Speeches from 2011

We are living in times of breathtaking change. Much of it is good change: scientific and technological progress making real advances for humankind, an ever m...

Israel has extended its hand in peace from the moment it was established 63 years ago. On behalf of Israel and the Jewish people, I extend that hand again to...

Italy has a long tradition of mediation that has shaped our history and our approach to international affairs. In the celebrations of the 150th anniversary o...

I would like to congratulate the President on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. We are confident that his ...

I would like to begin by congratulating Mr. Al-Nasser on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty- sixth session. I express my gr...

It is an honour to return once again to this historic setting. May I warmly congratulate His Excellency Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser. Jordanians well remem...

I would like, on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan and on my own behalf, to congratulate Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon on his re-election to his high and ...

I take this opportunity to once again congratulate the President on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. I am c...

I bring warm greetings from the people of Kiribati, on whose behalf I address the Assembly. I wish to join previous speakers in congratulating you, Mr. Presi...

At the outset, let me say that it is my pleasure to personally extend to you, Mr. President, on behalf of the Government and the people of the State of Kuwai...

At the outset, allow me to congratulate Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on his well-deserved reappointment and to wish him continued success in his high and re...

The reappointment of Mr. Ban Ki-moon as Secretary- General is testimony to his able leadership and great achievements in guiding the universal Organization o...

At the outset, I wish to congratulate Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser on his assumption of the post of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth se...

First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session, especially since you r...

At the very outset, allow me to congratulate Mr. Al-Nasser on his well-deserved election to the office of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixt...

Liberia congratulates you, Mr. President, on your election to the important office of President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. We are co...

At the outset, allow me to thank most sincerely the Ambassador of sisterly Qatar on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth...

It is a great honour to again address this Assembly, especially at the first general debate ever opened by a woman. What an inspiration! This debate has alre...

Twenty years ago, Lithuania rejoined the international community of sovereign States and became a Member of the United Nations. The unique experience of peac...

Luxembourg is very pleased that the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, was able for the first time to address this Assembly on behalf of th...