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1. “We hope that the final outcome will take the form of improved and increased development assistance, which would go together with a United Nations synergy in the concerned countries and the competent structures. In conclusion, we should recognize that progress has been made in a number of reform areas. But we have not yet achieved enough. Bulgaria expects that the remaining tasks on the United Nations reform agenda will be pursued energetically and without delay. To that end we appeal to Member States to show more flexibility on the decisions needed to ensure the consistency of the reform process. It is in our common interest to ensure that the sixty-second session is a success. So let us work together and with goodwill to make it happen.”

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2. “My delegation supports the recommendation to move this process forward to the negotiation phase, with a view to reaching a broadly acceptable compromise that would take account of equitable geographic representation. It is obvious that reform of the Council will not be an easy task. We will require interim solutions at various stages over a certain period of time. The first step, however, cannot be put off indefinitely, because if we are unable to reform the Security Council, then broad reform of the United Nations will be incomplete. A critical consideration of the implementation of a number of pilot countries in the One United Nations Initiative has revealed positive results. But consensus has yet to emerge on how to further the process of attaining system-wide coherence in the work of the United Nations.”

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3. “Major projects have been started in important sectors such as transportation, energy, trade, environment and border security. Stability and predictability in this region are more important than ever to ensure energy security in Europe and to ensure the diversification and reliability of energy supplies to the continent. Bulgaria is firmly convinced that in order for the United Nations to play its role effectively worldwide, it must steadfastly pursue the radical reforms identified at the 2005 World Summit. Progress was achieved at the sixty-first session, but much remains to be done so that the reforms meet the international community’s hopes. Despite the good-faith efforts of the mediators, no tangible progress has been seen on a question that has been discussed at length: reform of the Security Council.”

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4. “The international community first and foremost the United Nations, NATO, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe are working together with local institutions, and they must continue to provide the necessary instruments and the guarantees to preserve regional stability. Promoting democratization, stability, security and cooperation is a major challenge in the Black Sea region. Consistent efforts are required so that we can arrive at a settlement of the of the frozen conflicts in Transdniestria and in the southern Caucasus, which continue to undermine stability and hamper regional cooperation. Bulgaria actively supports the formulation and implementation of the Black Sea dimension in the policy of good-neighbourliness with the European Union.”

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5. “Bulgaria steadily supports all efforts aimed at reaching, as quickly as possible, a viable and legitimate solution with respect to the status of Kosovo. Such a settlement would guarantee regional peace and stability; it should take into account the interests and the concerns of neighbouring countries. Thanks to the efforts deployed by the Contact Group Troika, we now have perhaps the final chance to find a negotiated solution. We hope that Belgrade and Pristina will be able to take this opportunity to find a compromise that can open the path to a new European future. While these talks are under way, it is essential to prevent any worsening of the situation.”

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6. “Agreement on the creation of a regional cooperation council secretariat has just been signed by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the member countries in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv. Bulgaria is now leading this process and will spare no effort to strengthen the prospects for European integration for the entire South-East European region. Our priorities focus on cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, security, energy, the environment, tourism, justice and domestic affairs. The unresolved status of Kosovo has a negative effect on security in the entire region. We regret that the Security Council has not been able to adopt a new resolution to replace resolution 1244 (1999) and thus to confirm its backing for a negotiated solution on the basis of the proposal of Special Envoy Ahtisaari.”

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7. “We also welcome the pragmatic cooperation established between the United Nations and NATO. Various forms of regional and subregional cooperation have always been the cornerstone of a global system of collective security. Bulgaria is now chairing two regional organizations: the Central European Initiative and the South-East European Cooperation Process. Regional cooperation in South- East Europe has grown stronger and is gaining momentum. The Stability Pact, which was launched at the initiative of the European Union in 1999, has provided important impetus. In accordance with the concept of regional ownership, the key role today has been assumed by the South-East European Cooperation Process.”

