Speeches by Mr. Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson

Mr President, Excellencies, ladies, and gentlemen, Let me start by thanking the UN Secretary-General, for his leadership in these difficult times. I also expres...

We live in a world of opportunity. Never have we had such potential to end poverty, hunger and violations of human rights, and focus on people striving for a de...

The United Nations has played a critical role in promoting peace and development for all. Most indices measuring human development tell a positive story — a sto...

Next year we will celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations. This fundamental cornerstone of the international rules-based order, along with...