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Download CSVVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) · Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez · Day 2 · 13 sentences
- I come to this rostrum to talk to you about a Venezuela whose national life has been affected by a crisis that has disrupted political coexistence, a crisis that disrupted national life and upset our relationships with the world.
- One was the test that arose from the suffocation of its internal political life and a dispute with the United States of America, which was ratcheted up and became more extreme.
- In spite of these life's bitter blows as they were called by the poet Cesar Vallejo for all of Venezuela people Venezuela's people today Venezuela is being reborn the idea of a our country being reborn is if you like the expression of our country's attitude the attitude that it is assumed in the face of the aforementioned events we are transforming our political relationships, and these are now rooted in dialogue, negotiations and diplomacy.
- I come to you before this assembly as one more daughter of Venezuela to present the aspirations of a country that is seeking to rebuild its own destiny following political conflicts and economic models that were imposed that affected our development.
Slovenia · Janez Janša · Day 3 · 13 sentences
- Civilian suffering is tragic and must be addressed, but it can never justify terrorism or the pursuit of political objectives through violence.
- not primarily by geography, political alliances, media visibility, or political influence.
- We condemn the authoritarian, systemic repression, arbitrary detention, and persecution of political opponents, human rights defenders, and independent voices.
- All political prisoners must be released immediately and unconditionally.
South Sudan · Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng · Day 6 · 13 sentences
- The Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005 provided the political framework that transformed struggles, decades of struggles, into a peaceful exercise of self-determination.
- The message reinforced something that peace requires political agreement.
- 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.
- Electoral institutions require adequate resources, political dialogue must continue, security arrangements must advance, civic and voter education must reach communities.
North Macedonia · Hristijan Mickoski · Day 4 · 12 sentences
- And yet, it has never been more evident that technological capability does not automatically produce political wisdom.
- It is a precisely state that is confident in its democratic and strategic choices that can engage and cooperate with greater confidence with countries that have different histories, different interests, and different political perspectives.
- Our own history has taught us that international compromises are very difficult and that peace, stability, and integration require political courage and hard sacrifices.
- And a commitment undertaken cannot be a temporary political convenience.
Liechtenstein · Sabine Monauni · Day 4 · 10 sentences
- Legal obligations to pay are turned into tools to exercise political leverage.
- Resisting the temptation of collective inertia and of waiting for positive change to happen on its own will, require our active political investment.
- It shows that we can come together also during times of deep political division.
- The steps we have taken are just the beginning of what we need, a political agreement that combines significant structural change with a reliable financial commitment and firm support for the UN Charter from all.
Egypt · Moustafa Kamal Madbouly · Day 4 · 10 sentences
- They are also the essential gateway to a serious political process that addresses the root causes of the conflict and resolves them.
- This requires preserving the unity of the Palestinian territory and the Palestinian political system, enabling the Palestinian people to manage their own affairs and build their state, and ensuring that the international community fulfills its responsibility to protect civilians, reject collective punishment, and guarantee respect international humanitarian law.
- It also requires recognizing Palestinian rights as inalienable rights, not as bargaining chips to be granted or withheld according to power balances, political posturing, or electoral calculations.
- Egypt will continue to work toward reconstruction and opening a viable political horizon.
Gambia (Republic of The) · Mohammed Jallow · Day 3 · 9 sentences
- Our experience demonstrates that in this period of deep disagreement, Progress remains possible when Member States approach negotiations with political will, mutual respect, and a shared sense of responsibility.
- If diplomacy can bring countries together to find common ground on difficult questions on global development, then surely we can summon the same political courage to prevent conflicts, resolve wars, and build lasting peace.
- The protection of civilians Respect for international humanitarian law and humanitarian access are not political conveniences.
- It is infinitely less costly in human, political, and financial terms to prevent conflict than to manage its consequences after violence has begun.
Burkina Faso · Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré · Day 6 · 9 sentences
- Anything that goes against the instrumentalization of certain international defense mechanisms to defend human rights, to put political pressure on our countries, like the what the European Parliament did to justify a potential neo-colonial offensive through resolutions, misfounded resolutions against the Sahel.
- We accept impartial and objective reviews, but we do reject political processes.
- I'm being tried in the court of political political appeal.
- The Confederation of Sahel States calls for an immediate end to violence against civilian populations, unhindered humanitarian access and a just and lasting political solution.
Somalia · Hassan Sheikh Mohamud · Day 3 · 8 sentences
- Nationalism, intolerance, and political polarization are weakening the spirit of international cooperation.
