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Manasseh Sogavare

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154

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2001-09-24

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2022-09-24

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7

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un-general-debate

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1. “Persistent poverty and underdevelopment; environmental degradation; internal conflict and war; the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as of small arms and light weapons; trade in illicit drugs; the deadly spread of HIV/AIDS; and violations of human rights are all complex global problems that continue to demand concerted global responses. With their limited resources and capacity, small island developing States like Solomon Islands are unable to cope with the magnitude of these problems. Post-cold-war security now rightly embraces human, environmental, economic and political dimensions. The inter-ethnic crisis that the Solomon Islands experienced between 1998 and 2000, and its devastating impact on the country, is a sobering reminder that peace and development are intrinsically linked.”

   2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)

2. “Effective international cooperation is critical to the global implementation of anti-terrorism measures, in order to deny terrorists any weak spots that they could exploit to launch their criminal operations. Solomon Islands is taking steps towards the ratification of the various international conventions against terrorism. Countries such as mine need technical support in law enforcement, surveillance and information-sharing so as to effectively implement these instruments. In this regard, I welcome President Bush’s offer to help countries that need assistance in 2 strengthening and implementing anti-terrorism strategies. While the war against terrorism is a matter of urgency, the United Nations should not underestimate the continuing need to address other global issues that also threaten human security.”

   2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)

3. “What we witnessed on that day was unimaginable. It brought pain and loss on an inconceivable scale; there can be no justification for it. This morning I visited ground zero to pay my respects to the thousands of innocent people buried there and to reaffirm the solidarity of Solomon Islands with the Government and the people of the United States of America. Terrorism is an evil phenomenon which must be eradicated. Individuals and organizations perpetrating such evil must be brought to justice. Similarly, States that harbour or provide safe haven for terrorist activities must play their full part in eradicating this menace. The war against international terrorism must aim to have far-reaching solutions, rather than be merely reactive.”

   2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)

4. “At the outset, let me express my sincere felicitations and those of my Government and the people of the Solomon Islands, on your election, Sir, as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-sixth session. As you know, the Republic of Korea and Solomon Islands enjoy very warm and cordial relations. My delegation is therefore delighted to see you presiding over this Assembly. Our gratitude also goes to your predecessor, Mr. Harri Holkeri, for the efficient manner in which he conducted the work of the previous session. I also congratulate the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, on his well- deserved reappointment for another term in office, and on the award, to him and to the United Nations, of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. The horrendous terrorist attack on the United States on 11 September was an attack against humanity.”

   2001-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 56 (2001)