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“The world today, this post-cold-war world, is not yet free of the scourge of war, and its people are still vulnerable to the consequences of terrorism and violence. Today, we urgently need a more modern, stronger, reinvigorated and more credible Organization: an Organization that will bring all nations together and balance their interests, resolve conflicts, build peace and security, uphold justice and the rule of law, oblige all to abide by the provisions of the Charter and international legal resolutions, adapt to the changes of the twenty-first century and meet successfully its challenges. We look forward to a reformed United Nations, which we hope will come into existence soon.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“The recommendations put forward by the Secretary-General in his report “In larger freedom” (A/59/2005) represent comprehensive and ambitious views and aspirations in relation not only to the Security Council, which is entrusted by the Charter with the maintenance of international peace and security, but also to establishing the basis for the entire international system. We all look forward, during this session, to the opening of historic negotiations on the reforms of United Nations organs as well as on working methods. The Kingdom of Bahrain supports the United Nations reform initiative and believes in the necessity of continued negotiations and discussions among Member States in order to reach the results that we all aspire to.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“In this regard, we call upon the international community to establish a nuclear-weapon- free zone in both the Middle East and the Gulf region. We hope that sincere and concerted efforts will continue among Member States to reach a consensus on the reform of the Organization. We trust that the framework of the proposed expansion of the Security Council will reflect the consensus of Member States with a clear and realistic vision and will take into account the interests and expectations of the Arab nations with their profound influence on the political stability, economy, peace and security in the whole world.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“Reaffirming its regional and international status as an economic, financial and banking centre and as part of its efforts to attract greater investment and capital, create employment opportunities for its 17 citizens and strengthen the national economy, the Kingdom of Bahrain has embarked on many major economic and investment projects that will strengthen and enhance the economic and trade position of Bahrain at the regional and international levels. Efforts and initiatives have continued over many decades to achieve a collective security system that will free humanity from the dangers of destruction and annihilation by prohibiting the proliferation of nuclear weapons. However, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty has not achieved its goals despite accession by the majority of countries of the world, including all Arab countries.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“In the context of its efforts to fulfil the Millennium Development Goals, the Kingdom of Bahrain has taken significant steps to enable women to assume positions of leadership in various walks of life, by launching a new national strategy to promote Bahraini women. Accordingly, in putting forward its candidature for the presidency of the forthcoming sixty-first session of the General Assembly, it has selected a capable person who represents Bahraini women, and who demonstrates experience, wisdom and diplomatic skill. We hope that this nomination will receive wide agreement among Member States.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“In the context of regional security in the Gulf region, the peaceful settlement, either through negotiations or international arbitration, of the long dispute between the United Arab Emirates and its brother, the Islamic Republic of Iran, regarding the three Emirate islands, especially now that there is a new Iranian leadership, will enable the Gulf region to divert its efforts and natural resources to face the challenges of development, security, peace and cooperation. In the area of development and progress, the Kingdom of Bahrain has followed a policy of openness, reform and participation and democracy enhancement, moving towards social, cultural and civil modernization that goes hand in hand with our culture, deep-rooted traditions and values.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“It threatens not only the security of Iraq and the region, but also Iraq’s unity, its territorial integrity, cohesion and the consensus of its people. Overcoming this dilemma can be achieved only through a strong historical national consensus on Iraq’s territorial integrity and ethnic diversity, a comprehensive political process and participation in shaping the future of Iraq. This national consensus alone is the guarantee for Iraq to overcome its current predicament and to move from this difficult ordeal to an era of stability, security and peace. In this context, the Kingdom of Bahrain reaffirms its support for the Iraqi people and calls upon all to continue regional and international support for Iraq in order that it may fulfil its responsibilities towards its people and the Arab nation as a whole.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“A just and comprehensive peace cannot be achieved, except through the end of the Israeli occupation of the Arab territories occupied since 1967, including the Syrian Golan and the rest of the Lebanese territories, through the return of Palestinian refugees and through the establishment of the Palestinian State, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. Notwithstanding the democratic choice of the Iraqi people in the elections last January and the appointment of a transitional Government and in spite of the steps taken during the political process and the preparation of the draft constitution, the situation in Iraq today remains very delicate and sensitive. It represents a challenge to international and regional security.