Peace and security
Decolonisation and territorial disputes at UNGA 81
Raised by 68 of 223 speakers. Read verbatim UN transcript quotes and select a time to hear the speech.
Speeches that raised decolonisation and territorial disputes
Morocco · Day 1Nasser Bouritaincluding the adoption of certain laws that affect the legal status of the Palestinian territory and pave the way for the seizure for the purpose of settlement expansion, as well as the systematic violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinian citizens.
All these measures point in one direction: the displacement of the population, and the undermining of the material basis for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
With regard to the city of Jerusalem, Morocco expresses its deep concern about unilateral Israeli measures and the repeated violations of the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, which constitutes serious transgressions that contribute to fueling the discourse of extremism and hatred at the expense of the voice of wisdom and moderation.
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- Argentina · Day 1
In response to what was stated by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on the Malvinas Island, I wanted to remind you that the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding areas are part of the national territory of Argentina, illegally occupied by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, are the subject of a sovereignty dispute between the two countries, recognized by the United Nations and by other international organizations.
The illegal occupation by Britain of the islands is from January of 1833, when British forces occupied the islands, expelling the legitimate Argentinian authorities and substituting them this was at a time of peace and in violation of the international law valid at the time, was never recognized by Argentina.
The General Assembly in its resolution 2065 recognizes the existence of a sovereignty dispute and urges the government of Argentina and the United Kingdom to renew negotiations in order to find a peaceful and lasting solution to the dispute as a way of decolonizing the territory.
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Suriname · Day 1Jennifer Geerlings-SimonsFood and energy security, climate resilience, improved connectivity and movement of skilled people, transportation of goods and services.
These are essential to economic integration and our ability to withstand external shocks.
Mr. President, The pursuit of restorative justice gained new momentum with the adoption of the resolution on slavery and transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans in this hall in March of this year.
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France · Day 1Emmanuel MacronWe must bolster the effectiveness of the instruments at their disposal so that we can mobilize the private sector better, creating guarantee mechanisms to ensure that in emerging economies middle-income countries and developing countries, a more effective response can be mounted to the problems they face.
This is the kind of new partnership we must forge in order to ensure that there is no gap, no division between the North and the South.
In a similar vein, this North-South partnership requires and will require us to wield our capacity to reopen a dialogue about our common history, our cultural relationships, And remembrance, this is what France has tried to do over the last few years.
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Brazil · Day 1Luiz Inácio Lula Da SilvaThe UN was born under the sign of hope.
Over eight decades, it has contributed to the decolonization, promoted human rights, and supported sustainable development.
It has protected migrants and refugees, condemned racism, anti-Semitism, and religious intolerance.
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Türkiye · Day 1Recep Tayyip ErdoğanOn this occasion, I once again will repeat the call I had made numerous times in previous UNGA sessions.
The sovereign equality and equal international status of the Turkish Cypriot people must be recognized, and the inhumane isolation to which they have been subjected must finally come to an end.
I call upon the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and to establish political, diplomatic, and economic relations with them.
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Sierra Leone · Day 1Julius Maada BioHowever, The consequences did not end with abolition.
Their legacy continues to be reflected in enduring disparities in wealth, power, and opportunity across our world.
Reparatory justice is therefore not a plea for charity.
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Naoero · Day 1David Ranibok Adeangbut it is not the name our people used among themselves.
I rise on my first point not to announce a change, but to affirm a truth.
Long before our country took its place among the family of nations, long before our name appeared on international records, our people knew our homeland by one name, Nauru.
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Viet Nam · Day 1To LamIt is therefore my belief that the theme of this session, restoring trust, managing transformation, a UN that delivers for all, aptly reflects the urgent demands of the time.
Distinguished guests, From the losses of the Second World War, humanity created the UN with the aspiration to prevent wars, safeguard peace, promote cooperation and place relations among nations on the foundation of common principles.
Over the past eight decades, despite its limitations, the UN has helped sustain dialogue, advance decolonization, uphold the right of peoples to self-determination and support development.
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