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HOR Namhong

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first: 2000-09-24
most recent: 2015-09-24
sittings or episodes: 12
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“Both the Palestinians and the Israelis must realize that they have equal rights to coexist, living side by side in peace and harmony for the sake of their own peoples and peace in the region. Concerning the situation in Iraq, I believe that the current, unending violence there has not created an environment conducive to national reconciliation and peace. It is my view that the United Nations and the international community must do everything possible to restore peace, security and political stability to Iraq so that the Iraqi people will have a chance to choose, in a sovereign manner, their own leaders and their own Government. I believe that democracy can never be exported or imported; it is a state of mind and must be learned.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“Poverty on many parts of the globe remains one of the greatest challenges in the world today, with more than 1.2 billion people surviving on less than $1 per day. Global poverty reduction is not the responsibility of developing countries alone; it is also the shared responsibility of the international community, particularly the developed countries. Perhaps it is time for more concrete actions rather than mere declarations. With regard to the Middle East conflict, I believe that the international community should continue to support the inalienable and sacred right of the Palestinian people to an independent State. We should also urge all parties involved to put an end to the violence once and for all. All the parties must put aside 4 their hatred and their historical animosity.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“Since 11 September 2001, the response to terrorism at the global, regional and national levels has been significant and massive. Nevertheless, despite the progress we have made in our efforts, countries throughout the world continue to suffer from terrorist attacks that continue to kill innocent people. Therefore, I believe that our response to this deadly threat to humanity must be more comprehensive. However, I also believe that, while we fight terrorism relentlessly, we should do our best to understand its true root causes. When we are able to do that, we can hope to eliminate terrorism. When the Millennium Development Goals were launched in 2000, they held much hope for developing countries, but so far there have been no meaningful results.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“At the outset, I wish to join other Member States in congratulating you, Mr. President, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-ninth session. Given your extensive experience and wisdom, I am confident that you will successfully steer the course of this session, which is important for the challenging world that we live in today. I commend the efforts and the contribution to the United Nations of Mr. Julian Hunte as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-eighth session, and I express my appreciation to Secretary-General Kofi Annan for his commitment, dedication and leadership in working to further the realization of the objectives and the mission of the United Nations in our increasingly complex world.”
2004-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 59 (2004)
“In conclusion, I believe the way forward for the world will depend largely on international cooperation and the need to share global resources more equitably. Growing interdependence and increasing globalization mean that every nation must work collectively in addressing the current challenges in the most effective way. 16”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“We will have to close the gap between the poor and the rich and between the developed and developing countries. We must fight poverty and HIV/AIDS, which are affecting millions of people in the developing countries. We need to tackle together the growing impact of transnational crime. At the same time, we must pay greater attention to hotbeds of tension around the world in order to ensure a peaceful and secure world for all. Finally, we must continue to ensure that the United Nations is truly a democratic global institution that reflects the reality of the world today. We need to advance together in peace, security, stability, development and prosperity in building a better place for all peoples on the Earth.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Moreover, the General Assembly, as the highest body of the United Nations, should play a more important role, in accordance with the Charter, for the maintenance of international peace and security. Furthermore, in the context of United Nations reform, I think that we should look beyond the conventional agenda of international peace and security, given that the glaring poverty in the world today is, without doubt, a peace and security issue. I believe that the United Nations should play a more meaningful role, within the broad framework of human security, in the world’s collective efforts to fight poverty. As the world marches on, I believe that we must perhaps devise new ways to deal with a myriad of challenges that menace the whole of humanity.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“I believe, however, that democratization needs to start right here at the United Nations, which should respect the will of the community of nations. Any further inaction on the part of the United Nations with regard to the call for reform will mean a continuing decline in its credibility, as well as increasing loss of confidence in this universal institution. I believe that one of the key issues of United Nations reform is the need for the expansion of the Security Council. Cambodia calls once again for the expansion of the membership of the Security Council to include Japan, the Federal Republic of Germany and India as new permanent members, given the crucial role of these three countries in international political and economic affairs today.