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Abdelwaheb ABDALLAH

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first: 2005-09-24
most recent: 2008-09-24
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“Meeting the challenges posed by the new international situation and the profound changes taking place on the world scene requires us all to step up efforts to further entrench the noble universal principles and humanist values on which the United Nations was founded. It also requires perseverance in enhancing the process of United Nations reform to make its work more efficient and to ensure its active contribution to providing optimum international conditions that can help us find collective solutions to common challenges and current international issues, respond to our peoples’ aspirations for stability, and provide the appropriate conditions for prosperity and well-being in an environment of cooperation and solidarity-based development.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The building of a Euro- Mediterranean cooperation framework is one of Tunisia’s priorities and a tenet of its foreign policy. Tunisia has therefore supported every initiative and mechanism that contributes to the promotion of peace, solidarity and development in the Mediterranean region — including the Barcelona process, the 5+5 Dialogue, and the Mediterranean Forum. Tunisia was among the first countries to welcome the French initiative on the establishment of the Union for the Mediterranean. We are convinced that the future of that initiative depends upon an effective partnership that guarantees the active participation of the countries of the southern Mediterranean in establishing the foundations of the Union and in the taking of decisions of concern to the region.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Based on our belief in the importance of joint African action and the fact that the African Union is the ideal framework to address the continent’s problems and achieve the integration to which our peoples aspire, Tunisia reaffirms its strong determination to pursue the process decided within the framework of the African Union to establish and operationalize its institutions, enhance its role in the resolution of conflicts and promote the development process in Africa. With regard to Europe, Tunisia attaches strategic importance to its relations with the European Union (EU) and is continuing to work to develop those relations on the basis of a solidarity-based partnership with EU countries on the basis of dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“7 08-53129 Tunisia is also eager to promote joint Arab action and to enhance its ability to interact with regional and international bodies in order to address the changes taking place in the region and to contribute to the promotion of the reform and modernization process in the Arab world, in conformity with the decisions of the 2004 Arab summit held in Tunis. With regard to Africa, Tunisia is contributing to the achievement of peace and security in the continent by participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations and by developing economic relations with friendly African countries.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Based on its desire to achieve a higher level of integration at the regional and international levels, Tunisia is working to expand its participation in regional and international organizations and to develop political relations with friendly countries. It also endeavouring to expand and diversify its scope of cooperation with them so as to establish an effective partnership based on mutual respect and common interests. In that regard, Tunisia firmly believes that the Arab Maghreb Union is a strategic and crucial choice for all peoples of the region. In cooperation and coordination with the other friendly Maghreb countries, we are sparing no effort to speed up the establishment of the Union.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Those achievements reflect the sound development choices and approaches implemented in Tunisia, which have allowed us to reach a high position on the list of countries with the highest human development indicators. That has earned Tunisia the respect of international financial institutions and the specialized agencies of the United Nations. In its various development plans, Tunisia has continued to work for development and modernization in order to strengthen its capacity to keep up with international changes and actively contribute to building a world of peace and security and to make international relations more balanced and based on solidarity.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Since the change of 7 November 1987, and under the wise leadership of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, President of the Republic of Tunisia, we have succeeded in accomplishing remarkable achievements in every area, due to substantial reforms that have strengthened the democratic process, promoted mechanisms to protect human rights and culture and consecrated public freedoms. Those reforms have enabled us to expand the scope of consultation and participation by the various sectors of civil society in identifying major trends and determining crucial national options within the framework of the rule of law and respect for institutions. Those reforms have also made it possible to achieve many of the Millennium Development Goals, which has led to the improvement of living standards and the well-being of all segments of Tunisian society.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We also call for joint regional and international efforts to address the deterioration of security and humanitarian conditions in Iraq and to help the brotherly Iraqi people to restore security and stability so that they may devote their energies to reconstruction efforts while preserving their national and territorial unity. We wish to take this opportunity to express our satisfaction with the recent positive developments in our sisterly country of Lebanon, namely, the election of the country’s President and the establishment of a Government of national unity. We trust that our Lebanese brothers will further strengthen that process in order to preserve Lebanon’s security and stability.