mr. Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN, President
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Non-proliferation: "The international
community has witnessed noticeable setbacks with regard to
disarmament and non-proliferation. It is therefore regrettable that
this important issue is not mentioned in the outcome document we
are about to adopt."
Security: "Suriname agrees that there can be no development
without security, and no security without development. Neither can
there be sustainable development if human rights are not respected."
H.E. Mr. Jorge Fernando Branco de SAMPAIO, President
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Non-proliferation / Weapons: "Relaunching
the discussions on disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons
of mass destruction within the framework of this Organization also
constitute an urgent necessity."
Multilateralism: "Portugal reiterates its support
to these great objectives and its commitment to an effective multilateral
system, essential to achieving them."
Multilaterlism / Terrorism: "We believe that the United
Nations has an important part to play in the fight against international
terrorism, ensuring effective, multilateral response to this dramatic
new threat. The negotiation and conclusion of a global convention
on the matter should continue to be a priority."
"Portugal, for its part, reiterates its firm commitment to
multilateralism,. to the United Nations and to an international
order in which the collective interest is not systematically sacrificed
to expediency and to self-centered interests."
Security: "Without security there can be no sustainable
development. Only a coherent, integrated strategy can allow effective
action in preventing conflicts and, should this prove impossible,
in providing the necessary support to reconstruction and to the
restoration of the capabilities of State and institutions during
the post-conflict period."
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Leonel FERNÁDEZ REYNA, President
16 September 2005
H.E. Mr. Bounnhang VORACHITH, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Terrorism: "However, to develop the nation and eradicate
poverty, it requires an environment of durable peace and dynamic
international cooperation. In this spirit, the Lao PDR reaffirms
its commitment to further cooperate with the international community
in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,
and in the promotion of development cooperation."
H.E. Mr. Kostas KARAMANLIS, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Security / Terrorism: "Significant events since the
Millennium Declaration have had far- reaching consequences and have
changed dramatically the way we perceive peace and security. The
terrorist attacks in New York and elsewhere have brought to light
new global threats and challenges."
Terrorism / Weapons: "Only through such commitment
can we hope to successfully face terrorism, global pandemics, extreme
poverty, natural disasters, weapons of mass destruction, transnational
organized crime, massive human rights violations and other scourges
of our world."
The Honourable John HOWARD, MP,Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Non-proliferation / Weapons / Terrorism:
"And there has been understandable disappointment and criticism
at the lack of language on disarmament and non proliferation, particularly
given the risk of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to
terrorists."
Multilateralism: "We should not think that the United
Nations can solve all the world’s problems, nor that it should
attempt to do so. And the type of multilateralism embodied in organisations
such as the UN can only be one element of a comprehensive approach
to foreign policy."
Terrorism / Nuclear: "It is a grim but inescapable
fact that our world lives under the shadow of global terrorism.
I have this week signed the Nuclear Terrorism Convention on behalf
of Australia. We support the counter terrorism outcomes of this
Summit, including the momentum to conclude the Comprehensive Terrorism
Conv ention. More could have been achieved. And there has been understandable
disappointment and criticism at the lack of language on disarmament
and non proliferation, particularly given the risk of proliferation
of weapons of mass destruction to terrorists."
Security: "We must also recognise the high cost of
ignoring fragile states. Responding to their challenges requires
new ways of acting which recognise the links between security and
economic development."
H.E. Mr. Kjell Magne BONDEVIK, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Nonproliferation / Terrorism: "One of our
most urgent priorities is the area of disarmament and non-proliferation.
We see a growing risk of proliferation, of catastrophic terrorism.
All States must advance disarmament and non-proliferation. Yet,
our World Summit could not generate any consensus on how to address
these truly global threats. This we regret deeply. Norway will continue
to seek a new consensus and advance results."
Security: "Maintaining peace and security was, and
still is, the aim of the Organisation. Preventing and ending armed
conflicts, stabilising and rebuilding failed or failing states...
these are huge and complex tasks. I believe the Peacebuilding Commission
and Fund will make the UN better able to take on these challenges.
I'm happy to announce that Norway will contribute to the Fund with
15 mill USD, and the same amount to the Humanitarian Fund.'
Security / Multilateralism: "We – the member
states – must take collective, and effective, measures to
maintain peace and security, and to prevent and remove threats to
humanity."
Terrorism: "By their evil actions, terrorists are attacking
the values held by all the great religions and by the United Nations.
We must do whatever we can within the framework of international
law to stop them. The war against terrorism cannot be won by military
means alone. We need a broad approach. I believe the best strategy
is to address the root causes of terrorism – like armed conflict
and occupation, intolerance and repression, humiliation and
hopelessness."
H.E. The Right Honourable Dr. Keith Claudius MITCHELL, Prime
Minister
16 September 2005
Security: "We are gathered here to take decisive action
on the very important issues of development,
peace and security and human rights, which would affect us for a
long time to come. We share the expressed view that development,
human rights and peace dependent on each other and we applaud initiatives
taken in these areas."
H.E. Mr. Thaksin SHINAWATRA, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Security / Terrorism: "In Asia, in Latin America,
and in Africa, poverty alleviation must remain at the top of our
agenda to bring about human dignity, human rights, and human security,
and to reduce injustice and conflicts, to reduce
resentment and radicalism, and to combat violence and terrorism.
However, as I have done in Thailand in the last few years, the progress
of poverty alleviation resulted from the combination of the opening
up of international
market access and self-help."
