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As we look ahead to the Second World Summit for Social Development, we reflect on the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration, which recognized the family as the basic unit of society. That Declaration acknowledged the role that families play in development, as well as the importance of

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting H.E. Mr. Carlos Fuller, Permanent Representative of Belize. We had a rich exchange on various topics, including the situation in Haiti, UN Security Council reform, and the growing impact of non-communicable diseases. We both underscored

Yesterday, we gathered to recognize the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians since 1948. For 77 years, the unresolved conflict has been on the agenda of the General Assembly. This is far too long. We must do more. As the General Assembly, we must seize every

As we commemorate International Day of Living Together in Peace, I call on the international community to remember the importance of peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding, and solidarity. This day embodies the spirit of my theme for the 79th session of the general assembly

Today’s focus – monitoring and evaluation – during the 2nd informal interactive dialogue on #PactfortheFuture is foundational for translating the Pact’s commitments into measurable, results-oriented action. We know that the Pact for the Future mandates a high-level

Congratulations to World Health Organization (WHO) Member States for adopting the #PandemicAccord during the World Health Assembly! With this milestone, we are strengthening our collective ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. This is a great example of multilateralism at its

Pleased to meet H.E. Mr. Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the United Nations. We discussed the challenges of Least Developed and Land Locked Countries and the importance of resolving conflicts by use of dialogue and

Pleased to meet with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Vatican. We discussed the important message of Pope Leo XIV regarding peace. We recalled the commemoration of Pope Francis's life, which took place in the United Nations. They both stressed

Today’s high-level meeting of the General Assembly offered an opportunity to address the human rights abuse and violations being committed in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, featuring testimonies from civil society representatives and other experts. I thank Ms. Ilze

Pleased to meet H.E. Mr. Andreas S. Kakouris, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. We discussed the continued importance of the UN Charter, UN Reform, including the UN80 initiative, and the need to make the UN relevant for today's world. We further

Pleased to convene High-Level Interactive Dialogue on Culture and Sustainable Development today. Today, on World Culture Day, we gather to celebrate the transformative power of culture in driving sustainable development. We must remember that culture is an engine that propels

I am honored to co-host the High-level Policy Dialogue of the Africa Dialogue Series 2025, together with the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), which will be held on Friday 30 May. Under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through

I commend H.E. Ms. Suela Janina, Permanent Representative of Albania, and H.E. Mr. Ekitela Lokaale, Permanent Representative of Kenya, for taking on the important role as co-facilitators of the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the

Today, I met with H.E. Mr. Rustam Emomali, Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan. We discussed the importance of addressing climate and water challenges, including the need to protect glaciers. We also discussed efforts to bolster peace and security in

Today I met with Ms. Pia Kauma, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. We discussed the importance of partnership and coordination in the context of counter-terrorism. We also discussed efforts to address new and

As we celebrate this year's International Day of Biological Diversity under the theme "Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development" we are reminded that biodiversity is the foundation of all life on Earth. Protecting biodiversity is affirmed in the Kunming-Montreal Global

Pleased to speak at today's #WorldFootballDay event. Football is not just a game; it transcends language, culture, and geography and brings people together, fosters inclusion and equality, and offers hope and healing in times of division. Let’s celebrate football, not only to

Pleased to meet with H.E. Sophia Tesfamariam, Permanent Representative of Eritrea. We discussed the importance of the UN Charter, and the enduring legacy of its principles. We further discussed peace and development initiatives in Africa, while highlighting Eritrea’s active

On 28 May, I will host a seminar on the prevention of sexual harassment and technology facilitated violence against women, for delegates of permanent missions and Permanent Observers to the United Nations. I look forward to discussions on how we can all prevent and respond to

Today, I gave opening remarks at the Preparatory Meeting for the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. The International Conference, to