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8. “Bulgaria fully shares the view that human life has supreme value and invites Member States to support a draft resolution on a moratorium on and abolition of the death penalty. For multilateralism to be effective, it must involve strong partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations. We heartily endorse the growing interaction between the United Nations and the European Union. The recently updated Joint Declaration on United Nations-European Union Cooperation in Crisis Management has provided a new avenue for joint action. In addition, the United Nations and the African Union are involved in an unprecedented peace operation, the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, for remedying the critical situation in Darfur.”

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9. “Today, the role of the United Nations is no longer solely to maintain peace, but to ensure that peace is firmly rooted and sustainable. The Peacebuilding Commission is now up and running. We believe that it has great potential, and its position vis-a-vis the principal organs of the United Nations must be strengthened and better defined. We see the future of the Commission as a modern multilateral instrument for the long-term resolution of conflicts. The institution-building process in the Human Rights Council has led to a compromise. We believe that this has led to opportunities for us to make the Council an effective international tool to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.”

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10. “Afghanistan is another example where a powerful need has been felt to see increased involvement of the United Nations, along with NATO and the European Union, to support the difficult national reconstruction process. Progress towards peace in the Middle East is of primary importance for the international community. Bulgaria welcomes the resumption of bilateral talks between President Abbas and Prime Minister Olmert and hopes that they will lead to a just and lasting solution in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the Quartet principles. Lebanon too continues to require a strong commitment on our part to secure its national unity, territorial integrity, recovery and reconstruction.”

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11. “The United Nations must continue to play a central role in mobilizing the international community to meet this challenge and to meet the related challenge of radicalism and political extremism. In order to combat terrorism, we must first address the fundamental problems of poverty and underdevelopment, overcome prejudices and stereotypes and promote tolerance in a world of great diversity. That is why Bulgaria has joined the Group of Friends of the Alliance of Civilizations, fully supporting other complementary initiatives as well. The situation in Iraq continues to be a source of concern for the international community. This calls for the commitment of the United Nations. Bulgaria is participating in joint efforts to ensure that Iraq will be able to achieve its vision of a safe, unified and democratic State.”

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12. “Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, arms control and disarmament continue to be at the forefront of the international scene. Strengthening the regime of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to make it truly universal remains one of the major priorities of our time. It is regrettable that no progress has been achieved on the pending question regarding Iran’s nuclear programme. Bulgaria reaffirms its support for the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms. We are firmly committed to the process towards adoption of an international treaty on the arms trade in the near future. My country unambiguously condemns terrorism and rejects terrorist ideology in all its forms and manifestations. Terrorism cannot be linked to any specific culture or religion.”

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13. “We welcome the fact that the high-level event on climate change held on 24 September has given considerable impetus to future negotiations on a new international agreement, which will benefit broadly from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. Global warming is exacerbating the serious economic and social problems that developing countries are facing. It also threatens the implementation of development goals set by the international community, including the Millennium Development Goals. In that regard, we join other countries in supporting the recent United Kingdom initiative calling for urgent action to meet those goals. Bulgaria is prepared to play its part in solidarity with developing countries. Unfortunately, the list of serious threats to our common security is not short.”

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14. “We wish you every success in the months ahead. Our gratitude goes to Her Excellency Sheikha Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa, for her leadership as President of the sixty-first session. I also take this opportunity to commend the dedicated and energetic performance of the Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, during his first nine months in office. (spoke in French) I would like to thank the President for having chosen climate change as a central theme for our debate. That world challenge calls upon all of us to provide an immediate response based on shared but differentiated responsibilities of Member countries.”

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15. “It is a privilege and an honour for me to address this audience and to represent Bulgaria in its new status as a State member of the European Union. Having subscribed to the statement made by the Prime Minister of Portugal (see ), I would like to assure the Assembly that, as part of the European family, my country is now even more committed to the universal and normative role of the United Nations in today’s globalized world. I warmly congratulate you, Mr. Srgjan Kerim, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session. We are delighted to see in the leadership of this body an outstanding representative of a neighbouring State and of our region, South-Eastern Europe. I reiterate that my country fully supports the priorities you have outlined for the work of this session.”

