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its position in the face of the embargo must be closed off. In his statement before the United Nations General Assembly in December 1991, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali stated: "If there is no development without democracy, there can also be no democracy without development." (A/46/PV.59. p. 16) The economic situatio

Court of Arbitration, which are both based at the Peace Palace. Next year, we will proudly celebrate its centenary. Former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali recognized the role of the Netherlands in the international legal order by naming The Hague the legal capital of the world. We need international law

xpress the increased difficulties faced by hundreds of millions of people in feeding themselves. One hardly need repeat the words said by Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali when, in November 1999, he addressed the thirtieth session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): “H

Boutros Boutros-Ghali, described in his report to the Security Council the occupied area of Cyprus as one of the most militarized areas in the world. United Nations resolu

e deliberations of the fifty- first session. The Kingdom of Swaziland would like to place on record its deep appreciation for the work of Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali during his tenure as our Secretary-General. Much was achieved during the five years of Mr. Boutros- Ghali’s leadership, and the whole world owes him

o assure him of the confidence and support of the Republic of Guinea. In addition, I wish to pay tribute to the former Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who deserves credit for beginning consideration of the subject.

wealth of the Bahamas. On behalf of the Government and people of the Bahamas, I also wish to pay tribute to our former Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali. The Bahamas particularly wishes to recall and salute his tireless efforts in seeking to restore financial stability to our Organization.

rance approved of the move by the new Secretary- General at the outset of his mandate to continue the study initiated by his predecessor, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali. The main lines Mr. Kofi Annan has proposed for the work and the impetus he has given to the process of revamping the Organization have received Fran

Organization. I would be remiss in this connection if I did not express appreciation for the endeavours of the former Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and for his efforts and accomplishments with regard to reform of the Organization. We do not believe there has been in the history of our modern wor

ffective spokesman for all mankind are being made clearly visible. Permit me to also pay special honour to the former Secretary- General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, whose sense of purpose and invaluable efforts to strengthen the role of the Organization in the pursuit of international peace and security have bro

e ideals and mission of the United Nations. “In the same vein, I wish to set on record our recognition of the significant contribution of Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the former Secretary- General, in leading the Organization with efficiency and confidence. Kuwait will always recognize his contributions with a dee

conducted our work during the fifty-first session in a highly remarkable manner. Our tribute goes also to the former Secretary- General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his distinguished leadership during his tenure. We are most grateful to him for his tireless efforts in upholding the objectives of the Organiza

oble principles and objectives of the United Nations. I would like to avail myself of this opportunity to pay tribute to his predecessor, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, for the positive and important role he played in carrying out the tasks and responsibilities of the

d devotion. Lastly, I would like to greet our Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, a son of Africa who has succeeded another great African, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali. The election of Mr. Kofi Annan is the culmination of a brilliant career devoted to the service of the international community. It is an honour to hi

nal peace and security. I am also pleased to express, once again, our deep appreciation to the previous Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, whose efforts had a positive and concrete impact on the progress of the work of the world Organization. The present session is of special importance

towards the strengthening of the United Nations. We reaffirm our confidence in the manner in which the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, manages the affairs of our Organization. We salute him for his visionary leadership and untiring commitment to duty.

r. Diogo Freitas do Amaral for the excellent work done during his term of office. I should also like to express to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, our continued confidence in his guidance of the Organization. Allow me at the outset of this, my first opportunity to speak before the General Assem

p during the Assembly’s historic fiftieth session. I would also like to express our appreciation to His Excellency the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his tireless efforts in the service of the purposes of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security and the achieve

al of Portugal, presided over the proceedings of the fiftieth session of the General Assembly. Let me also pay a well-deserved tribute to Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for his continued contribution and personal commitment to the ideals of international peace and security. W

udan supports the position expressed by both the League of Arab States and the Organization of African Unity endorsing the re-election of Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali for a second term.

nation between the United Nations and other international and regional organizations. We are, moreover, convinced that the re-election of Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali to a second term as Secretary-General would be the best guarantee for the continuation of those reforms. The Secretary-General’s experience, competen

ral for the work that he accomplished as President of the fiftieth session. I also wish to pay sincere tribute to the Secretary- General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, whose tireless efforts are breathing fresh life into the Organization. The Government of Haiti acknowledges his active role in resolving the Haitian

ion, who so ably guided the work of the Assembly last year. I should also like once again to extend our entire confidence to our brother, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and to express to him our thanks for the great efforts he has tirelessly expended since shouldering his heavy responsibilities in strengthening the

ral, for the able manner in which he guided the work of the fiftieth session. Let me also express appreciation to the Secretary- General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his untiring efforts to promote peace and development. There are many who, with good reason, approach this fifty-first session with a sense of d

ession. I would like to take this opportunity to express once more my country’s appreciation of the role played by the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and of his sincere, invaluable efforts to strengthen the role of the Organization in keeping abreast of international events and developments to the