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“We welcome the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and hope that this withdrawal will be a significant step towards a just and comprehensive peace in the area. We also hope that this withdrawal will be a part of the road map plan. The achievement of security, stability and peace in the Middle East requires an end to the Israeli occupation of all Arab territories and the full implementation of all relevant United Nations resolutions, as reaffirmed by the Arab initiative adopted by the Arab Summit in Beirut in 2002. That was reaffirmed once again by the latest Arab Summit held this year in Algiers.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“The greatest security challenge in the Middle East is not simply to end terrorism and violence; it also includes the absence of a just and comprehensive peace in the Arab-Israeli conflict, which is an ongoing source of confrontation and a threat to stability and which brings despair to those who have legitimate hopes for a life of dignity and regional economic progress. We must not forget that the year 2005 has opened a path that might lead to an opportunity for peace, through the positive internal developments on the Palestinian side and through Arab and international support for the new leadership of President Mahmood Abbas and his moves towards achieving peace, reducing tension, and promoting democracy.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“In this context, the Kingdom of Bahrain has continued its domestic efforts and its efforts in the Gulf Region with its partner Gulf Cooperation Council countries to fight money-laundering and the financing of terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa geographically, and on the security cooperation level, politically and practically. In this regard, the Kingdom of Bahrain endorses and supports the proposal of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdulla Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to establish an international centre to fight terrorism. The Kingdom of Bahrain has 16 also submitted its instruments of accession to the United Nations Secretariat in New York for many conventions relating to the fight against terrorism, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1373 (2001).”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“The dangerous escalation today in terrorism and its culture, derived from hatred and fanaticism, are the most serious dangers threatening the international community everywhere. They require us to develop an integrated strategy that halts terrorism and the culture of death and violence that terrorism advocates. This also re-emphasizes the common responsibility of States and societies to find a means to address the root causes of terrorism. We must state that an effective counter-terrorism strategy has to balance the needs of human security and adherence to international human rights instruments and treaties, and has to close loopholes in treaties dealing with the phenomenon of terrorism.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“In his important report to this session, entitled “In larger freedom” (A/59/2005), the Secretary-General explained his vision in a comprehensive and in-depth manner, along with the bases and aims of the work of the international order of our world today. Based on this order we can move towards a modern, capable and democratic system to achieve the three important types of freedom, namely freedom to live in dignity, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. This comprehensive vision of the Secretary-General on issues of international security, development and human rights deserves commendation and thorough and deep analysis in order to reach a broad international consensus.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“As a result, we are obliged to revisit the international collective security system, to thoroughly study the concepts and structures of the United Nations and to provide creative initiatives to address such matters in the twenty-first century spirit of modernity. His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the Crown Prince, underlined this issue in his address on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain, before the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on 15 September 2005. These might be the urgent needs that prompted the Secretary-General to crystallize all this in a series of initiatives and meetings at the beginning of the third millennium, by announcing suggestions for the millennium and its development goals.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“That world preceded both the cold war and subsequent events, developments and changes in regional and international arenas. Our session this year is, in essence, an important moment in the progress of international collective efforts, prompting us today to seek a new vision and to find systems that are better developed in both their means and structures, in order to address contemporary dangers and threats, as well as rapid world changes. The world today is witnessing many changes that are due to the interdependence of States and to various facts, balances and dangers around the world.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“It is my pleasure to congratulate you upon your election as President of the General Assembly during its historic sixtieth session. I am fully confident that you will lead its deliberations towards a successful conclusion. I also would like to express my appreciation for the contribution of the Foreign Minister of Gabon during the fifty-ninth session of the General Assembly. I commend the efforts of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, who has sought to make significant changes to this Organization so as to make it better able to meet the demands of the twenty-first century, as envisaged in his report and in his recommendations before this session. The historical context of the creation of our current international order, with its mechanisms and institutions, is a part of a world different from that of today.