H.E. Mr. Otmar HASLER, Head of Government, Minister for
General Government Affairs, Finance, Public Construction, and Family
Affairs and Equality Between Men and Women
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Terrorism: "More advances in the area
of terrorism and use of force would have been necessary, and we
deplore that the Summit has failed to reach any agreement in the
areas of disarmament and impunity, including the role of the International
Criminal Court."
Multilateralism / Terrorism: "Effective multilateralism,
as envisioned by the Charter of the United Nations, is more
important than ever. Today collective action based on a functioning
international framework and the rule of law.
Environmental and health threats, terrorism, natural disasters and
humanitarian crises are but a few examples which amply illustrate
this fact. The United Nations is the only organization that can
provide the framework for such global collective action. At the
same time, today organization was originally designed. The United
Nations clearly needs new tools to address new threats, and this
is the reason why we have all gathered here in New York at
the Summit level."
Multilateralism: "Efforts to strengthen the various
arms of the United Nations system are needed to tackle
institutional imbalances. The strengthening of this General Assembly,
the only universal organ of the organization, is one essential element
in this respect. We must therefore put the Assembly back to a central
place in our multilateral system. We are encouraged by the efforts
to make the work of the Security Council more representative, accountable
and transparent vis-à-vis today's membership."
Security: "We also subscribe fully to the underlying philosophy
of the outcome document that development, security and human rights
are mutually reinforcing and interdependent."
H.E. The Honourable Ralph Everada GONSALVES, Prime Minister,
Minister for Finance, Planning Economic Development, Labour, Information,
Grenadines and Legal Affairs
16 September 2005
Security: "As my country sees it, this High-Level
Plenary Meeting is required to work urgently and diligently on a
three-fold agenda: . . .Secondly, to strengthen the role of the
United Nations in the management of fundamental global economic,
security, social and political issues touching and concerning mankind."
H.E. The Right Honourable Paul MARTIN, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Multilateralism: "Clearly, we need expanded guidelines
for Security Council action to make clear our responsibility to
act decisively to prevent humanity’s attack on humanity. The
“Responsibility to Protect” is one such guideline. It
seeks rules to protect the innocent against appalling assaults on
their life and dignity. It does not bless unilateral action.
To the contrary, it stands for clear, multilaterally-agreed criteria
on what the international community should do when civilians are
at risk."
"In conclusion, the status quo and too often empty rhetoric
must make way here for a new and pragmatic multilateralism measured
by concrete results, not simply by promises. Our citizens want security,
based on international law. They want opportunity, based on more
effective aid. They want empowerment, based on respect for human
rights. And they want a clean environment. These are not utopian
dreams. They are among the most urgent challenges we face. We are
national leaders."
Security: “In Larger Freedom” makes the case
eloquently: security, development, and human rights, the three pillars
of human freedom, are not abstract concepts. They are responsibilities
we, and every UN agency, every member country, must take seriously.
If the United Nations is to work, we know what we have to do, and
we also know we are not doing nearly well enough."
"Canada cannot conceive of a world succeeding without the
United Nations. But, make no mistake the UN needs reform. I want
to talk today about security, development, and human rights within
the context of that need for reform.
"Security represents the protection of life and thus is the
basis for everything else we do. That is why our discussions of
Security Council reform are so important. And why there has long
been an argument that the Security Council should be more representative."
"Respect for human rights is the living heart of democracy,
the key to unlocking the potential of every person to contribute
to their own welfare and to the prosperity and security of their
communities."
Weapons: "What good comes from lamenting the lot of
the poor while seeking to sell as many weapons as possible to as
many developing nations as possible? How can we preach the virtues
of free trade while preventing market access to least developed
countries?"
H.E. Mr. Andranik MARGARYAN, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Security: "One of the guarantees for security and
stability in our region is peaceful settlement of regional conflicts.
Armenia remains committed to the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabagh
conflict. The people of Nagorno Karabagh used its right to self-
determination in accordance with the principles of international
law, just as some
countries present at this session have recently done. We are confident
that only in conditions of mutual respect, in an atmosphere of tolerance
and with the will to recognize historic truth can we secure peaceful
and good-neighborly coexistence in our region."
Terrorism: "Terrorism remains the biggest scourge
facing humanity. The terrorist acts of September 11, 2001 in the
United States, then in Beslan, Madrid, London and other parts of
the world testify that states should unite their efforts to commonly
address this evil. Armenia strongly condemns terrorism and all its
manifestations."
H.E. The Honourable Maatia TOAFA, Prime Minister, Minister
for Foreign Affairs and Labour
16 September 2005
Multilateralism / Security: "Tuvalu supports the recommendations
in the Secretary General
Larger Freedomcannot allow unilateralist political agendas to divert
attention from other security issues and the main MDG task of eradicating
poverty. Global security must be advanced on a multilateral and
multi-dimensional approach."
Security: "The Millennium Development Goals have been
set as an ambitious pathway for eradicating poverty, a pathway that
should also lead to ensuring long term sustainable development,
peace and security in all countries of the world."
"We must focus attention on poverty eradication and sustainable
development, as these are fundamental underpinnings of global peace,
security, and ensuring human rights for all."
"Whilst on security, there is a much broader security issue
which relates to environmental security. Living in a very fragile
island environment, our long-term security and sustainable development
is closely linked to issues of climate
change, preserving biodiversity, managing our limited forests and
water resources.
