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202 sentences in 108 speeches for leadership
Download CSVGuyana · Mohamed Irfaan Ali · Day 3 · 9 sentences
- Mr. President, two years ago, at this very podium, I committed Guyana to provide global leadership on biodiversity.
- In July 2025, under Guyana's leadership, the Global Biodiversity Alliance was established as an inclusive platform In just one year, the Alliance expanded from 17 to 138 members, bringing together governments, institutional organizations, including the UN, development banks, indigenous peoples, local communities, scientists, universities, and the private sector.
- They require leadership capable of seeing beyond the present and imagining the institution the future demands.
- The United Nations needs leadership that can bring its different organs agencies and programs into greater unity of purpose.
Mongolia · Khurelsukh Ukhnaa · Day 1 · 5 sentences
- Mongolia is confident that the soon-to-be-appointed Secretary-General will steadfastly uphold the principles and purposes of the United Nations and international law, ensure that the voices and positions of all Member States are equally heard and reflected, and provide strong leadership in restoring trust and managing transformation within the UN.
- I am pleased to highlight Mongolia's active leadership within the United Nations in advancing the interests of landlocked developing countries, drawing greater international attention to their special needs and unique circumstances, and cooperating with these countries to ensure that their voices are heard on the global stage.
- Furthermore, as an active member of the United Nations, Mongolia has contributed to international cooperation to advance gender equality, strengthen women's political participation and leadership, and increase their representation at decision-making levels.
- Hence, I am confident that the World Women Parliamentarians Forum to be held in Ulaanbaatar on October 12 to 13 this year will substantially contribute to strengthening women's political leadership and inter-parliamentary cooperation, thereby advancing gender equality and accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Indonesia · Sugiono · Day 5 · 5 sentences
- Mr. President, an effective multilateral system also requires effective leadership.
- Indonesia's leadership philosophy passed down through generations teaches us that leaders must possess the capability to lead by example from the front, build confidence while standing among the people, and empower from behind.
- Leadership is not simply about commanding.
- Indonesia expresses its appreciation for his leadership and service over the past decade.
Antigua and Barbuda · Walton Alfonso Webson · Day 6 · 5 sentences
- It rests on competence, experience, independence, and leadership.
- Antigua and Barbuda believes that Maria Fernandez Espinoza demonstrated that when she was a leader here of the General Assembly, we believe that she can provide the leadership we need now.
- It must help forge a new compact between development and developing countries, connect finance to resilience and support local leadership with global solidarity.
- And as this organizations prepare for new leadership, let us choose leadership equal to this moment and these tasks.
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Denis Bećirović · Day 1 · 4 sentences
- In this context, I believe it is of utmost importance to reaffirm the importance of the UN Charter, revitalize the role of the UN as the global center for coordination and cooperation, support the reform process and strengthen the credibility of the United Nations, consistently implement the Sustainable Development Goals, build mutual trust, inclusiveness, and a democratic vision of leadership, and strengthen preventive diplomacy at a time of numerous tensions and conflicts.
- It is particularly dangerous that the leadership of the Republic of Serbia glorifies the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic.
- It amounts to identifying Serbia's state leadership with one of the worst butchers in European history.
- From the podium of the UN General Assembly, I wish to publicly warn the international public that the current leadership of the Bosnian entity, Republika Srpska, continues to threaten the peace and security of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region.
Pakistan · Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif · Day 4 · 4 sentences
- I also convey Pakistan's sincere appreciation to UN Secretary General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his dynamic leadership and his strong advocacy for the UN and the global south, particularly for the downtrodden and the poor.
- Our brave and valiant armed forces under the courageous leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, responded with precision and professionalism.
- And of course, thanks to President Donald Trump's resolute and visionary leadership, that hundreds of millions of lives in South Asia was saved.
- Here I pay tribute to the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping for spearheading the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative.
Papua New Guinea · James Marape · Day 4 · 4 sentences
- This is why leadership in powerful nations carry responsibilities beyond your national borders.
- Leadership is not measured only by the power of a nation.
