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Oldemiro Marques Balói

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first: 2009-09-24
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“Finally, as part of our commitment to peace and stability, in June Mozambique hosted the third Review Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, also known as the Ottawa Convention. I should like to take this opportunity to thank all participants as well as all partners that contributed to making that event a success, because it was. We are engaged in continuing our efforts to declare the country free of landmines and thus to contribute to the fulfilment of one of the most important steps in our obligations under the Convention. To conclude, I wish to reiterate Mozambique’s commitment to continue to be engaged in international efforts to address current global problems.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Therefore, we are emphasizing the following areas: the improvement of agriculture production and productivity in a sector that will continue to play a key role in our development efforts; human capital development to address the new emerging economic challenges; and the promotion of a strong private sector to take advantage of the opportunities brought about by the discovery and exploitation of natural resources. It is our firm conviction that, with peace and stability, we will continue successfully to address the development challenges facing Mozambique, which have poverty eradication and sustainable development at their epicentre.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Coupled with the support of our development partners, including the United Nations, that has allowed for an improvement in social services delivery and enabled us to be on track to attain the majority the MDGs. In addition, recently discovered natural resources represent a challenge and an opportunity to further advance national socioeconomic progress. The development of new sources of clean and renewable energy such as bio-fuels is a priority for the Government, and due attention is being paid to prevent competition with food-production initiatives.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“At the national level that commitment is translated into our political will to strengthen democracy in the country and to adopt a poverty-reduction strategy that is people-centred and promotes sustainable development. The regularity with which elections at different levels are held shows our unquestionable determination to consolidate the democratic system and defend its underlying values. As a result, on 15 October Mozambique will hold its fifth multiparty general elections to elect the President and the Parliament, and its second elections for provincial parliaments. In the economic sphere, Mozambique has enjoyed steady economic growth for more than a decade.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Freedom of choice with regard to political systems and to trade is an inalienable right of all States, irrespective of their size. In that connection, the need to bring to an end the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba continues to be a matter of concern, for it is politically motivated and hinders the socioeconomic development of Cuba. For those reasons, Mozambique joins all those countries that demand the immediate termination of that unfair unilateral measure. Mozambique is fully committed to the global agenda for peace and security, democracy and sustainable development.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The inability of the United Nations to solve conflict situations and political instability in the Middle East and Eastern Europe poses a challenge to its authority as the universal entity and multilateral political forum for fostering dialogue in a multilateral framework. The situation is worsened by the lack of substantive progress in the reform of the Security Council, almost 15 years after the international community recommitted itself to that important endeavour. It is our hope that at its sixty- ninth session the General Assembly will deliver the much-awaited reform to democratize its representation and working methods and to strengthen its role in conflict prevention and the promotion of international peace and security.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Joaquim Alberto Chissano, former President of the Republic of Mozambique, as a special envoy to the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Spain, in an effort to step up the search for a solution that will ensure the fulfilment of the right of the Saharan people to self-determination, for which Mozambique reaffirms its unconditional support. As I mentioned at the beginning of my statement, the advent of 2015 represents a historic opportunity for the United Nations to reshape global commitments in many ways. As we celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the Organization, we must use the momentum to take concrete steps to accelerate, in a sustained manner, the ongoing process of reforms in the Organization, in particular the reform of the Security Council.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In that context, the United Nations ought to continue to be engaged in the fulfilment of those rights by the peoples of Palestine and Western Sahara. Mozambique reiterates its full support for a just and lasting solution to the problem of Palestine through peaceful means, in accordance with international law and all the relevant resolutions of the United Nations. With regard to Western Sahara, we are encouraged to note the initiative taken by the Chairperson of the African Union in appointing His Excellency Mr.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We are also encouraged by the latest developments in Guinea-Bissau as a result of the general elections that prompted the promising first steps towards much-needed political stability — a precondition for that sisterly country to progress towards socioeconomic development. These achievements call our attention to the importance of cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and the African Union and with the subregional bodies in effectively addressing the range of conflict- management problems through preventive diplomacy and mediation initiatives that allow for rapid responses to regional and subregional crises. The principle of the right to self-determination continues to be central to the full enjoyment of human rights.