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Phesheya Mbongeni Dlamini,

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first: 2005-09-24
most recent: 2006-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
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“I am, therefore, charged by His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Queen Mother, the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Swaziland with proclaiming the renewal of our commitment to the Charter of the United Nations. We ask for God’s blessings upon those charged with leading the Organization to give them the wisdom and direction they require to carry out these tasks on behalf of all the peoples of the world.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“However, we still face significant challenges, e.g., market fluctuations in certain products such as sugar and textiles. We also encourage our people to enter into partnerships and join ventures with foreign direct investors in order to develop our nation. In conclusion, allow me to allude to the fact that there is indeed much vital work to be completed during this sixty-first session of the General Assembly. The Kingdom of Swaziland is confident that the initiatives already taken will lead to the renewal of our Organization, and we look forward to a new dynamic and vibrant working period. We are indebted to the United Nations for all we have received and achieved over the years towards the development of our nation.”
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“We fully support the efforts of such organizations as the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), especially in terms of minimizing the threat of HIV to young people. We believe that that is a moral obligation and is essential for halting the escalation of the infection rate. In this regard, we look forward to working closely with United Nations agencies in order to alleviate the situation. On a more positive note, the Kingdom of Swaziland is now implementing the recommendations of our job creation summit, which took place last year. His Majesty King Mswati III always stands behind his people and fully supports the idea of the participation of the people in building the economy. For instance, he encourages them to start their own businesses as a means of reducing the unemployment level.”
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“These KaGogo centres are being constructed across the country and are a new initiative based on traditional ways that empower local communities to look after their orphans within traditional structures. During the High-level Conference on HIV/AIDS held in June 2006, His Majesty King Mswati III clearly spelled out the scale of the pandemic and how it is taking its toll on our nation. It is indeed our greatest challenge. The Kingdom of Swaziland fully supports the Political Declaration that was adopted at the High-level Conference, and we are confident that this renewed commitment will strengthen the global response to the pandemic. Thus, we realize the urgency of combining our efforts to ensure that the rate of infection decreases and that greater access to treatment and care for those who are already living with the virus is achieved.”
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“While we welcome the relevant ideas and general principles for designing microeconomic, sectoral and trade policies contained in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s Trade Development Report of 2006, we still believe that the specific needs of developing nations have to be addressed. On a more domestic note, let me report that the HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the Kingdom of Swaziland. As we begin to realize the benefits of a full-scale national roll-out of antiretroviral drugs, a critical area of concern is the care needed by the estimated 63,000 children who have been orphaned by the pandemic. That is why, among many other structures we have put in place to curb this scourge, we have revived the concept of the “KaGogo”, which means, literally, “grandmother’s house”.”
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“Even though promises have been made, the time has come for them to be translated into actions. The breakdown and suspension of negotiations of the World Trade Organization’s Doha Round is 06-53958 14 lamentable. However, insofar as the outcome is concerned, the Kingdom of Swaziland believes that the needs of developing nations must be fully taken into consideration. Failure to do so will undermine the already limited trade opportunities of these nations and detract from the pursuit of policies in key areas, such as employment, industrialization, food security, rural development and sustained economic growth.”
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“Neither renewal nor reform would be complete without the reform of the Security Council. In the quest for an overall agreement on this issue, the Kingdom of Swaziland supports the position of the Non-Aligned Movement and the African Group concerning the composition and working methods of the Security Council. We hope and expect that positive results will flow from the conclusion of this matter. As a Member State of this body, we recognize the vital role that the major United Nations conferences and summits have played in identifying commonly agreed objectives which should lead to the successful implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, we do realize that nothing can be achieved without adequate funding, especially for developing nations.”
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“We believe that the work of the Council will be guided by the principles of universality, impartiality, objectivity, non-selectivity, international dialogue and cooperation. In this regard, we align ourselves with the rest of Africa in supporting a less-politicized body that will respond promptly to cases of human rights abuses in any part of the world. The Kingdom of Swaziland believes that the ongoing reforms of the United Nations are essential, especially if the Organization is to retain its global credibility. It is therefore our hope that the many key reform proposals that were deferred to this session will be dealt with satisfactorily. Meanwhile, we welcome the progress that has been made so far, including the establishment of a United Nations Ethics Office, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council.”
