Speeches from 1996

At the outset, allow me to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the President on his election to the high office from which he will guide the work of the fif...

A year ago, from this same rostrum, I began my statement by reading some 10 hair-raising news items of the moment from the international press, on bellicose co...

I would like to begin by extending to you, Sir, my warmest congratulations on your election as President of the General Assembly. We are certain that your long...

Let me congratulate Ambassador Razali on his election to the office of President of the fifty-first session of the General Assembly and wish him all the best i...

During the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the 13 United Nations, States renewed our faith in the ideals of the Charter of this Organization. This...

Encouraging trends can be seen in many parts of the world following the end of the East-West confrontation. Democracy has taken firm root in many countries. Th...

My delegation offers its warmest congratulations to you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at what will certainly be a crucial se...

It is indeed a pleasure for me to extend my delegation’s congratulations to Ambassador Razali and his country, Malaysia, on his election to the high office of ...

The Dominican Republic was among the countries that founded the United Nations. But this is only the third time, in 51 years, that its Head of State has come t...

I wish to extend to President Razali Ismail Ecuador’s warm congratulations on his election, which is a tribute to his valuable contributions to the work of our...

This session is being held amid a very sensitive and delicate international situation which is generally characterized by political and socio-economic concerns...

I should like to extend to the President and to all the delegations of Member States the cordial greetings of the people and Government of El Salvador. I shoul...

At the outset, Sir, allow me to join with earlier speakers in congratulating Mr. Razali Ismail on his election as President of the General Assembly at its fift...

Allow me first to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-first session. I wish also to pay tribute to your p...

Let me begin by congratulating Mr. Razali Ismail on his assumption of the office of President of the General Assembly at its fifty-first session. I am confiden...

First of all, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the fifty-first session of the General Assembly. I wish to assure you th...

Once again, it is my honour as Secretary for External Affairs of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to address the General Assembly. First, I...

My delegation joins others in warmly congratulating Ambassador Razali Ismail on his election to the presidency of the fifty-first session of the General Assemb...

Let me offer Ambassador Razali my sincerest congratulation on his election as President of the General Assembly. This session will address many difficult and i...

My country is especially pleased at the President’s election to lead the General Assembly. He represents a great country that plays an important role in the No...