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In an interdependent and globalized world, multilateralism refers to the collective and cooperative actions needed to address global challenges in a transparent, inclusive and effective manner, thereby contributing to order, stability and predictability. In that context, the United Nations must be strengthened in order to continue effectively to play its role as the epicentre of multilateralism. Today more than ever before, we must take concrete actions to reinforce the strategic role of the United Nations in the architecture of the global world. Notwithstanding the prevailing challenges to the maintenance of international peace and security, we are encouraged by the efforts in place for the restoration of peace and stability in Mali, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, the Sudan and South Sudan.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“As we craft our collective strategy to deal with all forms and manifestation of that human scourge, we should not lose sight of the following elements. First is the need to strengthen multilateral approaches in full compliance with the Charter of the United Nations. Secondly, the root causes of terrorism must be addressed, as that scourge cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization. Thirdly, it is necessary to address the underlying conditions, such as poverty, injustice, social exclusion and marginalization, that serve as fertile ground for extremist ideologies to breed and thrive.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Indeed, this session takes place in the context of grave instability and conflicts in the world, with enormous economic costs and severe humanitarian consequences that are unacceptable. Additionally, the complexity of some conflicts poses a challenge to the authority of the United Nations and consequently undermines the founding principles of the Organization as well as the role of multilateralism in addressing global concerns. We have been challenged by the dramatic evolution in the strands of terrorism threats, which spare no part of the world. Therefore, Mozambique welcomes the adoption, at the 7272nd meeting of the Security Council, held on 24 September, of resolution 2178 (2014), which calls for an urgent boost in international cooperation to prevent the support and flow of terrorist fighters to and from conflict zones.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Economic growth reached 4 per cent in 2013 and is projected to reach 5.3 per cent in 2014. Foreign direct investment increased, and substantial progress has been made towards the attainment of the MDGs. If those positive developments are to be sustained, a transformative development agenda should reflect Africa’s priorities and special needs, as expressed in its Common Position on the post-2015 development agenda. In addition, that encouraging environment can be possible only in the context of peace, political stability, democracy and respect for human rights. Therefore, we regret that conflict prevention, peacekeeping and the rebuilding of war-torn States remain among the most complex challenges facing the United Nations and the international community at large.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Therefore, we have a premonition that the agenda will be adequately inclusive and bring the much-needed transformation to deliver a world that is truly fit for all. At this critical juncture, the successful conclusion of the Doha Development Round is a matter of urgency. Its contribution to the materialization of the development agenda as a whole cannot be overemphasized. In that regard, we are encouraged by the attempts of the World Trade Organization to restore the Doha negotiations and by the adoption of the Bali package, which are fundamental steps in the architecture of the Doha Round. We are also encouraged by the positive trends in the development of Africa. As the Secretary-General states in his report on the work of the Organization (A/69/1), Africa continues to make steady development gains.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In addition, the experiences and challenges we faced in the implementation of the MDGs — particularly in the accomplishment of Goal 8, “A global partnership for development” — underline the need for a greater commitment on the part of our development partners to increase their official development assistance, and for funding climate resilience and disaster-prevention efforts in developing countries. A transformative post- 2015 development agenda should include the need to strengthen its financing mechanisms, concomitant with the need to raise the contribution for domestic financing. Those expectations coincide with the emerging common vision at the subregional, regional and global levels.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The consultation also emphasized the need for the eradication of poverty and hunger, translated into the improvement of living standards through access to better social services such as education, health, social welfare, safe drinking water, sanitation and energy; the preservation of peace and political stability, the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights; economic diversification and transformation to speed up technological modernization in sectors such as agriculture, industry, tourism and infrastructures; the protection of marine and land biodiversity, including the sustainable use of natural resources; effective partnership for development, particularly for access to science, technology and innovation; further enhancement of North-South cooperation, in the framework of global partnership in order to commit the developed countries to meeting their internationally agreed development goals obligations; the strengthening of South-South cooperation; and, finally, agreement on a common methodology to monitor and evaluate national progress.