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“Our international Organization, equipped as it is with its membership’s intellectual and cultural values and with the high principles and noble objectives enshrined in its Charter, is quite capable of satisfying this aspiration. However, in order for the United Nations to do so, we, its Members, must give the Organization our full support on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary so that it may achieve in our behalf what we all desire, namely, justice and peace.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The need to develop the work of the Council has become an important issue that has the unanimous support of Member States in view of the current international changes. We believe that such development should reflect the equitable geographic representation of all regional groups in order to increase the effectiveness and level of efficiency of the Organization and to achieve balance in the Council, so that its membership may be representative of the world’s different cultures. As member of this international Organization, Bahrain looks forward to participating in the work of the Council during the period of its membership scheduled for 1998-1999. We all aspire after a world of security, cooperation and peace.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The Governments of the States members of the Council have undertaken to continue to promote all aspects of cooperation between their States and with other economic groups, to look forward positively to the prospects of future work and to develop strategic visions that take into consideration the interests and priorities of the other members of the Council and those of other States in the interests of peace, security and stability in the region and in the world at large. The strengthening of the United Nations role and increasing its capabilities and effectiveness require the 22 developing of its bodies, including the Security Council, the organ concerned with international peace and security.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The summit had historic significance in that it addressed crucial Gulf issues by adopting resolutions that reaffirmed the determination to widen the scope of cooperation, to surmount obstacles and to settle all outstanding matters within the Council and the unified Gulf family. Brotherly and friendly States have welcomed these steps and expressed the hope that the same spirit would apply to all issues so that all the States and peoples of the region may reap the benefits of security, stability and prosperity.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The Arab Gulf States have long recognized the importance of regional cooperation amongst them in enabling them to face the imminent risks that beset the region. More than 15 years ago, they established the Gulf Cooperation Council with a view to reinvigorating Gulf joint action and strengthening the historical and brotherly ties between the Gulf States on the basis of the unity of objectives and a common destiny. The Council’s march has witnessed positive developments in the fields of coordination and cooperation amongst its member States. The resolutions of the fifteenth summit which Bahrain had the honour of hosting and presiding over have strengthened this march.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“We are confident that a Middle East zone free of nuclear and weapons of mass destruction would enhance the peace process and lead to a situation wherein enormous financial resources would be saved and channelled towards the economic prosperity and social development of the peoples of the region. Regional cooperation has become one of the necessities of our modern world in view of the intertwined interests of the peoples of the world. It is thus a complementary part of, rather than a substitute for international cooperation. It serves today as an effective means for the promotion of economic prosperity and mutual understanding with a view to establishing strong relations based on mutual trust, good-neighbourliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of others.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Bahrain views Security Council resolution 984 (1995), despite the limited nature of the guarantees it embodies, as a first positive step towards security guarantees that are applicable to all, for States which do not possess nuclear weapons. Bahrain supported the initiative of making the Middle East a zone free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction on the basis of its belief in the importance of peace, security and confidence building amongst all States of the region. It has also endorsed the resolution adopted by the conference of the parties to the NPT and the arms limitations Treaty, despite its shortcomings.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“In this connection, we should like to reiterate our support for the efforts of the Secretary-General that aim at reaching a just resolution of the problem in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Bahrain, having supported the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the objectives thereof,is of the opinion that the Treaty, being an instrument of international peace and security, should apply universally with no exceptions or special considerations. We should like, meanwhile, to stress the need for upholding the Treaty, adherence to its provisions and pursuit of its objectives.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“It calls upon the international community and the Security Council to maintain pressure on the Serb aggressors towards compliance with United Nations resolutions and accepting a just and equitable solution for all parties. In particular, the solution should be just and equitable for the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose people have suffered material losses and have been subjected to inhuman suffering as a result of the occupation of parts of their territories. While we voice deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, we should like to call upon the parties involved in the conflict to resort to reason and logic and, thereby, reach a cease-fire and work for peace, stability and national reconciliation. The United Nations has deployed continuous efforts over the past few years towards the settlement of the Cyprus problem.