Speeches from 2009

First, I would like to warmly congratulate Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session. I ...

I would like first of all to thank almighty Allah for granting us yet another opportunity for a gathering of world leaders. My delegation would like to thank...

I am grateful for the opportunity to address the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session. Each year, we gather here to confront our common challenges ...

In these tumultuous times marked by manifold crises, we are more than ever in need of a global Organization that all Members make use of and support. We need...

I bring very warm greetings from the people of Ghana. Allow me to join previous speakers in congratulating the President of the General Assembly at its sixty...

On behalf of Her Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Ms. Dora Bakoyannis, who unfortunately could not be in New York today,...

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...

At the outset, I would like to salute Mr. Ali Treki, our President and a distinguished diplomat. I wish him much success in leading the deliberations of this ...

At the outset, on behalf of the Guinean delegation, which I have the honour of leading, I would like to pass on to the President, Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki, S...

My first words are to congratulate Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session. Aware of h...

I extend our gratitude to the Secretary-General for continuing to spearhead the work of the United Nations at a time when our membership is beset by historic...

Allow me at the outset to convey my congratulations to the President of the General Assembly and to wish him very fruitful work. Can you imagine a General ...

As you, Sir, assume the presidency of the General Assembly at this sixty-fourth session, my delegation wishes you all the best in your endeavours and looks f...

For the past three years the President of Honduras has come to this global forum to propose simple, honest, straightforward ways of responding to the great ...

Allow me at the outset to congratulate the President on his assumption of the high post of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session...

It is indeed an honour for me to address this Assembly for the first time. I would like to start by congratulating His Excellency Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki on...

I offer my congratulations to Mr. Treki on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session. My delegation assures him of...

We meet today while the world is in the grip of intertwined crises from which we must break free if we are to ensure our long- term survival. The most urgent ...

I thank Almighty God for granting me the opportunity once again to address this important international forum. At the outset, I wish to begin by congratulat...

Permit me to congratulate our brother and friend Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth ses...