- Yet, the United Nations has increasingly become associated with political gridlocks in the Security Council, prolonged negotiations without tangible outcomes, and a weakening capacity to mobilize collective action in response to the threats to international peace and security.
- Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, UN political reform must be accompanied by institutional, administrative, and operational renewal.
- Through constitutional reform, we are laying the foundations of universal suffrage, accountable institutions, and a multi-party political system that allows every Somali citizen have a voice.
Libya · Mohamed Younis Menfi · Day 2 · 7 sentences
- After years of political division and polarization that have drained the state and society, Libya no longer needs more crisis management, but rather the will to end the crisis.
- We welcome the effort and intention of every state sincerely seeking to end the political and institutional division.
- We also appreciate the role entrusted to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and its responsibility for facilitating the political process.
- Any sustainable political process must not violate four governing principles.
Bahamas (the) · Philip Edward Davis · Day 4 · 7 sentences
- People often say that the world lacks political will.
- The world has never lacked political will.
- When a global pandemic reached the capitals of the powerful, the political will returned.
- What the world lacks is not political will for change, it is political change itself.
San Marino · Luca Beccari · Day 5 · 7 sentences
- Sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and self-determination matter.
- In Syria, we support an inclusive and peaceful political transition that respects sovereignty, protects civilians, and strengthens institutions.
- It is not suspended by political convenience.
- San Marino strongly condemns the use of explosive weapons in populated areas and calls for all states to implement the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas.
Sudan · Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim · Day 6 · 7 sentences
- Mr. President, the need remains urgent for comprehensive equitable and expeditious reform of the international system in light of these changes and challenges, as well as for political administration through dialogue, respect for international law, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
- There is also need for refraining from the use or threat of use of international relations and avoiding the imposition of coercive sanctions merely on the basis of political disagreements, or the exploitation of these sanctions as instruments to achieve specific political or economic objectives.
- Parallel and measurable measures to protect civilians, reduce polarization, de-escalate tensions and contain political estrangement among civilian, political and military forces.
- The state has already begun preparations and creating a conducive environment for this dialogue aimed at reaching common ground through free discussion and placing the country on the path towards the most appropriate and inclusive political transition that excludes no one except outlaws and traitors.
Colombia · José Manuel Restrepo · Day 3 · 6 sentences
- This criticism isn't born out of whim or hostility towards the United Nations, it's based in political, institutional, doctrinal considerations.
- But my country believes that protecting human rights loses credibility when it becomes subjected to political calculation.
- Nor can human rights become an instrument rewarding friends, punishing adversaries, or worse still, remaining silent in line with the political circumstances of the time.
- I'm talking about a concept according to which nation, sovereignty, distinct identities, traditions, and the values of peoples are obstacles that gradually give way to increasing political and cultural uniformity decided by supranational bodies.
Algeria · Ahmed Attaf · Day 6 · 6 sentences
- We had hoped that it would mark the beginning of a process to end the suffering of civilians, that it would pave the way towards a lasting political solution.
- First, Algeria stresses that the success of the negotiations process requires both parties to engage in good faith and with a genuine commitment to reaching a political solution that is fair, lasting, and mutually acceptable, away from the logic of dictates and bargains.
- It is a matter that fundamentally requires the completion of the decolonization process in the Western Sahara through a comprehensive political process.
- We will extend a hand and support political solutions that preserve the stability of the region and open before its people's broader horizons for development and progress.
Turkmenistan · Vepa Hajiyev · Day 6 · 6 sentences
- Distinguished participants, the current international environment requires all states to demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, political foresight, and readiness for concrete action.
- The permanent neutrality of our country, recognized three times by the General Assembly, provides a practical foundation for advancing political and diplomatic methods: preventive diplomacy, mediation, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
- We believe that such a decade would lend a systematic character to the efforts of states to prevent conflicts, build trust, and establish sustainable channels of political communication.
- The proclamation at the initiative for Turkmenistan of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport for 2026-2035 has launched an important mechanism for systematic work coordinated by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs to put into practice the Decade's implementation plan within the framework Of this long term undertaking, our country will continue its work toward the creation of a global atlas of sustainable transport connectivity, a comprehensive analytical and international tool for accessing progress, identifying infrastructure gaps, and coordinating international During the 81st session, Turkmenistan will actively support the implementation of the Awaза Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries for the Decade 2024-2034 and the Awaза Political Declaration.