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“It is our strong belief that the principle of inclusiveness must also be taken into consideration in order to build a common vision and to ensure global commitments and shared responsibilities in the implementation of the next development agenda. To that end, Mozambique undertook a national consultation process on the post-2015 development agenda, a process that echoes our vision that sustainable development can be achieved only with a shared responsibility between Governments, civil society and the private sector. Mozambique’s national consultation process resulted in a robust call for the next development agenda to list the eradication of poverty as its overarching objective. To achieve that, it should ensure the promotion of equitable, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, focusing on women and youth.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In that regard, we welcome the theme for this session, “Delivering on and implementing a transformative post-2015 development agenda”, as it will enhance the ongoing deliberations under the United Nations umbrella on the next development agenda, galvanized by regional and subregional visions on that important topic. In our deliberations, the results and challenges experienced in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will undoubtedly be referenced in shaping the next development agenda. We recognize that much has been done in the framework of the MDGs. However, apart from accelerating the achievement of all goals, it is important to guarantee the sustainability of those that were achieved and accelerate the implementation of those that are still lagging behind.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“I also wish to pay tribute to Ambassador John William Ashe for his devotion and for the pragmatic manner in which he presided over the sixty-eighth session of this body, and for his relentless efforts constructively to guide the ongoing debate on the architecture of the next development agenda. The year 2015 will be a historic one, since the United Nations will reach the landmark celebration of its seventieth anniversary. That celebration will be enriched by the goal set in the year 2000 to halve poverty rates in the world by the year 2015, the conclusion of the next development agenda, and the adoption of a new framework for climate change.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“It is a great honour for me to address the General Assembly on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Armando Emilio Guebuza, President of the Republic of Mozambique, who could not attend this gathering owing to national commitments. However, he wishes the General Assembly successful deliberations at this session. I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Sam Kutesa, a distinguished son of our sisterly country, Uganda, on his unanimous election to preside over this session of the General Assembly. We firmly believe that his vision, wisdom and leadership will guide us to a comprehensive and results-oriented transformative development agenda. I assure him of the full support and collaboration of the delegation of Mozambique in the fulfilment of his noble mission.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In that connection, we would like to express our optimism over the consensus understanding reached at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. We are aware of the fact that the success of such an agreement depends on an integrated approach towards the economic, social, cultural and environmental components, as well as on defining a comprehensive framework for resource mobilization under the terms of the common vision of resolution 66/288, entitled “The future we want”. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Mozambique’s commitment to continuing to cooperate with the United Nations in seeking peaceful solutions to conflicts and to peace, stability and sustainable development.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Mozambique thus believes that multilateral organizations, such as the United Nations, the African Union and other subregional organizations, play a fundamental role in the pursuit of peace and development. The resolution of conflicts is a crucial condition for the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals, in particular by African countries and least developed countries. In that context, as part of the ongoing discussions on establishing a post-2015 development agenda, Member States must act jointly in seeking points of convergence that will make it possible to adopt consensus and sustainable solutions for the well- being of our people.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The steps should include a comprehensive strategic plan of action and a detailed programme to address conflict situations; strengthening the capacity of resource mobilization for peacekeeping missions; the negotiation and implementation of sustainable political solutions; and engaging in a long-term perspective. The Security Council must play a more proactive role in the solution of conflicts by, inter alia, fully implementing the resolutions that it adopts. We therefore reiterate the validity and relevance of the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and of other international instruments. Such values must remain the main source of inspiration in the pursuit of political and lasting solutions to conflicts.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The nature of the challenges that we face in the area of international peace and security lead us to affirm before the Assembly the increasing relevance of multilateral mechanisms for the peaceful resolution of disputes or situations of conflict. We note with satisfaction that, throughout more than a half a century of its existence, the United Nations has made undeniable achievements in the maintenance of peace and in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. In order to more effectively respond to the growing challenges to resolving conflicts, we must pursue more resolutely the reform agenda of the United Nations system, in particular Security Council reform and the revitalization of the General Assembly. In that task, we believe that those two organs must adopt the following approach.