- I beg your pardon, again, leadership is not defined only by the power you possess as a leader of a powerful nation.
- Leadership is also measured by the responsibility that comes with how you exercise that power.
New Zealand · Victoria Louise Hallum · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- President, over recent years New Zealand has spoken of the importance of leadership.
- Second, we call on the next Secretary-General to provide strong leadership across the UN's development and human rights pillars.
- The next Secretary-General's leadership in these areas will be essential, but we must also find it in ourselves to demonstrate leadership.
- They were the result of political leadership, persistence, and a willingness to work together despite differences to build understanding and compromise.
Grenada · Ingrid Jackson · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- Mr. President, as we speak of transforming our multilateral system, we must also ensure that its leadership reflects the diversity, experience, and aspirations of the people it serves.
- recognizing the experience and leadership she brings to this important moment for global multilateralism.
- The Caribbean has long demonstrated that size does not determine the strength of our ideas, the quality of our leadership, or the values of our contribution to the international community.
- Her election would represent a historic milestone for Caribbean region and a powerful affirmation that every region including small island developing states can contribute to leadership at the highest level of a multilateral system.
United Republic of Tanzania · Deogratius Ndejembi · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- Under her leadership, Tanzania reduced maternal deaths by 80% in just seven years.
- Our experience shows that this is an agenda that Africa can successfully achieve, but it will require sustained political leadership adequate financing and stronger partnerships.
- In the coming days, we will engage with each one of you and present our vision and respectfully seek your valued support to enable Tanzania to serve with a strong African voice, principled leadership, and unwavering commitment to international peace and security.
Latvia · Edgars Rinkēvičs · Day 2 · 3 sentences
Paraguay · Santiago Peña Palacios · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- Paraguayan leadership doesn't confuse dialogue with indifference.
- The time has come for that leadership to come from Latin America and the Caribbean.
- We need a Secretary-General who restores the organization's political leadership, one that strengthens preventive diplomacy, acts before crises become irreversible, and one that listens to the states and the peoples whom this organization serves.
Palau · Surangel Whipps · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- Secretary General Antonio Guterres, thank you for your leadership and service to the United Nations.
- Your climate leadership, steadfast defense of multilateralism, international law, human dignity, and the voices of the vulnerable carries a special meaning for small island developing states.
- As chair of the Pacific Island Forum and AOSIS, and through Palau's leadership on the high-level panel for sustainable ocean economy, we continue to call for an ocean agenda that meets the scale of this challenge.
Comoros · Azali Assoumani · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- I would also like to pay tribute to the leadership of His Excellency, Antonio Guterres.
- As he prepares to hand over the leadership of our organization, and an international context marked by tension and uncertainty, I extend my best wishes to his successor.
- God willing, the next leadership will embody unity and the renewal of a more credible multilateralism, and this will have the full support of the Comoros.
Maldives · Hussain Mohamed Latheef · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- I also thank former President of the General Assembly, High Excellency Aneleina Bebek, for her leadership of the 80th session.
- Representation matters not only within the bodies of this organization, but also in its leadership.
- As Secretary General Guterres approaches the end of a decade of service, the Maldives thank him for his leadership and commitment to international cooperation.
Lesotho · Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- Her dedicated leadership, skill, and tenacity of purpose in strengthening multilateral cooperation during a period of profound global uncertainty gave us hope that the future of this organization can be secured when all nations work together for the common goal of leaving no one behind.
- To the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, whose tenure is approaching an end, My delegation commends his exemplary leadership and commitment to the ideals of the United Nations.
- Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Letsie III, Lesotho has launched the His Majesty King Letsie III Just Energy Transition Fund, designed not only to decarbonize our economy, but to transform it from one historically reliant on migrant labor to one rooted in renewable energy exports.
Tuvalu · Feleti Teo · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- I also congratulate the outgoing President, Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock of Germany, for exceptional and exemplary leadership.
- Tuvalu's ability to lead is not determined by the extent of our vulnerability, but national leadership cannot substitute for global responsibility.
- Tuvalu thanks the outgoing Secretary-General for his exceptional and exemplary leadership and wish him well in his retirement and other future endeavours.