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“We welcome the results of the historic first-round elections that took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first of its kind in 40 years. These elections were the first crucial step towards the recovery of that country, and we support every effort by the United Nations and the international community to consolidate this achievement, bearing in mind that it will make a difference not only to the Democratic Republic of Congo but to the African continent as a whole. The recently established Human Rights Council has just concluded a successful inaugural session. The Kingdom of Swaziland welcomes the creation of this historic new body. The creation of the Council was indeed a step in the right direction towards strengthening our Organization’s human rights tools.”
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“While we are especially encouraged by the developments towards peace on the African continent, we remain concerned about the worsening security situation in Darfur in western Sudan, where thousands of people have been killed and more than 2 million displaced since the conflict erupted in 2003. We urge the parties concerned to demonstrate a spirit of necessary compromise and to cooperate with efforts made to facilitate the search for peaceful and lasting solutions. The Kingdom of Swaziland supports unequivocally every effort that is being made to sustain peace in this area. We join our fellow Member States in calling for support from the United Nations. We fully hope and expect that commitments in words will be followed up by deeds.”
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“We are also proud to congratulate a sister State, the Republic of Angola, on her election to be the first to preside over this important and unique Commission. The recent tragic events that took place in Lebanon and northern Israel are a cause for great concern and a challenge to the Peacebuilding Commission. The Kingdom of Swaziland stands firmly behind the collective effort of the international community to ensure the implementation of the Security Council resolution that ended the conflict between Israel and Hizbollah. We are of the view that a comprehensive peace process must be revived as a matter of urgency.”
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“13 06-53958 We fully support the African Nuclear-Weapon- Free Zone Treaty and call for the elimination of all nuclear weapons by those States that possess them. As part of our commitment to a peaceful world, we support the efforts of the Conference on Disarmament concerning the prohibition of the development and manufacture of new types of weapons of mass destruction. We also continue to be part of the campaign against the trafficking, sale and distribution of small arms and light weapons. Such weapons encourage terrorism on an international as well as on an individual level. The Kingdom of Swaziland welcomes the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, and we look forward to the realization of the goals envisaged in the formation of that body.”
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“We condemn all acts of terrorism that have taken place over the past year and we offer our sympathies and prayers to all those who were affected by such acts, especially the families and friends of those who lost their lives. The world has, in recent times, seen an upsurge of terrorism on an unprecedented level. We welcome the recent agreement on a counter- terrorism strategy, which demonstrates the commitment of the international community to overcome the scourge of terrorism. It must be borne in mind that all States, large and small, and in every region, are vulnerable and could be affected by terrorism. Therefore, all Member States have to ensure that the strategy is implemented and further updated in order to confront the evolving challenges.”
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“The Kingdom of Swaziland believes that accepting Taiwan as a member of the United Nations would not only restore the rights of the people of that island but would also contribute to ensuring that peace and stability is maintained in the Taiwan Strait. We believe that every country in that region should be allowed to participate in working towards peace, stability and positive development. We propose, therefore, that General Assembly resolution 2758 (XXVI) of 1971 be reviewed carefully, with a view to restoring the legal and moral rights of the people of Taiwan to be part of the United Nations family. The Kingdom of Swaziland joins the world in condemning terrorism and threats to international peace and security.”
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“The Kingdom of Swaziland is delighted to extend a warm welcome to our Organization’s newest Member, the Republic of Montenegro, whose accession is a further confirmation of respect for the principles of universality and representation enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. However, as we welcome our new Member, we remain conscious of the fact that the principle of universality has not been applied to its fullest. I am referring to the exclusion of Taiwan. With the admission of Montenegro, almost all the countries of the world have become Members of this global Organization, all except one — Taiwan. The exclusion of this nation poses a legal and a moral challenge to the international community. The time has come for the United Nations to stop enforcing a policy of exclusion against the 23.6 million people of Taiwan.”
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“Jan Eliasson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, in particular for his skilful leadership and the great effort he put into directing the General Assembly at its previous session. The Kingdom of Swaziland would like to pay special tribute to Mr. Kofi Annan for his outstanding work during his tenure as our Secretary-General. Through his untiring and dedicated efforts, he demonstrated the vision and qualities that saw him successfully lead our Organization into the twenty-first century, despite the daunting challenges that the Organization faced. We also commend him for his initiatives in contributing to the economic and social development of the African continent through the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“It is a great honour and privilege for me to deliver this important statement on behalf of the delegation of the Kingdom of Swaziland. Allow me to convey the warm greetings and best wishes of His Majesty King Mswati III, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Swaziland to the whole United Nations family. The Kingdom of Swaziland warmly congratulates you, Madam, on your historic election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. We are confident that your wide experience and proven legal and diplomatic skills will ensure success in addressing the challenging and daunting issues that face the Assembly at this session. We would also like to commend the excellent work of your predecessor, Mr.”