"As witnessed world-over, a natural disaster like cyclone,
made worse by the effects of climate change, can have a devastating
effect on economies and lives. For Tuvalu the effects are scary.
These are the security issues we believe the UN should be paying
more attention to."
H.E. Mari Bin Almude ALKATIRI, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Security: "The fundamental values of peace, security
and freedom ensured by the United Nations are also
those held dearly by the Timorese, reflecting our strength in building
up Timor-Leste to become a strong and
sustainable nation."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Carlos GOMES, Jr., Prime Minister
16 September 2005
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Eduardo STEIN, Vice-President
16 September 2005
His Highness Sheikh Salmman bin Hamd BAHRAIN AL-KHALIFA,
Crown Prince and Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force
16 September 2005
Multilateralism: "Development requires the establishment
of a just multilateral trading system, worthy of the vital role
of international commerce."
Multilateralism / Terrorism / Weapons: "In spite of
the achievements of the United Nations over the past six decades,
it has also faced many obstacles and challenges, particularly at
the current historic juncture and unprecedented international circumstances
and challenges, namely poverty, hunger, disease, the serious threat
posed to all humanity by weapons of mass destruction, and the spread
of phenomena such as civil wars and terrorism, which has become
one of the most dangerous challenges today facing the international
community, whose eradication which requires concerted international
efforts and cooperation."
Security: "We concur with the content of the report
from the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the direct link
between development, security and human rights."
"The Kingdom of Bahrain will remain committed to its principles,
continue on the path of reform and openness in order to achieve
sustainable development goals, to enhance the values of tolerance
and dialogue among all, without violence or bias, and will participate
effectively in the establishment of security, stability and peace
around the world."
(French only) His Eminence Angelo Cardinal SODANO, Secretary of State
of the Holy See
16 September 2005
H.E. The Honourable Sato KILMAN, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
Security: "A snapshot of the global map clearly reveals
disturbing evidence and deterioration in human security. Political
and civil strife, disease, poverty and other human tragedies have
taken bondage of many of our societies.
Additionally, the emergence of other new ravages will present very
serious threats to national cohesion and unless these are dealt
with immediately timpact on the global level will present most difficult
challenges for us."
"The United Nations must continue to have the central role
in managing this process and maintaining international peace and
security. But if we are to be in resolute defence of the Organization
essential in making it more representative and effective."
Weapons: "In conclusion, Mr. President, Vanuatu remains
firmly opposed to the development and production of weapons of mass
destruction and consequently my Government has this year ratified
the Ottawa and Chemical Weapons Conventions, and the Comprehensive
Test Ban Treaty, and also including the Stockholm Convention. The
legal instruments are being deposited with the United Nations this
week."
H.E. Mr. Elyor GANIEV, Minister for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
Free Zone / Non-proliferation: "The states of Central
Asia are united in their efforts to establish in the nearest
future the Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in the region. We call upon
the permanent members of the Security Council to elaborate a consolidated
position with the states of the region on this fundamental issue.
Establishing Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia would be an
important element in ensuring both regional and global pace and
security, and also significantly contribute to non-proliferation
of the WMD."
Terrorism: "Today the unfolding developments in Central
Asia clearly demonstrate the interlacing of many negative processes,
which in one way or another are also characteristic for the rest
of the world. The ongoing systemic merge of terrorism, extremism,
separatism, and drugs trafficking are apparent.
"While talking about terrorism, the topic that has now become
the utmost urgent, and has always been accentuated by the President
of the Republic of Uzbekistan from this podium since 1993, I would
like to dwell upon the following:
We are convinced that terrorism cannot be defeated only through
annihilating and neutralizing separate terrorist groups or terrorists.
Concrete results can be achieved only when nourishing ideological
centers, financing and organizing forces of international terrorism
are eradicated and common principal approaches are elaborated to
tackle this most dangerous phenomenon of modern world.
"In this regard, we deem it timely and essential the proposals
on taking preventive measures within the UN framework with regard
to persons and organizations that provoke extremism and terrorism.
The tragic events in Beslan, Madrid, London, Sharm al-Sheikh and
in our region have once again reminded us about the necessity for
a critical assessment and review of the practice of international
cooperation on countering this evil. We do not have the right to
be slow as it has been the case with establishment of a single UN
structure on the fight against terrorism.
"We call upon the international community to join their efforts
against terrorism utilizing the normative basis, which recently
has been reinforced by relevant Security Council resolutions and
other documents. At the same time we believe it necessary to accelerate
the adoption of the universal Convention on international terrorism
that would exclude all the cases of using the so-called "double
standards" in this issue."
H.E. The Honourable Frederick MITCHELL, MP, Minister for
Foreign Affairs and The Public Service of the Commonwealth of the
Bahamas
16 September 2005
Security / Nuclear Waste: "The Bahamas, along with
its CARICOM partners, has consistently expressed its grave concerns
regarding the threat posed to the security and environmental and
economic sustainability of the small island
developing states of the region by the transhipment of nuclear waste
through the Caribbean Sea. It is a
peril that cannot be overstated, as it threatens our very survival
and way of life. Accordingly, we continue to
call on States involved in transhipments to desist from this practice."
Security: "A key theme running throughout our deliberations
leading up to this summit has been the interrelation of
development, peace and security, as we have all acknowledged that
there can be no meaningful social or
economic development without security."
Terrorism: "Likewise we encourage this Assembly to
bring the negotiations for a draft comprehensive
convention on terrorism to a conclusion during this session as well.