Mongolia · Khurelsukh Ukhnaa · Day 1 · 5 sentences
- For instance, more than three decades ago, in pursuit of its foreign policy to ensure national security through political and diplomatic means, Mongolia declared its territory nuclear-weapon-free.
- The Ulaanbaatar Dialogue has evolved into a unique platform for strengthening trust and confidence building across Northeast Asia, facilitating multilateral discussions among government delegates and scholars, not only on traditional security challenges such as political and disarmament matters, but also on a broad range of issues including energy, infrastructure connectivity, green development, and humanitarian cooperation.
- 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.
Morocco · Nasser Bourita · Day 1 · 5 sentences
- The responsibility of these sponsoring states is not merely political, it is also legal, moral, and historical.
- As the chair of Al-Quds Committee, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, continues his work to preserve the historical, cultural, and spiritual identity of the Holy City and its legal status, as well as to improve the living conditions of the Maghdisi inhabitants, combining political and diplomatic action with programs implemented on the ground by Bayt Mal Al-Quds Al-Sharif Agency, the executive arm of Al-Quds Committee.
- Second, there is no approach or mechanism other than the political negotiation process under the auspices of the United Nations and on a sole basis, namely the autonomy initiative presented by the Kingdom of Morocco.
- The train of political solution has already departed.
Bulgaria · Iliana Iotova · Day 2 · 5 sentences
- And to begin this debate, it is high time to transfer this conflict from the military sphere to the political and diplomatic realm.
- calls for the Black Sea to be transformed from a zone of heightened risk and threat into a zone of shared security, one of security, free transport, energy, trade, digital corridors, tourism, a zone in which different cultures, religions, and political systems can peacefully coexist.
- The Middle East also needs political solutions and de-escalation.
- This requires strengthening diplomacy, mediation, and political dialogue, as well as effective control over arms proliferation and the military applications of new technologies.
Papua New Guinea · James Marape · Day 4 · 5 sentences
- Your advocacy reminds us that beyond our national borders and political differences, cultures and beliefs, we belong to one human family, and we share one planet called the planet Earth.
- We do not have to share the same religion, same culture, same political system or worldview.
- There is one reality that transcends every political, economic, and religious differences between us, and that is we have one planet, one Earth.
- What about religion, nationality, political system, we breathe the same atmosphere.
Brazil · Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva · Day 1 · 4 sentences
- These choices require courage, political will, and clarity of objectives.
- Inequality and underdevelopment are the result of political choices.
- Initiatives such as the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, Launched by Brazil and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Inequality, launched by South Africa's team from this political will, Brazil is in a hurry to become a developed and socially fair nation.
- Faced with the paralysis of the United Nations, we need to rediscover the political will so that it may once again become a temple of peace.
Angola · João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço · Day 1 · 4 sentences
- Peace and national reconciliation is now a reality, as shown through concrete gestures, including the holding of award ceremonies to honor the main political leaders of the national liberation struggle and representatives of all segments of civil society within the framework of the 50th anniversary of national independence.
- Still within this framework, A monument in memory of all victims of the political conflict that occurred in Angola from the proclamation of national independence until achievement of peace in April 2002 will be inaugurated in October this year.
- only within the framework of the United Nations can we make progress in seeking peaceful solutions to the conflicts ravaging the world within a framework in which multilateralism serves as the mechanism for bringing together ideas, political wills, and initiatives conducive to global peace.
- We, political leaders and rulers of today, will be judged in the future by our ability to replace confrontation with dialogue, predatory competition with cooperation, exclusion with solidarity, and the force of arms with the force of law.
Croatia · Andrej Plenković · Day 1 · 4 sentences
- Protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access, respect for international law, and a credible political horizon are essential to breaking the cycle of violence.
- The same principle applies to illegal migration, which has caused mistrust in Europe and altered the political landscape in many countries.
- It is carefully designed electoral reform that protects every citizen while ensuring that a basic principle of legitimate political representation of the constituent peoples is restored.
- and we will not tire of opposing those political forces whose short-sighted pursuit of political gains jeopardizes equality of constituent peoples and the long-term prosperity.
Ethiopia · Taye Atske-Selassie Amde · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- With genuine political goodwill, how can a world with the right conscience justify the denial of 1.6 billion Africans the right to equal representation?
- 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.
- At a time where food provision has become a political battleground and the global food supply hangs precariously in the balance, we send a clear message that Africa can feed itself.
