Speeches by Major

6355 speeches found

Australia

AUS
1973
Session 28
Willesee

39. I would first like to extend to you, Sir, the warmest congratulations of the Australian delegation on your election as President of the General Assembly. T...

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Namibia

NAM
1992
Session 47
Mr. GURIRAB

Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has spearheaded humanity's common yearning for a peaceful, just and prosperous world, a world freed at last fr...

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China

CHN
2007
Session 62
Yang Jiechi

I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session. I am convinced that under your able ...

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Liberia

LBR
1996
Session 51
Ruth Perry

Permit me to express on behalf of my country, Liberia, our sincere congratulations to you, Sir, on your unanimous election as President of the General Assembly...

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Barbados

BRB
1974
Session 29
Mr. Moe

Mr. President, I am happy to join those who preceded me in paying tribute to you on your election to the presidency of this, the twenty-ninth session of the Gen...

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Ecuador

ECU
1976
Session 31
Mr. Pesantes Garcia

It gives me particular pleasure to convey to the President, Mr. Amerasinghe; through you, Madam President, the greetings and cordial congratulations of the Gove...

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Vanuatu

VUT
2021
Session 76
Bob Loughman

Mr. President; Excellencies, Heads of State and Governments; Mr. Secretary-General; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction I have the great...

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Turkmenistan

TKM
2013
Session 68
Rashid Meredov

At the outset, allow me to express our sincere gratitude for the honour of addressing the General Assembly from this rostrum. I bring greetings from His Excel...

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Philippines

PHL
2012
Session 67
Albert del Rosario

Allow me to congratulate the President on his election and to offer the steadfast support of my country for his term. Each year we renew our commitment to our ...

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Sweden

SWE
2010
Session 65
Marten Grunditz

May I start by pointing out that Sweden aligns itself fully with the written statement of the European Union (EU), which will soon be distributed to all Memb...

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Grenada

GRD
2009
Session 64
Peter David

I am honoured, Sir, to add Grenada’s voice to the many warm congratulations offered you on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-fo...

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Republic of Chad

TCD
2020
Session 75
Mr. Amine Abba Sidick

Mr. President; Ladies and gentlemen Heads of State and delegations; Mr. Secretary-General of the United Nations; Ladies and Gentlemen, The Field Marshal of Chad...

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Democratic Kampuchea

KHM
1982
Session 37
Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK

This is the sixth time in a quarter of a century that I have had the honor to come to this rostrum to defend before the representatives of Member States the ...

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Mali

MLI
1992
Session 47
Mr. TOURE

The delegation of the Republic of Mali, which I have the honour to lead, welcomes your outstanding election, Sir, to the presidency of the General Assembly at...

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Egypt

EGY
2007
Session 62
Ahmed Aboul Gheit

Six years ago, in September 2001, we, the representatives of the international community, stood united and in solidarity in the face of international terrori...

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Guinea

GIN
2007
Session 62
Lansana Kouyaté

I should like at the outset to convey to all members friendly greetings from Guinea, its people and its President, General Lansana Conté. To the President of...

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Thailand

THA
1995
Session 50
Mr. Kasemsri

On behalf of the Government and people of Thailand, I should like to extend my warmest congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Freitas do Amaral, upon his electio...

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Ireland

IRL
2012
Session 67
Eamon Gilmore

The primary mission of the United Nations is to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which... has brought untold sorrow to mankind”. Those are...

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Portugal

PRT
2014
Session 69
Rui Machete

At the outset, I should like to congratulate the President on his election, which testifies to the strong commitment of Africa to the United Nations and to m...

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Saint Vincent and Grenadines

VCT
1988
Session 43
Mr. PETERS

On behalf of the Government and people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, I have great pleasure in offering sincere congratulations to Mr. Dante Caputo on hi...

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