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Bahrain has supported all United Nations resolutions relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has endorsed all the efforts and initiatives undertaken by the United Nations, as well as other organizations and all those who desire peace and uphold justice. As the Serbs have gone too far in their aggression and in defying the will of the international community in pursuit of their expansionist and aggressive schemes that 21 have been exposed to all and rejected by all, we see a ray of light on the horizon which gives cause for hope that, at long last, a solution for this human tragedy may be at hand and might finally redeem the international community’s silence over the plight of the Bosnian people. Bahrain supports the positive developments that are taking place now in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Such continuation depends on the cooperation of those parties and on their adherence to the principle of dialogue and understanding in order to achieve a political settlement that would ensure the restoration of peace, security and stability to this sister nation. The State of Bahrain has, from the beginning, followed with utmost attention and deepest concern the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with all the human tragedies and injustices resulting from the policies of aggression and criminal acts, including killings, deportations and ethnic cleansing, committed by the Serb aggressors against the people of Bosnia. The crisis has taken several turns and twists and has been accompanied by political moves by regional and international parties that have almost deprived the international community of credibility.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Proceeding from this, Bahrain reaffirms its support for the position taken by the Syrian Arab Republic regarding the restoration of its full sovereignty over its territories in the Syrian Golan that has been occupied since 1967. It is also important that the peace process should be reactivated on the Lebanese track and that Israel should be compelled to comply with Security Council resolution 425 (1978). For if peace is to prevail, it should include all parties without exception. We appeal to all the parties involved in the dispute in Somalia to allow the creation of a secure climate that is conducive to the continuation of political efforts and humanitarian activities.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“It was followed by the signing of the Peace Treaty between Jordan and Israel on 26 October 1994 and the signing of the second phase of the Agreement of Principles on the expansion of Palestinian self-rule between the Palestinians and Israel in Washington on 28 September 1995. The sparkle of optimism that has glittered on the horizon should not be allowed to die out as a result of the Israeli settlement policies that aim at changing the demography of the occupied Arab territories, particularly Al-Quds, in order to create a new reality. Bahrain welcomes these steps and reaffirms its support for the Middle East peace process. It also supports the endeavours and efforts that aim at reaching a just, comprehensive and durable solution based on the principle of land for peace as well as Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Consequently, Bahrain calls upon the Islamic Republic of Iran to respond to the United Arab Emirates call to seek a solution to the question of the islands through serious bilateral talks, or by any of the other peaceful means that are available for the settlement of disputes between States by mutual consent. The Middle East has embarked on a new historical phase wherein optimism holds sway with the adoption of the principle of negotiation and respect for law as a means to settle disputes between States instead of war, violence and occupation of territories by force. The peace process in the Middle East has taken significant steps since the historic Washington meeting 13 September 1993, which resulted in the signing of the Agreement on Principles between the Palestinians and Israel.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“While we call upon Iraq to respond fully to the behests of international legality, we must voice our concern over the territorial integrity, sovereignty and unity of Iraq which must be preserved and express sympathy with the brotherly Iraqi people who endure difficult economic and social conditions that should end once their causes cease to exist. The persistence of the dispute between the United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the question of sovereignty over the islands of Abu Mousa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb is regrettable in view of its adverse effects on the Gulf region’s security and stability.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Top of the list is the situation in the Gulf region which, in the recent past, witnessed two destructive wars whose consequences continue to affect adversely the region’s political and economic conditions and to jeopardize its security and stability. Proceeding from our eagerness to preserve security and stability in this vital region of the world, we call upon all parties to pay heed to its importance as an area where international interests criss- cross and as an area of strategic importance to world trade. In the light of these facts, we stress the need for Iraq to comply with Security Council resolutions concerning the State of Kuwait and the release of Kuwaiti and other prisoners of war and detainees.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“In view of the tense regional and international atmosphere caused by the eruption of those heretofore dormant volcanoes and the ensuing changes brought about by such eruption, it has become essential to enhance the role of the United Nations and provide it with the necessary means of dealing effectively with such crises and resolving them before they develop into devastating wars between the sons of this or that country such as those we now witness in Afghanistan, Somalia, the Balkans and other parts of the world where peoples are suffering destruction and destitution. 20 In addition to the new issues that the United Nations now faces in the wake of the cold war, there is a host of regional and international questions that continue to be cause for concern and require the attention of our Organization.