Serbia · Aleksandar Vučić · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- Today we are witnessing the emergence of a new order increasingly structured around two principal centers of power alongside a growing number of strong regional actors with considerable political, economic, military, and technological capabilities seeking to shape their own environments and influence broader global developments on their own terms.
- Cultural and identity based divisions are also becoming more pronounced, increasingly exploited for political purposes and further deepening mistrust among peoples.
- The greatest problem of today is not a lack of rules or political principles, but the fact that they were not respected in the past or now.
- It was destroyed by those who tore apart the territories of other countries for the sake of their own political and economic interests.
Zimbabwe · Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa · Day 3 · 4 sentences
- Sovereign equality, political independence, territorial integrity, non-interference, peaceful settlement of disputes, and international cooperation must be applied universally, not selectively.
- Military action may alter the battlefield, but durable peace is built through inclusive political processes that restore confidence, address grievances, and allow affected communities to shape their socioeconomic and political destinies.
- The current times demand peacekeeping that is grounded in clear political strategies, realistic mandates, and adequate resources.
- Civil, political, and economic, social, and cultural rights require equal protection and are best advanced through dialogue, cooperation, capacity building, and national ownership.
Palestine (State of) · Mahmoud Abbas · Day 3 · 4 sentences
- Therefore, we call upon the American administration to lift these sanctions and restrictions, return to dialogue and mutual respect, and work with us and with the international community in order to implement the two-state solution on the basis of international legitimacy and to establish peace, rather than punishing the side that has chosen the path of international law and political and diplomatic action in order to guarantee its rights.
- The transitional period must not be allowed to become a permanent or open-ended situation without any clear time-bound political horizon.
- This requires the continued financial support and political backing, as well as an end to these attacks against UNRWA.
- We thank countries and peoples that have lent political, humanitarian, and economic support, and helped us preserve our institutions and provide relief to our people.
Kuwait · Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah · Day 3 · 4 sentences
- In 2003, Kuwait has supported and stood by Iraq in facing security, political, and economic challenges in order to help Iraq restore its regional and international role and standing.
- and the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular Resolution 2216, the State of Kuwait affirms that any political settlement must safeguard Yemen's unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
- We also affirm our support for all efforts aimed at rebuilding state institutions and aimed at advancing a Syrian-led comprehensive, inclusive political process led by the Syrians with the active participation of all segments of society in Syria and aimed at fulfilling their aspirations for security, stability, and a life of dignity.
- And with regards to developments in the Republic of Sudan, the Federal Republic of Somalia, and the State of Libya, we affirm the need to adhere to peaceful resolution and to engage in political dialogue to resolve disputes as per the relevant Security Council resolutions and the principles of international law so as to protect the unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty of these sisterly nations.
Kazakhstan · Mukhtar Tileuberdi · Day 4 · 4 sentences
- Kazakhstan has embarked on profound political transformation in response to societal demand and emerging challenges.
- Political and diplomatic means remain the only viable path towards ending hostilities and achieving sustainable resolution of the Middle East crisis.
- We see them as an additional platform to reinforce the UN brokered political process towards the two-state solution.
- In response, together with Brazil, China, France, Jordan, South Africa, and the ICRC, Kazakhstan is advancing the global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law.
Belarus · Maxim Ryzhenkov · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- It is the inevitable result of actions by certain states aimed at deliberately undermining the system of international relations, so that the world would develop not according to the laws of peaceful coexistence, but rather the principle of might makes right and political selfishness.
- During the Cold War, the balance of power was maintained by a system of checks and balances between the two opposing political systems.
- That is why new formats of cooperation are emerging, the BRICS, the SCO, and regional economic and political alliances, and they are gaining momentum.
- The use of these organizations for political purposes must be nipped in the bud.
Tunisia · Mohamed Ali Nafti · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- Mr. President, Tunisia follows with deep concern the continuing escalation in the Middle East and its dangerous repercussions at the security, political and economic levels.
- for wisdom and reason to prevail, and for a return to dialogue and negotiations, giving absolute priority to political and peaceful and diplomatic solutions as the only means of resolving existing disputes in a manner that strengthens the foundations of security and stability in the region and prevents further escalation.
- Tunisia also hopes that the Yemeni brothers will reach a comprehensive and lasting political settlement that restores security and stability to the Yemeni people and preserve the country's territorial integrity.
- The United Nations we seek is one that leaves no one behind, does not define need according to selective political criteria, and places justice, equity, and solidarity at the core of its services to all.
