I have the greatest pleasure in introducing a pre-recorded statement by Fiji’s Prime Minister, the honourable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, at this historic seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly.
I have the honour to introduce to this historic gathering the pre-recorded statement by Fiji’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Mr. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama.
I thank the President of the General Assembly for convening this midterm review. I congratulate the Permanent Representatives of Bhutan and Austria for securing consensus on the political declaration (resolution 74/15), which we support.
Fiji aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observ…
We have witnessed inspiring calls to action this week at the United Nations in pursuit of a more vibrant and resilient world, but with few exceptions those contributions have not come from leaders. They have come from young people who are tired of watching helplessly as their future is hijacked by n…
I thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to address the Council. I congratulate you on reassuming the presidency in this very difficult and challenging month. I welcome Under-Secretary-General Lacroix’s challenging and far-reaching observations this morning that invited the Securit…
First, let me thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to address the Council on the impact of armed conflict on children. I congratulate Poland on bringing forward this open debate so early in its presidency.
The report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/509) highlights the world’s continuing …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the members of the Pacific Islands Forum represented at the United Nations, namely, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua
New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu…
First, let me thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to address the Security Council on the important topic of protection of civilians in armed conflict.
The Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations states that:
“We the peoples of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding gene…
Let me start by congratulating you, Mr. President, on convening this open discussion and allowing us to contribute to the important topic of training and capacity-building in United Nations peacekeeping.
Last year, the United Nations celebrated 70 years of peacekeeping. Over these 70 years, the Uni…
I would like to express my deep gratitude to the President of the General Assembly for convening this high-level plenary meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
Over the past few weeks, we have had an opportunity to reflect on the order a…
I thank the Security Council for this opportunity to address members of the Council.
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening an open discussion on sexual violence in conflict during your joint presidency. Fiji congratulates the Security Council on its adoption of resolution 2467 (2019) against se…
I thank the Security Council for this opportunity to address the members of the Council. I congratulate you, Mr. President, during this joint German and French presidency, on bringing forward the subject of women’s contribution to peace and security for open discussion in a more open setting.
Women…
I am delighted to be here today to deliver this statement on behalf of the Fijian Prime Minister, Mr. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, who could not be here due to pressing engagements at home.
We thank the Dominican Republic for convening this open debate at the Security Council on the defining challeng…
I thank the President of the General Assembly for having convened today’s high- level meeting marking the twentieth anniversary of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental F…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Pacific small island developing States (SIDS) that are represented at the United Nations. We thank and commend the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco for its excellent hosting of the recently convened Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Comp…
Bula, and a very good day to all. Allow me to congratulate the President on her assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session.
Every year brings fresh challenges and new crises, even as the crises of last year and the year before await some resolution, or even so…
Before I begin, I would like also to congratulate the representatives of South Africa and Ireland, Mr. Jerry Matjila and Ms. Geraldine Byrne Nason, and all our representatives for their commitment to this consultation process.
My fellow representatives have given full and inspiring accounts of the …
First of all, let me thank the Council for this opportunity to address the members of the Security Council. This is the first time in our 40-year history of United Nations peacekeeping that we have been given an opportunity to address the members of the Council. My sincere appreciation goes to the U…
I thank the President for convening this important meeting, as well as Kazakhstan, for making it happen. Fiji is grateful for the opportunity to participate today. We have witnessed the terrifying and tragic effects of nuclear-weapon testing in the Pacific region.
The issue of the total elimination…
I thank the United Kingdom for organizing today’s debate of crucial importance to the United Nations in responding to more complex, multifaceted and multi-layered conflicts across the world. I also thank The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Ms. Qadeem fo…