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“By 2015, the poverty level would be reduced to 19 per cent. In order to achieve that end, a budget of $1.5 billion has been projected. The third challenge is the reform of the United Nations. Every year, representatives of every delegation advocate to the Assembly the necessity of reforming the Organization, in particular the Security Council. I, too, believe that without sufficient reform in this world body, the United Nations cannot be an effective and efficient global Organization that is able to respond collectively to the complex global challenges affecting humanity in the twenty-first century. The world has witnessed a wave of democracy since the end of the cold war more than a decade ago.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“This year’s election marks another important milestone in Cambodia’s democratization, which has been strengthened at the grass-roots level through the successful local elections to communal councils last year. At the same time, Cambodia’s gross domestic product growth continues to show positive signs, with an approximate growth rate of 6.7 per cent per annum over the past five years, despite natural calamities and the impact of other regional and global developments, such as terrorism and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. In addition, the Government’s strategy gives top priority to poverty reduction. In March this year, the Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Hun Sen, officially launched the campaign for poverty alleviation aimed at reducing the poverty rate by 1.2 per cent every year.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Although a number of outstanding issues need to be mutually resolved, I think it is important for all the parties concerned to reduce tension by avoiding hostile actions that would escalate the situation. I believe that one way of enabling the situation on the Korean Peninsula to move ahead positively is to negotiate a road map for a nuclear-free and secure Korean Peninsula. I believe that, if such a plan could go ahead, steps towards the normalization of the situation on the Korean Peninsula could be taken. Thirdly, I would like to refer to recent developments in Cambodia. The situation in Cambodia is continuing to improve significantly. The recent elections were held in a free, fair and democratic environment, as many international election observers noted in their statements.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“With those four countries, ASEAN has enhanced close and proactive cooperation among a combined population of more than three billion people that has enormous economic potential and opportunities for development and growth. In addition, during that ASEAN Summit, its leaders also held, for the first time, a summit dialogue with Africa through President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, the current Chairman of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, NEPAD. Secondly, the situation in the Korean peninsula continues to evolve and give rise to concerns for countries that are directly involved. Cambodia fully supports the peace talks in Beijing and believes that only dialogue and compromise can provide the way out 15 of the present quandary.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“In that regard, I am convinced that the international community must act collectively and in a spirit of responsibility and solidarity to end this alarming situation of poverty by taking concrete steps to reduce it gradually. The second major challenge involves regional developments. Regarding the regional situation, there have been many developments. Some have been positive; others negative. I wish to note several important developments since last year. First, the eighth ASEAN Summit and other related summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, have successfully advanced ASEAN integration by moving the region ahead in terms of establishing the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), deepening cooperation between ASEAN and China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, and strengthening cooperation with India.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“I believe that, without concrete measures and the provision of adequate resources, it will be impossible for the least developed countries to overcome the current challenges of poverty, aggravated by the speed of globalization, which has contributed to the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots. Fighting poverty is not the responsibility of the least developed countries alone. It is the shared responsibility of the international community, in which the developed world has an important role to play. Poverty prevails today in many forms and dimensions. For the developed countries to share resources with the developing countries is not only an act of generosity, it is also a requirement for living together in a world of peace, security and harmony.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Fourthly, regarding global poverty, we recall the Millennium Summit held in New York and the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, the International Conference on Financing for Development in Monterrey and the recent G-8 Summit in Evian, France, where the overriding theme was the fight against poverty, which calls for concerted efforts for poverty alleviation and sustainable development. However, poverty remains a severe problem for the world, particularly the developing countries, with 1.2 billion people still surviving on less than one dollar a day. Despite clear messages from all those summits, especially from the developing countries, on the need to reduce poverty, the actions so far have not been decisive enough.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“They also continue to kill innocent people everywhere in the world. In Asia and in South-East Asia, Jemaah Islamiah, which is linked to al Qaeda, has been responsible for a number of terrorist attacks in the region. The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been actively responding to terrorism by strengthening cooperation at all levels, issuing various statements and taking concrete measures. Nevertheless, Jemaah Islamiah remains a significant threat to the region today, despite the progress in anti-terrorism action thus far.