Speeches by Ban Ki-moon

Like my predecessors, I would like first of all, on behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Madagascar and on my own behalf, to congratulate His Excellen...

I would first like to congratulate Ambassador Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session...

At the outset, I would like to join previous speakers, on behalf of His Excellency Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Republic of Burundi, and our entire de...

At the outset, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Joseph Deiss on his election as President of the General Assembly at i...

It is a great privilege and signal honour for me to address the 10-55276 20 Assembly on behalf of the President of the Republic of Mali, His Excellen...

I am once again participating in the regular session of the General Assembly to reaffirm our respect, admiration and congratulations to our brother, Mr. Ban Ki-...

First, I sincerely congratulate Mr. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-third session. The role playe...

I join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-fifth session. I am confident that, u...

Since the Charter of the United Nations was adopted in San Francisco, the international community has made it a true act of faith in setting up a new interna...

On behalf the delegation of Guinea, which I have the great honour to lead, I would like first of all to congratulate the President on his election to guide the...

Let me begin by expressing the deep condolences and solidarity of the Government and people of Guyana to the victims of yesterday’s earthquake in Mexico and tho...

Allow me, at the outset, to congratulate the new President of the General Assembly, Mr. John Ashe, his predecessor, Mr. Vuk Jeremi., and Secretary-General Ba...

Last year, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a plan of action for balanced and sustainable global development. The Age...

Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty- second session. I would like ...

On behalf of my delegation and in my own name, I would like to offer the President our warmest congratulations on his brilliant election to the presidency of...

It is an honour for me to deliver the statement of the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, and to speak...

At the outset, allow me to congratulate the President on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-first session. Allow me also to thank ...

Allow me to warmly congratulate the President on his accession to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty- sixth session. With his experience and ...

At the outset, I should like to express our congratulations to Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki on his election to preside over the General Assembly. We wish him the...

The item at the top of our agenda is climate change. The upcoming Bali Conference needs our full support. Climate change is a challenge that can only be over...