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…
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…
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…
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 …