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“We also believe that the Council should continue to be the overall coordinator of all development activities, including the Millennium Development Goals. As we discuss greater representation and wider participation in the United Nations system, and as we celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Organization, allow me to remind all of us gathered here that the more than 23 million people of the Republic of China remain hopeful that their voice in quest of participation in the very important United Nations system will soon be heard and positively responded to, so that they too can make their valuable contributions to the management and prosperity of world affairs. In the meantime, it is our continued hope that the existing issues between the parties will be resolved peacefully.”
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“On the question of reform of the United Nations, the Kingdom of Swaziland supports the wide range of proposals put forward to revitalize our Organization in its management of our affairs. We are of the view that the role of the General Assembly must be significantly strengthened to enable it to fulfil the tasks originally assigned to it by the Charter. The General Assembly, as the most democratic and representative body of the United Nations, should seize this opportunity to take the lead and thus demonstrate that it can express the political will of the people of the world. In this regard, the Economic and Social Council too should be strengthened and given decision-making powers to implement the United Nations development agenda.”
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“25 There is no doubt that developing countries are determined to fight poverty by creating jobs for our people. As we play our part in the mobilization of domestic resources, I would like to appeal to the developed world to meet its commitments by supporting us. Effective assistance by the international community to enhance the quality of economic choices is necessary, as is firm commitment without conditionalities. The Kingdom of Swaziland believes that the Doha Development Agenda needs to be seriously advanced, with industrialized countries addressing the needs of developing countries. We call for better access to markets, in particular preferential markets with lowered tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade with industrialized countries.”
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“As we note this progress, we acknowledge the newer challenges that have emerged, such as the effects of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on both women and girls. The HIV/AIDS scourge continues to plague our communities in Africa. The pandemic is as much a medical crisis as it is an economic, social and political crisis. With no cure insight, it will continue to deplete the essential financial and human resources so critical for development. For its part, my Government has been collaborating with local communities to find home- grown solutions to this problem. We continue to be grateful to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and other international agencies for the assistance and support they continue to provide us in our fight against this killer disease.”
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“This year also marks another milestone in the calendar of the movement for gender equality and the advancement of women: the 10-year review of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. In 1995 women gathered in Beijing and took a giant step forward. At that point, gender equality came to be recognized as a critical element of development and peace for each and every country. Some progress has been made. For example, many more girls are now enrolled in primary education. Investing in women is paramount for ensuring sustainable development. During this session, we must strive to meet the challenge that the Charter, established 60 years ago, articulated: the equal rights of men and women.”
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“The Kingdom of Swaziland believes that there are relatively affordable technologies in our modern world that can mitigate the effect of disease on the poor. Experience has shown that proven strategies and health interventions can effectively and dramatically reduce the toll of these killer diseases. Fortunately, the MDGs point the way forward. We believe that the creation of a world solidarity fund to eradicate extreme poverty and an accord within the framework of the World Trade Organization on patents are imperative and would be steps in the right direction, so that our countries can provide medicines to all. Health is a strong entry point for poverty reduction, and alleviating the disease burden on the poor will contribute to the improvement of their social status.”
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“The paradox of Africa is the extreme and increasing poverty of its people, who face many problems, including ill health, in a land so richly endowed with natural resources. This has become increasingly visible over the past decade, while we have seen evidence of a decline in poverty in other parts of the world. In much of Africa, one of the major causes and consequences of poverty is disease, mainly malaria and HIV/AIDS. These diseases continue to compromise the health situation in African countries, halting and even reversing health gains achieved in earlier years. The poor are caught in a complex poverty trap in which low income leads to low consumption, which in turn results in low capacity and low productivity.”
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“We believe that the road map holds the key to a positive outcome on the matter and urge the Quartet to continue its efforts to bridge the differences between the parties. While welcoming the positive efforts by the Government of Israel to withdraw from some parts of the occupied territories, we would urge both parties to make a commitment to a comprehensive cessation of all violence, particularly that aimed at civilians, or else real progress will remain elusive. We remain hopeful that a solution to the conflict is imminent and continue to urge both parties to remain pragmatic and constructive in their quest for a solution. The recent MDG follow-up summit succeeded in highlighting the plight of Africa with unprecedented clarity.”
