Samoa wishes to convey its sincere appreciation to President Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi for her commitment and for the achievements she has brought about during her tenure as Judge and President of the International Criminal Court. We also thank her for the warm sentiments she expressed with regar…
Samoa warmly welcomes the assumption of Mr. Miroslav Lajčák to the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-second session, at a time when our Organization is going through unprecedentedly volatile and difficult times. We look forward to his leadership so that together we can chart a safer,…
The General Assembly at its seventy-first session holds special significance for Samoa and the Pacific region. At the helm of the General Assembly for the first time ever is a Pacific Islander and diplomat from Fiji, His Excellency Ambassador Peter Thomson. The Pacific is often considered a region o…
Last Friday ushered in a new era in our search for an innovative plan of action for people and the planet. The significant milestone event was the adoption by the United Nations of the new set of Sustainable Development Goals as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1).
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At the start of this new millennium, world leaders aspired to a shared commitment to a stronger global effort to overcome the grim ills that had robbed so many of the world’s people of the opportunity to live in dignity and freedom. This aspiration was captured in the Millennium Development Goals. T…
Today’s debate dedicated to addressing peace and security challenges facing small island developing States is a rarity in this Chamber. The Government of New Zealand is to be commended for this timely initiative, and we are grateful to members of the Security Council for providing a platform so that…
On behalf of the Government and the people of Samoa, it is my privilege and honour to place on record our deepest appreciation to you, Sir, for your sterling and considerate leadership in providing an avenue, in our Assembly’s busy agenda, for facilitating the adoption of the Small Island Developing…
Samoa congratulates the President on his election and lends its full support to the agenda that will guide our work during his tenure. In the same spirit, I applaud our Secretary-General and Samoan Prince Tupua Ban Ki-moon for his firm commitment and strong leadership in steering our
Organization d…
Ambassador Thomson of Fiji has spoken eloquently on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and Samoa happily defers to his wisdom and outstanding leadership of the Group throughout 2013.
Celebrations of occasions like today’s are few and far between, especially for a small island developing State (SI…
I congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly. I also wish also to thank you for your continued strong support for small island developing States (SIDS) issues, which you have championed for many years and have once again demonstrated, this week, in th…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Pacific small island developing States represented at the United Nations, namely, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and my own country, Samoa.
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Samoa commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of its independence this year, at home and abroad. The Headquarters of the United Nations was one of the venues, and for good reason. Our aspirations to be a sovereign State founded on democratic principles, Christian beliefs and our cultural values were a…
The global challenges to human development and security are multiplying and becoming more complex. The United Nations was created to bring about universal justice. It is uniquely placed to lead and coordinate global initiatives to achieve that noble goal. Today’s meeting is timely, and its focus on …
Samoa joined the United Nations 35 years ago, a decision rooted firmly in our belief in the principle of the sovereign equality of all Member States, each with the same rights and responsibilities. That sentiment underpins our
relationship with our Organization as it evolves into a global family of…
I bring greetings to this Assembly from the Government and people of Samoa. Samoa congratulates the United Nations on the inclusion of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the agenda of its 2011 General Assembly. The evidence of the devastation caused by NCDs to human health worldwide is well documen…
Greetings from the Government and people of Samoa. At the outset, I wish to congratulate the President of the Assembly for having convened this very important Meeting at this critical juncture in the fight against HIV/AIDS. I would also like to commend the Secretary-General for his comprehensive rep…
Our world continues to change in profound ways. Technological advances have accelerated globalization, bringing diverse challenges and new agendas. The magnitude of today’s threats requires holistic solutions with a multilateral approach. No one country, however powerful, can meet them on its own. N…
The date of 29 September 2009 will be forever etched in our national memory and conscience. That was the fateful day when part of Samoa was demolished by the deadliest natural disaster in our recorded history. The tsunami happened very fast and for the briefest of time, belying the sobering aftermat…
The Monterrey Consensus continues to be the major reference point for international development. Progress in the implementation of the priority areas embedded in the Consensus, had been slow and inconsistent. Even the momentum generated by the Doha Declaration of 2008 could not accelerate the early …
The Millennium Declaration (resolution 55/2) is our collective reaffirmation that all people deserve to live in dignity, free from the dehumanizing conditions of extreme poverty in its many dimensions. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) represent a vision of concrete and measurable achievement …