Secretary-General of the United Nations · António Guterres · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- First, among states, new centers of economic, political, and technological influence have emerged.
- a path towards networked multipolarity, a world built on interdependence and sustained by a dense web of economic, political, social, and technological connections, a world in which multiple centers of influence coexist with a common framework of international law and shared rules.
- This is why we have created political spaces to bring forward a reform of the international financial architecture.
Qatar · Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- Israel continues its blatant attacks against Syria and is occupying more Syrian territories and adding them to the Golan heights which it has occupied since 1967, without even bothering to provide any justification other than its own assessment of the nature of the political system that emerged there in Syria after the removal of the previous regime.
- In brotherly Libya, we support the political process, reconciliation efforts, and the unification of state institutions.
- In brotherly Yemen, we support United Nations efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive political settlement based on the outcomes of the national dialogue facilitated by the United Nations in a manner that preserves Yemen's unity and sovereignty and achieves security and stability.
Seychelles · Mathew Antonio Patrick Herminie · Day 1 · 3 sentences
Cyprus · Nikos Christodoulides · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- In the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, the interweaving political realities that we are facing are further amplified by the climate crisis.
- That framework of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality remains the only basis on which a comprehensive settlement must be reached.
- The relevant UN Security Council resolutions, international law, and the law, values, and principles of the European Union What is now required is political will by all parties and genuine willingness to return to meaningful negotiations, to engage seriously, to build on the body of work already achieved, and to reach a settlement that reunifies our country and our people, a settlement that allows Greek and Turkish Cypriots, Maronites, Armenians, and Latins to live together in peace, security, and prosperity.
Madagascar · Michaël Randrianirina · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- Driven by a firm political determination to build a brighter future for this dynamic youth, we recognize the importance of an education system which is fully aligned with labor market realities, an essential condition for sustainable development.
- This must begin with a rebalancing of decision-making power, first and foremost, by restoring the General Assembly's full political weight and central place in global governance.
- To give substance to this vision, we have launched a historic process of inclusive national dialogue, bringing together all the vital forces of the nation, young people, women, persons with disabilities, political parties, civil society, the armed forces, and the private sector.
Barbados · Mia Amor Mottley · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- And let us let the UN deliberately and systematically deploy nimble mediation teams led by political leaders, current and retired.
- Let me say at the outset that when I speak about letting many hands make light work when it comes to conflict resolution, that this is one of the areas in which the political leaders of the Caribbean can play a pivotal role in its own region.
- The security crisis continues to ****** political renewal and economic recovery.
Bangladesh · Tarique Rahman · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- I congratulate the democracy-loving people of Bangladesh We believe that the people are the source of all our political power.
- 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.
- including democracy, human rights, good governance, accountability, political stability, and the investment environment.
South Africa · Ronald Ozzy Lamola · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- After the 2024 elections, political parties put national stability above narrow interest and formed a government of national unity within two weeks of the announcement of the results.
- As the only country in the world to have voluntarily dismantled its nuclear weapons program, South Africa stands ready to share this experience as a demonstration that, with political will, credible and verifiable nuclear disarmament is achievable.
- We reaffirm their inalienable right to self-determination and support a just, lasting, and a mutually acceptable political solution consistent with international law and the principles of the UN Charter.
Haiti · Alix Didier Fils-Aimé · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- I belong to a generation that knew the dictatorship that placed so much hope in democracy after 1987, but too often saw these hopes collide with political instability and recurrent transitions.
- with respect for the National Pact for Stability and for the organization of elections, which is the fruit of a broad consensus among the political class.
- Political parties and groups have been accredited, and candidates are undertaking the formalities needed for them to participate in the elections.
Togo · Robert Komlan Edo Dussey · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- Along these lines, the President of the Council, His Excellency Faure Essozima Gnassingbe, has striven to promote dialogue, to bring people's positions closer and to contribute to find political solutions to crises that affect regions.
- In West Africa and in the Sahel, for example, our country is working hard to encourage exchanges and to contribute to the emergence of lasting political responses.
- We need to foster political and diplomatic means.
Iceland · Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir · Day 5 · 3 sentences
Djibouti · Abdoulkader Houssein Omar · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- We're living through a critical juncture exacerbated by the proliferation of conflicts, deepening existing crises and the emergence of conflicts and the emergence of new crises with devastating political, economic, humanitarian and security consequences.
- In order to prevent this humanitarian crisis from becoming protracted, we renew our call for de-escalation and for a lasting political solution in Yemen to preserve human life.
