Speeches from 2018

I congratulate Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session, on her election to that honourable function. ...

I convey very special congratulations to Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election to preside over the General Assembly. I congratulate her on her pers...

At the outset, I wish to congratulate Her Excellency María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on assuming the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-third sess...

I am particularly honoured to address this year’s session, as 2018 is a symbolic year for Romania. One hundred years ago, Romanians accomplished their great dr...

The statements delivered during this session’s general debate confirm that international relations are now being conducted in a complex and controversial period...

As we gather in this Hall and work together to make the United Nations more relevant to all people, the positive developments in Africa over the past year merit...

It is my privilege and honour once again to address the General Assembly on behalf of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. At the outset, allow me to cong...

Allow me to begin by congratulating the President on her election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy- third session. Her assumption of tha...

One decade ago, the world was convulsed by a cataclysmic collapse of its economic order. The devastating global economic and financial crisis began in the board...

I have had the privilege of addressing the General Assembly over the past 21 years as Samoa’s Prime Minister, and my message has remained consistent through...

On behalf of the Government of the Republic of San Marino, I would like to congratulate Her Excellency María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election as Presi...

At the outset, let me join all those who have preceded me at this rostrum in conveying, on behalf of the Government and the people of Sao Tome and Principe, o...

At the outset, it is my pleasure to congratulate Her Excellency María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés on her election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its ...

On behalf of His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, the President of the Republic of Senegal, and his Government, I would like to express my warm congratulations...

First of all, it is indeed a great honour for me to address the Assembly on behalf of the Republic of Serbia. I would like to take this opportunity to congratul...

Let me start by paying tribute to the statesmen and giants of history who have walked these halls and without whom our Organization would not be what it is toda...

It is a distinct honour for me to address the General Assembly for the very first time as President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. On behalf of the Government...

It is a bright and sunny Saturday morning outside. I thank members for sacrificing their time to participate in this debate. I add my voice to those who cong...

It takes decades to build peace and trust, but it only takes seconds, one selfish or narrow-minded decision, to break them. We gather here every year to enhance...

It is always an honour to take part in this great General Assembly. Today we live in a world where new challenges are multiplying and old ones never seem to go ...