Terrorism remains the greatest threat to humankind.

An injury to one human being is an injury to all humanity.

The swift reaction of the States Members of our Organization demonstrates the solidarity and attentiveness of the international community in reacting to this disaster, which has affected mankind as a whole.

Noting that the El Niño phenomenon has a recurring character and that it can lead to extensive natural hazards with the potential to seriously affect humankind,

It was a mockery of humankind that Japan was attempting to occupy a permanent seat on the Security Council, given that it was a war criminal that had massacred millions of Asian people and was the only defeated country that had not faced up to its war crimes.

In order to contain this modern plague on humankind, in 2001 the United Nations adopted the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. Its implementation is of paramount importance.

Although we would all like to enjoy good health, we cannot fail to support the specialized agencies of the United Nations particularly the World Health Organization which have tirelessly sought remedies for the incurable diseases that continue to kill human beings, depriving them of their potential.