In this regard, The Bahamas recalls
and fully supports the recommendation of the High Level Panel to
improve the cooperative nature of the UN
counter-terrorism machinery, to promote greater dialogue, and provide
greater assistance to states to meet
counter-terrorism obligations."
(French only) Mr. Allam-Mi AHMAD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and African
Integration
16 September 2005
H.E. Mr. Elmar Maharram oglu MAMMADYAROV, Minister for Foreign
Affairs
16 September 2005
Security / Proliferation / Terrorism / Nuclear: "The
principle of indivisibility of security requires global response
to current threats and challenges which in its turn entails substantial
cooperation on a regional level. Azerbaijan makes valuable contribution
to regional security through the cooperation in drug interdiction
operations, counter-proliferation of WMD's, illegal migration and
other types of criminal activities, as well as participating in
peacekeeping missions in the hot spots. From the very beginning
we have actively been participating in the global fight against
terrorism – just
yesterday I put my signature on the International Convention for
the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. Azerbaijan also promotes
global energy security through developing Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil
pipeline and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline, as well as realization
of Baku-Tbilisi-Akhalkalaki-Kars railroad project."
Security: "We have pledged to contribute to a shared
vision of global solidarity and collective security witstrong United
Nations at its core."
"The Assembly must take bold measures to further strengthen
its role and authority as set out in the Charter of the
United Nations, in this context discuss issues pertaining to the
maintenance of international peace and security, in particular through
consideration o f agenda items of special political importance and
urgency."
Terrorism / Security: "In the Outcome Document we
have acknowledged that Member States have a shared
responsibility for each other threats. Manifestations of international
terrorism, extremism, aggressive separatism and
occupation of territories of Member States are not the problems
of an affected state alone. Therefore, prompt response and collective
remedial actions and protection of millions of civilians, in particular
women and children who are the major victims of armed conflicts
and negligence, are the imperatives in order to effectively provide
security for all States and peoples and to realize the goals envisaged
in the Outcome Document. The notorious practice of occupation by
one UN member state of the territory of another member state as
well as carrying out ethnic cleansing must be strongly condemned
and brought to an end."
H.E. Mr. Ramesh Nath PANDEY, Minister for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
Security / Multilateralism / Terrorism / Weapons: "The
United Nations has over the years become a beacon of hope for a
just, equitable, and peaceful international order. The principles
and purposes enshrined in its Charter reflect the true aspirations
of humanity. This institution has made significant strides for the
sake of world peace, security
and development It has proven the centrality of multilaterism in
managing global affairs. We have to revitalize the United Nations
to make it more capable of realizing aspirations of our succeeding
generations and equip it to overcome the newer challenges ranging
from the spread of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, poverty,
environmental degradation and HIV/AIDS and other pandemics."
Security: "His Majesty's Government is committed to
resolving the problems confronting Nepal with patriotism being the
point of convergence. It has been making sincere efforts to restore
peace and security, rebuild destroyed
infrastructures, and reenergize democratic institutions and ensure
that people enjoy their basic rights in a free and democratic atmosphere.
Our roadmap to peace incorporates inclusive process to make democracy
meaningful, and to
provide good governance to the people."
Terrorism: "Terrorism poses serious threat to democracy,
rule of law, and the very soul of human civilization. It operates
without borders. It knows no logic, no language or religion. No
country, no person, no religion is totally immune
from the scourge of terrorism. Whether it is an attack in New York
or Madrid or Bali or Belsan, London or Cairo or Madi in Nepal, its
targets have been innocent civilians.
"Terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace and prosperity everywhere
and it must be fought comprehensively, collectively and resolutely,
and condemned in all its forms and manifestations. There could be
no selective
standards in fights against terror as there can be no good or bad
terrorism. Violence anywhere can never be an instrument of political
change."
"Nepal has been the worst victim of senseless terror for over
a decade now. It has seriously undermined our socio-economic development
efforts. Terrorists in Nepal are propagating violence in the name
of outdated, rejected
and failed ideology of totalitarianism."
"We are open to all sincere efforts leading to peace and stability
in the country. However, lasting peace is possible only when terrorism
is rejected totally as a means of furthering political objectives."
"Nepal is committed to the protection and promotion of human
rights. We have unequivocally expressed our readiness to fulfill
all obligations arising from the international human rights instruments.
Atrocities committed by the terrorists have seriously undermined
human rights situation in Nepal. We cannot equate the constitutional
duty of the government to protect lives and property of ordinary
citizens with that of the dreadful activities of terrorists.
The security forces in Nepal have been maintaining the highest standards
of human rights despite the most difficult conditions, just as they
have demonstrated sterling performance in the United Nations peacekeeping
operations around the world."
H.E. The Honourable Knowlson GIFT, Minister for Foreign
Affairs
16 September 2005
Proliferation / Terrorism / Weapons: "We also continue
to be faced with the threat posed by terrorism, in all its forms
and manifestations, the threat of the proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction, and the untenable situations of those large sectors
of humanity who are affected by civil war and less than acceptablehuman
rights practices."
Security: "At the same time, we share the view that
there will be no security without development, and
conversely no development without security."
Her Excellency Ms. Rosemary BANKS, Chairperson of the Delegation
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Non-proliferation: "The impossibility
of agreeing on language on disarmament and non-proliferation
is of deep concern to New Zealand, and judging by the statements
in this chamber over the last two days, also to many other countries.
This gives a misleading message and one we must strive to correct,
given the urgency of
addressing this aspect of international peace and security."