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16. “We must succeed in reforming the United Nations so that it can change the world for the better.”

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17. “Bulgaria, with more than 50 years’ experience as an active and responsible Member of our Organization, and which has served three terms in the Security Council and held the presidency of the General Assembly for one year, has submitted its candidacy to the Economic and Social Council for the period 2007- 2009. I am convinced that our country’s experience and expertise, as well as its commitment to contribute to strengthening the effectiveness of the United Nations, are important reasons to support our candidacy. (spoke in English) We are witnessing and also taking an active part in the implementation of the most important reform since the United Nations was founded. Today more than ever before, the peoples of the world need our Organization to help establish long-lasting peace, prosperity and a better future for new generations.”

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18. “We support all positive trends towards strengthening the sovereignty of Afghanistan. During the past year, my country doubled its participation in the International Security Assistance Force. We support the Afghanistan Compact adopted at the London Conference a few months ago. We welcome the adoption of Security Council resolution 1706 (2006), whose implementation will assist in the implementation of the political agreements recently reached on the Sudan. In our view, the international community must take urgent action to address the humanitarian tragedy in Darfur.”

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19. “Bulgaria will make its own contribution to the international community’s efforts to bring about lasting peace. We remain convinced that the crisis in Israeli- Palestinian relations would be best resolved by direct negotiations between the countries concerned, based on an absolute rejection of the use of force and with the necessary support of the international community. We support all of the efforts to that end on the part of the Quartet, as presented yesterday here at the United Nations. Bulgaria greatly appreciates United Nations initiatives relating to the stabilization of the political and constitutional process in Iraq, as well as the principles set out in the International Compact. We will continue to meet our obligations in Iraq in support of national institutions aimed at providing for the security and prosperity of that country.”

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20. “We fully support the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, in his efforts to find a solution, based on the maximum amount of common ground, to which both parties could agree. We call on the international community to let itself be guided by the principles of sustainability, monitoring, regional stability and the European perspective in working out a final decision on the status of Kosovo. Bulgaria attaches particular importance to the situation in the Middle East. We welcome and support the efforts of the Secretary-General and the Security Council, as well as the key role being played by the European Union in the expanded United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, which is called on to ensure peace in southern Lebanon in implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).”

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21. “We welcome the fact that the Balkans are now seen as a region, not of crisis and conflict, but of cooperation and integration. One convincing example of political cooperation among the countries of that region is the South-East Europe Cooperation Process. Bulgaria is preparing to assume the chairmanship of that Process in mid-2007, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that that structure can support regional cooperation and promote European and Euro-Atlantic integration in that part of Europe. In addressing our geographic region, I cannot overlook the problem of Kosovo. Reaching a decision on the future status of that province is on the agenda of the international community. Bulgaria is playing a very 06-53323 18 active role in efforts aimed at creating the atmosphere of trust and openness necessary for the holding of such negotiations.”

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22. “In this context, I would like to point out that yesterday Bulgaria signed the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Security of United Nations and Associated Personnel. As a member of NATO and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as a future member of the European Union and as a country that contributes troops to peacekeeping operations, Bulgaria actively promotes effective partnership and cooperation among the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in activities aimed at conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Current cooperation between the European Union, the United Nations and the African Union is an encouraging example of such cooperation, which is already bearing fruit. My country is actively contributing to long-term security and stability in South-East Europe.”

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23. “We support the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. We firmly believe that the unresolved question of the Iranian nuclear programme should be dealt with promptly, on the basis of Security Council resolution 1696 (2006) and relevant decisions of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Likewise, we call for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1695 (2006) and urge progress in the six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear problem. The United Nations must be endowed with sufficient capacity to enable it to deploy multidimensional peacekeeping operations that are aimed not just at maintaining peace, but also at strengthening the sovereignty of States and building democratic institutions that will guarantee the stability of peace processes.”

