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Kalombo MWANSA

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first: 2003-09-24
most recent: 2010-09-24
sittings or episodes: 3
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“The National Constitutional Conference that was established to oversee the process concluded its work and submitted a draft constitution, which awaits tabling before Parliament. As the Assembly may be aware, Zambia will hold presidential and general elections in 2011. As in the past, international election observers, including those from the United Nations, will be invited. As we reaffirm the role of the United Nations in global governance, let us not be complacent in the face of great suffering and hardship in our world. Let that be the force that drives us to action, where all nations will work together in meeting the goals and aspirations of our peoples.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The adoption by the African Union last year of the Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa is an important landmark that requires the support of the international community at large. The sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe continue to cause great suffering to the people of that country and to the southern Africa region as a whole. Similarly, the embargo that the United States has imposed on Cuba, which the United Nations has condemned through numerous General Assembly resolutions, has caused untold hardship to the people of Cuba. Zambia calls on this body to ensure that the sanctions on Zimbabwe and the United States embargo on Cuba are lifted. In an effort to consolidate democratic governance, Zambia is in the process of enacting a new constitution.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“My country was among the first on the African continent to host a refugee camp. Zambia is committed to hosting refugees, and our experience has demonstrated that voluntary repatriation is a desirable and durable solution. However, as an under-resourced and least developed country, hosting refugees is a major challenge for us. We therefore call upon the international community to provide financial assistance to enable us to discharge that responsibility through the provision of minimum standards of care. In addition to the question of refugees, the issue of internally displaced persons, which has continued to increase worldwide, especially in Africa, equally calls 57 10-55128 for our attention.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“That is why Zambia has integrated women of all sectors of society in decision-making positions, and we are committed to doing even more. Our Government welcomes the establishment of UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, and the appointment of Ms. Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile, to head it. It is our hope that the new Entity will have a strong and effective presence at country level and will help Member States implement standards and will provide them with the much-needed financial and technical support required to achieve women’s empowerment, equality and equity. As the Assembly is aware, Zambia has been hosting refugees prior to and since its independence in 1964 and is party to all refugee conventions.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“On the reform of the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, Zambia reaffirms its support for the African position, as espoused in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, that Africa should be granted, among others, not less than two permanent seats, with all of the prerogatives and privileges including the right of veto, and two additional non-permanent seats. Africa is the only continent without permanent seats, and yet it has the second largest membership of the United Nations. Granting Africa permanent seats will redress that historical injustice. The Government of Zambia recognizes the important role that women play in attaining development. Furthermore, we recognize that the empowerment of women and their inclusion in the decision-making process have enhanced their role in development.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The illicit trade in small arms threatens security and retards social and economic development in our country. Zambia therefore calls for the establishment of a strong and legally binding international instrument on the arms trade. We strongly support the convening of the United Nations conference in 2012 to establish legally binding common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms, with specific measures against defaulters.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“My delegation welcomes the positive developments that have occurred in the past year in the area of arms control and disarmament. The Security Council’s convening of a summit to address disarmament issues, the Secretary-General’s launch of a five-point nuclear disarmament proposal, the entry into force of treaties establishing nuclear-weapon-free zones in Central Asia and Africa, and the convening of a summit in Washington to discuss nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, among others, must indeed be commended. We hope those efforts and the momentum generated will be sustained and will lead to the resolution of all outstanding issues in the area of disarmament. Zambia, however, continues to face difficulties in controlling the inflow of small arms and light weapons.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“While as a Government we are doing everything possible, such as investing in agricultural research and irrigation methods, the debate on climate change should not lose sight of the need to assist developing countries, including Zambia, in building capacities to adapt in order to mitigate negative impacts on the agricultural sector. Without those, poverty and hunger will persist in my country. Zambia shares the concerns of the Secretary- General regarding current global resource loss and ecosystem degradation. It is important that mankind reverse the ongoing trends of natural resource loss and ecosystem degradation as a commitment to protect biodiversity. That will be achieved only if all stakeholders step up their efforts and meet the MDGs and other internationally agreed development goals.