Saint Kitts and Nevis · Geoffrey Hanley · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- Mister President, the future of multilateralism also depends on its leadership.
- Her understanding of the challenges facing developing nations reflect the leadership this moment demands.
- Her candidature as an indigenous woman from a small developing state also reaffirms that global leadership must be defined not by the size of a nation, but by the vision, integrity, and capacity of those called to serve.
Russian Federation · Sergey Lavrov · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- It is unacceptable the fact that force was used to kill the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and members of his family, members of the military and political leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- The EU's leadership, according to their statements, are contaminated with the virus of racial superiority.
- This will happen despite anything that might happen, including the inability of the current leadership of the UN to espouse the only correct position in this situation surrounding Ukraine, a position of defending the principles enshrined in the UN Charter as a whole, in full, in their interrelated nature.
Zambia · Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- We also commend the Secretary-General for his strong leadership at a challenging time in our multilateral system.
- and we thank the people of Zambia for their participation in the democratic process and for renewing their confidence in our leadership.
- We are expanding opportunities in education, skills development, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and leadership.
South Sudan · Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- Under the leadership of Luol Deng and the South Sudan Basketball Federation, South Sudan qualified for the Basketball World Cup and subsequently the Olympic Games.
- And today, the responsibility of President Kiir is, and his government, is the political leadership, is indeed, is that people of South Sudan must dream and must have a functioning, peaceful, and a prosperous South Sudan.
- 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.
Chile · José Antonio Kast · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Sierra Leone · Julius Maada Bio · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Trinidad and Tobago · Kamla Persad-Bissessar · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- Permit me to extend also our appreciation to your predecessor, Her Excellency, Mayor Baak of Germany, for astute leadership in guiding our work in the previous session.
- We also recognise some of the important initiatives advanced during his tenure, including the UN 80 Initiative efforts to achieve greater gender parity in senior UN leadership positions, and his efforts to bring superintelligence and the risks posed by nuclear weapons more firmly into the international agenda.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Andy Burnham · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Morocco · Nasser Bourita · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- I also commend the tireless efforts of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres since he assumed the leadership of our Organization.
- Building on this conviction, the Kingdom of Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, believes that the establishment of a lasting peace in the Middle East depends on the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and viable Palestinian state on the borders of the 4th of June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security.
Burundi · Évariste Ndayishimiye · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Burundi, which has always been able to count on the United Nations generous support, wishes to commend his leadership and his unwavering commitment to the principles of multilateralism.
- This emerged from the discussions at the fifth continental dialogue on youth peace and security held in Bujumbura from August 10 to 12, 2026, a dialogue that highlighted the link between water, peace, conflict prevention, and inclusive leadership by young people and women.
Timor-Leste · José Ramos-Horta · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Dominican Republic · Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- This year, I affirmed from this very same rostrum that it was the turn of Latin America and the Caribbean to provide renewed leadership and that the time had come for a woman to be Secretary General of this organization.
- I thank the United States and Panama for their leadership, as well as Canada and other donors for their support.
Botswana · Duma Gideon Boko · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Through determined national leadership, bold public investment, and sustainable global partnership, Botswana built one of the world's most comprehensive HIV/AIDS treatment programs.
- We particularly recognize UNOCT's leadership role in strengthening the United Nations' collective efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism.
Bulgaria · Iliana Iotova · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Ethiopia · Taye Atske-Selassie Amde · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- I also wish to express my sincere appreciation to your predecessor, Her Excellency Ms. Annalena Baerbock, for her leadership during our 80th session.
- Nevertheless, Some of the initiatives we see from the global south give a beacon of hope that we indeed can attain technological advancement through foresight and leadership.
Namibia · Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Slovakia · Peter Pellegrini · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Montenegro · Jakov Milatović · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Distinguished Mr. President, Excellencies, I do want to congratulate, first of all, Dr. Rahman on his election as President of the United Nations General Assembly, and I also wish to thank Mrs. Baerbock for her leadership of the 80th session of the General Assembly.