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“There is a need for all sides to have a sense of political realism and shared determination to make peace possible. I believe that today peace in the Middle East will come only when both Palestine and Israel reasonably recognize in every way that they must coexist side by side, living in peace and harmony with each other and looking after the interests of one another. Peace, tolerance and harmony are the only way forward for the people of Palestine and Israel. In that regard, the international community must remain fully committed to continuing to support the Middle East process to its end. Thirdly, terrorism is still a very serious threat to humanity as a whole. Since the attacks of 11 September and the international reaction to fight terrorism, terrorists have been strengthening their worldwide networks.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Let us pay our respect to the memory of that great servant of peace. We in Cambodia always remembers his noble actions in Cambodia in the early 1990s in the framework of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia. Secondly, regarding the Middle East quagmire, it is important that all parties to the conflict, particularly 14 Palestine and Israel, as well as the international community, continue to pursue a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict on the basis of the agreed road map of the Quartet. At the same time, I believe that it is vital for the leaders of both sides of this conflict to renounce the cycle of violence and overcome feelings of animosity and myopic interest. Instead, they should consider the broader collective interests of peaceful coexistence, a peaceful life for their peoples and stability in the region.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Peace, security and stability have not returned to Iraq. Although the number of international contingents deployed in Iraq has been increased, the overall environment in the country is very fragile and highly unstable. I think that United Nations should assume a greater and more responsible role in returning normalcy to the country during the transitional period. The road to normalcy means that Iraq should be allowed to govern itself as early as possible, which can be done in several ways, including the holding of free and fair elections. Cambodia strongly condemns the criminal attack against the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad on 19 August, and it wishes to pay a tribute to all the victims, especially to Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“First of all, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to you, Mr. President, on your election as President of the fifty-eighth session of the General Assembly. I am confident that, under your wise leadership, the work of this great Assembly will further strengthen international cooperation and will thus contribute to the maintenance of peace, stability and security in this globalized world. The international environment today remains, no doubt, uncertain, as the world continues to confront constant change and turbulence. On the global stage, at least three key challenges continue to occupy the attention and remain a priority of the international community. The first challenge is the global situation. First, the current situation in Iraq is a serious predicament. While the war is over, the situation in the country remains critical.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“I strongly believe that we can do that through collective will and strong determination, as well as better ethics and moral responsibility, which will help 14 us make a better world for all peoples in the twenty- first century.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate that peace, stability and poverty are all interrelated and affect all peoples and nations of the planet. From that point of view, it is essential that we continue to work together to build a caring community of nations, where the development gap between the developed and the developing countries is reduced, the threat of terrorism is totally eliminated, the menace of the HIV/AIDS pandemic is curbed, poverty is alleviated and global warming is kept in check. That will be possible only by building better cooperation and closer partnership, fostering mutual respect, cultivating greater tolerance and enhancing the spirit of a real United Nations for all.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“I believe that the United Nations cannot continue to work in its current modus operandi if we want to further improve this important global institution and to have it truly reflect the needs and political realities of the world in the twenty-first century, to which it should be adapted as soon as possible. Any attempt to further delay United Nations reform, in my view, will only undermine the credibility of this universal institution. Accordingly, I wish to reiterate Cambodia's call for the expansion of the Security Council to include other new members. In that regard, Cambodia would support Japan, the Federal Republic of Germany and India as new permanent members of the Security Council, taking into account the growing political and economic roles of those countries in world affairs.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“ASEAN, for its part, has been forceful and decisive in coming up with a number of initiatives and measures. The ASEAN leaders, at their Seventh Summit in Brunei in November 2001, adopted the ASEAN Declaration on Joint Action to Counter Terrorism. In addition, there have been a number of agreements and specific action plans that ASEAN and the ASEAN Regional Forum have put in place in order to tackle the threats of terrorism in our region. In July this year, ASEAN and the United States signed an anti- terrorism declaration as a framework for more cooperation to prevent and combat global terrorism. Now, I wish to address the issue of reforming the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, which I believe we should not simply ignore or take a status quo approach to.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“If not properly managed, the Kashmir conflict could seriously escalate and thus threaten regional peace and security not only in South Asia, but also in South-East Asia. We must do what we can to ensure that the terrorists cannot seize the opportunity of that conflict to further complicate the present situation. On a more optimistic note, I believe that the recent positive developments in the Korean peninsula — especially the resumption of North-South dialogue and the historic visit of Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi to Pyongyang — are significant milestones towards the normalization of the situation there. As far as the fight against terrorism is concerned, Cambodia has signed and is in the process of acceding to all 12 conventions related to the combat against terrorism.