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We call on them to intensify their work to reinvigorate the peace effort and to facilitate the resumption of negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis on the basis of the relevant international terms of reference, the Arab Peace Initiative and the results of the Annapolis Conference, with the aim of achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question. Such a solution would guarantee that the Palestinians regain their legitimate national rights and establish an independent Palestinian State on their national territory. It would also guarantee the withdrawal of Israel from all occupied Arab territories, including Syrian and Lebanese land. That solution would also provide security and stability for all the peoples of the region.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We also renew our determination to promote the values of moderation, tolerance and mutual respect in relations among countries and peoples and to establish bridges of communication and dialogue among all civilizations, cultures and religions. In that context, while reaffirming Tunisia’s position in support of our Palestinian brothers and their just cause as a people, we renew our call to the international community, especially its most influential members and the Quartet, to increase their efforts to bring Israel to end its aggressive practices and settlement activities.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We would also like to reiterate the need to mobilize the necessary financial resources to promote research into climate monitoring and meteorology and the development of natural disaster early warning systems, in addition to the need to invest in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. We are convinced that the success of development efforts and the strengthening of 08-53129 6 cooperation among our countries depend on providing a secure and stable international environment. Obstacles to success in that effort include the intensification of tensions and conflicts and the persistence of unresolved problems. In that regard, we reaffirm Tunisia’s commitment to the values of peace and to the principles of international legality as the path to achieving just and lasting solutions to pending international issues.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Climate change and the resulting intensification of the problems of desertification, drought and the lack of drinking water pose a threat to all humankind today and are a source of great concern to all. While affirming the close link between the environment and development and the crucial importance of promoting cooperation and solidarity to respond to the challenges in that regard, we should like to emphasize the need to include concerns about the potential effects of climate change, particularly in the African and Mediterranean regions, among the international community’s priorities, as called for in the Tunis Declaration adopted by the International Solidarity Conference on Climate Change Strategies for the African and Mediterranean Regions, which was held in Tunisia in November 2007.”
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“Despite efforts to contain it, the heightened problem of terrorism in the world strengthens our belief in the need to unify the international approach to fighting that scourge and finding adequate solutions to it. Since the early 1990s, Tunisia has warned the international community against the dangers of terrorism and has called for the adoption of a comprehensive and efficient approach that takes into consideration the root causes of the scourge. Today, we renew the call of His Excellency President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to convene an international conference under the auspices of the United Nations to develop an international code of conduct for the fight against terrorism to which all parties shall commit themselves.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“We must also endeavour to reform the Organization, develop its structures and enhance the role it is expected to play to ameliorate the current international situation and turn globalization into a process that helps to guarantee peace and development for all peoples. In that context, Tunisia supports all efforts and initiatives aimed at establishing new frameworks and mechanisms for action that can help to find collective solutions to common challenges in the vital fields of security, peace, development, the environment and food security, as part of an appropriate approach to international relations founded on the complementarity between peace, security and development. However, that should be accompanied by strengthened multilateral action on the basis of cooperation, solidarity and a constructive dialogue among all countries.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“I should like to take this opportunity to reiterate our call for intensified efforts to operationalize the World Solidarity Fund, endorsed by the General Assembly in 2002 (resolution 57/265) on the initiative of Tunisia as a mechanism to address the issues of poverty and privation in the world and to reduce disparities among peoples. In order to keep abreast of the profound changes on the international scene and the new realities they have produced in international relations, along with the various challenges and complexities those changes represent, we must act to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations to act more efficiently.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Furthermore, the world has recently witnessed serious economic problems, in particular an excessive rise in oil and basic food prices, which has threatened world food security and reduced the purchasing power of individuals, thus hampering the achievement of the goals and approaches set at the Millennium Summit. If we are to address this grave situation, we must step up international efforts by adopting development strategies based on the noble human aspects of world solidarity. In that context, Tunisia has called on international financial institutions and other organizations that specialize in economy and trade to establish and implement agricultural and production policies that guarantee the availability of food, which is a fundamental right enshrined in international human rights instruments.”