Multilateralism: "Effective multilateralism is the foundation
stone of global order and the rule of law."
Terrorism: "We must seize this opportunity to show that we
can confront terrorism. We must demonstrate that the General Assembly
can deliver results by concluding the comprehensive terrorism convention."
H.E. Mr. Nasser AL-KIDWA, Minister for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
Security / Terrorism: "Finally, we affirm that we,
particularly in the Middle East, now stand at a crossroads: either
we
achieve real and effective progress towards peace, stability, security,
construction and co-existence or
return to the vicious cycle, under the constant threat of violence
and terrorism, distant from the real
and necessary solutions for the challenges that we face. I am confident
that you will push for the first
option."
Terrorism: "As we strive to achieve independence and
statehood, we are working to promote a culture of
peace and to reject violence and eliminate its causes, for we want
to build a society that transforms the
suffering of the Palestinian people throughout the decades into
a creative energy for building, whereby
the Palestinian cause will become an example of democracy and progress,
and not a tool abused by
those who want to exploit the feelings of the oppressed in the world
and encourage terrorism or create
a conflict between civilizations."
Terrorism / Weapons: "We affirm as well the necessity
for compliance with the purposes and
principles of the Charter and international law, particularly with
regard to the protection of human
rights, freedom and dignity, so that the international community
may be able to cope with the
challenges, which face all of us, such as foreign occupation, international
terrorism, the spread of
weapons of mass destruction, poverty, hunger and epidemic diseases."
H.E. Mr. Alvaro URIBE VÉLEZ, President
16 September 2005
Multilateralism: "Colombia takes part in this high-level
meeting to reaffirm its commitment to the United Nations and to
an open and inclusive multilateralism. For my country the ongoing
process of reform must have as its main objective the strengthening
of States and the creation of national capacities that would allow
countries to respond in an effective and efficient manner to the
needs of their population."
Security: "Colombia understands we must be diligent
in achieving the Millennium Development Goals to guarantee
the democratic legitimacy that emerges from security, public freedoms,
independence of institutions, transparency
and social cohesion."
Security / Terrorism: "Together with democratic security
to defeat terrorism and guarantee the freedoms of all my compatriots,
with transparency and citizen participation to defeat corruption,
we have made a commitment to eradicate poverty and improve equity."
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Elías Antonio SACA GONZÁLEZ, President
16 September 2005
H.E. Mr. Bharrat JAGDEO, President
16 September 2005
Arms / Security / Terrorism: "These economic and social
challenges are made, as the Secretary General's Report reminds us,
all the greater by the political insecurity that is the defining
reality of today's world. The threats to the security of states
- more particularly the small and vulnerable - have been greatly
magnified by the
spread of terrorism, transboundary crime, disease, arms and drug-trafficking.
Most of our countries are ill-equipped because of scarce resources
to defend themselves from these encroachments."
H.E. Alhaji Ahmad Tejan KABBAH, President
16 September 2005
Security: "This Summit offers us a unique opportunity
to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations system and to
further strengthen international cooperation for global security
and development."
"We have also developed a poverty reduction strategy paper
and adopted a national plan for meeting the MDGS. These actions
are complemented by a far-reaching restructuring of our security
institutions, namely the police and the armed forces in order to
enhance their operational effectiveness in defending the security
of our country and to strengthen their respect for human rights."
Security / Terrorism: "Five years ago, from this rostrum
at the Millennium Summit, I, like other leaders, spoke about the
imperative of adaptation. We urged the United Nations to continue
to adapt and equip itself to deal with the perennial problems of
human insecurity and underdevelopment, particularly the new manifestations
of these problems, namely terrorism and extreme poverty. Five years
on, rather than subsiding, these problems seem to have escalated,
posing
serious threats to international peace and security. We must therefore
strengthen our resolve to adopt effective measures to eradicate
these problems. A reinvigorated United Nations can play a crucial
role in this endeavour."
Terrorism: "We welcome the agreement s reached on
several elements of the reform process, including the establishment
of a peace building commission and a Human rights Council as well
as the conclusion of an international instrument against terrorism."
H.E. Mr. Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI, President
16 September 2005
Terrorism: "In spite of the vicious terrorism campaign
orchestrated against us by some of our neighbours for much of the
1990s as well as the mistake of under-spending on defence, Ugandajust
entered the medium performing group having graduated from the Low
Human Development Index (HIM) group of Countries."
"One of the factors that caused the perpetuation of these two
problems was, as stated above, the under-spending on defence. This
was a subject of much debate with our Development Partners. Fortunately,
this debate is now closed. Uganda will spend as much as the situation
of terrorists and other criminals demands. This distortion will
never re-occur."
"We need to combat terrorism, violation of human rights and
corruption, not in quest of pleasing any gallery but for the sake
of our convictions and our destiny."
H.E. Mr. Anote TONG, President
16 September 2005
Disarmament / Non-proliferation: "We are committed to
international efforts towards disarmament and non-proliferation.
In this regard, we have become a party to major international treaties
addressing such challenges."
Security: "We all agree that development, in particular sustainable
development, is fundamental to
the achievement of international peace and security."
Security: "We strongly believe that Member States
who are major contributors to UN programmes especially
towards the maintenance of global peace and security should be accorded
pemembership."
Terrorism: "The new global challenges posed by terrorism
and transnational organised crime do not
respect borders. We must not be complacent in our efforts to collectively
tackle this challenge.