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Notwithstanding its accomplishments, on the one hand, and, on the other, the obstacles and failures it has encountered for reasons beyond its control, the United Nations now finds itself facing a new challenge. This new challenge forces it to deal with crises and problems caused by ethnic, national and even religious and cultural conflicts and clashes between parties that belonged to States and territories which had originally been unified in accordance with agreements reached in the wake of this century’s wars.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“We are convinced that international cooperation could be enhanced and strengthened through the adoption of policies leading to the activation of the United Nations role in the area of economic and social cooperation by means of addressing such world problems as development and environment. Also, world trade mechanisms should be developed in accordance with the common interests of States and in an equitable manner that takes into account the requirements of development and the economic problems of the developing countries, accords due attention to the socio-political aspects of the economic problems that beset those countries and aims at consolidating the foundations of their economic security.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“It is essential at this stage to reopen the dialogue within the United Nations system between developed and developing countries concerning all development matters, on the basis of the commitments set out in the Declaration on International Economic Cooperation and the International Development Strategy for the Fourth United Nations Development Decade. To that end, a new and practical development plan has to be adopted with a view to ensuring compliance with the decisions of the various United Nations development conferences, so that the desired objectives of those decisions may be achieved.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“It goes without saying that the United Nations will not be able to discharge its mandate in an environment fraught with disparities, because the poverty, unemployment and lack of productive employment that are rampant throughout the world are negative factors in the area of development. Proceeding from its awareness of this reality, the United Nations has convened the World Summit on Social Development in Copenhagen to address the urgent and serious issues of social development that face mankind. We believe that the implementation of the policies set out in the Summit’s Declaration and Programme of Action should take place within the context of the religious principles, national legislation, customs and traditions of every State.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“As regards international economic and social cooperation, this too requires the existence of the political will, especially on the part of the wealthy industrialized countries, to create an equitable global economic environment that may contribute to the achievement of stability and prosperity for all States and peoples. We believe that the gap which exists, in the areas of economic growth and social advancement, between the wealthy industrialized countries, with their enormous economic resources, and the developing countries, is among the most chronic and significant problems that face the international community. Regrettably, the commitments to implement the development policies and strategies agreed upon in the United Nations with a view to narrowing that gap have not been honoured.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The development and better use of the mechanisms of preventive diplomacy in preventing, containing or pre-empting conflicts before they develop into serious hostilities. The development, in all seriousness, of the ideas and concepts embodied in Chapter VII of the Charter, in the light of the international community’s experience, to become the basis of dealing with aggression as it arises. The utilization of the capabilities of regional organizations in the context of United Nations cooperation with such organizations in the maintenance of world peace and security.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“In so far as international economic and social cooperation is concerned, the North-South dialogue has not led to any positive result in over three decades. Given this fact, the world has to evolve new perceptions on how to address the issues of collective security and international economic and social cooperation in the context of a practical perspective that takes into account the new changes that have taken place in the world. In our view, it is possible, once the international community musters the necessary political will, to put 19 into practice important aspects of the principle of collective security along the following lines: The creation of a mechanism that meets on a regular basis within the framework of the Security Council to monitor and detect threats to world peace and security.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“In our view, this difference of outlook creates obstacles that not only impede the implementation and development of international cooperation but also affect the manner in which economic and social problems are dealt with. The two issues of collective security and international economic and social cooperation should be accorded an increasing importance since they embody the solid foundation of stability and progress in a world that is in a state of flux. The need to attach such importance to those two issues arises from the fact that, for over 50 years, the international community has not been able to reach consensus on how to put into practice the principle of collective security in line with the vision of the Charter.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“A search into the legacy of the United Nations during half a century leads us to say that these two issues will constitute the major characteristics of international relations in the twenty-first century. The problem of the realpolitik policies pursued by the Powers that influence the formulation of international relations is that they do not seem to be in harmony with the principle of collective security. The problem of international economic and social cooperation lies in the fact that the concepts of economic and social development held by the wealthy industrialized countries are at variance with those of the developing countries vis-à-vis the economic and social aspects of development issues.