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147 sentences in 81 speeches for democratic
Download CSVGambia (Republic of The) · Mohammed Jallow · Day 3 · 11 sentences
- The democratic choice of the Gambian people faced a grave challenge.
- At that critical moment, the preventive diplomacy of the United Nations, working in partnership with the African Union and ECOWAS, help uphold the will of the Gambian people and support a peaceful democratic transition.
- Since our democratic transition, this Peacebuilding Commission and the Secretary-General's Peacebuilding Fund have been steadfast partners in our nationally-led efforts to strengthen institutions, advance transitional justice, and consolidate peace.
- Security measures are necessary, but they must be accompanied by increased support for democratic governance institution building, education, job creation, development, and climate resilience.
Zambia · Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe · Day 5 · 5 sentences
- Zambia's democratic journey and the 2026 elections.
- and we thank the people of Zambia for their participation in the democratic process and for renewing their confidence in our leadership.
- We also express our sincere appreciation to the international election observation missions for their invaluable support and contribution to Zambia's democratic process.
- Mr. President, despite the political differences that naturally accompany a democratic election, Zambia has demonstrated that such differences can and must be managed peacefully and through the established constitutional and legal institutions.
Costa Rica · Boris Vasir Marchegiani Carrero · Day 6 · 5 sentences
- Transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, trafficking in persons, weapons smuggling, asset laundering, cybercrime and illegal mining transcend national borders and undermine democratic stability, development and the rule of law.
- They wage attacks against democratic institutions and directly affect the rights and dignity of persons.
- President, there can be no lasting security in a world where we see the erosion of democratic institutions.
- The erosion of fundamental freedoms, the persecution of dissenting voices, the shutdown of civic space, religious persecution, and reports of human rights violations continue to draw the country further and further away from democratic principles.
Peru · Keiko Sofia Fujimori Higuchi · Day 1 · 4 sentences
- After more than three decades in my country's policies, I can bear witness to how the Peruvian people have endured periods, or rather experienced periods, of intense hope in which trust in democratic institutions and governments has actually grown stronger.
- divides and problems which erode citizens trust in democratic institutions and authorities.
- They are enemies of a democratic state and of fine upstanding citizens.
- Supporting a country does not mean replacing its institutions or overriding the decisions that it is up to its citizens to make within the democratic order.
Romania · Nicuşor-Daniel Dan · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- Underpin under national law, human rights, The rule of law and democratic governance are the principles that helped transform my country.
- It is facing the economic shock caused by Russia's aggression and a sustained hybrid campaign consisting of disseminating disinformation, energy pressure, and attempts to destabilize its democratic institutions.
- Europe is the target of a hybrid war involving cyber attacks, disinformation campaigns, sabotage and disruptions to critical infrastructure, with the aim of undermining citizens' trust in democratic institutions and discouraging support for Ukraine.
- Lasting peace in Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Libya, in the Sahel, and in all regions of Africa affected by conflict.
Montenegro · Jakov Milatović · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- At home, we have transformed our economy and strengthened the democratic institutions on which lasting prosperity depends.
- Not because our journey has been without difficulties, but because Our journey demonstrates something essential: that progress is possible, that reforms matter, and that democratic political culture pays off.
- They're important because of what they allow us to contribute to reconciliation, connectivity, democratic resilience, and the European future of our region.
- That means protecting the rights and freedoms of every single person, combating discrimination and hate speech, and safeguarding the independent institutions, free media, civil society, on which our democratic societies depend.
Malta · Robert Abela · Day 4 · 4 sentences
- Skepticism, the legitimate questioning of those who hold power over people's lives, is the lifeblood of a democratic society.
- Suspicion, however, the assumption that others are automatically looking out for their interests and not those of the common good, is poison to any democratic society.
- These are all essential preconditions to a just and lasting peace, as is a credible and reformed Palestinian Authority that can demonstrate to citizens of both Palestine and Israel that it has the transparency, the accountability, the institutional effectiveness, and above all, the democratic legitimacy to be a truly effective partner for peace.
- Malta stands ready to play its part in building the capacity of both a renewed democratic Palestinian Authority and the robust civil society that must underpin it.
Guatemala · Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado · Day 4 · 4 sentences
- In the face of these realities, the fundamental principles that must guide our collective action have lost none of their relevance: preserving peace, Combating hunger and poverty, ensuring equal rights and opportunities, strengthening justice, protecting our planet, and consolidating democratic institutions remain shared responsibilities.
- They must serve the people, the constitutional order and society's democratic interests.