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Similarly, we reaffirm our support for the international community’s engagement in seeking a sustainable solution to the issue of the Western Sahara’s self-determination. We cannot understand or accept the delays in conducting the referendum already agreed on by all parties under the auspices of the United Nations. Mozambique continues to follow with concern the maintenance of the unjust economic embargo against Cuba, which impedes the economic and social development of that sisterly country. Mozambique therefore reiterates the call of the majority of Member States for the immediate lifting of the embargo.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We therefore appeal to all relevant actors to engage in a constructive dialogue and to work towards a peaceful solution that guarantees peace, security and stability. We reiterate our belief in the importance of the ongoing commitment of the United Nations towards the prompt implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Organization. We further reiterate that internal dialogue, regional cooperation and the realistic intervention of the United Nations must be the priorities. We reaffirm our unequivocal support for the cause of the Palestinian people, who have been denied their inalienable right to self-determination. We fully support the principle of establishing the two States of Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The people of Guinea-Bissau yearn for peace, stability and development. They want to be the masters of their own destiny, which was why they fought for liberation. That culminated in the country’s independence, whose thirty- ninth anniversary was celebrated on 24 September. Regarding Somalia, the Sudan and South Sudan, Mozambique is delighted by the progress in the respective political processes. We are confident that such achievements will contribute to lasting peace and stability in those countries. We follow with concern the lack of progress in seeking viable solutions to the political process in the Middle East. That process is a challenge not only for the countries involved and for the region, but also for the world at large, owing to its implications for international peace and security.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“However, SADC and the international community continue to be concerned with the prevailing climate of instability and the subsequent humanitarian crises in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cooperation mechanisms among SADC, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the African Union and the United Nations and, above all, extensive comprehensive internal dialogue among the Congolese are needed in seeking lasting solutions to the instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. With regard to Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, as Chair of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, continues to be committed to seeking a viable solution in order to restore constitutional order to that country through internal dialogue and the coordinated intervention of the international community.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“With regard to Madagascar, the efforts of the mediation team led by the former President of the Republic of Mozambique, Joaquim Chissano, resulted in the signing by 10 of the 11 political groups in Madagascar of the SADC road map to end the political crisis in that country. In Zimbabwe, the political situation is generally stable, as the inclusive Government has made tremendous progress in the socioeconomic and political areas. The process for the establishment of a new constitution, which will guide future elections, is at an advanced stage. SADC reiterates its appeal for the complete lifting of the economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe in order to contribute to the country’s economic recovery and that of other countries in the region, with which Zimbabwe maintains close economic ties.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“SADC thus reiterated its commitment to working with the parties to the conflicts in the Republic of Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Zimbabwe while at the same time reinforcing its partnership with the international community. The mediation efforts of SADC for the resolution of the political deadlock in Madagascar and the SADC facilitation of the implementation of the comprehensive political agreement in Zimbabwe, continue to make progress towards the establishment of conditions for free, fair and credible elections to take place in both SADC countries.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“This is substantiated within the SADC organ for cooperation in the political, defence and security areas by instruments that create the conditions for dialogue. To facilitate its intervention in this area, the SADC organ created a mediation unit that is based on the participation of a group of elders who, through their deep knowledge of the internal dynamics of the countries referred, have been contributing to peacebuilding, security and stability in the SADC region. The SADC Summit of Heads of State and of Government recently held in Maputo in August thoroughly examined ways to improve the organization’s intervention in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The scope and facilitation of mediation should be extensively informed by the nature and dynamic of the particular conflict, so as to allow for a better analysis and effective action and to ensure that all parties to the conflict take an integral role in its resolution. In order to pursue these objectives, focus should be placed on cooperation with regional and subregional organizations. We note with concern the persistence of an environment of tension and instability in Africa, in particular in Madagascar, the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia, the Sudan, South Sudan and Mali. In the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, the various conflict resolution processes are based on a regional architecture for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“For those mechanisms to be successful, we need to re-evaluate the mandates of, and conventional approaches to, peacekeeping operations, given the underlying changes that have come about in the actual nature of conflict itself since the establishment of the United Nations. Given the multidimensional nature of current conflicts, efforts aimed at their prevention, management and resolution require the cooperation of various stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. We believe that success in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts is directly linked to an understanding of their nature.