Today, the General Assembly will adopt the Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting to Review Progress Made in Addressing the Priorities of Small Island Developing States through the Implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway (resolution 74/3). Its value is to…
I have had the privilege of addressing the General Assembly over the past 21 years as Samoa’s Prime Minister, and my message has remained consistent throughout those years. Put simply, climate change poses our single greatest threat, especially to small island developing States like Samoa — albeit n…
Today we come together as leaders and representatives of nations united by a common cause, namely, to celebrate and remember the legacy of Nelson Mandela — a truly selfless leader, whose life personified humility and forgiveness, and was underpinned by a dedication to service for humankind and the p…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 …
The value of the United Nations to humanity has not diminished with the passing of time. Our Organization remains as relevant today as when it was established 64 years ago. Its status as the world’s pre-eminent body will be diminished if we as leaders do not accord it the respect our Organization de…
The United Nations embodies multilateralism. It is living testimony of the intergovernmental process at work. Samoa’s membership of the United Nations is grounded on the promise of the hope, equality and justice the United Nations offers the Member States, irrespective of their economic, political o…
Samoa would like to congratulate the President on his election as President of the General Assembly. We fully support the agenda that will guide our work during his tenure. In the same spirit, Samoa would like to extend its best wishes to
the new Secretary-General as he leads our Organization throu…
Forty-four years ago, Samoa became independent, and when we joined the United Nations it was a reaffirmation of our support for the principle of multilateral cooperation which the United Nations embodied. It was also our statement that all States matter, that none was too small and weak to be repres…
Samoa warmly congratulates you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at this historic moment — a very challenging time. Samoa pledges to you and to Sweden its full support and cooperation throughout the sixtieth session of the General Assembly.
I also want to pay tribute …
