UN Organization
Selection of the next Secretary-General at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised selection of the next secretary-general
Belize · Day 5John BriceñoMr. President, this is a new dawn for my country and a moment of renewal for this organization.
This year, the United Nations will select its 10th Secretary-General.
Belize proudly supports the candidacy of her excellency Carolyn Rodriguez Brickett of Guyana.
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Singapore · Day 5Vivian BalakrishnanI welcome the progress of the UN80 initiative, but reform must be strategic, not merely fiscal.
Reform must strengthen the equal standing of all members.
The goal is not a smaller UN for its own sake, but one that delivers better and more equitably.
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Germany · Day 5Johann WadephulWe must acknowledge that many of the beams of this common house cannot carry the burden we put on them.
We must decide which parts of the house do we preserve and which do we rebuild.
For this endeavor to succeed, we need the new Secretary-General to lead a profound process of reform.
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Jamaica · Day 5Kamina Johnson SmithMr. President, the selection of the next Secretary-General will be one of the most consequential decisions before Member States this year.
Jamaica proudly joins our CARICOM family in supporting the candidacy of Her Excellency, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
Her candidacy also speaks to something larger.
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Indonesia · Day 5SugionoIndonesia'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.
It is about exercising wisdom and giving others the strength to move forward.
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China · Day 5Han ZhengChina supports the election in accordance with the UN Charter of a new Secretary-General who honors the UN Charter, has exceptional capability, upholds integrity and fairness, and demonstrates courage and dedication.
Mr. President, colleagues, On October 25, 1971, right here in this August Hall, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 at its 26th session with an overwhelming majority, by which UNGA decided to restore all the rights of the People's Republic of China in the UN and recognize the representatives of the government of the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate representatives of China to the UN.
This is of profound and far-reaching significance for both China and the world.
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Russian Federation · Day 5Sergey LavrovThe objectives of our special military operation will be achieved and threats to our security will be eliminated.
Peace will reign again.
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.
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Iceland · Day 5Thorgerdur Katrín GunnarsdóttirMadam President, the United Nations' next Secretary-General must continue reforming this organization, make difficult choices, and direct resources where they make the greatest difference.
That will require courage from her.
And so will the choices made by...
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India · Day 5Subrahmanyam JaishankarWe will soon bid farewell to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
India deeply values his many contributions, in particular his personal support for mission life.
Mr. President, at the conclusion of this General Debate, we hope that all participating delegations leave with a greater commitment to peace, to development and to prosperity.
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Tunisia · Day 5Mohamed Ali NaftiMr. Guterres faced with courage and dedication unprecedented global crises.
He leaves behind a significant legacy of committed diplomacy and principled positions that we shall continue to remember.
At this critical historical juncture, for the United Nations, we look forward with great hope to the selection, through the process of electing the new Secretary-General, of the most capable and deserving individual to lead the Organization with a bold strategic vision, building upon the efforts of his predecessor and capable of providing practical solutions for the various regions whose peoples continue to suffer the consequences of crises, wars, instability and inequality.
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Djibouti · Day 5Abdoulkader Houssein OmarFinally, we are following very closely the process to identify the most qualified person to serve as the next Secretary-General of the UN.
That selection must be guided by competence, professional integrity and unequivocal commitment to respect for international law and the ability rigorously to implement the reforms on which Member States have collectively agreed.
Thank you.
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Canada · Day 5Anita AnandBut the UN is not and must not be a static organization.
While the UN is experiencing major changes, we should ensure that it is ready for the future.
We would like to thank Mr. Antonio Guterres for his efforts over the past decade.
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