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The importance we attribute to these principles stems from our experience in a process of reconciliation and peacekeeping, in which a constant and interactive dialogue within Mozambican society has allowed for the consolidation of national unity, peace, development and the fight against poverty so as to further participatory democracy. It is therefore with pride that, on October 4, Mozambique will celebrate 20 years of peace in an atmosphere of stability and economic growth, accomplishments that are the result of an inclusive dialogue, a process of national reconciliation and our observance of the principles of democracy, freedom and justice. The failure of preventive measures leads us to resort to mechanisms for conflict management and resolution.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Therefore, we believe that conflict resolution processes should prioritize a holistic approach to resolving conflict, through a free and ongoing dialogue among the parties to a conflict, thereby following universally accepted principles such as dialogue based on truth and the responsibility of the major stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels; participation aimed at reaching real solutions and sustainable development based on an understanding of the need to strengthen the synergies between peace, development and democracy; and the fight against poverty and promotion of sustainable development.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Those factors, both internal and external in nature, are due to political and/or economic factors. They include the quest for self-determination, socio- political exclusion, the use of natural resources, wealth distribution, border disputes and cultural and religious intolerance.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“That theme merited special attention by the international community in various forums and was highlighted by the adoption, last May, of the Helsinki final document, which defines the principles regarding the role of the States in the mediation of disputes. The Helsinki document and the Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes, adopted in 1982, which set a precedent for the peaceful resolution of international disputes, represent a strengthening of the principles that guide States’ actions in the search for solutions to disputes through peaceful means. We salute the timely choice of the theme “Bringing about adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations by peaceful means” for this session, at a time when various factors are hastening the advent of conflict.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“It is a great honour to address the General Assembly. I would like to join other speakers in congratulating His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremić on his election to preside over the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session. I am sure that his diplomatic experience will contribute to the success of the work of this session. I assure him of the full commitment of the Mozambican delegation to contributing to the success of this session. I equally congratulate his predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar, for his commitment and dedication in leading the Assembly at its most recent session. I would also like to share with the Assembly our satisfaction at the progress made during the most recent session’s debate, held under the theme “The role of mediation in the peaceful resolution of disputes”.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We reiterate our commitment to work in collaboration with all States Members of the Organization in the pursuit of our common goals to make the world a better place for all humanity.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Mozambique is deeply concerned about the volatile situation in that region, where the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues to deprive the Palestinian people of the realization of their fundamental human rights, including the right to their own land and resources and to live in peace with all neighbouring countries, including, obviously, Israel. We need a strong United Nations that can play a central role in mobilizing Member States and the international community at large to commit and fully contribute to regional and international peace and security and to an enabling environment for the promotion of sustainable development. That is why we believe in multilateralism.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We are encouraged by the progress being made in stabilizing the political situation in Guinea-Bissau, especially the ongoing reform of the armed forces and the public administration. I take this opportunity to call on the international community to continue supporting the ongoing efforts of the Community of Portuguese- speaking Countries and of the United Nations to find a sustainable and lasting peace in that sister country. Mozambique reiterates its support for the efforts of the international community to find a lasting 51 10-55128 solution to the problem of Western Sahara, and for the right of that country’s people to self-determination. Mozambique is concerned that despite all continued international efforts, it has not been possible to bring about peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We advocate international peace and security because we truly believe that they are part of the enabling conditions that allow countries to concentrate their attention on dealing with other pressing needs, such as the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, the fight against international crime and drug trafficking, addressing poverty-related problems and the promotion of sustainable development. It is worth noting that the political situation and stability in Southern Africa have improved. Indeed, the process of implementing the Global Political Agreement in Zimbabwe has made significant strides. We also remain committed, under the auspices of the Southern African Development Community, to finding a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict in Madagascar.