Speeches from 2001

I want first of all to stress that, under the current circumstances, our presence — everybody’s presence — at this general debate unquestionably takes on speci...

Allow me to convey our sincere congratulations to Mr. Kofi Annan on the occasion of his re-election to the post of Secretary-General, as well as on winning the...

At the outset, I wish to extend to Mr. Han Seung-soo greetings from the Government and the people of the Republic of Vanuatu. I wish to convey to him the apolo...

Just over a year ago, we were here, attending the Millennium Summit, some 100 days before the dawn of the twenty-first century. At that time, I made a statemen...

I am again the last speaker of the day, but I am happy because it gives me a little extra time to congratulate the President on the effective manner in which h...

I am pleased, first of all, to convey through you, Sir, our sincere congratulations to President Han Seung-soo on 28 his election as President of the current ...

Let me begin by congratulating Mr. Han Seung-soo on his election as President of the General Assembly. Your sterling credentials, Sir, and vast experience are ...

Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your election as President of this fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly. My delegation pledges its...

My delegation congratulates Mr. Han Seung-soo on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty-sixth session. His election to that office...