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Djibouti

DJI
1997
Session 52
Roble Olhaye

I wish to extend to the President the warm congratulations of my delegation on his election to preside over the fifty-second session of the General Assembly. W...

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Dominica

DMA
1997
Session 52
Edison James

I recall two years ago, when, on the occasion of the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, this podium was the focus o...

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Dominican Republic

DOM
1997
Session 52
Eduardo Latorre

On behalf of the Dominican Republic and its President Mr. Leonel Fernandez Reyna, I wish to convey to our President our warmest congratulations on his well des...

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Ecuador

ECU
1997
Session 52
Fabián Alarcón Rivera

I am honoured to extend to you, Sir, on behalf of the Government and the people of Ecuador, warm congratulations on your election to preside over this session ...

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Egypt

EGY
1997
Session 52
Amre Moussa

Mr. President, to you and your friendly country, I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations on your election to the presidency of this session of the Ge...

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El Salvador

SLV
1997
Session 52
Armando Calderón Sol

On behalf of the people and Government of El Salvador, I should like to convey to you, Mr. President, our congratulations on your election to preside over this...

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Equatorial Guinea

GNQ
1997
Session 52
Don Miguel Oyono Ndong Mifumu

Mr. President, it is a pleasure for me to join preceding speakers in congratulating you on the high distinction bestowed upon you and your country through your...

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Eritrea

ERI
1997
Session 52
Haile Weldensae

Allow me at the outset, Sir, to congratulate you on your election as President of the fifty-second session of the General Assembly. Eritrea joins in the expres...

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Estonia

EST
1997
Session 52
Trivimi Velliste

Mr. President, first of all I would like to congratulate you on your election as President of the General Assembly at this session. We wish you success in this...

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Ethiopia

ETH
1997
Session 52
Seyoum Mesfin

I wish first of all to congratulate you, Sir, on your unanimous election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-second session. There is no doubt th...

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Fiji

FJI
1997
Session 52
Ligamamada Rabuka

My country and my delegation warmly congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty- second session. Your electi...

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Finland

FIN
1997
Session 52
Tarja Kaarina Halonen

Let me extend to you, Mr. Vice-President, my warmest congratulations on your election. The Foreign Minister of Luxembourg, Mr. Jacques Poos, spoke on behalf of...

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France

FRA
1997
Session 52
Hubert Védrine

May I first say, Sir, how pleased my country is at your election as President of the fifty-second session of the United Nations General Assembly. I should also...

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Gabon

GAB
1997
Session 52
Casimir Oye Mba

At the outset I should like to convey to you, Sir, the warm congratulations of the Government of Gabon and of my delegation on your outstanding election as Pre...

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Gambia

GMB
1997
Session 52
Omar Yusupha Njie

Allow me first of all to extend my delegation’s whole-hearted congratulations on the unanimous election of Mr. Hennadiy Udovenko to the high office of Presiden...

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Georgia

GEO
1997
Session 52
Irakli Menagarishvili

I should like to begin by congratulating the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mr. Hennadiy Udovenko, on his election as President of General Assembly a...

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Germany

DEU
1997
Session 52
Klaus Kinkel

I congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming your responsible office. Major decisions are to be taken at this session and I wish you good fortune in your con...

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Ghana

GHA
1997
Session 52
Kwamena Ahwoi

The delegation of Ghana congratulates His Excellency Mr. Hennadiy Udovenko on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty-second sessio...

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Greece

GRC
1997
Session 52
Theodoros Pangalos

Before I begin my speech, may I associate myself with the final appeal made by Prince Albert of Monaco, who preceded me at this rostrum. Perhaps this Organizat...

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Grenada

GRD
1997
Session 52
Raphael Fletcher

In my address to this noble Assembly last year, I drew attention to the significance of virtue and, furthermore, to the enhancement of the release 11 of the ...

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