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Humanitarian access and aid at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised humanitarian access and aid
United States of America · Day 1Donald TrumpEveryone thought it was a miracle that we were able to do so, and people celebrated in the streets.
I want to express my gratitude to the United Nations Security Council for their unanimous endorsement of our 20-point Gaza peace plan and for officially approving the Board of Peace.
It's going to be a very significant group of people.
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Jordan · Day 1Abdullah II ibn Al HusseinIt determines which conflicts receive sustained diplomacy and which fade from the agenda.
Whether a ceasefire holds after the cameras leave, whether humanitarian suffering remains intolerable or becomes familiar, and whether the world steps up or scrolls and strolls away.
History rarely catches us entirely by surprise.
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Türkiye · Day 1Recep Tayyip ErdoğanThey are recovering the bodies of their spouses, their children, or parents.
Innocent children who have lost their arms and legs in Israeli attacks are trying to return to school.
They are trying to hold on to life with prosthetic legs made of wood.
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Finland · Day 1Alexander StubbThey include independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of nations, freedom of navigation at sea, and accountability for the most serious international crimes.
The second remedy is about humanitarian principles, many of which have been mentioned in the speeches here today.
The world today has an unprecedented capacity to meet humanity's most pressing needs.
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Croatia · Day 1Andrej PlenkovićProtection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access, respect for international law, and a credible political horizon are essential to breaking the cycle of violence.
Croatia supports a negotiated two-state solution in which Israelis and Palestinians will live in peace and security.
From Sudan and Myanmar to the Sahel and the Great Lakes region, civilians bear the highest cost when rules are ignored and diplomacy fails.
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Belgium · Day 1Maxime PrévotIn the state of Palestine, in Sudan, Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, and so many other places, scared by war or armed violence, the circumstances differ, but no human life is worth less than another.
Civilians remain civilians.
They must be protected.
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President of the General Assembly (opening) · Day 1Dr. Khalilur RahmanIt rehabilitated hundreds of schools, electricity stations, and water treatment plants.
And right now, in Haiti, the entire United Nations family is delivering amid immense security and governance challenges.
These stories rarely make headlines, but we should never lose sight of what it is that is working.
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Qatar · Day 1Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniAnd as though images of the crimes against humanity committed in Gaza had not been circulated by an entire generation of young people across the world, east and west, from the very first day, the state of Qatar has done its utmost as a mediator to stem the bloodshed, to alleviate the suffering of civilians, and to release the prisoners and detainees until a ceasefire was achieved.
Today, we continue our efforts to consolidate it and to move towards lasting peace.
As Palestinian factions agreed to arrangements for the collection of weapons as stipulated in the agreement, Israel, for its part, must fully honor its commitments in their entirety: a definitive cessation of operations, withdrawal from the Strip, lifting of the blockade and the unconditional delivery of humanitarian assistance.
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Dominica · Day 1Sylvanie BurtonToo often, humanity and the institutions we have created to serve us have had to concentrate on managing one crisis after another without giving enough attention to the conditions that allow them to persist.
Excellencies, There is no question that managing crisis is necessary.
It brings relief, restores hope, and saves lives.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Day 1Andy BurnhamIn the background, there were burned out cars.
Behind us, a building that had taken a direct hit just a few weeks before.
I met people riding the metro home from work, people just getting on with their lives.
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Morocco · Day 1Nasser BouritaMr. President, Madam President, The Palestinian question remains a constant priority in the foreign policy of the Kingdom of Morocco, based on its belief in the justice of this, that this is a just cause and it's central to achieving peace and stability in the Middle East region.
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.
In the face of the tragedy that the brotherly Palestinian people continue to endure, the Kingdom renews its call for respect for the ceasefire in Gaza and for the entry of humanitarian assistance into the Strip in sufficient quantities without impediment or interruption.
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Secretary-General of the United Nations · Day 1António GuterresSo-called ceasefires have amounted to little more than lesser fires, with civilians continuing to pay the price.
Enough is enough.
I appeal to the leaders in this chamber to maximize this high-level week for de-escalation and dialogue.
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Kyrgyzstan · Day 1Sadyr ZhaparovAlthough our organization brings together all countries of the world and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, wars and tensions still persist in various regions.
Armed conflicts and humanitarian crises in different parts of the world including Ukraine, Iran, Sudan, and Palestine, demonstrate the complexity of the current international environment and require all of us to work together to strengthen peace, security, and sustainable development.
Kyrgyzstan is a country that believes in the power of dialogue and the peaceful settlement of conflicts.
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Lithuania · Day 1Gitanas NausėdaThe comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, including the deployment of the temporary international stabilization force, provides the guidelines to follow.
Lithuania reiterates the importance of full demilitarization of non-state armed groups.
Humanitarian aid must also be allowed to reach those in need safely and without obstruction.
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Luxembourg · Day 1Guillaume of LuxembourgWe remain committed to the multilateral humanitarian system, as well as to all those who are providing assistance where it is most needed.
The same level of responsibility applies to peace and security.
Conflicts affect all human beings, women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, as well as people who are already vulnerable.
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France · Day 1Emmanuel MacronLook at the reality of the situation.
But what is our credibility worth if we remain inactive on Gaza?
Some claim that Peace has been achieved, but this has not opened up humanitarian deliveries.
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Sierra Leone · Day 1Julius Maada BioIn Sudan, civilians continue to endure atrocities and displacement, underscoring the cost of delayed action.
Sierra Leone calls for their protection, unhindered humanitarian access, accountability, and a Sudanese-led political process that safeguards the country's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
In the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, agreements have not yet silenced the guns or allowed millions to return home.
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Viet Nam · Day 1To LamCrises must be prevented, competition must be kept under control, and dialogue must be sustained.
Major powers should lead by example in respecting international law, exercising restraint, and responsibly addressing common challenges, and the UN must remain at the heart of these efforts.
In every conflict, civilians must be protected, international humanitarian law must be respected, and humanitarian access must be ensured.
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United Republic of Tanzania · Day 1Deogratius NdejembiMr. President, Tanzania is deeply concerned and saddened by the protracted conflict and humanitarian suffering in Gaza and across the Middle East.
We continue to call for the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and renewed diplomacy towards lasting peace.
Tanzania remains firmly committed to the two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and harmony, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions.
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Japan · Day 1Takaichi SanaeSeveral large scale disasters have occurred and continuously caused extreme damage around the world this year, including in Japan.
Natural disasters are becoming more severe and frequent, Japan is striving to become the world's leading nation in disaster risk reduction.
To share Japan's expertise and technology in disaster risk reduction and contribute to global efforts in this field, I appointed a new Minister of State for International Disaster Risk Reduction Cooperation in my cabinet reshuffle last week.
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