- We need a United Nations that is stronger in results and firmer in defending democratic principles.
- In closing, I wish to say that Guatemala will continue to do its part, strengthening democratic institutions capable of meeting the needs of our people, resolutely confronting transnational organized crime and those who seek to capture institutions, defending international law consistently, promoting regional responses based on shared responsibility, and working for a United Nations capable of transforming itself to fulfil the promise contained in the opening words of our Charter: "We, the Peoples".
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · Kim Son Gyong · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- Mr. President, The historic 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea was held with splendor in February this year in Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
- The head of state of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea stated that "Our national sovereignty and security have firmly been ensured by virtue of a great strength so far and will invariably be so in the years ahead.
- I'd like to reiterate the official position of the DPRK government, the status of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a nuclear weapons state, that has been uncompromisingly and permanently fixed both physically and legally with absolutely no turning point, can never be reversed in any circumstances or by any means, no matter how hard and loudly the hostile forces may deny in chorus with all sorts of rhetoric.
- In particular, I affirm that the DPRK government, led by the present Head of State of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea,
South Sudan · Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- The responsibility today is to consolidate peace, strengthen institution, and create conditions through which the people of South Sudan can once again determine their political future through democratic means.
- Our journey, therefore, continues from liberation struggle to comprehensive peace agreement to the referendum to independence, from conflict to peace, and now from transition towards democratic governance.
- Managing transformation means moving from conflict to institutions, from dependency to national capacity, and from transition towards democratic governance.
- And under the leadership of His Excellency, President Salva Kiir Mayardit, South Sudan remains committed to the long journey of transforming the sacrifices of liberation into peace, dignity, development, democratic future for which the people of South Sudan have waited for generations.
Ethiopia · Taye Atske-Selassie Amde · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- Mr. President, Ethiopia will continue to commit to the realization of our overarching goal of building a democratic and prosperous country.
- We recently held a democratic election that laid a strong foundation for a free, fair, and transparent political dispensation.
- It has now opened a glorious new chapter in our political history that helps strengthen our democratic institutions.
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) · Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- This stage must conclude to usher in a new political era based in truth, justice and the ability to look forward together and to find in political dialogue underpinned by respect a genuine forum within which we can settle the differences which we have as Venezuelans seeking always in so doing to forge ahead for the well-being of the country I am delighted to announce that Venezuela has begun a process of democratic transition to ensure its rebirth this is an orderly institutional verifiable process to build a country that is freer for all, more prosperous and more at peace with itself.
- The world has taught us that some of the most solid democratic transitions of the modern world were not born from fracture or breakdowns, but from a transformation spearheaded with iron resolve by institutions themselves.
- Venezuela must abandon the course which allowed extremism and intolerance to be imposed on and to prevail over peaceful and democratic coexistence.
Slovenia · Janez Janša · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- The right of a democratic state and its people to defend themselves against terrorism must be recognized and upheld, not only in the words.
- Slovenia stands with the Belarusian people and supports a peaceful democratic transformation founded on free and fair elections, the rule of law, and full respect for human rights.
- Belarus belongs in a free and democratic Europe.
South Africa · Ronald Ozzy Lamola · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- Since democratic South Africa took its place in this assembly, we have pursued a foreign policy anchored in Ubuntu and international law, dialogue and multilateralism, and in the understanding that our fate is tied to the fortunes of our region and the continent as a whole.
- As we speak, South Africans are preparing once again to exercise their democratic right, this time in the local government elections on the 4th of November 2026.
- We see also the consequences in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in Iran, Ukraine, and elsewhere, humanitarian workers are caught in the crossfires of today's conflict.
Albania · Edi Rama · Day 4 · 3 sentences
Norway · Espen Barth Eide · Day 4 · 3 sentences
Cuba · Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- They are also a reflection of the crisis of identity and relevance imposed on the United Nations Organization and even on this General Assembly, the most universal, democratic and representative body of the international community.
- This is indispensable as we make it more democratic and effective and closer to its peoples.
- And in the current situation, we promise to take the changes that are needed for the moment under the leadership of the party in a collective and democratic way, in consultation with the people, without compromising the independence, national sovereignty, or the social achievements of the revolution."
Angola · João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- At a time when good governance of countries is widely advocated, the governance of the world likewise calls for a new, more democratic and just world order, one that is not only based on the power of the restricted club of victors of a war that took place eight decades ago.
- In view of this, it is imperative to correct these distortions and I therefore reiterate the call for the immediate reform of the international financial architecture in order to make it fairer, more equitable, democratic and geared towards the progress and well-being of humankind.