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“That requires that we enhance the 5 08-53129 Organization’s reform process and strengthen its capacity to keep abreast of international developments. In recent years, the world situation has been characterized by increasingly swift change, which has disrupted international balances and undermined prevailing development formulas. It has also created many problems and difficulties that have clearly affected the economies and development processes of many countries. In addition, it has weakened their capacity to make progress and increased their vulnerability.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The choice of the main theme of this year’s general debate — the impact of the global food crisis on poverty and hunger in the world — reflects the importance of that issue and the growing awareness among all countries of its seriousness and of the need to work together to find effective solutions to reduce its impact and repercussions on national economies, particularly those of developing and poor countries, and on the increasing rates of poverty and hunger throughout the world. In that context, the central role played by the United Nations is of crucial importance in addressing those issues and in striving to achieve a better balance in international relations and greater solidarity, justice and equality.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“I wish at the outset to sincerely congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-third session. We are convinced that your diplomatic ability and skill will help us to ensure the success of this session and to attain the objectives to which we all aspire. I should also like to thank Mr. Srgjan Kerim for his excellent work and his valuable contributions to the smooth conduct of the previous session. Our sincere thanks go also to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his generous efforts to promote the work of the Organization and to enhance its performance in addressing various issues of importance to our countries and peoples.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“From this perspective, Tunisia, which will assume chairmanship of the next session of the Conference on Disarmament, is determined to work, in coordination with Member States, for the achievement of tangible progress regarding issues on the agenda of the Conference. In so doing, Tunisia will seek to enhance constructive and positive dialogue on those issues in order to achieve the objectives of the Conference and to contribute to the consolidation of peace and security in the world and to the dissemination of a global culture of peace, thus consecrating the noble values and principles for which our Organization has been created.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“In this connection, Tunisia has welcomed the initiative launched by President Nicolas Sarkozy of France for establishing a Mediterranean Union. Tunisia has further expressed its readiness to contribute to and participate in shaping the content of such a union and in defining its objectives. Since the establishment of the United Nations, Tunisia has expressed constant faith in the noble principles and purposes of the Organization. It has always been committed to lending its support to efforts aimed at creating favourable conditions for appropriate collective responses to global common challenges and for solving the various problems that are a source of concern to the world, as well as establishing solidarity- based cooperation and partnership among all components of the international community.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“It has made active efforts to contribute effectively to the process of building the structures and institutions of the African Union and to the consolidation of the fundamentals of peace, security and stability in the continent and opening promising new horizons for development in order to further enhance integration among its peoples. In view of the strategic importance of its relations with the European Union, Tunisia has been constantly seeking to advance those ties and to broaden their scope, so as to cover all fields of cooperation with the aim of building a solidarity-based partnership with European Union countries based on mutual respect and common interest. Tunisia also endeavours to strengthen the Euro-Mediterranean cooperation process.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“It seeks to upgrade its interaction with the changes and challenges confronting the region and to further the process of reform and modernization in this field, in conformity with the decisions and recommendations of the Tunis Summit, the Algiers Summit and the Riyadh Summit. On the other hand, Tunisia, being a member of Arab committees entrusted with Palestinian, Lebanese and other issues, is participating effectively in the work of those committees for the benefit of Arab causes. As far as Africa is concerned, Tunisia has enhanced its relations with African countries and has strengthened cooperation with them.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The integration of Tunisia in its regional and international environment is one of the priorities of its foreign policy, which endeavours to enhance political relations with brotherly and friendly nations as well with regional and international organizations. Tunisia looks forward to the broadening and diversification of the scope of its cooperation with all its partners in order to bring it to the level of an efficient partnership based on mutual respect and common interest. Hence, Tunisia is constantly striving, with its brotherly Maghrebian countries, to complete the formation of the Maghreb Arab Union and to consolidate its structures and institutions in order to reinforce integration and complementarity among the peoples of the region. Tunisia has equally sought to enhance the effectiveness of Arab common action.