- Because that is ultimately the responsibility of leadership, not simply to manage the present, but to expand the possibilities of the future.
Spain · Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Zimbabwe · Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- Zimbabwe is confident that under your able leadership, the Assembly will advance meaningful transformation under the theme, Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation, a United Nations that delivers for all.
- I wish to thank Ms. Annalena Baerbock for her effective leadership of the 80th session and her contribution to the UN80 reform process.
Palestine (State of) · Mahmoud Abbas · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- We also affirm that the Palestinian people and its leadership should not be punished for demanding an end for the occupation or for turning to the UN, the International Court of Justice, and the International Criminal Court.
- In 1988, Our people and its leadership made a historic and difficult decision, and we accepted a historic settlement founded on the two-state solution on the basis of international legitimacy.
Somalia · Hassan Sheikh Mohamud · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- Indeed, Somalia wants a partnership in which international assistance reinforces rather than replaces national leadership.
- Somalia's membership of the East African Community, our leadership in the whole of Africa initiative, our ratification of the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area, and our continuing efforts toward its accession to the World Trade Organization, demonstrates Somalia's commitment to the regional integration and rules-based international order.
Liberia · Joseph Nyuma Boakai · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Gambia (Republic of The) · Mohammed Jallow · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- I also wish to place on record the Gambia's appreciation for the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, and Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, whose steady and principled leadership through years of compounding global crises, have done much to keep the flame of multilateral cooperation alive, even as the winds against it have grown fiercer.
- As the Gambia prepares to assume greater leadership within the Global Coordination Bureau of the LDC group, we do so with a clear sense of responsibility.
Nigeria · Kashim Shettima · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Kiribati · Taneti Maamau · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Saint Lucia · Philip J. Pierre · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Chad · Abdelmadjid Abdelrahim Mahamat · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- Mr. President, your election at the presidency of the 81st session of the General Assembly of our shared organization bears witness to the trust that the international community has placed in you and in your leadership.
- His leadership and constant commitment to peace, conflict prevention, and multilateralism warrant our recognition and respect.
Micronesia (Federated States of) · Aren Palik · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- I also extend Micronesia's appreciation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for your dedicated and steadfast service, principled leadership, and personal commitment to the values of the United Nations.
- Mister President and excellencies, Our actions on gender equality continues to address barriers to women's leadership, economic participation, and access to justice, digital safety, and protection from violence, particularly for women and girls in remote and outer island communities.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic · Thongsavanh Phomvihane · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- My delegation assure you of our full support and cooperation throughout your presidency, and I also express our deep appreciation to Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock for her dedicated leadership during the 80th session.
- Mr. President, as a Secretary General, Antonio Guterres prepared to complete his distinguished tenure at the help of our organization, the government and the people of the Lao PDR wish to express our profound appreciation and heartfelt gratitude for his principled leadership, moral clarity and unwavering dedication to the United Nations.
Cambodia · Sokhonn Prak · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Tunisia · Mohamed Ali Nafti · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- for his wise leadership in the service of peace, security, development, and justice, and for his tireless efforts to preserve the standing of the Organization and restore confidence in multilateral action at a time of extraordinary international complexity, when maintaining the effectiveness of the United Nations has become a demanding responsibility.
- Mr. President, under the leadership of President Kais Saied, Tunisia reaffirms its unwavering determination to continue its reform process, launched on the 25th of July 2021, with the aim of consolidating a democracy that guarantees rights and freedoms for all citizens and responds to the aspirations of the Tunisian people for development and prosperity.
Gabon · Marie-Édith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- Under the leadership of His Excellency, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic, Head of State and Head of Government, Gabon has made dialogue, peace and respect for its international commitments, the guiding principles of its diplomatic action.
- In this regard, under the leadership of the President of the Republic, Gabon is continuing its social, environmental and economic transformation as set out in our National Growth and Development Plan, the PNCD, for 2026-2030.
Burkina Faso · Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- Under their enlightened leadership, against the winds and the tides, the Alliance of Sahel States is consolidating itself every day, taking charge of its own destiny, a destiny of dignity, prosperity, and freedom and justice.