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“Let me also add that the measures that the Zambian Government has adopted to address the issue of hunger and poverty include devising agricultural sector policies that enable smallholder farming 10-55128 56 households to improve their productivity. In that connection, this year Zambia has recorded a bumper harvest of maize, which is our main food crop. That will ensure food security and increased incomes for smallholder farmers, who constitute the majority of the farming community. We are mindful, however, of the fact that climate change, as evidenced by persistent periods of droughts and floods in our countries, poses one of the most serious threats to the agricultural sector and thus to overall food production.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The summit to review the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) provided an opportunity for the international community to take stock of existing gaps and the challenges faced in the attainment of the MDGs. At that meeting I elaborated on the progress Zambia has made and the challenges we continue to face in our efforts to attain the MDGs. In spite of the strides made in improving the macroeconomic environment and putting in place development frameworks, the incidence of poverty in my country remains high, partly because our efforts alone are not enough. I therefore wish to reiterate calls to the international cooperating partners to honour all of their commitments to ensure that the 2015 targets are realized.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The Assembly’s theme this year is appropriate, as it provides an opportunity to reaffirm the central role of the United Nations in global governance. The role of the United Nations is felt in areas such as peacekeeping, security, human rights, the promotion of gender equality and the fight for social justice and equality. However, emerging global challenges, such as the recent financial and economic crisis, also call for a greater role for the United Nations in global economic governance. In that regard, our Government would like to see a strengthening and enhancing of capacity in the United Nations to enable it to deal with some of those challenges. Allow me to express Zambia’s gratitude to the Secretary-General for organizing the important high- level meetings that preceded the general debate.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“I stand before this Assembly as an envoy of His Excellency Mr. Rupiah Bwezani Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia. Zambia wishes to align itself with the statement delivered by His Excellency Ngwazi Professor Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi and current Chairperson of the African Union. This session is taking place amid global challenges such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, environmental degradation, international terrorism, piracy, HIV/AIDS, extreme poverty and hunger, among others. It is an occasion for all Member States to collectively engage in dialogue aimed at finding solutions to the challenges that our countries are facing, in order to contribute to the socio-economic development and well-being of our people.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The twenty-first century has been declared the century for the development of Africa. Let us therefore show true commitment to that cause. In a world where there is no true partnership between the rich nations and the poor nations, there can be no global security, no universal justice, no human rights and no 39 06-53341 meaningful development. More than ever before, all of us — rich and poor nations alike — have to work together to create a sense of equal partnership. We all need to fulfil our commitments within a given time frame and enter into new ones in order to reach our goal of a world free of hunger, extreme poverty and disease — indeed, a world where we can live in a secure, clean and sustainable environment.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Although in the recent past we have seen an increase in the commitment of aid resources and action and a reaffirmation of the principle of mutual accountability, there is still an urgent need to ensure that aid is managed efficiently and used effectively for the achievement of the MDGs. It is equally important to closely monitor the donor commitments and aid flows targeted at achieving the MDGs that we have set for ourselves to improve the lives of the poor and most vulnerable in the global community. The people in the developing countries have been listening attentively to the promises that we have made in various international forums. They continue to monitor those commitments. Their expectations and aspirations are very high. It is therefore incumbent on us to ensure that those commitments and promises are fulfilled.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Furthermore, we welcome the outcome of the Gleneagles Summit, at which the leaders of the Group of Eight pledged to increase aid to Africa by $25 billion a year by 2010. We also express our gratitude to those leaders for extending and deepening debt relief to the poorest countries through the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative. That Initiative has resulted in 100-per-cent cancellation of the debt owed to the international multilateral financial institutions by the poor countries that have reached the completion point under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative. Zambia is one such country. In addition, our gratitude goes to the other cooperating partners for agreeing to expand aid to developing countries by approximately $50 billion. Those resources will indeed contribute to the advancement of the MDGs.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Although there has been significant progress in achieving the MDGs, much more remains to be done in order to reverse the negative trends of poverty and the continued marginalization of people across the world. We call for the removal of the unjust multilateral trade system, which continues to hamper the fair participation of the developing and least developed countries in the global market. We would like to draw the attention of the Assembly to the role of our developing partners, particularly, in the quick and concrete implementation of the Doha Development Agenda. It should be pointed out that with fair trading practices, developing and least developed countries would take a significant step towards self-sustenance and reduce dependence on aid.