"Kiribati is committed to the international fight against terrorism
and transnational organised crime. I am pleased that, yesterday
I signed the thirteenth counter terrorism convention and deposited
our instruments of accession with the Secretary-General to four
of the counter terrorism conventions and major transnational organised
crime
treaties. We will also shortly be acceding to the remaining eight
counter terrorism conventions with the appropriate depositaries.The
new global challenges posed by terrorism and transnational organised
crime do not respect borders. We must not be complacent in our efforts
to collectively tackle this challenge.
"We have also passed legislation to implement all counter terrorism
conventions and major transnational organised crime treaties. While
this is an important step forward, the challenge still lies ahead
in the effective enforcement and implementation of these legislations.
We will therefore continue to need assistance in those areas beyond
our
capacity."
H.E. Mr. Charles Gyude BRYANT, Chairman of the National
Transitional Government
16 September 2005
Disarmament: "The guns are silent; our Disarmament
and Demobilization process has been a resounding success; Rehabilitation
and Reintegration are ongoing; our people are returning to their
communities; government authority has been extended throughout the
country, and elections are on schedule for October 11th."
Security: "Let me emphasize that the net effect of
successful reintegration and Security Sector Reform in Liberia will
be sustainable peace and stability not only for Liberia, but also
for the entire West Africa sub region."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Emile LAHOUD, President
16 September 2005
H.E. The Honourable Laisenia QARASE, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Security: "Fiji reaffirms its commitment to what the
UN stands for. As always, we are for peace; that is why we have
sent so many of our soldiers and police officers to serve with the
UN’s peacekeeping and peacebuilding forces. Many precious
lives have been lost, but we have accepted this ultimate sacrifice
as our contribution to the global effort for peace and security."
"There should be no pause in UN endeavours to establish and
maintain international peace, security and stability. This remains
the UN’s primary role and we support all measures to strengthen
this."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Hama AMADOU, Prime Minister
16 September 2005
(Spanish only) H.E. Mrs. Lineth SABORIO, Vice-President
16 September 2005
H.E. Mr. Rashid MEREDOV, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
Non-proliferation / Weapons / Nuclear Free Zone: "Non-proliferation
of weapons of mass destruction is a pressing issue that is being
considered at the present High-level plenary meeting. Being a party
to the main international documents in the area of non-proliferation,
our country, neutral status of which provides for such important
obligations as not to produce, station and proliferate weapons of
mass destruction, fully supports efforts of the international community
in this area and participates in their implementation. One of such
practical steps is Turkmenistan's active participation under the
aegis of the United Nations in the process of establishment of the
nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia."
Terrorism: "The major direction of activity of the
world community is the fight against terrorism and transnational
organized crime. In this context, Turkmenistan, having supported
the initiative of the United Nations on creation
of the international coalition against terrorism, has become its
active participant. Not only we resolutely condemn
acts of terrorism in various parts of the world, but we also undertake
specific legislative and practical measures to
fight this evil and prevent its proliferation.
"Turkmenistan supports effective implementation of complex
system of measures against terrorism, including active cooperation
of States in finding and bringing to justice organizers and perpetrators
of acts of terrorism. In this connection, we consider it timely
and necessary to elaborate and adopt comprehensive United Nations
convention against terrorism."
Security / Terrorism: "The attention given by the United
Nations to questions of strengthening of security and preventive
activity in Central Asian region is timely and necessary. In this
connection the idea of creation of the United Nations Regional Center
for Central Asia on Preventive Diplomacy with headquarters in Ashgabat
was a significant international initiative. We express gratitude
to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for his intention
to create such Center. As is known this initiative has found reflection
in the annual report of the Secretary-General on the work of the
Organization submitted to the current 60th session of the General
Assembly. We also thank many States for support of this important
international initiative. The importance of creation and functioning
of the Regional Center on preventive diplomacy in many respects
will promote comprehensive consideration and resolution of questions
related to prevention of contentious situations, fight against terrorism
and illegal drug trafficking as well as to the all-round sustainable
development in Central Asian region."
Security: "Today fundamental provisions of the Charter
of the United Nations have been further developed in the Millennium
Declaration based on principles of sustainable development, strengthening
of peace and collective security, promotion of human rights and
rule of law. It is these principles that make a basis of our interaction
for the future."
H.E. Prof. JAYAKUMAR, Deputy Prime Minister
16 September 2005
Multilateralism: "The UN is only one diplomatic instrument
in a repertoire. Whether this instrument or some other is deployed
in any particular instance depends on what we regard as the most
effective mode for advancing our interests. No state will ever leave
its vital interests hostage to multilateralism. At the same time,
it is a fact that only
the UN has a global mandate and near-universal legitimacy. It is
the only organisation equipped to facilitate cooperation between
sovereign nation-states, especially where national interests need
to be aligned with the interests of the international community."
Proliferation / Terrorism / Weapons: "As a matter
of reflex, we look to the UN for help and comfort when confronted
with urgent new challenges of terrorism, proliferation of weapons
of mass destruction, pandemic diseases and tsunamis, among others.
By and large, the controversies are over the extent to which and
how best the UN should be involved. That it should be somehow involved
is taken for granted. By so doing, we continually validate the ideals
of the UN Charter."
(Arabic only) H.E. Mr. Ahmed ABOUL GHEIT, Minister for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
H.E. Mr. Nyan WIN, Minister for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
Terrorism / Disarmament / Proliferation / Weapons: "In
the view of my country the priority areas include: combating the
scourge of terrorism and transnational crime; to enhance cooperation
in meeting the challenges of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
and nuclear disarmament."