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“In this context, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali called from this rostrum in 1989 for the adoption of a charter of peace and progress between the countries of the North and the South. The international community is called upon to exert more efforts to enable all the peoples of the world, particularly the least developed countries, to benefit from the digital revolution and to acquire knowledge. This will require operationalizing and implementing the recommendations and resolutions made by international conferences in our country in November 2005 to contribute to the building of a global, more equitable and solidarity-based information society.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The reform process implemented in Tunisia has allowed the achievement of numerous Millennium Development Goals, which has translated into better living standards for Tunisians and well-being for all segments of Tunisian society. This reflects the correctness of development choices made by Tunisia, which has also allowed it to hold an advanced position among countries with the highest level of human development. On many occasions, Tunisia has stated its conviction of the need for building international cooperation and partnerships based on a comprehensive approach aimed at achieving development for all and laying the foundations for constructive relations among countries of the North and the South.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“As far as the situation in Lebanon is concerned, we urge all Lebanese parties to favour dialogue as the sole way to prevent the scourge of dissension among the Lebanese people and to restore confidence and reconciliation among them. Since 7 November 1987, Tunisia, under the leadership of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, has succeeded in making pioneer achievements and gains in different fields. This has been made possible thanks to comprehensive reforms that allowed Tunisia to consolidate the rule of law and institutions, as well as public freedoms, and to disseminate, in theory and practice, the culture of human rights, thus enhancing the democratic structure of the country and paving the way for contributions by all components of civil society to define national orientations and choices for the future.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“In this context, we wish to stress the importance of convening an international peace conference that should yield concrete proposals for achieving a lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East and lead to the restitution of all occupied Arab territories and guarantee security and stability to all the countries and peoples of the region. By the same token, we call for concerted regional and international efforts to help the brotherly Iraqi people to restore the deteriorating security, economic and humanitarian situation in their country, through the achievement of a consensual political settlement among all its segments and factions that preserves the unity and sovereignty of Iraq.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“We urge the international community, in particular the influential parties and the Quartet, to intensify their efforts aimed at reviving the peace process, on the basis of United Nations resolutions and the relevant Arab and international terms of reference, inter alia, the Arab Peace Initiative, with a view to finding a just and comprehensive solution that would guarantee the restoration of the Palestinians’ legitimate rights, foremost among which is the establishment of their own independent State. We welcome the initiative taken by President Bush and certain international influential parties to revive the peace process.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Today, Tunisia reaffirms that it upholds the values of peace and justice and the principles of international legitimacy, and that it is prepared to contribute to the dissemination and promotion of the values of tolerance, moderation and mutual respect among nations and peoples. In our view, that should help consolidate a constructive dialogue among civilizations and establish international cooperation and a solidarity-based development partnership that will help eliminate the causes of tension and conflict worldwide. On this occasion, we reaffirm our principled and constant support for the Palestinian people in their struggle for their just cause.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“This has prompted Tunisia to host, next November, an international ministerial workshop to discuss climate change in Africa and the Mediterranean region, as a contribution to increasing and deepening awareness of the importance of this issue and to enriching regional dialogue on it. The international community and all its members must devote more attention to the environment and to finding urgent and effective collective solutions to environmental issues in certain regions of the world notably in Africa, which suffers most from the climate change that is threatening the continent’s aspirations to development and to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The fact that several important international political problems remain unsolved continues to be a source of concern for us.”
