I would like to begin by congratulating Mr. Philemon Yang on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-ninth session. We thank him for the theme he has chosen, “Unity in diversity, for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for everyone, everywhere…
We are gathered at the Summit of the Future, one of the most decisive moments in human history, not only to review the challenges of today, but also to build together a path that leads us to a more just, sustainable and inclusive future. And it is high time we did so. It is our responsibility as lea…
On behalf of the co-facilitators, the Republic of Guatemala and the Principality of Andorra, and its sponsors, it is an honour for me to introduce, under agenda item 124, draft resolution A/78/L.108, entitled “Multilingualism”, which was sponsored by more than 90 Member States. We would first like t…
I thank the President for having convened this meeting, but, above all, I would like to commend Liechtenstein’s diplomatic efforts, which led to the veto initiative, without which we would not be able to speak today. That initiative, which arose from resolution 76/262, and which marked its second an…
I would like to begin this statement by congratulating the Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Dennis Francis, on his election as President of the General Assembly, as well as Mr. Csaba Kőrösi, who, in a troubled international context, rigorously and efficiently maintained the activity of the Ass…
After two years of absence due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it is an honour once again to take part in person in the General Assembly. I would like to start this address by congratulating His Excellency Mr. Csaba Kőrösi on his election as President of the General Assembly at its s…
On behalf of its more than 80 co-sponsors and of Colombia, co-facilitator with my country, Andorra, I have the honour to introduce draft resolution A/76/L.57, entitled “Multilingualism”.
First of all, we would like to express our warm thanks to the States that co-sponsored the draft resolution and …
I have the honour to introduce the pre-recorded statement of His Excellency Mr. Xavier Espot Zamora, Head of Government of the Principality of Andorra.
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Western European and other States.
We thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s high-level plenary meeting to mark the International Day against Nuclear Tests, in accordance with resolution 72/51. We welcome Mr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secr…
I have the pleasure to introduce the pre-recorded statement by His Excellency Mr. Xavier Espot Zamora, Head of Government of the Principality of Andorra.
I would like to begin this address to the General Assembly at its seventy-fourth session by congratulating you, Sir, on your election as its President and by
recognizing your wisdom in choosing the theme for this session, “Galvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education,…
Allow me to thank you, Madam President, as well as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who joined us earlier today, for convening this open debate and making the fate of children in armed conflict one of the priorities of your presidency.
I would also like to thank the speakers: Ms. Virginia Gamba, S…
It is an honour and a privilege to be able to pay tribute and salute the memory of His Excellency President Béji Caïd Essebsi on behalf of the Group of Western European and other States.
It was with great sadness that we learned on 25 July, National Republic Day in Tunisia, of the death of Presiden…
I thank the President for convening these meetings on the responsibility to protect. I also welcome the publication of the report of the Secretary-General entitled “Responsibility to protect: lessons learned for prevention” (A/73/898), as well as its analysis, conclusions and recommendations aimed a…
For the people of Andorra, 2018 is a year of double celebration, globally and locally speaking. On 28 July, the Principality of Andorra celebrated 25 years since its entry into the United Nations, and on 10 December, it will be 70
years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Right…
For those of my generation who entered politics 25 or 30 years ago, President Mandela was always a model to be followed. He was a true pillar of an era marked by the processes of democratization, peace and optimism. Mandela, and like him Gandhi several decades previously, helped us to restore our co…
We wish to thank the Swedish presidency and its Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr. Löfven, for convening this open debate to express our positions. We have also had the honour of co-sponsoring resolution 2427 (2018), unanimously adopted by the Security Council today.
I also appreciate the enlighten…
We have the honour of participating in this first meeting of the General Assembly on the responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity following the agreement reached at the seventy-first session, and thanks to the work of Australi…
At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the General Assembly for organizing this high- level meeting.
Two years ago, the Assembly and the Security Council adopted twin resolutions on the review of the peacekeeping architecture (resolutions 70/262 and 2282 (2016), respectively). They e…
