The present draft articles are without prejudice to the status of third States as neutrals in relation to an armed conflict.

The mission will be led by Ambassador Jean Marc de La Sablière of France.

During the war, Nevada and West Virginia joined as new states of the Union.

Let us remember that we all entered the United Nations as sovereign and equal States.

We must not forget that the General Assembly and the First Committee are political bodies representing sovereign States.

Many States had entered into multilateral and bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding in those areas.

We must now accompany that initiative by adding other nations that find themselves in similar circumstances.

He has also visited Member States and participated on my behalf in important meetings dedicated to the situation in the Horn of Africa.

In some instances, however, States assisted their citizens to escape from justice in the Gambia.

But at no time in modern history have developing countries been at the forefront of a multipolar economic system.

Certain territories whose populations may be similarly affected appear not to be sovereign States.

(a) When the States referred to in article 1, paragraph 1, are Contracting States to this Convention or

Permanent membership must be extended to other Powers that can make a major contribution to international peace and security.

(a) When the States referred to in article 1, paragraph 1, are Contracting States to this Convention or

Noting that many Pacific Islands Forum nations depend upon the continued existence of sustainable marine ecosystems,

Our task this sixtieth anniversary is twofold first, to recommit ourselves as Member States to the enduring vision and values of the Charter and, secondly, to retool the United Nations machinery to meet the challenges of the twenty first century.

Ms. Banks (New Zealand) As Member States, we stand together at the threshold of a new era in the evolution of the United Nations.

To that end, it is our intention as Member States to ensure that, over the course of that exercise, that unfortunate oversight is properly addressed.

The representative character of the General Assembly validates and reinforces the commitments we assume as Member States in regard to the objectives of the draft resolution.

So here's the thing The current business model for language education is the student pays, and in particular, the student pays Rosetta Stone 500 dollars.

Particular attention should be drawn to the supporters of those enclaves, be they States, administrative regions, governmental institutions or private organizations.

3. This Convention is open for accession by all States that are not signatory States as from the date it is open for signature.

At the same time, many States have begun to feel that the sheer imbalance of power in the world is a source of instability.

This Convention is open for accession by all States that are not signatory States as from the date it is open for signature.

Once a threat to individual nations, today terrorism was a transnational phenomenon affecting rich and poor nations alike.

The Committee noted with appreciation that, since its forty seventh session, additional resources for 2005 had been offered by various Member States and organizations.

The Security Council must reflect the international reality of the twenty first century by including Member States capable of assuming peacekeeping responsibilities.

Mr. Neil (Jamaica) The Charter of the United Nations enjoins us, as Member States, to promote friendly relations based on peace and cooperation.

the establishment of an international mechanism including states, non governmental organisations and the private sector to help link states that are in need of resources with those that can provide assistance.

We continue to call on those outside the NPT to join this core Treaty as non nuclear weapon States.

The Special Committee expressed its appreciation to Argentina, Algeria, Morocco and Spain for their participation in the seminar and encouraged other Member States to continue to cooperate with the Special Committee.

Originally established in the United States, Europe, Soviet Union, and Japan, the WDC system expanded to other countries and to new scientific disciplines.

Since the Charter was adopted 60 years ago, a number of countries, including in Africa, Asia and Latin America, have emerged as key political and economic Powers.

A watchful eye had been kept on the supply of materials necessary to the production of nuclear weapons, and many States had been able to benefit from the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Noting that there were good and bad forms of transparency, one commentator called for more extensive use of drafting groups that included Member States not currently serving on the Council.

Noting with satisfaction that additional States have ratified or acceded to the Convention, bringing the total number of States that have formally accepted the obligations of the Convention to one hundred and eight,

We, as Member States, have shown in finalizing the summit outcome a mixture of courage and creativity on the one hand and of stubbornness and hesitation on the other.

At the same time, experts noted that Governments, as States parties to a range of international human rights instruments, generally were already required to protect women's human rights.

In particular, States have sought membership of the Commission not to strengthen human rights but to protect themselves against criticism or to criticize others.

We will actively participate both as a group and as individual States in the General Assembly's assessment of existing mandates and structures to improve the distribution of resources and to avoid duplication.

In preparation for the open debate, the Council held an Arria Formula meeting on 16 February chaired by Jean Marc de La Sablière, the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations.

Noting with satisfaction that additional States have ratified or acceded to the Convention, bringing the total number of States that have formally accepted the obligations of the Convention to one hundred and fifty five,

At this point, the United States, having occupied sovereign States by force, is indiscriminately killing innocent people by using chemical weapons such as white phosphorus without hesitation.

As nation States, our collective challenge and responsibility is to identify those things that the United Nations can do and to ensure it is equipped to do them.

Welcome the progress achieved in the European integration processes of the States in the region, as reflected in the EU Council's decisions during the past months.