I stand in the Hall today as the leader of one of the smallest countries in the world — small by size, population and resources. I also stand here today with a proud heart and a strong voice because my small country of Antigua and Barbuda has produced a giant in the world’s geopolitical sphere. He i…
I wish at the outset to extend my heartiest congratulations and the assurances of my cooperation and highest esteem to President Jeremić on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session. Antigua and Barbuda looks forward to his leadership and guidance throughout…
Let me at the outset commend Mr. Al-Nasser on his unanimous election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. I hereby pledge to him my delegation’s full support for his efforts to successfully move forward the agenda of this session. I wish also to commend his predecessor, M…
Let me at the outset commend you, Sir, on your unanimous election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-fifth session. I pledge my delegation’s support for your efforts to successfully move forward the agenda of this session. I also wish to commend your predecessor, Mr. Ali Abdussalam Tr…
I am honoured to present a summary of the discussion in round table 5, on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable.
It was observed that the promotion and protection of human rights is a prerequisite for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). We must spare no effort to advan…
Ten years ago, over 100 heads of State or Government gathered here in this grand Hall to adopt the Millennium Declaration (resolution 55/2), which was described as a milestone in international cooperation. With a 15-year time span for its implementation, the Declaration was widely expected to inspir…
On behalf of my Government and the people of Antigua and Barbuda, I congratulate you, Sir, on your election to preside over the sixty-fourth session of the General Assembly and wish you every success during your tenure. I also extend heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann on his …
I wish at the outset to extend heartiest congratulations and assurances of my cooperation and highest esteem to Mr. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-third session. Antigua and Barbuda looks forward to his leadership and guidance through…
Let me first congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the sixty-second session of the General Assembly. I
also congratulate His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon at this, his first General Assembly session as Secretary- General.
I am humbled to once again address this Assembly, and I stand…
It was an honour and a privilege for me to chair round table 3, and now I face the daunting task of presenting to the Assembly a summary of the complex discussion. I would like to thank those leaders who participated actively in round table 3 for what I believe was an inspiring exchange of views on …
Exactly four years ago this past Sunday the 9/11 terrorist attack on America united the world in horror and in compassion. Today this sixtieth session of the General Assembly is taking place in a nation again traumatized. Our hearts go out to those unfortunate Americans and citizens of other countri…
I stand before the General Assembly of the United Nations with an equal measure of pride and humility.
Of the more than 190 nations that make up the United Nations, Antigua and Barbuda is among the smallest in population and land mass. In the face of these strikingly modest statistics, my humility …