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed AL NAHYAN, Minister
of Information and Culture, Personal Representative of the President
16 September 2005
Proliferation / Nuclear / Security / Weapons: "The
benefits of progress made in the economic, social and humanitarian
fields have reached only a very small group of the world population
, on the other hand, a high percentage of the people in the world
continue to suffer from poverty, hunger, serious diseases, unemployment,
illiteracy, displacement as well as the negative effects of armed
conflicts and foreign occupation , in addition to the proliferation
of weapons of mass destruction including nuclear weapons, transnational
crime, drug trafficking and the violations of human rights , all
of which pose grave threats to international peace and security,
and impede sustainable development, which we strive to realize."
Proliferation / Terrorism / Nuclear / Weapons: "It
is also very important to achieve a comprehensive and just settlement
for the Middle East issue and the Palestinian question, strengthen
the international efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations and to prevent the proliferation and production of
weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, in all areas
and regions of the world, particularly the Middle East and the Arabian
Gulf region. We also urge the international community to support
the Iraqi government in its efforts to build a stabilized and united
Iraq."
Security: "The United Arab Emirates is strongly convinced
that development is the most important issue of our time since it
represents the way to the elimination of poverty, hunger, and the
achievement of security and stability for our people. From this
view, we emphasize the importance of addressing international challenges
through a clear vision of collective security , one based on the
consideration that the development and the welfare of the people
are main concerns, and which can be translated into a global partnership
that ensures the commitment of developed and developing countries
to take concrete steps to expedite the implementation of the recommendations
of all the UN conferences and summits on different areas of development,
especially those of Monterrey , Johannesburg, and the 2nd South
Summit of Doha."
"Proceeding from this conviction, we also believe that the
international efforts towards development will not be fruitful without
the maintenance of international peace and security, the achievement
of justice and equity for all people, the respect of cultural diversity
and the right of people to self -determination, and the end of foreign
occupation wherever it exists."
His Highness Sayyid Haitham Bin Tariq AL-SAID, Minister
of National Heritage and Culture, Special Envoy of His Majesty the
Sultan of Oman 16 September 2005
Armament / Disarmament / Nuclear Free Zone / Security: "Accession
of States to disarmament treaties and conventions and abiding by
them, would enhance and maintain regional and international peace
and security. That is why my country calls for the need to take
practical steps to make the Middle East a zone free of all weapons
of mass destruction. In this respect, we call on countries of the
region, that have not done so, to accede to all relevant treaties,
and in particular the NPT, and to place all their nuclear facilities
under supervision, in accordance with_ the IAEA safeguard regime.
This could create a positive atmosphere and stop armament in the
region."
Security: "We accept the vision of the Secretary General
of the United Nations, which states that there can be no security
without development, and no development without security. Development
and security are complementary."
Security: "There is no doubt that the United Nations
and all its subsidiary bodies and related international institutions
need development and modernization to enable them to better serve
the interests of States and adapt to the new
developments on the international arena. In light of this, we believe
that the development and modernization process should exceed the
mere expansion or reduction of the membership of certain councils
and committees. They
should be based on a new concept that focuses on giving a strong
new impetus to all these bodies and councils to enable them to perform
the functions entrusted to them in the service of security, stability
and the
comprehensive development in the world."
Terrorism: "Although we agree with the contention
of the Secretary General of the United Nations that the absence
of a comprehensive international convention to combat terrorism,
based on a clear definition and a good knowledge of the causes and
roots of this phenomenon has weakened international efforts to fight
terrorism, we, on the other hand, believe that it is high time to
implement an international strategy to fight terrorism based on
co-operation
and exchange of information among countries and the need to distinguish
between the legitimate right to self-defense and resist aggression
and terrorist acts carried out by outlaw individuals or groups that
lead to the killing and terrorizing of civilians as a means and
an end.
"We in the Sultanate of Oman believe that Man, whom God has
honoured and raised over all his creatures, is worthy of care and
protection from any harm and should live in dignity. Based on this,
my country's government has supported all good efforts whose aim
is to protect human beings and safeguard their dignity and the rejection
of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In addition, my
country's government has acceded to ten of the international conventions
relevant to combating terrorism.
"In this context we renew our call for the convening of an
international conference on terrorism under the auspices of the
United Nations, with a view to adopting an international code of
conduct to fight terrorism to which all parties should be committed.
The results of such a conference may contribute to the defeat of
terrorism."
H.E. Mr. Abdelwaheb ABDALLAH, Minister for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
Armament / Arms / Security / Terrorism: "It is our hope
that our present meeting will result in adopting consensual practical
measures that will sustain development programs in the world and
strengthen the foundations of collective security, particularly
as regards combating terrorism and tackling its root causes, reducing
armament and the spread of arms of mass destruction, so as to consecrate
the pivotal role that our prestigious organization is called on
to play in those vital areas, and to enable the United Nations to
continue working for the materialization of the lofty objectives
underlying its establishment sixty years ago."
Multilateralism: "Tunisia has contributed to crystallizing
these noble objectives by presenting a number of proposals and initiatives.
It will continue to perform its effective role in developing the
methods of multilateral action, based on its firm commitment to
the UN Charter and the establishment of a world order based on the
principles of solidarity, justice and equality."
