On behalf of my delegation, I would like to congratulate the President on his election to lead the General Assembly at its seventy- second session and to assure him that he has the full support and cooperation of the Barbados delegation as he undertakes his important duties. I would also like to tak…
I am pleased today to congratulate Mr. Thomson on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-
first session. The Government of Barbados is pleased that Fiji, a fellow small island developing State (SIDS), has been elevated to such an important office. Forty- six years a…
It is a pleasure to see New Zealand seated among the 15 members of the Security Council, where, typically, the perspectives of small island developing States (SIDS) are not articulated. My delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the peace and security cha…
It is indeed a distinct privilege to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Sam Kutesa on behalf of the Government and the people of Barbados on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session. It is appropriate that I also commend his predecessor, His Excellency Mr. John Ashe,…
It is my distinct honour and pleasure to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-eighth session. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government, at their thirty- fourth meeting in July, pledged their support for your presidenc…
On behalf of my delegation, I have the honour to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremić, President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session, on his election. I assure him of the full support and cooperation of the delegation of Barbados during his presidency. Let me also convey my a…
I am honoured to address the General Assembly at its sixty-fifth session as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados.
The theme of this year’s session, concerning the role of the United Nations, multilateralism and global governance, is timely, and it permits an examination of the…
I join with fellow delegates in congratulating Ambassador Deiss on his efficient leadership of the General Assembly. The Barbados delegation also commends him and his Co-Chair for the hosting of this high-level summit. It serves as motivation to complete the journey started in 2000. We all committed…
On behalf of my delegation, I am pleased to join the speakers who have preceded me in congratulating Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session. He may rest assured of the full support and cooperation of Barbados as he carries out h…