e manner and great sense of commitment with which he conducted the affairs of the fiftieth session of the Assembly. Nigeria also commends Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali for the energy, sense of purpose and direction which he has brought to bear on the office of the Secretary-General in the meritorious service of our

mandate during a historic and particularly productive session. I would also like to pay tribute to the Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, at this fifty-first session of the General Assembly. Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an ardent champion of peace and cooperation among peoples, and his

session of the General Assembly. I commend him for his valuable efforts and constructive contribution. Our illustrious Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, has been a devoted champion of the Charter of the United Nations, a firm reformer and an indefatigable promoter of peace, social development and pea

ng that historic session. Kuwait views with pride and acknowledgement the impressive performance of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, especially his leading role in and commitment to the enhancement of the functioning of the world Organization in the areas of global peace, security

on’s proceedings will be crowned with brilliant success. I also wish on this occasion to express my sincere appreciation to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for the outstanding work he has accomplished during his five years in office in the service of the nations and peoples of the world. The strengtheni

y conducting the proceedings of the historic fiftieth session of the General Assembly. I also wish to congratulate the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his continuing dedication to the cause of world peace and social justice, which has provided the United Nations an opportunity to enhance the di

ieth session of the General Assembly to a successful conclusion. My profound appreciation and gratitude also go to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his tireless efforts in quest of a world of peace, progress, justice and humanity. The past five decades have seen the United Nations striving t

My delegation further expresses appreciation and thanks to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his vision and willingness to confront the many challenges that the Organization has recently been facing and, specifically for his dedication i

ere it is no exaggeration to say that the renewal of the United Nations begun thanks to the courageous, tenacious and fruitful actions of Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali must be resolutely sustained and developed to guarantee the conditions necessary for the harmonious pursuit of the process of democratization in inte

tunity to express our high appreciation for the remarkable activity carried out with such dedication since 1992 by the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, to the benefit of the United Nations. The Assembly has gathered again not only to review recent regional and world developments or to survey last ye

proceedings of the previous session. It is also my pleasure to express my country’s gratitude and appreciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his tireless and dedicated efforts to enhance the Organization’s role and standing 17 and to further the Charter’s objectives, especially those

ister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, for the manner in which he carried out his term of office at the fiftieth session. To Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, I reaffirm here the support of the Government of Gabon for all his work on the tasks of our Organization and for the competence and authority he has

be pursued with vigour and the fullest cooperation from United Nations Member States. In this connection, my delegation wishes to commend Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the Secretary-General, for his initiatives on “An Agenda for Peace” and “An Agenda for Development”. By having the foresight to come up with these v

ting to gender. I wish to express my Government's deep gratitude to the United Nations system, and particularly to its Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who has constantly and tirelessly helped us work towards the well- being of the people of Paraguay. We are aware that our age is marked by unusual c

eal of his effectiveness and dedication. I pay tribute to him on behalf of my delegation. I would also like to congratulate Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali for the noteworthy way in which he has devoted his energies to the achievement of the objectives of our Organization and to enhancing day by day its

eth session up to this momentous occasion. I should like at this point to convey our appreciation and gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for the dedicated and able manner in which he has guided the work of the Organization. In this regard, we reaffirm our support for the Organization

of Italy. In recent years, and despite the many difficult circumstances that have accompanied his years in office, the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, has made commendable efforts to further global peace, security and stability. He has worked to solve problems of social and economic development as

Boutros Boutros-Ghali, whose expertise and insight have contributed, during his current tenure, to the identification of problems and challenges facing the international c

est appreciation of my delegation for the vision, initiative and determination that have characterized the work of the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, in his pursuit of the noble objectives of our Organization. It is with pleasure that I reiterate here the support of my country for his re-election.

very ably presided over the historic fiftieth session of the Assembly. My appreciation goes also to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, a distinguished son of Africa, who for the past five years has worked tirelessly to enhance the image of the Organization as well as its ability to

ssion of the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations. I would like to pay once again a well-deserved tribute to our Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and to reiterate our support for his constant efforts on behalf of peace and development. May I also transmit to our Assembly the message of hope an

the previous session of the General Assembly. I should also like to take this opportunity to pay a warm tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for the positive and important role he has played in the past few years. My country supports his re-election for a second term and appreciates his e

ike to express our great appreciation for the inspiring role and constructive leadership of the United Nations provided by Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. Italy shares and fully supports the statement made before the General Assembly on Tuesday by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Irela

to him during the past year. I also take this opportunity to express our satisfaction with the sterling work that the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, has been doing under the very difficult conditions of reduced financial resources. Were it not for his tenacity, our Organization would not have bee

k being done by the Secretary-General in this area. In difficult budgetary circumstances and facing a very difficult political situation, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali has decisively begun, within his purview, the process of reforming the Organization. We welcome all initiatives that can enhance the efficiency of ou