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24. “Bulgaria supports all initiatives to promote dialogue and mutual understanding among people of different religions, ethnic groups and cultures. Bulgarian history and our national experience have always been characterized by dialogue and tolerance. In this context, we look forward to the recommendations of the High-Level Panel of the Alliance of Civilizations, and we will take part in their implementation. Bulgaria pursues a policy aimed at promoting effective arms control, the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and disarmament. We are concerned about the genuine threat of destabilization affecting legal instruments currently in force, in particular the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), because of non-compliance with obligations and unilateral withdrawals by certain States.”

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25. “Five years on from 11 September 2001, terrorism in all its manifestations continues to pose a genuine threat to human civilization. That is why Bulgaria welcomes the launching of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy to fight that scourge at all levels. The consensus that has emerged regarding the Strategy must give impetus to the process of adopting a comprehensive international convention on terrorism, in accordance with the decisions taken at the 2005 World Summit. Such a convention would provide the international community with an effective, comprehensive, universal legal framework for the fight against that scourge and give substance to its firm condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”

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26. “There are certain areas, however, where the desired progress is far from being achieved: mandate review, the strengthening of the Economic and Social Council, 17 06-53323 ensuring effective management and promoting coordination among the agencies and bodies of the United Nations system. Despite the challenges, our work must continue at an accelerated pace with a view to the achievement of concrete results during this session. I would like to point out that yesterday Bulgaria deposited its instruments of ratification relating to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the United Nations Convention against Corruption. We also attach great importance to combating the traffic in human beings and drugs, as well as to the fight against organized crime.”

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27. “No United Nations reform effort would be complete without the crucial element of Security Council reform. Despite all the efforts made, we have not yet been able to reach consensus on a viable formula for Council expansion that can be supported by all Member States. Bulgaria believes that any reform exercise should increase the representativity and legitimacy of the Council, while preserving the effectiveness of its decisions and its key role in maintaining peace and security. We also support efforts to improve its working methods. At the level of institutional reform, two new United Nations bodies have been established: the Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council. Their potential will be realized in the future.”

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28. “We hope that that the momentum will be maintained and that the process, which is necessary and useful for all Member countries, will move forward even more quickly. I would like to express our profound respect and gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for his tireless efforts throughout the past decade to strengthen the United Nations in a globalized world. I would like to refer to the resolution that was recently adopted on the revitalization of the work of the General Assembly. The implementation of the resolution should lead to enhanced coordination of the work of the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council, and to a strengthened role for the President of the General Assembly, a streamlined agenda and improved methods of work.”

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29. “(spoke in French) Bulgaria is on the threshold of a historic achievement. After 17 years of reforms to build political democracy and a market economy, my country is preparing to join the European Union (EU) on 1 January 2007. Our journey, although difficult, has been successful. I am certain that, as a new member of the Union, Bulgaria will contribute added value to the European Common Foreign and Security Policy. We will work with even greater determination for a strong and effective United Nations, which must be at the very centre of the global security and development system. Bulgaria endorses the position set out earlier by the Finnish presidency of the EU. We welcome the fact that concrete outcomes have been achieved in implementation of the radical reform process launched at last year’s World Summit.”

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30. “Allow me first of all to align myself with the very warm congratulations addressed to you, Madam President, on your election to your very important position. I would like to assure you once again of the full support of my country in your endeavours for further reform of our Organization and for the consolidation of its role in the coming year. I would also like to express our gratitude to the previous President of the General Assembly, Mr. Jan Eliasson, for his dedicated and efficient work and for the achievements that were made in implementing United Nations reforms. I would also like to greet the newest member of our large family, the Republic of Montenegro. I am sure that that country from our region, South-East Europe, will spare no effort in contributing to the work of the United Nations.”

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31. “I am convinced that we are on the threshold of the most important and boldest reforms of the United Nations in its history. Only the collective will of all Member States can open the way to real change. The stakes are enormous: allow the United Nations to establish its reputation as the universal world Organization capable of proving once again its vitality in the face of the challenges of globalization.”