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Four years ago, a bargain was struck in Monterrey between developed and developing countries on the implementation of a comprehensive strategy bold enough to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. Developed countries were urged to support those efforts with action on aid, trade and debt relief. While we commend the developed countries for taking tangible steps to fulfil their commitments, we call upon them to do so as a matter of urgency. It is saddening to note that six years after the Millennium Declaration was signed, the majority of our people in Africa are still exposed to abject poverty and live on less than $1 per day.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Furthermore, between 350 and 500 million people per year are exposed to malaria, which is estimated to be the number one cause of mortality in most developing countries. Zambia, like many of the developing countries adversely affected by those diseases, supports all the efforts made by the international community in combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. We therefore welcome the creation of an international drug purchase facility to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. This will not only facilitate easy access to medicine but will also lower the costs and therefore benefit many countries, especially in the developing world. Poverty in the world today accounts for many of the social and economic injustices that people are subjected to in many developing countries.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“In that regard, we need the continued political and financial support of the international community to ensure its adoption. It is important to confirm that the peacebuilding and development process in the Great Lakes region has 06-53341 38 reached a very advanced stage at all the three- dimensional levels, namely: international partnership, regional ownership and national stewardship. The vision for integrated and sustainable human development in the Great Lakes region is now reassured. The cessation of conflicts in the region, has already fed into the collective will to transform the subregion into a place of sustainable peace, political security and development. Extreme poverty and deprivation breed disease. The number of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and the deaths caused by AIDS have continued to grow in the world today.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Pitifully, we witnessed a case of the inaction of the Security Council, a body charged with the responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. That state of affairs only reaffirms the need to reform the Security Council, with regard to its working methods and the enlargement of its membership. In that regard, Zambia reaffirms Africa’s well-known position on the matter. At this stage, I would be remiss if I did not mention the Great Lakes region, which is emerging from a protracted period of conflict, followed by a period of successful transition towards democracy. The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region will hold its second summit in Nairobi in December 2006, to adopt the draft pact on security, stability and development in the region.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“If the United Nations is to strengthen the operations of that collective mechanism, Member States must work through the United Nations Security Council and other United Nations agencies to develop stronger anti-terrorism, nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament and crime prevention regimes. Zambia will continue to actively pursue measures intended to curtail terrorism through various actions, including taking appropriate national legislative reforms. To that end, we welcome the recent adoption by the General Assembly of the Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and look forward to the adoption of the comprehensive convention on international terrorism. Our Organization cannot afford to avoid addressing situations that threaten international peace and security, such as the recent case of Lebanon.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“In that regard, we appeal to the international community to assist us to strengthen and build the capacities of human rights institutions and all related institutions that have an important role to play in the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Permit me at this juncture to thank the international community for electing Zambia to the Human Rights Council, with the second highest number of votes. With regard to increased global insecurity, Zambia reaffirms that a new vision of collective security is required. Member States of the United Nations expect the collective mechanism to address threats, such as war, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, organized crime and civil conflict, infectious diseases, extreme poverty and environmental degradation.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“In that regard, Zambia commends the United Nations for establishing the Human Rights Council, and as a pioneer member, pledges to give it all the support that it will require. We commit ourselves to assist in formulating rules and structures designed to ensure a strong Council that is transparent, non-selective and non-politicized and that promotes dialogue and cooperation among Member States. I am pleased to state that Zambia has made progress in consolidating human rights and good governance. Zambia has further strengthened the rule of law and upheld the highest standards of individual freedoms for all citizens, without discrimination based on sex, colour, race or religious affiliation.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Kofi Annan has indicated in his “In Larger Freedom” report, “we will not enjoy development without security, we will not enjoy security without development, and we will not enjoy either without respect for human rights.” (A/59/2005, para. 17) The guiding principles of the United Nations Charter incorporate the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. We believe that without the protection of those rights and freedoms, meaningful development cannot be achieved. As one of the 47 Member States elected to the newly established Human Rights Council, Zambia is committed to upholding the tenets of human rights in our country and the world at large.