On behalf of the Government and the people of Tuvalu, it is indeed a great honour and pleasure to deliver this statement at the General Assembly at its seventieth session. I congratulate the President on his election and wish the Assembly success and blessings under his able guidance and leadership.…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of Tuvalu on this occasion of the Summit for the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. May the good Lord bless us all at this gathering.
I would first like to add to others’ my congratulations to Mr. Sam Kutesa, outgoing President of the Gener…
It is indeed an honour for Tuvalu to participate in this Security Council open debate on small island developing States (SIDS). I thank our leaders from the Pacific, the Council members and the United Nations membership for their insights and leadership on an issue that is dear to our hearts — clima…
It is indeed a great honour and pleasure to participate in this General Assembly debate at its sixty-ninth session on behalf of the Government and people of Tuvalu. I extend my congratulations to Mr. Kutesa on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session. We wish…
It is a great honour and pleasure to participate in the sixty-eighth session of the General Assembly on behalf of the people and the Government of Tuvalu. At the outset, I would like to congratulate the President on his new leadership responsibilities; he has all the blessings and support of Tuvalu.…
It is my great honour and pleasure to participate in the general debate of the Assembly on behalf of the people and Government of Tuvalu. As Tuvalu will commemorate the thirty- fourth anniversary of its independence on Monday next week, 1 October, let me take this opportunity to acknowledge with pro…
As this is the first time I have stood at this rostrum as Prime Minister of Tuvalu and participated in the general debate of the General Assembly, I am delighted to convey the warmest greetings and best wishes of my people and my Government, and I am honoured to speak today on their behalf. Let me f…
I have the distinct honour to speak on behalf of the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, who, unfortunately, could not participate in this very important High-level Meeting, as he had initially intended, owing to unforeseen circumstances.
Health is undoubtedly a fundamental right for every human being on thi…
At the dawn of the new millennium 10 years ago, Tuvalu raised its flag among those of the States Members of the United Nations here in New York as a new member of this body. Our admission was a testimony of hope and opportunity for our nation’s destiny in the resolve of humankind through the noble p…
Earlier this month, Tuvalu commemorated the tenth anniversary of its membership in the United Nations, as the 189th Member State. Our admission as a full member of this body was an expression of trust, hope and commitment to the noble ideals and fundamental pillars of the United Nations. Our hope wa…
I am greatly honoured to have this opportunity to speak in this body on behalf of the people and the Government of Tuvalu, who wish me first of all to convey their warmest greetings and felicitations to the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session.
At the outset, let me associate myself with pr…
Today has special meaning for the Pacific small island developing States (SIDS) and for Tuvalu, as it is the first time in the history of the United Nations that this body has considered a resolution on climate change and its possible security implications. I am therefore honoured to speak on behalf…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of members of the Pacific Islands Forum based in New York, namely, Australia, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu and my own country, T…
Standing before the Assembly for the first time, I am greatly honoured by this opportunity to speak on behalf of the people and Government of Tuvalu.
Next week, on 1 October, Tuvalu will commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of its independence. While we take pride in moving forward in nationhood, …
I am speaking on behalf of the Minister of Health of Tuvalu, who is not able to attend this important meeting due to his prior commitments.
Let me first join previous speakers in congratulating the President of the General Assembly and the Secretary-General on their joint efforts and able leadershi…
First of all, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this thematic debate. I also wish to congratulate and commend you on your foresight in encouraging a United Nations-wide discussion on the issue of climate change. Allow me to also thank the Secretary-General for his continuous commitme…
Today has a very special meaning for us: twenty-nine years ago, under the blessings of this body, Tuvalu was granted its independence. I am honoured, therefore, to speak on behalf of the people and Government of Tuvalu and to convey to this session of the United Nations General Assembly our warmest …
Allow me first to join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its
sixty-second session. My delegation of course extends its full support and cooperation to you during your tenure of office. Let me also thank the members of the General …
Everything has been said; everything has been noted. But while it may be true that many boats will rise with the tide, others are bound to sink unless goodwill prevails in this house. Tuvalu wishes to add its voice of solidarity to the work of the United Nations and to what has been a highly enlight…
Since this is the first time that Tuvalu takes the floor, Madam President, my delegation warmly congratulates you on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-first session. We would assure you, Madam President, of our continued cooperation in working with you during your tenur…