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“Cambodia strongly believes that violence in any form is not a solution. On the contrary, violence provokes more violence. The Palestinian people have an inalienable right to dispose of their own State, living in peace with Israel. I think that both sides must have the wisdom to understand that they are condemned to living side by side forever. Therefore, it is better for both sides to remain at peace with each other than to engage in endless war. Secondly, with regard to the Iraqi situation, Cambodia believes that Iraq's acceptance of the return of United Nations weapons inspectors is an important step that will certainly contribute to defusing the situation in the region. Thirdly, on the Kashmir problem, I believe that we need to avoid the escalation of that conflict.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“Moreover, Cambodia remains committed to contributing actively towards the realization of integration of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), so 13 that ASEAN may move forward in a collective spirit and play its constructive role in deepening East Asian cooperation as a whole. In this regard, the forthcoming Greater Mekong subregion and ASEAN summits in Phnom Penh in early November will be important venues for ASEAN leaders to further promote ASEAN integration and build closer cooperation in East Asia, encompassing the 10 nations of South-East Asia, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. On regional issues that concern the whole international community, I wish to raise the Middle East conflict first. I believe that the international community has to help find a viable solution which could bring lasting peace to the region.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“As a double-edged sword, globalization could either help to propel humanity as a whole to greater prosperity or further marginalize the poor. I believe that reducing poverty could contribute to some extent to the fight against terrorism and effectively manage the growth of transnational issues, such as human trafficking and the prevalent HIV/AIDS epidemic. In this context, the Cambodian Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, has made the fight against poverty a top priority of its strategy. In addition, human rights and democracy in Cambodia have been further strengthened. In February this year, Cambodia for the first time organized free and fair local elections as part of its decentralization policy and its efforts to strengthen grass-roots democracy.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“In the same vein, the United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development, held in March in Monterrey, Mexico, called on the developed countries to provide greater assistance to the least developed. Without adequate resources, it will be difficult for the least developed countries to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and to catch up with the current process of globalization. I believe that this is a question not of generosity, but of human dignity and of sharing the wealth of the world in which we all live in the most equitable way. (spoke in English) As the world continues to be shaped by the forces of globalization, we are witnessing growing disparities and development gaps between the haves and have- nots.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“For the first time this year, we have experienced mega- floods and serious droughts across continents — from Asia to Europe, from Africa to South America — that have wrought immense destruction and cost billions of dollars. We must seek to reverse these negative trends for the survival of humanity. In this regard, I think that we should all welcome and strongly support the bold message of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the ultimate goal of which was to ensure the survival of humanity and to fight poverty and environmental destruction. I also wish to recall the 2000 Millennium Declaration, which centred on fighting poverty, combating HIV/AIDS, ensuring sustainable development and forging a common partnership for development.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“The recent World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg rightly discussed the fundamental issues confronting humanity: climate change, global sustainable development and poverty. The dramatic appeal made by many leaders of the world at that Summit must be taken very seriously as an important message about the need to save the Earth from destruction and to reverse the global trends of widening development gaps, increasing poverty and environmental destruction. With respect to the environment, I believe that humanity as a whole is now confronting severe global warming, unprecedented flooding and the increasingly disastrous effects of greenhouse gases. This is no longer just a scientific theory, but a living reality.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“I believe that we are living in a fragile and fast- changing world, a world of uncertainties and turbulence that has been seriously threatened by terrorism, the negative aspects of globalization, the rising effects of global warming and the impact of climate change. The effects of these rising forces underline our common vulnerability and recall the urgent need for more effective sustainable development in the world, without which the survival of humanity may be jeopardized. I therefore believe that the common challenge we face today is perhaps the lack of collective wisdom and political will to make our world a better place for all, including future generations.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“I should like at the outset to join other speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty- seventh session. We are fully confident that, under your able leadership, the work of the General Assembly will further advance the cause of international cooperation in the interests of humankind. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Swiss Confederation, which has become the one hundred and ninetieth Member of our world Organization. I am also pleased to extend a warm welcome to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, which will soon be joining our global Organization.”