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“African leaders have demonstrated their political will, but they lack the resources to resolve crises in Africa. It is for that reason that we appeal to the international community to increase its support for the African Union, so as to enhance its capacity and response mechanism. The Kingdom of Swaziland supports the call for an integrated approach to conflict resolution on our continent, and we also support the idea that the African Union is the organ best suited to mobilizing the efforts of its members, and, most important of all, to undertaking preventive action before a situation deteriorates. The Kingdom of Swaziland remains concerned, however, by the conflict in the Middle East, which continues to threaten international peace and security.”
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“In that context, we welcome the various initiatives currently under way that are aimed at engaging regional organizations to do their part in responding to challenges within their regions. These partnerships have been taking shape, and it is now up to us to give them substance by establishing appropriate frameworks, harmonizing methods and pooling capacities and resources for our work. We in Africa consider cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations as being of great value. For example, peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions continue to enhance peace initiatives in our region. However, I would like to stress here that 24 peacekeeping operations must go hand in hand with humanitarian efforts, with all of the urgency such situations require.”
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“Such conflicts are fuelled by the ever-growing illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, which cause the death and displacement of thousands of innocent people every year. In that regard, the Kingdom of Swaziland supports United Nations efforts to enhance international cooperation to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. We further call for stern action to be taken against the mass production of such arms and weapons, in the same manner as we would deal with drug producers. In this age of globalization, collective action will be necessary given that no single nation can find its own solutions to the challenges that we face.”
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“These will indeed set us on course to have a significant impact on each and every country’s socio-political and economic development. Our quest for a safer and secure world continues to be challenged. The recent spate of terrorist bombings in various parts of the world is a clear indication that we have to fight that growing scourge with urgency. The adoption of the 13 conventions covering different aspects of terrorism demonstrates our unwavering commitment to this course. The Kingdom of Swaziland supports the Secretary-General’s call for the drafting of a comprehensive instrument that will enable us to collectively and effectively fight terrorism. Tensions and conflicts within and among States, which are detrimental to development and productivity, continue to affect many parts of the world.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“Fortunately, the United Nations has remained undeterred, and that is due in particular to the astute leadership of our Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, whose diplomatic skills and efforts to unite — tested as they have been — have managed to keep the Organization focused as it deals with the critical issues confronting the international community today. For those reasons, the Kingdom of Swaziland believes that this session presents an opportunity for us to advance further the reform process in order not only to make the Organization efficient and effective, but also to ensure that the programmes of action adopted at past global conferences are fully implemented. We therefore welcome the decisions taken at the recently concluded Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) review summit.”
2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)
“Given the contributions of the United Nations to world peace, economic and social development and the observance of human rights, we are reaffirming our faith in the Organization, and we will continue to work to achieve the objectives of the Charter through the strengthening and revitalization of the United Nations system. In the last five years, the international community has witnessed a mixed bag of successes, trials and tribulations whose consequences have been felt across the globe. The scale of some of these man-made problems and natural disasters — such as terrorism, war, the tsunami and Hurricane Katrina — was unprecedented. It is because of some of these incidents that, for the first time in its existence, the United Nations has been challenged in its pivotal role of maintaining global peace, security and safety.”
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“He hands over the leadership of this body at a crucial time — a time when we have to take concrete and firm action to effect such change. We wish him well and every success in his future endeavours. This is a momentous occasion, as we are celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the United Nations at a time when we are charting a course and adopting clear guidelines for adapting the Organization to the effective role it must play in the new century. We have also taken on the responsibility and challenge of ensuring that the United Nations of the twenty-first century can make real improvements in the lives of the peoples of the world.”
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“It is an honour and privilege for me to present my country’s statement, as commanded by His Majesty King Mswati III. I am happy to convey the greetings and best wishes of His Majesty King Mswati III, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, and the entire Swazi nation. On behalf of my delegation, I wish to congratulate Mr. Eliasson on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixtieth session. The Kingdom of Swaziland is confident that his diplomatic skills and vast experience in international affairs will guide the work of the General Assembly to a successful conclusion as it faces the daunting task of reform and change. We wish also to recognize the work done by his predecessor, Mr. Jean Ping, Minister of Foreign Affairs 23 of Gabon, who ably steered the last session so as to set the stage for change in the year 2005.”
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