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Pakistan CEO Pervez Musharraf's UN2K Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 1:53 pm | UN Millennium Summit

We are passing through momentous times in the history of mankind. Just as every dawn inspires fresh hope; a new moon is an occasion for prayer; new year for resolutions; so also the turn of the new millennium kindles hope for the future among humanity. ... More >>

Cuban President Fidel Castro's UN2K Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 1:50 pm | UN Millennium Summit

There is chaos in our world, both within the countries' borders and beyond. Blind laws are offered like divine norms that would bring peace, order, well being and the security our planet so badly needs. That is what they would have us believe. More >>

French President Jacques Chirac UN2K Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 1:47 pm | UN Millennium Summit

Time has changed its rhythm. A new world has emerged in the space of a single generation. A world that still bears the scars of the past and where crises and conflicts still persist. But a world that is already in the future. An open world in which borders ... More >>

Syria Foreign Minister Farouk AI-Shara UN2K Speech

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 1:46 pm | UN Millennium Summit

I am honored to address you in this distinguished fora, in the name of President Bashar Al‑Assad, the President of the Syrian Arab Republic and to convey to you his regards and best wishes that this Millennium Summit should fulfill the ... More >>

Palestinian Chairman Yasser Arafat UN2K Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 1:45 pm | UN Millennium Summit

I am pleased and honored to participate today, as the representative of Palestine and of the Palestinian people, in this great occasion, which is of special importance for us. The beginning of the third millennium, which we celebrate today, is marked ... More >>

Saudi Arabia Deputy PM Prince Abdullah UN2K Speech

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 10:05 am | UN Millennium Summit

I greet you with the greeting of Islam, the greeting of peace, in the name of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd bin Abdulaziz. A large number of leaders of member states have come from diverse locations to participate in this historic ... More >>

Jordan's King Abdullah 11 UN2K Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 10:02 am | UN Millennium Summit

Today, the quest for peace unites us. The opportunities and perils of a new frontier challenge us, and the hopes and prayers, of millions around the world, for harmony and justice, echo, to remind us, of the historic significance of this Millenium Summit. ... More >>

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan UN2K Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 10:00 am | UN Millennium Summit

I much regret to have to open our proceedings on a somber note. The safety of United Nations personnel, in both peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, is a matter of vital concern to all of us. Before delivering my prepared statement, therefore, I ... More >>

US President Bill Clinton UN2K Summite Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 9:59 am | UN Millennium Summit

Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, my fellow leaders: It is an honor to host in the United States this unprecedented gathering of world leaders. We meet at a remarkable moment -- when more of the world's people enjoy prosperity, freedom, and democracy ... More >>

Iranian President Mohammad Khatami UN2K Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 9:57 am | UN Millennium Summit

At the outset, I wish to express my appreciation, on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to the distinguished Secretary‑General for his comprehensive report on the emerging global challenges in the new century. The convening of the Millennium ... More >>

Russian President Vladimir Putin UN2K Speech

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 9:55 am | UN Millennium Summit

This summit is really the last one in this millennium. But it will go down in history as the Millennium Summit by a different reason. More >>

Chinese Premiere Jiang Zemin's UN2K Summit Address

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 9:54 am | UN Millennium Summit

At the turn of the century and the millennium, leaders of all countries are meeting here at the Headquarters of the United Nations to discuss major issues that bear on the future development of mankind so as to advance the lofty cause of world peace ... More >>

Israeli PM Ehud Barak's Address to UN2K Summit

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 9:52 am | UN Millennium Summit

Three millennia ago in Jerusalem, the prophets Isaiah and Micah kindled the torch of harmony and justice among the nations: ”... and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks, Nation shall not lift up sword ... More >>

UK PM Tony Blark Speech to UN2K Summit

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 9:49 am | UN Millennium Summit

The challenge for the UN is the same as for all of us: how to respond to change. It must become better organised, better managed, with the direction and purpose fit for the awesome tasks it faces. More >>

Australian PM John Howard Speech To UN2K Summit

Thursday, 7 September 2000, 9:48 am | UN Millennium Summit

The ideals a nation holds for itself, and for others, are often found more in the everyday speech of its people than in the rhetoric of politics or diplomacy. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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