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WSSD Statements: Cuba, Austria, Nepal

Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:26 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

H.E. MR. FELIPE PEREZ ROQUE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA More >>

WSSD Statements: Libya, Rwanda, Thailand

Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:23 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

H.E. Mr. Abdurrahaman Mohamed Shalgam Secretary of the General Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation More >>

WSSD Statements: Israel, Tonga, Vietnam

Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:21 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

The Lord led Adam through the Garden of Eden and said to him: "...all I created - I created for you. Beware lest you spoil and destroy my world, for if you will spoil it, there is no one to repair it after you." (Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:13) More >>

WSSD Statements: Ethiopia, UAE, Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:19 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

It gives me a great pleasure to express appreciation to South Africa and to the United Nations for the wonderful preparation made for this historic summit. More >>

WSSD Statements: Norway, Ireland, Bosnia

Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:17 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

I can think of no better place to hold a summit on sustainable development than South Africa. Once more South Africa's able leadership has set an example. More >>

WSSD Statements: Mexico, Mozambique, Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:14 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

Mexico is committed to sustainable development. We can no longer allow ourselves economic growth at the expense of the abuse of the planet's natural resources or from social exclusion. We require development with a human face, based on the fight ... More >>

WSSD Statements: Poland, Sweden, Fiji

Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:12 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

Here in Johannesburg, in the Republic of South Africa, which has proved that one can overcome even the most dramatic past, develop new horizons and opportunities, our imagination and will to act must go beyond the borders of the countries we represent ... More >>

WSSD Statements: Netherlands, Mongolia, China

Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 1:11 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

Mahatma Gandhi once said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." It is up to us to make the difference. The difference between poverty and development. Between destroying the earth and sustaining it. To make the difference we must be ... More >>

WSSD Statments: Uruguay, Vatican (Holy See)

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:18 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

MISTER PRESIDENT: IT IS A GREAT HONOUR, AS MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, TO PRESIDE THE DELEGATION OF MY COUNTRY AT THIS SUMMIT IN JOHANNESBURG. URUGUAY SHARES THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SUMMIT AND WISHES THAT THESE MAY BE ACHIEVED SUCCESSFULLY. More >>

WSSD Statements: Korea, Macedonia

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:16 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

H.E. Choi Sung-hong Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea More >>

WSSD Statements: Jordan, Qatar

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:14 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

On behalf of the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, I would like to express our deep gratitude to our host, South Africa, for providing us with the opportunity to come together and focus our attention on actions to achieve sustainable development. ... More >>

WSSD Statements: Kuwait, Sudan

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:13 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed A. Al-Jarallah Minister of Health of The State of Kuwait More >>

WSSD Statements: Malaysia, Iraq

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:11 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

1. We are confident that under your able leadership, we will have a very successful meeting. 1 would like to thank the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa and the City of Johannesburg, for the excellent arrangements made for the ... More >>

WSSD Statements: Malaysia, Iraq

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:11 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

1. We are confident that under your able leadership, we will have a very successful meeting. 1 would like to thank the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa and the City of Johannesburg, for the excellent arrangements made for the ... More >>

WSSD Statements: Nigeria, Zimbabwe

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:10 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

The World Summit on Sustainable Development comes at a significant point in history, as the world embrace the 21s` century. The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio in 1992, gave hope for a better future for humanity. ... More >>

WSSD Statements: Japan, Tuvalu

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:09 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

I come to Johannesburg to join other distinguished world leaders in addressing the challenge of defining what must be done in order to ensure sustainable development for all. Our world is filled with harsh realities. Conflicts continue incessantly ... More >>

WSSD Statements: Botswana, Bolivia

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:07 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

HIS HONOUR LT. GENERAL SERETSE KHAMA IAN KHAMA VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA More >>

WSSD Statements: Kenya, Morroco

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:05 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

His Excellency Hon. Daniel T. Arap Moi C.G.H. MP, President and Commander in-Chief of The Republic of Kenya More >>

WSSD Stratements: Gerhard Schröder, Tony Blair

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:01 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

I should like to thank President Mbeki and you, Mr Secretary-General, for your initiative and commitment in preparing and holding this summit. More >>

WSSD Statements: Thabo Mbecki, Romano Prodi

Tuesday, 3 September 2002, 2:00 pm | World Summit On Sustainable Development

Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellencies, Heads of Delegation, Your Excellency, Secretary-General of UN, Kofi Annan, Distinguished Representatives of Civil Society, Delegates, ladies and gentlemen: More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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