- Only an inclusive political solution that places the Sudanese people at the heart of every initiative will make it possible to restore lasting peace and stability.
Sao Tome and Principe · Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- There can be no sustainable development without these conditions, nor without the full participation of women and men in political, economic, and social life.
- Sao Tome and Principe reaffirms its commitment to constitutional order political pluralism, fundamental freedoms, and respect for the sovereign will of its citizens, and will continue to pursue reforms aimed at strengthening justice, security, gender equality, human rights, and trust in institutions.
- Africa today occupies a demographic, economic, and political place that is not yet adequately reflected in the institutions where the most far-reaching decisions are taken.
Malawi · George Chapatula Chaponda · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- For Malawi, the pursuit of wealth creation, self-reliance, and economic transformation is not merely a political aspiration.
- On this note, Mr. President, I'm happy to report that Malawi successfully presented our third voluntary national review during the 2026 ECOSOC high-level political forum, thereby reaffirming our commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Malawi 2063, as well as our desire to accelerate sustainable development and economic transformation.
- We can choose to retreat into isolationism and protectionism, or we can choose to summon the political courage required to build a fairer, more resilient, and inclusive world.
Congo · Constant Serge Bounda · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- This explains our interest in special economic zones, because we think political sovereignty must go hand in hand with economic sovereignty.
- We are a defender of peace internationally, and we are therefore call for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, for de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, a just and lasting political solution in the Middle East and in Palestine.
- And in this spirit, we will continue to prioritize mediation, dialogue, and looking for peaceful political solutions so as to build Africa, which is prosperous and in peace from Libya to Sahel, from Sudan to Great Lakes.
United Arab Emirates · Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- We have also supported efforts to reach a sustainable political solution to the question of the Moroccan Sahara, based on the Moroccan autonomy initiative, while affirming the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the Sahara.
- This includes launching a comprehensive and credible political process led by civilians, which would culminate in the formation of a civil government independent of both parties to the conflict and from extremist groups.
- including the withdrawal of Israel from the Gaza Strip, the disarmament of Hamas, and the advancement of a serious political horizon leading to a just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question based on the two-state solution.
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · Kim Son Gyong · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- The global military and political context is worsening day by day, and the unlimited abuse of power has become commonplace.
- The United Nations should no longer be misused for the sinister political purposes of specific forces.
- Gone are the days when an individual member state unilaterally imposed its will on the rest of the world and dominated the international political arena.
New Zealand · Victoria Louise Hallum · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- For our part, as member states, we must provide you with the tools, the resources, and above all, the political support to ensure you can play this role effectively.
- The political declaration on sea level rise endorsed this week is a potent demonstration of the UN's ability to address contemporary challenges affecting its members.
- They were the result of political leadership, persistence, and a willingness to work together despite differences to build understanding and compromise.
Vanuatu · Odo Tevi · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- Mr. President, the international political and security environment is becoming increasingly difficult.
- The deeper reform we require is political, a renewed commitment by member states to the principles we have already agreed to.
- It tells us that the force must not be used against the territory or political independence of states.
United States of America · Donald Trump · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Türkiye · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- History has shown us time and again through bitter experiences that there is no winner in a political approach which is built on mistrust.
- I call upon the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and to establish political, diplomatic, and economic relations with them.
Kyrgyzstan · Sadyr Zhaparov · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- The strategic objective of this initiative is to ensure that the decisions of the Organization are treated not merely as political recommendations, but as genuine international obligations.
- This would also help eliminate the risk of sanctions being used arbitrarily by one country against another for political or economic gain.
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Denis Bećirović · Day 1 · 2 sentences
United Republic of Tanzania · Deogratius Ndejembi · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Trinidad and Tobago · Kamla Persad-Bissessar · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- Trinidad and Tobago stands in full support of international efforts to help restore security and stability in Haiti whilst maintaining that the country's political future must ultimately be Haitian-led and Haitian-owned.
- Security assistance is necessary, but lasting stability will also require functioning institutions, economic opportunities, and a credible political process.
Belgium · Maxime Prévot · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Romania · Nicuşor-Daniel Dan · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Romania also remains the Republic of Moldova's strongest advocate within the European Union, sharing our own experience of accession and providing political, technical, and diplomatic support for its European path.
- Since 1991, Romania has contributed to United Nations peacekeeping missions through political support, troop and equipment contributions, as well as through training blue helmets and close protection officers.