Paraguay · Santiago Peña Palacios · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Palestine (State of) · Mahmoud Abbas · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Somalia · Hassan Sheikh Mohamud · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Hungary · András Bálint Baka · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Fiji · Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Côte d’Ivoire · Tiémoko Meyliet Koné · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- The dire situation in the East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the Sudan is equally alarming with severe and endless humanitarian consequences.
- Cote d'Ivoire will continue to contribute to ongoing initiatives aimed at supporting the Haitian authorities and international partners in order to restore security in the sister nation so as to restore democratic legitimacy to its institutions.
Nigeria · Kashim Shettima · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- Through ECOWAS, the African Union, and our Gulf of Guinea partnerships, we continue to advance mediation, democratic governance, counterterrorism, and maritime security.
- The turmoil in the Sahel illustrates how insecurity in one territory can imperil its neighbors, displace populations, and frustrate commerce, regional integration, and democratic governance.
Bangladesh · Tarique Rahman · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- Through ensuring the political and economic empowerment of the people, We want to build a prosperous, self-reliant, welfare-oriented, democratic state where everyone, irrespective of political affiliation, religion or ethnicity, can live with security and peace and with equal rights, honor and dignity.
- In today's democratic Bangladesh, we welcome partnership, innovation, and both domestic and foreign investment.
Lesotho · Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Holy See · Cardinal Pietro Parolin · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is of concern to the Holy See, particularly the protracted crisis in the east of the country and the Ebola epidemic.
- In Venezuela, The Holy See encourages every effort aimed at the full restoration of democratic order through peaceful, inclusive means that respect national sovereignty, as well as the launch of a process of national reconciliation based on dialogue, the pursuit of the common good, and full respect for human rights and civil liberties.
Iceland · Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Malawi · George Chapatula Chaponda · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- Malawi reaffirms its unwavering commitment to multilateralism, but it must be a multilateralism that is inclusive, fair and democratic.
- We remain deeply committed to upholding the constitutional rights of all our citizens, strengthening our democratic institutions and maintaining an uncompromising stance against corruption.
Brazil · Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva · Day 1 · 1 sentence
United States of America · Donald Trump · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Jordan · Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Chile · José Antonio Kast · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Republic of Korea · Lee Jae Myung · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Suriname · Jennifer Geerlings-Simons · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Sierra Leone · Julius Maada Bio · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Denis Bećirović · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Viet Nam · To Lam · Day 1 · 1 sentence
United Republic of Tanzania · Deogratius Ndejembi · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Croatia · Andrej Plenković · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Belgium · Maxime Prévot · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Morocco · Nasser Bourita · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Latvia · Edgars Rinkēvičs · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Estonia · Alar Karis · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Timor-Leste · José Ramos-Horta · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Mozambique · Daniel Francisco Chapo · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Uganda · Jessica Rose Epel Alupo · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Judith Suminwa Tuluka · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) · Rodrigo Paz Pereira · Day 3 · 1 sentence
European Union · António Costa · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Colombia · José Manuel Restrepo · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Portugal · Luís Montenegro · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Barbados · Mia Amor Mottley · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Armenia · Nikol Pashinyan · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Nepal · Balendra Shah · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Lebanon · Nawaf Salam · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Monaco · Christophe Mirmand · Day 4 · 1 sentence
North Macedonia · Hristijan Mickoski · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Pakistan · Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Niger · Lamine Zeine Ali Mahaman · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Godwin Friday · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Saint Kitts and Nevis · Geoffrey Hanley · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Mauritania · Mohamed Salem Merzoug · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Sweden · Maria Malmer Stenergard · Day 4 · 1 sentence
India · · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Republic of Moldova · Vasile Tofan · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Philippines · Ma. Theresa Lazaro · Day 5 · 1 sentence
India · Subrahmanyam Jaishankar · Day 5 · 1 sentence
San Marino · Luca Beccari · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Canada · Anita Anand · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Jamaica · Kamina Johnson Smith · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Sao Tome and Principe · Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Indonesia · Sugiono · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Burkina Faso · Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Congo · Constant Serge Bounda · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Sudan · Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim · Day 6 · 1 sentence
United Arab Emirates · Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Grenada · Ingrid Jackson · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Benin · Marc Hermanne Gninadoou Araba · Day 6 · 1 sentence
President of the General Assembly (closing) · Dr. Khalilur Rahman · Day 6 · 1 sentence