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“The world today is faced with challenges of extreme poverty and underdevelopment, conflicts among and between nations and terrorism, which have 37 06-53341 given rise to increased insecurity all over the world. In addition, human trafficking is on the increase worldwide. Often, innocent women and children in search of a better life, are sold and made to engage in illicit activities. That is a gross violation of human rights, which must be seriously addressed by the international community. The 2005 Summit Outcome set a global agenda to address those challenges. Much has been achieved, but more remains to be done if we are to build a world body that is effective and relevant to the challenges faced. Indeed, as Mr.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“It is pleasing to note that during his presidency, a number of decisions were taken, including the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council. Allow me to also pay fitting tribute to the outgoing Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Kofi Annan, for the outstanding leadership he has provided to our Organization, particularly in his efforts to reform it into a more vibrant and accountable body. His vision and stewardship of the Organization has set the United Nations on a new course. We wish him well in his future endeavours as he leaves office. It is now up to us Member States to summon sufficient will to make his vision a reality.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“On behalf of the Zambian delegation, I congratulate you, Madam President, on your election as President of the sixty- first session of the United Nations General Assembly. It is indeed significant to have a lady holding the highest office of the General Assembly after almost three decades. To us, this attests to the commitment of the United Nations to the principle of gender equality. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome a new member to the United Nations, the Republic of Montenegro. Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Jan Eliasson, the Foreign Minister of Sweden, who successfully presided over the sixtieth session. He rendered selfless commitment and devotion to the search for consensus on a number of issues, including the 2005 World Summit Outcome.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Zambia supports the Secretary-General’s proposals for reform of the United Nations aimed at the strengthening this world body. In conclusion, I wish to state that my delegation recognizes the numerous challenges that the United Nations faces. I have every hope, that through our collective effort, we will succeed in attaining peace, development and prosperity for all humanity. Zambia pledges her support in these efforts.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Zambia is also cooperating with other Governments as well in tackling this pandemic. The Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which is a welcome initiative, has provided renewed impetus to the programmes and interventions of Member States designed to combat these deadly diseases. There is a need to contribute more generously to the Fund for it to be solvent and viable. My delegation wishes to appeal for easier access to these funds to enable affected countries to procure cheaper and affordable generic drugs that are urgently needed. 13 My delegation calls for radical reform and strengthening the world body to make it a more efficient and effective instrument to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“It is no longer just a health concern, but an impediment to human development and political stability, which threatens international peace and security. The startling figures of 42 million people who live with HIV/AIDS globally, the majority of whom are in sub-Saharan Africa, and the 31 million people who have died from the pandemic, should compel the international community to take concrete measures to combat the scourge. The scourge has ravaged Zambia. My Government is devoting considerable attention and resources to combat its spread and to limit its impact on our communities. We are also tackling the problems created by the pandemic such as the plight of AIDS orphans, street kids and vulnerable households. In this task, Government, civil societies, the relevant United Nations agencies and the private sector are all working together.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“We are happy to note the positive developments that have taken place in the recent past in various parts of Africa where the peace processes have led to the cessation of conflict and the return of peace. In that regard, my Government reaffirms its readiness to contribute to the international conference on the Great Lakes region initiated by the United Nations in collaboration with the African Union. The international community should make efforts for conflict prevention and resolution. Conflicts should be avoided by creating a conducive political environment and allow political pluralism, democracy, good governance and transparency to flourish. My country’s commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflicts is unwavering, and we will continue to participate in peacekeeping operations. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is indeed a global crisis.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Although the ownership and the implementation of the NEPAD programme is the responsibility of the Africans themselves, in order to succeed they need the cooperation and assistance of the international community. My delegation would like to appeal to the donor community, including United Nations agencies, to assist in the implementation of NEPAD. My delegation is mindful that Africa’s development is hampered by conflicts. Wherever these occur, there is no development; rather, there is more destruction and loss of life and property. Zambia commends the leadership of Africa for taking up the challenge to resolve conflicts in the African way. We thank them for their time and resources directed at that effort.