Estonia · Alar Karis · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- For this, we can and should use the diverse instruments at our disposal, be they economic, diplomatic, or political.
- We remain a stable donor in UNRWA and are committed to a credible political process leading to a negotiated two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace, security and dignity.
Central African Republic · Faustin Archange Touadera · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- That is why we made the difficult and often criticized choice of an inclusive political dialogue, negotiated disarmament, and national reconciliation instead of a military response alone.
- Out of the 14 armed groups, that signed the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation, 11 have already voluntarily disbanded as part of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, and repatriation program.
Namibia · Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Honduras · Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Montenegro · Jakov Milatović · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- The European Union was one of the most attractive political projects in the world and would welcome 13 new member states over the following decade.
- 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.
Rwanda · Justin Nsengiyumva · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Judith Suminwa Tuluka · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- The protocol signed by the political and military leadership of the FDLR on May 30, 2026, provides for the disarmament, demobilization, and containment of their combatants with a view toward their repatriation or resettlement without prejudice to potential judicial prosecution for serious crimes.
- This dialogue is open to the political and social forces that are committed to the Republic, our Constitution, our territorial integrity, and to the rejection of violence.
Italy · Antonio Tajani · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Ghana · John Dramani Mahama · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) · Rodrigo Paz Pereira · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- the homeland, a people that has gone through difficult times, a people that knows poverty, but also that knows the meaning of work, that knows division, but also knows how to recognize one another in unity, that has been through economic, political crises, social conflicts, and times of uncertainty.
- It was part of a political and ideological line which was being built upon by another leader who brought a coca leaf here And he turned a traditional leaf into a historic leaf, a leaf that is part of our culture.
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
- Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, current international events remind us every day of the human, political, and economic cost of protracted conflicts.
- Indeed, it is becoming increasingly difficult to explain to younger generations that organizations created in the aftermath of the Second World War can no longer faithfully reflect the political, demographic, and economic realities of the 21st century.
Nigeria · Kashim Shettima · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Greece · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- Ultimately, the way forward lies in a credible Sudanese-led political process that reflects the aspirations of the citizens of Sudan.
- Add to that the possibility of massive job destruction, the likelihood of unprecedented wealth creation in the hands of very few, and the impact that AI may have on the very nature of human relationships, especially for our kids, and you have all the ingredients of an unprecedented political and social upheaval.
Marshall Islands · Hilda Heine · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Solomon Islands · Matthew Cooper Wale · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- Mr. President, Solomon Islands welcomes the convening of the second high-level meeting on sea level rise and the adoption of the first political declaration on sea level rise.
- It must provide practical pathways to the full emancipation of peoples in non-self-governing territories and to their freedom to determine their own political future and development aspirations.
Saint Lucia · Philip J. Pierre · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- to assist with a solution to the political and governance dimensions of the crisis.
- Through its eminent persons group, comprising three prime ministers, it will continue to facilitate dialogue amongst Haiti's political and civil society stakeholders as they work towards holding the first round of general elections this year.
Albania · Edi Rama · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Saint Kitts and Nevis · Geoffrey Hanley · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- Earlier this year, our second voluntary national review in the United Nations High-Level Political Forum showed stronger government coordination, close alignment with sustainable development goals, and tangible progress for our people.
- With investment, partnership, and political will, small nations can deliver big solutions.
Bahrain · Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- In Sudan, we call for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access, and a political solution that preserves Sudan's unity and the state institutions.
- Turning to Yemen, we renew our support for a political solution under United Nations auspices led by the legitimate government.
Mauritania · Mohamed Salem Merzoug · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Norway · Espen Barth Eide · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Holy See · Cardinal Pietro Parolin · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Cambodia · Sokhonn Prak · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- Cambodia rebuilt peace through dialogue, trust, and confidence building, and the political courage and wisdom embodied in our former prime minister, win-win policy, which brought national reconciliation and unity.
- The presence of heads of state and government will give this summit its full political and symbolic significance and will make Phnom Penh a major venue for dialogue among nations.
Saudi Arabia · Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- The Kingdom stresses the need to support effort aimed at reaching a comprehensive political solution that will ensure the stability of Yemen and alleviate the the suffering of those brotherly people.
- The solution to the crisis must be an intra-Sudanese political solution that respects the sovereignty and unity of Sudan.