(French only) H.E. Mr. Raymond RAMAZANI BAYA, Minister for Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation
16 September 2005
H.E. The Right Honourable Sir Rabbie Langanai NAMALIU, KCMG,
MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration
16 September 2005
Security: "We strongly believe that the principle
of development and security being intertwined and inseparable must
continue to underpin the international peace and security paradigm."
"Security along with economic growth, sustainable development
and good governance will provide the four (4) central pillars and
priority areas for the Region."
Terrorism: "Papua New Guinea has and will continue
to assist the global process by acceding and continuing to comply
with international treaties relating to terrorism and measures to
combat this scourge as part of
our responsibility and contribution to addressing this critical
issue. However, we do note that issues relating to surveillance
and other critical practical measures to combat terrorism need to
be addressed along with their high operational costs."
H.E. Dr. Mustafa Osman ISMAIL, Minister for Foreign Affairs
16 September 2005
Arms: "We emphasize our call to take the necessary
steps aiming at eliminating the illicit trafficking of small arms
and light weapons."
Non-proliferation / Nuclear Energy / Nuclear / Weapons:
"Within the framework of our current efforts to promote collective
security and stability, it is imperative to intensify our efforts
to rid ourselves from Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), particularly
nuclear weapons. It is necessary that member states of the Nuclear
Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) fulfill their obligations and attempt
to improve verification systems so as to allow states to use nuclear
energy peacefully."
Multilateralism: "The International Organization has
been and should remain the platform that represents the collective
responsibility, the concept of multilateralism, as well as the efforts
and will to create a stable and
secure world."
Security: "Unless we fulfill the needs of the developing
countries, collective security will be mere illusions. We cannot
dream of a secure world while the African Continent still suffers
the burden of debts, poverty and diseases and the imbalance in International
economic and trade systems."
Security: "The Sudan has always believed that clash
of civilizations is a fallacy. We all strive to build a world where
peoples enjoy peace, security, stability andpeaceful coexistence."
Terrorism: "Based on our deeply-rooted belief that
terrorism is a continuous threat to international stability and
security, Sudan reiterates its condemnation of all forms of terrorism
and calls for intensifying efforts to combat terrorism through concerted
international endeavors, guided by the principles of international
legitimacy. In this context, we support the call for holding an
international conference to reach a consensual definition of terrorism
and find ways for
combating it. It is important to distinguish, and even draw a line,
between terrorism and the legitimate right of peoples to resist
foreign occupation.
"We emphasize the need for the efforts of combating terrorism
to respect the principles of international legitimacy in order to
prevent any unilateral measures and violation of international law.
In this regard, I would like to recall that my country since 1998
continued to call the United Nations and the international community
to take a just stance in conformity with principles of justice and
international law on the attack on Alshifa pharmaceutical factory
in 1998 under the cover of combating terrorism. The attack has negatively
impacted on thedevelopment efforts of my country and deprived my
people from basic medicines. Today, we reiterate our call to the
United Nations to take the necessary measures within the framework
of the international law, and appeal to the international community
to support this just and legitimate request."
(French and Arabic only) H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould EL ABED, Minister for Economic Affairs
and Development
16 September 2005
Mr. Shukri Mohammad GHANEM, Secretary of the General People's
Committee
16 September 2005
Multilateralism / Security: "Since the foundation of the
United Nations, our countries have convened here, at this forum,
regularly in order to realize the objectives embodied in the Charter
and achieve the aspirations of our peoples in reaching peace, security,
progress and prosperity, through joint efforts."
Terrorism / Weapons: "These challenges include the elimination
of weapons of mass destruction, the fight against terrorism and
the transnational organized crime, as well as reaping maximum benefits
from the information revolution and making the optimum use of biotechnology,
taking into account the ethical norms and considerations."
Terrorism / Weapons: "We also urgently need effective
international cooperation, under the umbrella of the United Nations,
in order to eradicate terrorism, transnational organized crime,
eliminate all weapons of mass destruction, enforce respect of human
rights, and guarantee the rule of law, and its respect, by all."
Terrorism: "In view of the fact that the members of
the Organization have now reached (191) States, and the emergence
of new problems which impede peoples' emancipation and growth, such
as issues of development, terrorism, environment, poverty, and epidemics,
the process of reform requires that the power of decision-making
must rest solely with the General Assembly, an organ in which all
states enjoy equal powers of voting. On the other hand, the Security
Council should act as an executive body which implements the decisions
of the General Assembly, rather than a forum in which such decisions
are vetoed."
H.E. M r. Abdullahi Yusuf AHMED, President of the Transitional
Federal Government
16 September 2005
Security: "The recognition of the right of the Palestinian
people for a state of their own, along side Israel, and a peaceful
Middle East Region are still fundamental aims to be achieved so
strengthen world peace and security."
Security: "Poverty and underdevelopment cannot be
disassociated from the increased international tension and conflict
which afflicts the political stability in various parts of the world,
thus poisoning normal relationship between nations, since boundaries
are pointless in this age of global interaction.
"There can be no human security unless this reality of inter-connectedness
is taken into proper consideration in all our policy and decision
making process."
"Today, the balance of rational reasoning is the only source
of guarantee to international security rather than relying on the
imbalances of force."
Terrorism: "The absence of a firm support to regain
Somalia back into the fold of the International Community and making
it stable will only play into the hands of International terrorism
and those who promote the continuation of an environment of chaos
and lawlessness."
(Spanish only) H.E. Mr. Ricardo MADURO, President
16 September 2005
