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The speaker’s own country at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised the speaker’s own country
Bhutan · Day 1Tshering TobgayAn idea embraced by the people of Bhutan.
An idea already being built.
That idea is Gyalpo Mindfulness City.
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United States of America · Day 1Donald TrumpOur military is the most powerful on Earth.
Our technology is second to none, and we are leading in virtually everything.
Our energy is fueling the planet.
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Chile · Day 1José Antonio KastAnd I wish to greet each and every Chilean person.
Greetings and a warm embrace to you all.
64 years ago in this same forum, the then President of Chile, Jorge Alessandri, described our country, Chile, as a large, narrow nation between the Andes and the Pacific, extending from there till the moving expanse of the Antarctic.
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Naoero · Day 1David Ranibok AdeangThis is such a moment for us.
And so I begin with something deeply personal to my people and my country, and that is our name.
For many years, the world has known our country as Nauru.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Day 1Andy BurnhamMadam President, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen.
As the new British Prime Minister, I'm here today to tell you how Britain will deliver leadership in a changing world for the decade that lies ahead, learning from our experience of the last one.
It is now 10 years since Brexit.
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Brazil · Day 1Luiz Inácio Lula Da SilvaThis is the observation of someone who represents a nation that loves peace and freedom, someone who fought against a military dictatorship and defended their country against a coup d'etat.
It is the conviction of a plant worker who was elected president three times and who removed Brazil from the hunger map.
This General Assembly recently corrected a historical distortion in the world map.
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Dominica · Day 1Sylvanie BurtonIt is a call for us to build on that progress, strengthen our cooperation, and deliver the meaningful change that our people expect from us.
A fundamental question that one must ask is, can the international system still deliver?
For Dominica, this is not an abstract question.
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Peru · Day 1Keiko Sofia Fujimori HiguchiOnly 57 days ago, I had the honor of assuming the presidency of the Republic of Peru.
Mine is a proud and resilient people, and we are a founding member state of this organization.
Peru comes to this Assembly reaffirming its ironclad commitment to the United Nations Charter and its fundamental principles, peace and security, development and human rights, the three pillars of the United Nations.
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Kyrgyzstan · Day 1Sadyr ZhaparovIn recent years, Central Asia has clearly demonstrated to the world its ability to resolve complex interstate issues peacefully.
Today, Central Asia is becoming an example of constructive interstate cooperation as well as economic, infrastructural, and technological development.
In this regard, we are ready to share the experience we have accumulated along this path.
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Türkiye · Day 1Recep Tayyip ErdoğanAs Turkey, whenever we have acted upon this principle, as in the case of the Black Sea Grain Corridor, we have achieved results and we have contributed to both regional and to global security.
Third, We must absolutely reestablish an approach that places cooperation and open diplomacy at the core, at the center of relations among states.
History has shown us time and again through bitter experiences that there is no winner in a political approach which is built on mistrust.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina · Day 1Denis BećirovićDear President of the United Nations General Assembly, respected Secretary-General of the United Nations, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, It is an honor and a pleasure to address the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We are a symbol of a nation that has survived severe trials but has not lost its path towards a better future.
In the period from 1992 to 1995, my country was subjected to aggression, joint criminal enterprises, genocide against Bosniaks, crimes against humanity, and other war crimes.
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Croatia · Day 1Andrej PlenkovićGood evening, Madam Chair, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen.
We come to this Assembly from countries that differ in size, population and power.
Yet here, precisely because of that, every country has its unique experience to share, responsibilities to assume, and a contribution to make.
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Switzerland · Day 1Guy ParmelinPresident of the General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Switzerland is a country of mountains, valleys and different languages.
Part of our history, therefore, meant learning to live with what divides us.
We didn't make the mountains disappear.
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Qatar · Day 1Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniAt every juncture and in every crisis, we have chosen to combine resilience with flexibility and to place the interests of our nation, our people, and those residing on our soil above all else.
Our values are not mere slogans we proclaim, but a reality we live by.
They are values that we put into practice.
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Mongolia · Day 1Khurelsukh UkhnaaMr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen.
At the outset, I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Khalilur Rahman on assuming the important role of the President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and to convey my best wishes for the successful session.
This session of the General Assembly is convening on the eve of the 65th anniversary of Mongolia's full-fledged membership in the United Nations.
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Jordan · Day 1Abdullah II ibn Al HusseinAnd every time the international community looks away, Israel learns that it can go even further across borderlines and legal limits.
For Jordan, there is no ambiguity.
Any threat to our northern border or our water security is a threat to our national security.
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Lithuania · Day 1Gitanas NausėdaYour Excellency, Madam President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, 35 years ago, Lithuania returned to its rightful place in the global community of sovereign states.