Singapore · Vivian Balakrishnan · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Tajikistan · Sirojiddin Muhriddin · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Oman · Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- At the same time, we call upon all parties concerned to settle their outstanding disputes through pursuing a policy of self-restraint and foresight, and through engaging in dialogue to reach consensual political solutions and sustainable understandings for the benefit of all.
- The Government of the Sultanate of Oman renews its support for reaching a political solution to the crisis in Yemen, one that preserves the unity, stability, and territorial integrity of this great country, one that meets the aspirations of all components of the brotherly Yemeni people, one that puts Yemen on the path of reconstruction, development and prosperity.
Zambia · Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- 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.
- We will continue to ensure that political differences are addressed through due process of the law and will take all necessary measures within the confines of the constitution and our laws to prevent political disputes from degenerating into violence, armed mobilization, insurgency, or the emergence of militia groups.
Mali · Abdoulaye Diop · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- The NATO action in Libya significantly worsened the security, political, humanitarian, and human rights situation in our region through, in particular, the spread of terrorism and violent extremism.
- Thus, through appropriate reforms, the government, in addition to improving political situation, we've improved economic governance, including better management of public affairs and greater domestic resource mobilization.
Antigua and Barbuda · Walton Alfonso Webson · Day 6 · 2 sentences
Denmark · Christina Markus Lassen · Day 6 · 2 sentences
President of the General Assembly (closing) · Dr. Khalilur Rahman · Day 6 · 2 sentences
President of the General Assembly (opening) · Dr. Khalilur Rahman · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Jordan · Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Lithuania · Gitanas Nausėda · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Chile · José Antonio Kast · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Finland · Alexander Stubb · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Luxembourg · Guillaume of Luxembourg · Day 1 · 1 sentence
France · Emmanuel Macron · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Suriname · Jennifer Geerlings-Simons · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Sierra Leone · Julius Maada Bio · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Dominica · Sylvanie Burton · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Bhutan · Tshering Tobgay · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Paraguay · Santiago Peña Palacios · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Czechia · Petr Pavel · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Timor-Leste · José Ramos-Horta · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Palau · Surangel Whipps · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Poland · Karol Nawrocki · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Slovakia · Peter Pellegrini · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Kenya · William Samoei Ruto · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Mozambique · Daniel Francisco Chapo · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Eswatini · King Mswati III · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Uganda · Jessica Rose Epel Alupo · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Spain · Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Uzbekistan · Saida Mirziyoyeva · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Comoros · Azali Assoumani · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Liberia · Joseph Nyuma Boakai · Day 3 · 1 sentence
European Union · António Costa · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Equatorial Guinea · Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Portugal · Luís Montenegro · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Yemen · Abdullah Abdulkader Al Alimi-Bawzer · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Armenia · Nikol Pashinyan · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Thailand · Anutin Charnvirakul · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Nepal · Balendra Shah · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Austria · Beate Meinl-Reisinger · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Iran (Islamic Republic of) · · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Maldives · Hussain Mohamed Latheef · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Monaco · Christophe Mirmand · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Malta · Robert Abela · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Lesotho · Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Tuvalu · Feleti Teo · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Pakistan · Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Niger · Lamine Zeine Ali Mahaman · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Guinea-Bissau · Ilídio Vieira Té · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Godwin Friday · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Chad · Abdelmadjid Abdelrahim Mahamat · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Guatemala · Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Pakistan · · Day 4 · 1 sentence
China · Han Zheng · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Micronesia (Federated States of) · Aren Palik · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Belize · John Briceño · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Cabo Verde · Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Lao People’s Democratic Republic · Thongsavanh Phomvihane · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Philippines · Ma. Theresa Lazaro · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Russian Federation · Sergey Lavrov · Day 5 · 1 sentence
India · Subrahmanyam Jaishankar · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Germany · Johann Wadephul · Day 5 · 1 sentence
GA · · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Jamaica · Kamina Johnson Smith · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Indonesia · Sugiono · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Cameroon · Lejeune Mbella Mbella · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Sri Lanka · Vijitha Herath · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Costa Rica · Boris Vasir Marchegiani Carrero · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Sudan · · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Indonesia · · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Democratic People's Republic of Korea · · Day 6 · 1 sentence
United Arab Emirates · · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Sudan · · Day 6 · 1 sentence
United Arab Emirates · · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Democratic People's Republic of Korea · · Day 6 · 1 sentence