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32. “This involves the destiny of the five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor condemned to death by a Libyan court in Benghazi. The innocence of the accused has been categorically confirmed by leading scientists in the field of HIV/AIDS. Bulgaria still insists that a just and fair decision be taken by the Supreme Court of Libya on 15 November. The consensus that has emerged on the concept of the “responsibility to protect” during the negotiations on the outcome document of the summit is a real breakthrough. It makes possible joint action by all Members of the United Nations in cases of genocide, ethnic cleansing and other mass crimes against humanity when national authorities refuse to act or are unable to protect their citizens.”

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33. “The role of this new body would be to develop and improve the current practices of the Commission, particularly by regularly reviewing the state of human rights in all countries of the world while being ready to react in cases of grave and serious violations of human rights. In this respect Bulgaria repeats its support for the Democracy Fund, which could encourage the democratic process in countries that need it and that wish to be helped in this area. My country is now evaluating its national contribution to this Fund. Over the last few days in this Hall we have had a discussion on the protection of human rights worldwide. In this respect I cannot but mention a case that is of particular concern for Bulgarian public opinion.”

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34. “We agree with those who highlight the need to focus the attention of the international community on Africa. There is no doubt that a priority for the United Nations must be the settlement of regional and local conflicts on this continent, combating poverty, and the transition to sustainable development. The role of the African Union here is irreplaceable. For Bulgaria the protection and the promotion of human rights are priorities of the United Nations, as are the problems of development and security. We welcome the decision taken by the summit to create a Human Rights Council. In our view this Council should sit permanently and be elected directly by the General Assembly with a set majority. Its status should be higher than that of the existing Commission on Human Rights.”

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35. “We have no doubt that the adoption of the new Iraqi constitution will make it possible to overcome 23 existing divisions and will be a cornerstone for constructing an Iraqi State that is unified, democratic and guarantees the rule of law. For its part, Bulgaria will continue to give its support to the Iraqi people in their efforts to build a democratic, completely independent future. Mr. Zarif (Islamic Republic of Iran), Vice- President, took the Chair. My country welcomes the positive trends that have been emerging in the process of consolidating the Afghan State, which the recent parliamentary elections have strikingly confirmed. Bulgaria will continue its contribution to the efforts of the international community to stabilize Afghanistan. We are continuing our assistance to the Afghan army.”

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36. “Reaching a just and lasting solution cannot ignore European norms and values. It must guarantee the rights of all of the inhabitants of the region without distinction as to their ethnic origin, their religious beliefs and language. This solution must be based on a respect of the territorial integrity of neighbouring countries and must contribute to regional security and stability. For Bulgaria the future of Kosovo lies in a unified Europe, and this can be achieved solely through the implementation of standards established by the Security Council. Bulgaria supports the efforts of the Government and the people of Iraq on the difficult road to peace, security and economic recovery. The conclusion of the constitutional process provided for by Security Council resolution 1546 (2004) is the sole means of achieving this.”

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37. “The risks of military confrontation are decreasing, and what we have seen recently is the emergence of new forms of cooperation between States with the consolidation of democratic institutions, civil societies and rule of law in the common fight against organized crime and corruption. For my country such forms of cooperation are a priority also as regards the States of the region of the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea and Central Asia. The international community is on the threshold of a crucial decision for the future of Kosovo. The situation there is an example of a long and sometimes painful post-conflict settlement with the leadership of the United Nations, and in partnership with the European Union, NATO and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”

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38. “The creation of this body is one of the most important decisions of the summit. Allowing the Commission to begin its work as soon as possible will greatly increase the ability of the United Nations to consolidate the positive effects of peacekeeping operations. In each specific case, the Peacebuilding Commission cannot but benefit from the contribution from neighbouring countries and also from interested regional organizations. As a country in South-Eastern Europe, Bulgaria has been working tirelessly over the last few decades for the transformation of the potential for conflict in the Western Balkans into good-neighbourliness, cooperation and development. We are convinced that stability and prosperity in this region are ultimately indissolubly linked with the European perspective for the Western Balkans.”