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Such questioning includes, for example: How will the Organization steer a course amid the new features of the modern political topography which is changing due to incessant strategic changes of international policies? How will the major Powers identify the role of the United Nations in the area of interdependence and international multilateralism? And how will they deal with crises in areas of high tension around the world? It is obvious that such questioning has to do, in essence, with two fundamental issues. The first is the future of collective security, as envisioned in the Charter, for the remaining part of this century and during the next century. The second is the mechanism for international economic and social cooperation to which the major industrial States will agree.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Efforts are now being directed towards addressing the problems of the future, such as environmental pollution and population explosion, in addition to economic and social crises and other dilemmas of a universal character. This increasing tendency to act in accordance with the principles of interdependence and multilateralism is undoubtedly a positive one that is in consonance with the purposes of the Charter. However, certain aspects of the current international situation raise a number of fundamental questions concerning the role of the United Nations and its influence on the current developments on the international scene which serve as pointers to the shape of future relations between States.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The significance of this new tendency was underscored during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and its Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, Agenda 21 as well as in many other important international conventions relating to development and the environment. It was further confirmed during the International Conference on Population and Development, held in Cairo last year. Both the World Summit for Social Development, held in Copenhagen, and the Fourth World Conference on Women, held recently in Beijing, confirmed the principle of interdependence and recognized its importance. These world conferences and meetings have made the United Nations a global forum for the international politics of multilateralism.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The Council then requested the Secretary- General to prepare a report containing analyses and recommendations concerning ways of enhancing and strengthening the capabilities of the United Nations in the areas of preventive diplomacy, peacemaking and peace- keeping. Recently, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations, the Secretary-General has submitted the important “Supplement to An Agenda for Peace'”, in which he set out his views and thoughts as a contribution to the continuous drive to enhance the Organization’s capability to face up to threats to international peace and security.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“In the context of these historical premises, world Powers have been concerned that changes might lead them to proceed in disparate directions which, it was feared, would make it difficult for the international community to check the unrestrained pace of the changes so engendered and control their effects on world peace and security. Thus it becomes essential to develop a balancing strategy for joint international action, especially now that interdependence and multilateralism must form the basis of cooperation in international relations. 18 This political reality was given expression on 31 January 1992, when the Security Council — for the first time — held a meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The 50 year experience of the United Nations embodies profound indications of the future of a changing world in which the enormous interacting developments have not yet reached the limit. The most prominent among those signs is, perhaps, the end of the era of confrontation between East and West at a time when the human race is on the threshold of a new century. The profound significance of these developments is that the prevailing political climate has given rise to a situation that favours the correcting of certain trends in international relations and their development in a manner that takes into account the new circumstances and changes in several regions of the world.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“States and peoples, in their desire for security, stability and cooperation, supported the principles enshrined in the Charter, including those which call for ensuring the sovereign equality of and mutual respect between States, refraining from the threat or use of force, entrenching the principles of settling disputes by peaceful means, respecting every State’s territorial integrity, and refraining from interfering in the internal affairs of others. Guided by these principles, the United Nations has achieved numerous accomplishments at the political, economic and social levels. Many nations and peoples, with the support of the United Nations, have been able to achieve political independence, attain their legitimate rights and implement development programmes.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his tireless efforts to enhance the international Organization’s standing and role and to enable it to carry out its great responsibilities and tasks. The United Nations was established 50 years ago with the purpose of becoming the effective means of saving humanity from the scourge of war which had plagued the century. The Organization was also designed to serve as a mechanism aimed at developing a new international order based on justice and equality for all and the promotion of human and cultural interaction amongst the world’s various peoples in the framework of a secure international community.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)