Mr. Chairman,
We would like to join others in expressing to his excellency, president Suleyman Demirel, and through him to the government and people of Turkey, our sincere condolences for the devastating earthquake which has again struck his country causing so many human and material loses and to kindly ask him to convey to the bereaved families our heartfelt sympathy and condolences. [Read more…]
On 15 November 1983 the Turkish Cypriot leadership unilaterally declared the independence of the part of Cyprus which is under Turkish occupation since 1974. [Read more…]
Mr. President,
The item Bethlehem 2000 was, according to resolution A/53/L.27, inscribed on the Agenda of the 54th Session so that we may be given the opportunity to reaffirm our support for the historic commemoration, immediately prior to the occasion. [Read more…]
Mr. Chairman,
My delegation has aligned itself with the statement delivered earlier in the debate on item 116 by the Representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. [Read more…]
Mr. Chairman,
The consideration of the International Law Commission’s Report has traditionally been the highlight of the Sixth Committee’s agenda and I feel privileged to have this opportunity of again participating in this debate after an interval of a few years. [Read more…]
Mr. Chairman,
At the outset I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Commissioner General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Mr. Peter Hansen for his comprehensive Report on the Agency’s activities during the past year and for his excellent introductory statement. [Read more…]
Mr. Chairman,
Although my delegation has aligned itself with the statement of the Representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union, I would like to make a few remarks on subitem 99(c) concerning “Women in Development” since we consider it to be of particular importance. [Read more…]
My delegation has aligned itself with the statement of the representative of Finland presented on behalf of the European Union. I will, therefore, limit my remarks to the situation of children in Cyprus and to the actions and policies of my government. [Read more…]
Mr. President,
It is a particular honour and pleasure for the delegation of Cyprus to address the General Assembly on its consideration of the Report of the International Court of Justice. [Read more…]
Thank you Mr. Chairman,
At the outset, please allow me to congratulate you and the members of the Bureau for your election. We are confident that under your wise guidance, our deliberations will come to a successful conclusion. [Read more…]