2002-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 57 (2002)
“I strongly believe that we can achieve all this through collective will and actions that will help us to usher in a new and brighter future for our world — a world free of terrorism, a world of stability, peace, 29 security, development and prosperity for all peoples in the twenty-first century. Finally, I am pleased to express, on behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, our very warm congratulations to Mr. Kofi Annan on his re-election to a second term in the noble post of Secretary-General. I do believe that, with his dedication and long-standing experience in dealing with the many challenges faced by the United Nations, the Secretary-General will certainly achieve more success for the sake of peace and stability for all nations Members of the United Nations.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“It is therefore essential that we work together to build a genuine community of nations in which the gap between the developed and the developing countries is reduced; in which the threat of terrorism and nuclear annihilation are eliminated; in which the danger of a global HIV/AIDS epidemic is mitigated; and in which poverty is alleviated. This can come about only through the development of a more genuine cooperation, the fostering of enhanced mutual respect, the cultivation of greater tolerance, the promotion of better understanding and the emergence of a broader spirit of true union among nations in a world that works on behalf of all.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“In this regard, Cambodia supports the decision of the non-aligned countries in favour of an additional increase in the number of permanent and non-permanent members and in particular reiterates its strong support for Japan, Germany and India as candidates for permanent membership of the Security Council. In conclusion, it is clear that we are living in a fast-changing world in which the rapid pace of globalization and growing interdependence are the order of the day. Peace, stability and prosperity are interrelated and affect all nations and peoples on this planet, especially following the extremely tragic terrorist attacks in September.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“Its membership and structure, passed down since 1945, are inarguably outdated and no longer reflect the political, economic, social and demographic realities of our time or, apparently, the growing issues of human security. As the United Nations Charter mandates the Security Council’s responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security, it is important for us to ensure that the interests of all nations are sufficiently reflected in the Council’s composition and voting procedures. It is unacceptable, however, that the two thirds of the world’s population residing in the developing countries are not equitably represented in the Council. Such practices could jeopardize the Council’s credibility in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“While progress in the structural and procedural aspects of the General Assembly are vitally important, we must not lose sight of the primary objective of this exercise, which is to return to the General Assembly its original function as the chief deliberative and representative body of the United Nations. In other words, the international community, especially the United Nations as a whole, must play a constructive and proactive role, without exclusivity, including in the struggle against terrorism. I also believe that the current global situation justifies a call for a constructive and timely reform of the Security Council, which must reflect the realities and needs of the world today. The Security Council must be reformed to be made more representative, more democratic and more effective in its decision- making processes.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“So far more that 120,000 small arms and light weapons have been confiscated, and more than 50 percent of them have been destroyed in the framework of an operation named “Flames for Peace.” Fifthly, for the United Nations to play a greater role in addressing the increasing number of complex problems that are now arising, the Kingdom of Cambodia is of the view that the General Assembly and the Security Council must be reformed so that they become more effective and more efficient. As we may recall, one of the most important pledges contained in last year’s Millennium Declaration was the revitalization of the General Assembly.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“Cambodia strongly believes that the international community should work towards a gradual reduction of nuclear stockpiles to a minimal level, and non-proliferation and non-production of such weapons in the future, which should be the basis for building and maintaining a peaceful, safe and nuclear- free world. (spoke in French) As a country that has suffered considerably from the proliferation of small arms, Cambodia welcomes the adoption of the Programme of Action at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. In this regard, I congratulate the United Nations on taking bold steps in addressing this vitally important issue. Since 1998, the Royal Government of Cambodia has carried out a nationwide campaign to address the problems regarding such arms.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“Fourthly, as a contributing factor for combating terrorism, we should attempt to find practical solutions to the growing threat of the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the illegal trade of small arms and light weapons around the globe. In this context, Cambodia fully agrees with the Secretary-General’s statement at the Millennium Summit that the issues of nuclear weapons and illicit trade in small arms and light weapons should be given the highest priority on the United Nations agenda in the area of arms control and 28 disarmament. In this context, Cambodia wishes to call upon all countries to respect all the nuclear-weapons- related treaties, including the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“Moreover, we think that if there is no mechanism or principle which is universally accepted in order to manage globalization, the gap between the developed and developing countries will further widen in the future. This is a problem of human security, which the international community must consider finding appropriate ways and means of