Session 73 Speeches

196 speeches found

Poland

POL
2018
Session 73
Mr. Andrzej Duda

I congratulate Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session, on her election to that honourable function. ...

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Portugal

PRT
2018
Session 73
Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

I convey very special congratulations to Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election to preside over the General Assembly. I congratulate her on her pers...

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Qatar

QAT
2018
Session 73
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

At the outset, I wish to congratulate Her Excellency María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on assuming the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-third sess...

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Romania

ROU
2018
Session 73
Mr. Klaus Werner Iohannis

I am particularly honoured to address this year’s session, as 2018 is a symbolic year for Romania. One hundred years ago, Romanians accomplished their great dr...

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Russian Federation

RUS
2018
Session 73
Mr. Sergey Lavrov

The statements delivered during this session’s general debate confirm that international relations are now being conducted in a complex and controversial period...

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Rwanda

RWA
2018
Session 73
Mr. Paul Kagame

As we gather in this Hall and work together to make the United Nations more relevant to all people, the positive developments in Africa over the past year merit...

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

KNA
2018
Session 73
Mr. Timothy S. Harris

It is my privilege and honour once again to address the General Assembly on behalf of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. At the outset, allow me to cong...

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Saint Lucia

LCA
2018
Session 73
Mr. Allen Michael Chastanet

Allow me to begin by congratulating the President on her election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy- third session. Her assumption of tha...

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

VCT
2018
Session 73
Mr. Ralph Gonsalves

One decade ago, the world was convulsed by a cataclysmic collapse of its economic order. The devastating global economic and financial crisis began in the board...

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Samoa

WSM
2018
Session 73
Mr. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi

I have had the privilege of addressing the General Assembly over the past 21 years as Samoa’s Prime Minister, and my message has remained consistent through...

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San Marino

SMR
2018
Session 73
Mr. Nicola Renzi

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of San Marino, I would like to congratulate Her Excellency María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election as Presi...

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Sao Tome and Principe

STP
2018
Session 73
Mr. Urbino José Gonçalves Botelho

At the outset, let me join all those who have preceded me at this rostrum in conveying, on behalf of the Government and the people of Sao Tome and Principe, o...

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Saudi Arabia

SAU
2018
Session 73
Mr. Adel Ahmed Al-Jubeir

At the outset, it is my pleasure to congratulate Her Excellency María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its ...

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Senegal

SEN
2018
Session 73
Mr. Sidiki Kaba

On behalf of His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, the President of the Republic of Senegal, and his Government, I would like to express my warm congratulations...

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Serbia

SRB
2018
Session 73
Ms. Ana Brnabić

First of all, it is indeed a great honour for me to address the Assembly on behalf of the Republic of Serbia. I would like to take this opportunity to congratul...

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Seychelles

SYC
2018
Session 73
Mr. Danny Faure

Let me start by paying tribute to the statesmen and giants of history who have walked these halls and without whom our Organization would not be what it is toda...

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Sierra Leone

SLE
2018
Session 73
Mr. Julius Maada Bio

It is a distinct honour for me to address the General Assembly for the very first time as President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. On behalf of the Government...

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Singapore

SGP
2018
Session 73
Mr. Vivian Balakrishnan

It is a bright and sunny Saturday morning outside. I thank members for sacrificing their time to participate in this debate. I add my voice to those who cong...

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Slovakia

SVK
2018
Session 73
Mr. Andrej Kiska

It takes decades to build peace and trust, but it only takes seconds, one selfish or narrow-minded decision, to break them. We gather here every year to enhance...

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Slovenia

SVN
2018
Session 73
Mr. Borut Pahor

It is always an honour to take part in this great General Assembly. Today we live in a world where new challenges are multiplying and old ones never seem to go ...

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