Speeches by president

At the outset I should like to congratulate the President on his election to his high office at the forty-fifth session of the General Assembly. Because of his...

It is indeed an honour for me to extend to Mr. Kerim the sincere congratulations of the Government of Somalia upon his election to the presidency of the Gene...

It is a happy coincidence — and one that gives me great pleasure — that my fellow countryman, who is presiding at this meeting, has given me the f loor. Despit...

43. Allow me, Mr. President, to add my country’s voice to those from Africa and elsewhere who have extended to you warm greetings and congratulations on your el...

Speaking here on behalf of my country, I wish to congratulate the new Secretary-General of the Organization, Mr. Kofi Annan, who, after nine months in his post...

First, Sir, I warmly congratulate you and the friendly Swiss Confederation on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-fifth session, ...

Mr. President, I am glad to have the opportunity today of extending to you, on behalf of the South African delegation, my congratulations on your election to th...

Mr President, This is an historic and unusual gathering of our General Assembly. We gather not in the great city of New York, but from among our people, from ac...

My Government agrees entirely with the Secretary-General’s remarks at the opening of this debate. The world is on the eve of a great transition. The problems...

I wish to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. I am confident that...

It is my pleasure to congratulate the President on his election at this forty-second session of the United Nations General Assembly. His election reflects the ...

First of all, Mr. President, I wish to congratulate you most warmly, on behalf of the Cyprus delegation, on your election to the Presidency of this session of t...

On behalf of my people and the Government of Papua New Guinea, I bring the General Assembly warm greetings and pledge our support to you, Mr. President, as y...

I wish at the outset to congratulate you on your election as President of the sixtieth session of the United Nations General Assembly and also for the excellent...

26. I am going to make a few very brief remarks concerning some items on our agenda. Before doing so, however, I must express my deep regret that the deliberati...

1. I should like to associate myself with my colleagues who have preceded me to this rostrum and extend to you, Mr. President, the sincere congratulations of my...

Mr. President, permit fee to convey to you my most sincere congratulations on having assumed the presidency of the fortieth regular session of the General Assem...

Before making my statement I should like to take this opportunity to express my country’s deepest sympathy with the Government and people of India as they mourn...

This is the time of the year when New York is characterized by a festive atmosphere, caused by the numerous receptions, dinners and other gatherings which mark ...

Last week a heinous terrorist attack was perpetrated against the Republic of Kenya,  resulting in the death and injury of dozens innocent civilians as wel...