By joining the United Nations, we reaffirmed our strong commitment to the global order based on international law, territorial integrity, state sovereignty, and human dignity.
It was a glorious moment for a nation well taught by historical experience that freedom and independence cannot be taken for granted.
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Luxembourg · Day 1Guillaume of LuxembourgThis is my first address to this Assembly as Head of State of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
I assumed office less than a year ago, It is therefore a particular honor to stand before you today and to reaffirm from this podium the importance Luxembourg attaches to the United Nations and to a rule-based international order grounded in the rule of law.
But this moment also makes me reflect on what the United Nations means from the perspective of my own generation.
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Republic of Korea · Day 1Lee Jae MyungIn an era of fragmentation marked by fierce competition for immediate survival, values such as cooperation, mutual prosperity, and solidarity can sound like hollow outcries.
However, like the founders who, having witnessed the ravages of war, conceived the United Nations, the deeper the crisis, the more we need to return to the basic principles of the UN.
Last year, I proudly announced from this podium that the Republic of Korea, which will be a beacon of light for global citizens, has returned to the international community.
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Suriname · Day 1Jennifer Geerlings-SimonsI stated that the forest faces competition of rich national resources like gold, diamonds, and other precious minerals.
We are now confronted, however, with a new threat of people who also want to clear parts of our rainforest for large-scale agriculture.
We will need to prevent that and we can use every assistance.
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Japan · Day 1Takaichi SanaeWe are even hearing such concerns today.
Madam President, Despite these concerns, the United Nations has never been more important than it is today in bringing about peace and stability to the world and enabling the international community to overcome new challenges and prosper.
Japan will continue to fulfill its significant responsibilities towards the United Nations, and I am here today to express that resolve.
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Belgium · Day 1Maxime PrévotAnd for Belgium, ladies and gentlemen, that line matters in very practical terms.
We are an open economy, with an economy tied to the world and a security bound up with that of our partners.
We depend on states keeping their word, on agreements surviving changes in the balance of power, and on borders not being redrawn at gunpoint.
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Morocco · Day 1Nasser BouritaDespite its limited contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, Morocco remains among the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change accordingly.
In line with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, the Kingdom has adopted a proactive policy based on the continued construction of dams, the interconnection of water basins, sea water desalination, the reuse of treated wastewater, and the rationalization of water resource management, particularly in the agricultural sector.
This national effort forms part of an international commitment to climate action.
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Angola · Day 1João Manuel Gonçalves Lourençoto render our attention and contribution to resolving the conflicts that persist on the continent.
Our paradigm for peacebuilding initiatives is based on the search for realistic and sustainable solutions within the principle of African solutions to conflicts in Africa.
We call for effective implementation of the Security Council Resolution 2719, which must ensure a predictable, adequate and sustainable financing for African Union-led peace support operation authorized by the United Nations Security Council, because investing in Africa's capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts is also an investment in international peace and security.
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Sierra Leone · Day 1Julius Maada BioHe has served this organization with steadfastness, more clarity and the courage to speak difficult truths.
I also commend her excellency Amina J. Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary General for her exemplary service and distinguished representation of Africa on the global stage.
Mr. President, nearly 25 years ago, Sierra Leone completed disarmament and formally declared its civil war over.
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United Republic of Tanzania · Day 1Deogratius NdejembiTanzania remains committed and has made strides in implementing the 2030 Agenda.
Tanzania's Development Vision 2050 aims to build an inclusive and competitive economy that ensures quality of life for all.
We are investing in our people, productive infrastructure, technology and innovation, while creating greater opportunity for women and young people.
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Trinidad and Tobago · Day 1Kamla Persad-BissessarRestoring trust and managing transformation, therefore, must ultimately be about results.
Ideally, the transformation that is required involves a United Nations that is responsive, that is effective and capable of making tangible differences to the safety, security, and well-being of people.
Since my government was elected to office in 2025, we have pursued a people-centered agenda focused on safer communities, productive investment, modern public services, and expanded opportunity.
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France · Day 1Emmanuel MacronThis is what compels us to work together to demonstrate our commitment and our capacity to act, and usefully so.
You know just how committed France is to the United Nations and its ability to shoulder the responsibilities conferred upon it by the Charter.
I wish to reassert our commitment to take action hand in hand with each and every one of you.
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Viet Nam · Day 1To LamVietnamese military personnel and police officers have served and will continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations.
carrying our nation's aspiration for peace to places where peace remains fragile.
Our tradition of independence and self-reliance provides a foundation for Vietnam to strengthen its strategic autonomy and proactively pursue international integration, looking towards our goal of becoming a developing country with a modern industrial base and upper middle income by 2030 and developed high-income country by 2045.
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