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“It has also taken initiatives in this field, such as the publication of the Carthage Charter for Tolerance in 1995, the appeal by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali for a pedagogy of tolerance, the 2001 Tunis Declaration on Dialogue among Civilizations, and the establishment, in the University of Tunis, of the Ben Ali Chair for Dialogue among Civilizations and Religions. We take note with satisfaction of the focus on the theme of climate change during the current session’s general debate, in view of the fact that environmental issues are a basic pillar of sustainable development and one of the major elements of the Millennium Development Goals one that has an impact on international peace and security. Tunisia believes that climate change poses a common threat to all States of the world without exception.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Today, Tunisia renews its call for an international conference, under United Nations auspices, in order to formulate an international code of conduct for combating terrorism, by which all parties would abide. Convinced of the significant role that dialogue among civilizations plays in obviating the dangers of extremism and intolerance, Tunisia has consistently endeavoured to be the world capital of dialogue among civilizations, by hosting several regional and international conferences and seminars.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“We should be inspired in that endeavour by a new vision that lays the foundation for a comprehensive, effective and solidarity-based global partnership among the members of the international community, on the basis of constructive dialogue among peoples, cultures, civilizations and religions. On the basis of that conviction, Tunisia has launched international initiatives with political, humanitarian and social dimensions. Some of these initiatives were adopted by the United Nations, such as the establishment of the World Solidarity Fund. We look forward to increased efforts by the international community to operationalize the Fund. Since the early 1990s, Tunisia has been in the forefront of countries drawing attention to the dangers of terrorism and its negative impact on world security and stability.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“I wish also to express our appreciation to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his endeavours and his determination to reform the functioning of the Organization. We wish him every success. Signs of new dynamism in the United Nations reform process reflect a true desire to improve the Organization’s work so as to bring it in line with the requirements of the new world realities and with new concepts arising from the profound and speedy transformations the world has experienced in recent decades. In our view, giving effect to that desire requires new working frameworks and mechanisms to reinforce the underpinnings of international peace and security and enable us to achieve collective solutions to the common challenges facing the international community.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“At the outset, I would like to express to His Excellency Mr. Srgjan Kerim and to his friendly country our most sincere congratulations on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session. We are confident that under his skilful and effective leadership, our deliberations will be successful. I wish also to extend to our sister, Her Excellency Ms. Sheikha Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa, our deep thanks and appreciation for her valuable efforts as President of the Assembly at its previous session towards the realization of the Millennium Development Goals and towards enhancing dialogue among all members of the international community and reviving the Security Council reform process.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Although we believe that the future of the continent remains in the hands of Africans and that development can be achieved primarily by relying on their own capabilities, Africa needs more support and assistance from the international community to enable it to face the challenges and achieve the aspirations of its peoples. The strong relationship and interaction among peace, security, development and social stability in today’s world confirm the need for all nations to join multilateral efforts on the basis of the values of dialogue, consensus and solidarity. That will help in finding the appropriate solutions to the challenges posed. We believe that the United Nations remains the ideal forum to deal with these urgent issues based on the values and principles of its Charter.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Our country is also keen to enhance its strong relationship with the European Union and to develop it towards the establishment of a solidarity-based partnership, which we hope will advance in a context of mutual respect and dialogue, thus serving the interests of all parties. Tunisia, as part of the African continent, relentlessly continues to support the efforts of the African Union to finalize the establishment of its institutions and reinvigorate them, as well as to enhance its role in achieving solidarity-based development, security and stability throughout the continent. In this regard Tunisia has actively participated in United Nations peacekeeping operations, especially in Africa, convinced, as always, of the necessity to join international efforts to strengthen the foundations of peace and security throughout the world.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Within its Maghreb, Arab and Mediterranean environment, Tunisia endeavours to strengthen relations of cooperation, solidarity, dialogue and consultation among all parties in order to reinforce security and stability, achieve the aspirations of the peoples of the region for an integral development and encourage economic complementarity. For Tunisia, the establishment of the Arab Maghreb remains a strategic choice and in terms of civilization, a gain for peoples of the region, laying the foundations for increased integration and complementarity among the Maghreb countries. Tunisia works alongside its sister States of 11 06-53609 the region to further revitalize the march of the union in the interest of its peoples.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“It materialized in a set of deep reforms that led to the reinforcement of democracy, promotion of a culture of human rights at both conceptual and concrete levels, consecration of public freedoms, and participation of all segments of Tunisian society in the political life of the country, all in the framework of the rule of law and the institutions of the State. Furthermore, Tunisia’s economic and social achievements allowed it to attain a high rank among the group of countries with the highest human development index. That was appreciated by international financial institutions and specialized United Nations agencies. Tunisia pursues this process of reform and achievement with determination and perseverance.