addressing. Thirdly, another side effect of poverty is the growing epidemic of HIV/AIDS worldwide, across regions and continents, affecting mostly the poor and the developing countries. Therefore, we believe that the rich, developed countries should do more to help in the fight against the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“For the developing countries, one of the main challenges in the war on poverty is managing the negative side of an irreversible process of globalization. The key question is how to best integrate ourselves into an ever-accelerating process of globalization so that the developing countries will not be left out or continue to be further marginalized. The process of globalization is a reality without precedent, and no country in this world is immune to, or able to opt out of, the process. At the same time, we should work collectively towards minimizing the negative impact of globalization, which would enable the developing countries to pursue sustainable development and poverty reduction and provide the necessary tools for the people to improve their standards of living.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“I believe that all parties concerned should, and I hope that they will, give peace in the region a chance, which is the way to overcome the lingering conflict in the region. Secondly, the increase in poverty in the world is another crucial problem that must be addressed with some sense of urgency and collective responsibility. Poverty is unquestionably one of the major causes of the problems in the world today. I think that all nations must join hands to fight poverty throughout the world. At the same time, we must work to reduce the widening gap between the developed and developing countries. In this regard, it is important for us to recall last year’s Millennium Declaration, whose main thrust was a war on poverty in the most comprehensive and most inclusive manner possible.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“In order to find solutions to the current problems facing our world, I believe that we need to look into not only the root causes of terrorism but also the other contributing factors that are confronting the world today. First, we need to look for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, in particular a solution to the Palestine problem. We need to respect the fundamental right of self-determination of the Palestinian people. In this regard, Cambodia supports the creation of a Palestinian State as early as possible. One may argue that the present situation in the world may have opened a window of opportunity for finding solutions to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“We must strongly condemn these terrorist acts. We cannot forget those who lost their lives and the families of the victims. In this regard, I wish to extend, on behalf of the people and the Royal Government of Cambodia, our most sincere condolences to the families of the innocent victims and the Government of the United States of America. Cambodia fully supports the United Nations resolutions condemning the acts of terrorism against the United States. Cambodia also fully endorses the international efforts in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Cambodia is disturbed, however, over the loss of innocent civilian lives as a result of the bombings in Afghanistan. We must do everything possible to avoid civilian casualties and loss of life.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“I wish to join other representatives in congratulating you, Sir, on your unanimous election as President of the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly. We are confident that 27 under your able guidance the work of this General Assembly session will be another milestone on the new international scene, particularly in confronting the new challenges facing our world, especially after the extremely tragic terrorist attacks of 11 September on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. I believe that the world has completely changed since the attacks against the United States of America, the deadliest terrorist attacks ever committed, in which so many innocent lives were lost. These acts of terrorism shook the world as the images of destruction were broadcast live. They were undoubtedly crimes against humanity.”
2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)
“Also, it is an imperative requirement to establish a new mechanism of relations between the United Nations and the international financial institution. Moreover, it is necessary to have a new order of international relations in view of the rapid phenomenon of globalization, so as to reduce the ever-increasing unjust gap between the rich and poor countries. I am convinced that this is not a matter of generosity, but a matter of human security, as well as the security of the entire international community.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“Cambodia sincerely hopes that the Millennium Summit, which has just successfully concluded, will bring about the imperative reform of the United Nations. The reform of this important world body will positively respond to the reality of the world today, and would be able, I hope, to establish a new mechanism to save the developing countries from becoming victims of globalization, even as other countries derive greater and greater benefit. In this context, as the United Nations has been called upon by the Millennium Summit to play a more decisive role in ensuring that the development of nations is more equitable, it is necessary that this world institution possess the means to support its actions.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)
“Another aspect of finance for development is the crushing burden of debt that weighs on the developing countries. Debt places a heavy burden on the development process of many developing countries. Unfortunately, the debt strategies that have been implemented so far have not proved capable of solving this problem. The Royal Government of Cambodia appreciates the initiative taken by some nations in agreeing to solve the intolerable debt burden of the least developed countries. However, the results are currently far from being sufficient. That is why we appeal for these initiatives to be adopted by some other members of the international community, enabling more poor countries to benefit from these human and just actions.”
2000-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 55 (2000)