Speeches from 2021

Standing before members again two years later at the General Assembly, I am keenly reminded of the precious normal daily life that has been lost. Guided by the ...

On behalf of His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit, I stand before the General Assembly to share the recent developments in our country. I intend to do s...

On Sunday, 19 September, at 3:12 p.m., a volcano erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. Since then, Spain has been following the devel...

I am honoured to represent Sri Lanka at this gathering today. I would first like to congratulate Mr. Abdulla Shahid on his election as President of the General ...

Mr. President, Excellencies, Heads of State, Heads of Government Mr. Secretary-General, Ladies and gentlemen, May the peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon ...

I would like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid on his election to preside over the General Assembly at its seventy- sixth session, and to assure...

Excellencies, This year marks 75 years since Sweden became a member of the United Nations. Today’s global challenges demonstrate the urgent need to strengthen i...

For most of my professional life, I have been a winegrower. Winemaking has taught me patience, perseverance and confidence. A vine takes years to grow and produ...

At the outset, I would like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-sixth session ...

At this historic time marked by countless challenges, I am greatly honoured to address the General Assembly for the first time in my capacity as Minister for Fo...

Distinguished Mr. Chairman, Excellency Secretary-General, Ladies and gentlemen, At the outset, I would like to convey my congratulations to the Chairman of this...

Let me begin by joining previous speakers in applauding the President for his election to preside over the General Assembly at its seventy-sixth session and for...

Mr. President, Distinguished delegates, Very warm greetings from Thailand, First of all, I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to His Excellency M...

On behalf of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, I have the very great pleasure and privilege of reading out our national statement in Portuguese to the Gen...

Mr. President of the General Assembly, Ladies and Gentlemen, Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ladies and Gentlemen, I...

Mr. President, It’s been over a year and a half from when the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, disrupting the ebb and flow of economies and social infrastructu...

Mr. President, It is an honour to address this august Assembly of States on this the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. On behalf of the Gover...

At the outset, I would like to congratulate Mr. Abdulla Shahid and the friendly Republic of the Maldives on his presidency of the General Assembly at its sevent...

On behalf of myself and my nation, I wholeheartedly greet the General Assembly. I hope that the seventy-sixth session of the General Assembly will be beneficial...

Dear Mr. Secretary General! Dear Mr. President! First of all, allow me to congratulate Mr. Abdulla Shahid upon his election for the Presidency of the 76th sessi...