UN General Assembly
2013

It is determined, too, to pursue a bold, consciousness- raising policy aimed at controlling population growth, which is currently negating the impact of the remarkable economic growth that we have experienced in the past two years. As I said at the beginning of my statement, this session is taking place at a time when the purpose and role of the Organization are being sorely tested, owing to an international situation characterized by persisting or new crises and conflicts. Now more than ever, we need to rise to the challenge, bearing in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We call upon the General Assembly, and in particular the Security Council, to continue to work resolutely to arrive at negotiated and lasting solutions to situations where lethal crises have the potential to cause desolation and displacement and compromise socioeconomic development. For us in the Sahel the major concern in 2012 and 2013 has been Mali. The Niger is pleased with the positive outcome in that country and the follow-up