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“We are confident that the results of that summit will benefit from appropriate consideration and follow-up by the United Nations and its specialized agencies, as will all stakeholders in information technology and communication. Tunisia has directed all its capabilities to elevating itself to the level of an advanced country within a future-oriented vision, the foundations of which were laid by President Ben Ali. That vision includes all political, economic, social and developmental domains.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“With regard to efforts to reinforce resources for developing countries, Tunisia again appeals for further action to relieve the debt burden of the least developed countries and to recycle those of middle-income countries by transforming them into investments in development projects considered to be a priority by those countries. Convinced that the digital divide is one of the main challenges to development, Tunisia initiated the call for a world summit on the information society under the auspices of the United Nations. In November 2005 it was honoured to host the second phase of this summit, which produced important results and laid the foundations for a new world vision aimed at reducing the digital divide between countries and establishing the bases of a society of knowledge by adopting the Tunis Agenda and the Tunis Commitment.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“In this regard, and based on its firm belief in those principles, Tunisia proposed several initiatives, such as the adoption of the Carthage Charter for Tolerance in 1995, the appeal of His Excellency the President of the Republic, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, for a pedagogy of tolerance, the proclamation of the 2001 Tunis Declaration on Dialogue among Civilizations, and the establishment of the Ben Ali Chair for Dialogue among Civilizations and Religions. In spite of all the efforts made, achieving the Millennium Development Goals faces difficulties that require more collective efforts by all components of the international community, especially economically strong and developed countries, in the field of financing the development of the countries of the South and speeding up the transfer of technology to them.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Spreading the culture of tolerance, dialogue and respect for beliefs and religious symbols in all countries has today become one of the urgent necessities for reinforcing rapprochement, understanding and solidarity among peoples and for establishing constructive international relations based on moderation and respect for the specificities and civilizations of peoples and on rejection of violence, extremism and intolerance.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Tunisia has also called for tackling all root causes of terrorism — mainly injustice, the policy of double standards, and economic and social conditions that generate frustration and marginalization — within the framework of a comprehensive approach. To implement this approach, the international community adopted the Tunisian initiative to set up a world solidarity fund to fight poverty and exclusion and to lay the foundations for a more equitable and solidarity-based vision for development. We hope that all relevant parties will increase their efforts to provide the necessary financing to operate this mechanism.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Tunisia also expresses the hope that the fraternal Iraqi people will find appropriate solutions to their national causes in the framework of the political process, in order to maintain national unity and guarantee security and stability, which will allow Iraqis to devote themselves to reconstruction. To face the challenges on the international scene, especially the phenomenon of extremism and terrorism, 06-53609 10 the international community must enhance its efforts and cooperation. Tunisia, which was among the first to warn against these dangers, renews its call for an international conference, under United Nations auspices, to elaborate an international code of conduct to combat terrorism to which all parties would be committed.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Tunisia also renews its call for active parties, primarily the Quartet, to ensure appropriate conditions for reviving all tracks of the peace process in accordance with ongoing Arab efforts, to help the Palestinian people regain their legitimate national rights, including the establishment of their independent State and to allow sister States Syria and Lebanon to recover their occupied territories. Tunisia reiterates its solidarity with Lebanon following the Israeli aggression, which caused destruction and huge loss of life and property, and renews its call on the international community to contribute to the reconstruction of Lebanon. In this regard, Tunisia commends the results of the recent Stockholm donor summit.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Our world today sees numerous rapid changes and developments in security, political, economic and social issues while time many international issues remain unresolved. Tunisia — which has supported the Middle East peace process since its inception and has always called for dialogue, negotiation and recourse to international legality — stresses again the need to find a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict that will allow all the peoples of the region to live in peace and security. Taking into account the hardships and suffering that the fraternal Palestinian people are undergoing, such as the siege, Tunisia calls upon the international community to provide them with international protection urgently.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“While insisting on the need to confer more transparency on the Security Council and pursue efforts to reach consensus on its enlargement, which will ensure equitable representation of all international parties and allow the Council to perform its main functions in an environment of dialogue and consensus, we also call for strengthening the General Assembly’s prerogatives, revitalizing its role, and making it work more efficiently. Tunisia, which had the honour of being among the first members of the Human Rights Council, reiterates its determination to participate actively in the work of this new United Nations institution and to contribute to achieving the noble objectives for which it was created, especially those related to respect for human rights in their global meaning, as agreed at the international level.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for the valuable efforts he has been tirelessly making to enhance the Organization’s role and advance its performance, and for proving his capability to realize a consensus on several complex issues and to advance the reform of the Organization. We note with satisfaction the important steps achieved since the 2005 Summit aimed at developing the Organization’s role and work for the sake of further efficiency in its action, which will contribute to anchoring the values of justice and moderation in international relations.”
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