My delegation has already aligned itself with the statement made by the delegation of Finland on behalf of the European Union on items 114 and 115. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 3rd Committee Mr. Demetris Hadjiargyrou on Elimination of Racism and Racial Discrimination
October 22, 1999
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Constantine Moushoutas at the Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly – Report of the Security Council
October 20, 1999
Mr. President,
The Report of the Security Council, doc. A/54/2, summarizes its enormous workload carried out from 15 June 1998 to 15 June 1999. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 6th Committee Ambassador Andreas J. Jacovides – Agenda Item 158: Establishment of an International Criminal Court
October 20, 1999
Mr. Chairman,
Cyprus has been associated with the position of the European Union, expressed earlier this morning by the distinguished representative of Finland. Consequently, my statement will be confined to certain aspects of the topic which are of particular interest and importance to us and I shall be brief. [Read more…]
Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Cyprus Mr. James Droushiotis to the 4th Committee on Peacekeeping Operations
October 20, 1999
Mr. Chairman,
At the outset I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Chairman of the Special Committee on Peace-Keeping Operations, Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari of Nigeria, and the other members of the Bureau, especially Ambassador Michel Duval of Canada (who chaired the open-ended working group) and to the Rapporteur of the Committee, Mr. Hossan Zaki of Egypt for his introduction of the Report of the Special Committee (A/54/87). [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 3rd Committee Mr. Demetris Hadjiargyrou on Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice and Drug Control
October 19, 1999
My delegation has already aligned itself with the statement of the representative of Finland, delivered earlier in the debate, on behalf of the European Union. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 6th Committee Ambassador Andreas J. Jacovides – Agenda Item 154: United Nations Decade of International Law
October 18, 1999
Mr. Chairman,
In the first place, permit me to extend to you and your colleagues on the Bureau warmest congratulation on your well-deserved election and to express full confidence that, under your able leadership the work of our Committee at this year’s session will be conducted efficiently and fruitfully. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 3rd Committee Mr. Demetris Hadjiargyrou on Advancement of Women and Implementation of the outcome of the Fourth World Conference on Women
October 13, 1999
Although my delegation has aligned itself with the statement of the European Union representative, I would like to make a few remarks on certain issues which we consider to be of particular importance and briefly delineate the main efforts of my government in promoting the advancement of women. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Constantine Moushoutas at the Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly – Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization
October 11, 1999
Mr. President,
My delegation would like to join the previous speakers, who have congratulated the Secretary-General for his lucid and thought provoking report now before us. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 3rd Committee Mr. Demetris Hadjiargyrou on Social Development
October 7, 1999
As this is the first time that my delegation takes the floor in the deliberations of the Third Committee, allow me to extend to you, Mr. Chairman, and to the Members of the Bureau our congratulations on your well-deserved election. [Read more…]
Address by the President of Cyprus Mr. Glafcos Clerides to the 54th Session of the UN General Assembly
September 23, 1999
Mr. President,
I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on your election as President of the 54th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I have no doubt that your long experience and proven diplomatic skills will guide the work of the Session to a successful conclusion. [Read more…]