Speeches from 2015

At the outset, I would like to congratulate the President of the General Assembly at its seventieth session on his election and to express my good wishes for th...

At the outset, I would like to extend my congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Mogens Lykketoft on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seve...

My delegation would like to congratulate the President on his assuming the presidency of this important session. We have found inspiration in the theme of the s...

The seventieth anniversary of the United Nations is a good opportunity both to consider our history and to talk about our collective future. In 1945, the countr...

The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (resolution 70/1) marks a new era in international cooperation. Ending extreme poverty was never going to be e...

It is indeed an honour for me to address this organ of the United Nations in my capacity as Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a privilege of service best...

As I address this historic seventieth session of the General Assembly, I join in the chorus of congratulations to the President on assuming the high honour and ...

In the Christian Bible, the Book of Proverbs suggests that mortal men live for threescore and ten years, a number that fairly accurately reflects the current mo...

Last Friday ushered in a new era in our search for an innovative plan of action for people and the planet. The significant milestone event was the adoption by t...

I would like to congratulate the President on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventieth session. I also wish to commend the work of Hi...

It is my distinct honour and privilege to participate in the proceedings of the General Assembly on behalf of and representing the Democratic Republic of Sao To...

Seventy years have passed since the United Nations was founded, and we are gathered here today to recall together the purposes and principles of the Charter of ...

Senegal, through me, warmly congratulates the President and wishes him every success in conducting the work of this session. We thank his Ugandan predecessor fo...

Seventy years have passed since the establishment of the United Nations. People live differently now; many changes have taken place and many reforms have been ...

“We the peoples of the United Nations, determined ...”. Yes, these are bold and visionary words drafted 70 years ago, providing the United Nations with its sen...

I would like to warmly congratulate the President on his election to conduct the affairs of the Assembly at its historic seventieth session. I can assure him of...

During the past 70 years we, the States Members of the United Nations, have been driven by the noble ideals and aspirations that the visionary founders of the U...

We are at a historic junction for the United Nations, which will turn 70 next month. This occasion is an opportunity for stocktaking of the Organization’s past ...

The Government and people of Solomon Islands join me in conveying our warm greetings to the General Assembly. I extend to you, Mr. President, our felicitations ...

I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election to preside over the General Assembly at its seventieth session. I would also like to exp...