- Under the leadership of Comrade Captain Ibrahim Traore, President of Faso, Burkina Faso has made a choice to place the people at the heart of all endeavors, encouraging the creation of new production units and processing units by encouraging better use of our resources and through these initiatives with six great presidential initiatives our economy is becoming more dynamic and progressively being strengthened our ambition is to strengthen the bases for um local lasting and inclusive development while pursuing the deep-seated reform and renewal of our society and strengthening our economic sovereignty.
Malawi · George Chapatula Chaponda · Day 6 · 2 sentences
Sri Lanka · Vijitha Herath · Day 6 · 2 sentences
Costa Rica · Boris Vasir Marchegiani Carrero · Day 6 · 2 sentences
Vanuatu · Odo Tevi · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- We recognize France as a steadfast champion of the international rules-based order, and under the leadership of President Macron, a strong supporter of international judicial institutions, France has stood alongside Vanuatu in advancing global climate action including through its support for initiatives before the International Court of Justice.
- We greatly value this partnership and France's leadership on issues of international importance.
United Arab Emirates · · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- The Quartet with the leadership of the US has called for this as well in order to ensure that humanitarian assistance is quickly provided unimpeded to those that need it without hindrance to efforts to establish peace.
- International reports and international investigations are being supported by more and more evidence that proves internationally prohibited chemical weapons were used by the Sudanese regime in this conflict in a blatant violation of the international law and the complete prohibition on the use of chemical weapons this is a war crime against the Sudanese people Mr. President the Sudanese people alone have the right to determine the future of Sudan through a comprehensive and credible political process with an independent civilian leadership that is not connected to the parties to the conflict.
Secretary-General of the United Nations · António Guterres · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Brazil · Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Jordan · Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Türkiye · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Lithuania · Gitanas Nausėda · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Suriname · Jennifer Geerlings-Simons · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Bhutan · Tshering Tobgay · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Croatia · Andrej Plenković · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Cyprus · Nikos Christodoulides · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Panama · José Raúl Mulino Quintero · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Poland · Karol Nawrocki · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Serbia · Aleksandar Vučić · 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
Uzbekistan · Saida Mirziyoyeva · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Ghana · John Dramani Mahama · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Israel · Benjamin Netanyahu · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Senegal · Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Côte d’Ivoire · Tiémoko Meyliet Koné · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Barbados · Mia Amor Mottley · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Bangladesh · Tarique Rahman · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Netherlands (Kingdom of the) · Rob Jetten · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Slovenia · Janez Janša · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Australia · Anthony Albanese · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Ireland · Micheál Martin · Day 3 · 1 sentence
South Africa · Ronald Ozzy Lamola · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Lebanon · Nawaf Salam · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Marshall Islands · Hilda Heine · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Solomon Islands · Matthew Cooper Wale · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Niger · Lamine Zeine Ali Mahaman · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Bahamas (the) · Philip Edward Davis · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Godwin Friday · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Tonga · Lord Fakafanua · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Samoa · Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Azerbaijan · Jeyhun Aziz oglu Bayramov · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Mauritania · Mohamed Salem Merzoug · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Mexico · Roberto Velasco Álvarez · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Belize · John Briceño · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Cuba · Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Brunei Darussalam · Prince 'Abdul Mateen · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Belarus · Maxim Ryzhenkov · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Tajikistan · Sirojiddin Muhriddin · Day 5 · 1 sentence
San Marino · Luca Beccari · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Djibouti · Abdoulkader Houssein Omar · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Jamaica · Kamina Johnson Smith · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Mali · Abdoulaye Diop · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Algeria · Ahmed Attaf · Day 6 · 1 sentence
El Salvador · Alexandra Hill Tinoco · Day 6 · 1 sentence
United Arab Emirates · Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · Kim Son Gyong · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Turkmenistan · Vepa Hajiyev · Day 6 · 1 sentence