Speeches by Alexander de Croo

UNGA79 Plenary Speech September 2024 Mister President, Esteemed Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, As leaders from around the globe flock to the UN this ...

Some people, including here in this Hall, are pessimistic about the state of the world today. I beg to differ. There are good reasons for optimism. Since the st...

How encouraging it is to see the General Assembly meet in person again. When I stepped into this solemn Hall, I felt a sense of relief. But while we all yearn t...

Building a rules based world, promoting dignity and universal values, surmounting the climate challenge and launching humankind on the path to sustainable devel...

I want to begin with the story of Karina, 22-years-old. Eight years ago, Karina — a teenager — was forced to flee Donetsk when Russia invaded eastern Ukraine. I...