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39. “Bulgaria also insists that a common definition of terrorism be developed, making it possible to adopt a convention on international terrorism. It is clear that in order to combat terrorism effectively we need to neutralize all ideologies advocating terrorism. In that respect, we actively support initiatives that facilitate coexistence and dialogue between different civilizations, religions, ethnic groups and cultures. Bulgaria profoundly regrets that the problem of the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction was not included in the summit outcome document, and we associate ourselves with the Secretary- General’s appeal to continue efforts in this priority area for our collective security. Bulgaria has wholeheartedly supported the idea of creating a Peacebuilding Commission since its inception.”

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40. “My country supports the emergence of a new consensus in the United Nations relating to the chief threats to international peace and security and collective action against such threats. Bulgaria categorically condemns terrorism in all of its forms and manifestations. No cause can justify violence against innocent people. The United Nations has a leading and irreplaceable role in creating a global environment of intolerance and rejection of terrorism. For that reason, my delegation will support unconditionally the adoption during the sixtieth session of an anti-terrorist strategy. It is in the context of this strategy that we should seek lasting and long-term solutions to the political, economic and social causes fuelling this phenomenon.”

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41. “22 As a candidate for membership in the Economic and Social Council for 2007 to 2009, Bulgaria has decided to make its contribution to activities of the United Nations in the social and economic areas. The summit outcome document defines HIV/AIDS as being one of the greatest threats to humanity. Efforts of the entire international community are required in order to counter it. Children and young people are the most affected. The case of the Libyan children, contaminated with the HIV/AIDS virus in a hospital, is a tragedy deserving our compassion and our support. Bulgaria welcomes the adoption of appropriate measures to avoid such tragedies in the future. It will participate actively in the European Union’s plan of action, which it has just published, aimed at limiting the consequences of the epidemic of HIV/AIDS in Libya.”

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42. “However, just as 50 years ago, it is the human being who is at the centre of our attention as the supreme value, the human being with his individual security and his right to a life of dignity and happiness. The summit that has just concluded in New York has revived hope that the struggle to eradicate poverty, hunger and epidemics and to protect the environment can be won. The condition is that we need to mobilize the maximum amount of efforts and the maximum resources so that we can implement a real global partnership between the developed and developing countries. We support the European Union’s position of increasing official development assistance.”

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43. “However, we are obliged to note with regret that some of the ambitious and innovative ideas in the report of the Secretary-General, “In larger freedom” (A/59/2005), welcomed and endorsed by Bulgaria, could not be adopted. We need to redouble our efforts so that these ideas can come to pass. Bulgaria supports the efforts of Secretary-General Kofi Annan in this respect and expresses the hope that his valuable contribution will continue. In parallel with the sixtieth anniversary of the creation of the United Nations, my country is also celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of its membership in the United Nations family. Over the last 50 years, the challenges facing humanity have increased in complexity and diversity, and the threats facing us tend to interweave and compound each other in a manner never seen before.”

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44. “Bulgaria is participating in the sixtieth session of the General Assembly as a country that has signed the Treaty of Accession to the European Union and acts with the status of active observer in the bodies and institutions of the European Union. My country has unreservedly supported the positions of the European Union during the preparatory work for the summit that has just taken place, and we fully support the analysis of the outcome document made by the United Kingdom presidency. The main purpose of this debate is to implement the decisions of the summit. I hope that each Member State will help to push forward reform in the United Nations, as set out in the outcome document (resolution 60/1). Substantial progress has been made in many key areas, and this is a good basis for the work of the sixtieth session.”

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45. “I congratulate you, Mr. President, most warmly on the occasion of your election to this important post. The tireless support of Bulgaria for your mission will be among the most active, and I would like to express the profound gratitude of my country to your predecessor, Mr. Jean Ping, for his remarkable work and his real courage. Following the best traditions in Bulgarian foreign policy, the new Bulgarian Government is deeply attached to the principle of multilateralism in international relations, and thus believes in the central nature of the United Nations as the only intergovernmental organization that is completely universal and extremely representative of the peoples of the world.”

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