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“To level the playing field, my delegation calls for the removal of agricultural subsidies in developed countries, which have contributed to the adverse and poor terms of trade for the developing countries. Zambia regrets the failure to achieve a consensus at the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference at Cancún. There is an urgent need to overcome the impasse that emerged. Developed countries should demonstrate a give-and-take spirit in these negotiations. In the effort to address social and economic problems and promote development, the African heads of State and Government, at their summit held in Lusaka, Zambia, in July 2001, adopted the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), to place the continent on a path to sustainable growth.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“This situation is exacerbated by the huge external debts that the least developed countries are struggling to pay off. Given their economic problems, the least developed countries, of which 34 out of 49 are in Africa, there is need for support from the international community within the framework of the 2001 Brussels Plan of Action. In that vein, I wish also to urge developed countries to honour their pledges to meet the target of 0.7 per cent of their gross national product offered as ODA to developing countries. While we welcome the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative in addressing the external debt, there is a need to broaden and ease the process of accessing funds. Equally important, developing countries need easy access to the markets of the developed countries. This is important to stimulate economic growth.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“It is regrettable that, since the Millennium Declaration three years ago, indications are that most developing countries risk falling short of achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. This is largely due to lack of resources and capacity and weaknesses in national and global economies. Zambia continues to strive to implement those goals. Globalization has brought about both opportunities and challenges. But the current world economic conditions are unfavourable to developing countries in general, and to the least developed countries in particular. Unless there is an increase in the flow of the official development assistance (ODA), foreign direct investment and other forms of assistance, it will be difficult for these countries to come out of the 12 vicious circle of poverty and lack of development.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“The strength of the United Nations lies in its legitimacy, founded on the bedrock of principles of international law accepted by all Member States. It is essential that the conduct of international affairs be in conformity with those principles. The common security agenda should reflect a global consensus on all major threats to peace and security. The spirit of cooperation based on the shared values of equality and sovereignty, which are enshrined in our Charter, is a source of our strength. Poverty is the greatest impediment to development. Poverty reduction therefore remains the foremost priority of developing countries and should continue to feature highly on the agenda of the United Nations.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Anna Lindh, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, who dedicated her life to the pursuit of peace, social progress and development. My country will miss her friendship, dynamism and broad understanding of developmental issues. As a peace-loving Member State, Zambia will continue to cooperate with and to support the efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), established by the Security Council to fight terrorism. The CTC should be encouraged to work to raise the capacities of Member States to fight international terrorism. Emphasis should be placed on addressing linkages between terrorism, money-laundering and organized crime, which are among the most serious challenges to stability and peace in our era.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“The tragedy in Baghdad underscores the need for concerted efforts to strengthen multilateral approaches to international peace and security. The United Nations should be allowed to lead efforts to achieve comprehensive disarmament in nuclear, chemical and conventional weapons. Terrorists should be denied access to all weapons of mass destruction. Nuclear, chemical and conventional weapons, including small arms and light weapons, pose a serious threat to international peace and security. In Africa, small arms and light weapons, as well as anti-personnel landmines, have destabilized States and have taken a great toll on life and property. My Government is hopeful that this session will advance the horizon of the international disarmament agenda. Zambia mourns the untimely death of Ms.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Those tragic deaths are an incalculable loss to the United Nations. Such violent acts should not be allowed to continue. My Government also joins other Members of the United Nations in condemning these inhuman acts. I should like to state that Zambia condemns, in all its forms and manifestations, the terrorism that is occurring in various parts of the world. We pledge to cooperate with the international community in the fight against international terrorism. It is in that vein that the Zambian Government welcomes Security Council resolution 1502 (2003), on the protection of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones, which was adopted on 26 August 2003 and which, inter alia, expresses strong condemnation of all forms of violence.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at this session. My delegation pledges its support and its cooperation to you. I wish you a very successful tenure of office. I also wish to pay tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Jan Kavan of the Czech Republic, for the efficient manner in which he presided over the proceedings of the previous session. In addition, I wish to take this opportunity to commend the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for his relentless efforts and dedication to the cause of international peace, security and economic development. My delegation wishes to express our deepest sympathies to the families of the United Nations staff who died in the terrorist bombing at the United Nations offices in Baghdad on 19 August 2003.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)