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“With regard to the maintenance of international peace and security, Mozambique is committed to continuing to share its experience in the peaceful resolution of conflicts, particularly in southern Africa. In our subregion, we share important responsibilities in the promotion of peace and security, as well as with regard to regional integration as part of subregional and regional efforts to promote international peace and security and sustainable development.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Michelle Bachelet on her appointment as Under-Secretary- General of the new entity and pledge our full support for and readiness to collaborate on the successful accomplishment of the task of bringing gender equality and the empowerment of women to the forefront of the United Nations work. It is also a fact that, although we are open to seeing the result of the independent evaluation of the One United Nations pilot country initiative, it is our strong belief that the progress made so far in the implementation of that initiative is extremely encouraging. Therefore we call on the United Nations to support all countries that voluntarily decide to embark on the process of making the United Nations system work in a more coherent manner at the country level.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“There is also a need for a more coherent and effective United Nations system, capable of efficiently addressing and advancing durable solutions for the pressing economic, social and humanitarian problems currently facing the world. Member States should also continue to discuss and find measurable solutions on how to ensure coherence between policy decisions and the implementation of commitments agreed in United Nations international conferences and summits in the field of development. In that regard, Mozambique is proud of the progress made by the General Assembly on system- wide coherence. In particular, we commend the Assembly for its recent major step in the establishment of UN Women. I seize this opportunity to reiterate our congratulations to Her Excellency Ms.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Moreover, we are of the view that a Council that is more fair and democratic in its decisions and actions would adequately meet the security necessities of the international community. For a meaningful reform of the Security Council, it is imperative that the historic injustice with regard to the African continent be corrected. Indeed, today it is no longer acceptable that a continent that represents almost 30 per cent of the whole United Nations membership and whose concerns constitute more than 60 per cent of the Council’s agenda is not represented in the category of permanent member. In that light, Africa deserves to be allocated permanent seats in any Security Council reform, based on the Ezulwini Consensus.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“So it is here where all the most important decisions should be taken — from issues related to the maintenance of peace and security, the promotion of economic cooperation and social and humanitarian matters to the promotion of human rights. 10-55128 50 Everyone should abide by and implement all decisions and resolutions taken here. Therefore, we need a strong General Assembly, well resourced and with the necessary authority to assume its responsibilities on behalf of the international community. Another important track of reform that we are very much attached to is the reform of the Security Council. Although there is no agreement yet on the level of attainment, we all agree that reform of the Council should be a priority in the whole United Nations reform process. It is clear that we need a more balanced representation in the Council.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“That is why we believe that concrete steps to strengthen the central role of the United Nations in global governance are required, through providing it with the adequate resources and authority commensurate with its global responsibility to fully respond to the growing global needs. Mozambique will remain engaged in the ongoing process of reforming the United Nations to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness, to increase its credibility and legitimacy as a representative of the people of the world. In that regard, the revitalization of the role and the authority of the General Assembly as the most representative and legitimate organ of the United Nations cannot be overemphasized. It is here where everyone is represented and every vote counts in deciding on matters of common interest.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“In that regard, we look forward to a successful outcome of the sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — COP 16 — to be held in Cancún later this year. We commend the active role of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to ensure a meaningful result of the climate change negotiations. In addressing all the aforementioned challenges, strong and able global governance is of utmost importance to ensure the spurring of the political will needed for concrete actions. The United Nations is the only intergovernmental organization with a universal character and the ability to mobilize such a capacity.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Hence, developing countries, particularly sub-Saharan countries, do not have the required financial resources to undertake the necessary steps to mitigate the impact of climate change. To that end, we are committed to continue working in a concerted manner with international development partners, especially the United Nations and other stakeholders with a focus on creating conditions for adaptation and local community resilience to the impact of climate change. Bearing in mind the principle of common but differentiated responsibility, we would like to underline that our association with the Copenhagen Accord on climate change is based precisely on our understanding that the global nature of climate change demands a true multilateral response.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)