(UN)Philemon Yang (@unphilemon) 's Twitter Profile
(UN)Philemon Yang

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Official account of Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Today I met with H.E Mr. Evangelos C. Sekeris, Permanent Representative of Greece. It was my great pleasure to congratulate him on Greece's election to the United Nations Security Council. We discussed Greece's priorities for their Council term and the importance of the Pact for the

Today I met with H.E Mr. Evangelos C. Sekeris, Permanent Representative of Greece. 

It was my great pleasure to congratulate him on Greece's election to the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Security Council. 

We discussed Greece's priorities for their Council term and the importance of the Pact for the
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Had a good meeting with H.E. Mr. Cornel Feruţă, Permanent Representative of Romania, to discuss ongoing efforts to revitalize the General Assembly and strengthen its work. Looking forward to continued collaboration in advancing our shared priorities.

Had a good meeting with H.E. Mr. Cornel Feruţă, Permanent Representative of Romania, to discuss ongoing efforts to revitalize the General Assembly and strengthen its work. Looking forward to continued collaboration in advancing our shared priorities.
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Had a warm meeting with H.E. Ms. Carla Maria RodrĂ­guez Mancia, Permanent Representative of Guatemala. We reflected on her contributions, including her work as Vice-President of the General Assembly, and reaffirmed our shared commitment to advancing multilingualism at the UN.

Had a warm meeting with H.E. Ms. Carla Maria RodrĂ­guez Mancia, Permanent Representative of Guatemala. 

We reflected on her contributions, including her work as Vice-President of the General Assembly, and reaffirmed our shared commitment to advancing multilingualism at the UN.
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Today I met with representatives of Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Norway, Palestine, Slovenia, South Africa, and UNRWA. We discussed the potential consequences of draft legislation under consideration in the Israeli Parliament regarding UNRWA, an agency mandated by the General

Today I met with representatives of Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Norway, Palestine, Slovenia, South Africa, and UNRWA. 

We discussed the potential consequences of draft legislation under consideration in the Israeli Parliament regarding UNRWA, an agency mandated by the General
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Glad to meet with the African Union Peace and Security Council Troika today. We discussed the upcoming 18th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the AU PSC and the UN Security Council, focusing on critical issues such as Sudan, Somalia, the Sahel, and more. I look

Glad to meet with the African Union Peace and Security Council Troika today. 

We discussed the upcoming 18th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the AU PSC and the UN Security Council, focusing on critical issues such as Sudan, Somalia, the Sahel, and more. 

I look
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Honored to deliver remarks today at the Dialogue with the Circle of Women Ambassadors on gender parity. The Pact for the Future makes it clear that none of our goals can be achieved without the full, safe, equal and meaningful participation and representation of all women in

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As I addressed the Third Committee today, I reaffirm that human rights are the foundation of freedom, justice, peace and prosperity. In a world where respect for human rights is deteriorating in many parts, we cannot remain silent. From Gaza and Lebanon, to Sudan, Ukraine and

As I addressed the Third Committee today, I reaffirm that human rights are the foundation of freedom, justice, peace and prosperity.

In a world where respect for human rights is deteriorating in many parts, we cannot remain silent.

From Gaza and Lebanon, to Sudan, Ukraine and
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Deeply honored to address my peers at the Africa Group, whose unwavering support for the Pact for the Future ensured that this historic outcome reflects the special challenges faced by countries, particularly African countries, that are on the frontlines of today’s crises.

Deeply honored to address my peers at the Africa Group, whose unwavering support for the Pact for the Future ensured that this historic outcome reflects the special challenges faced by countries, particularly African countries, that are on the frontlines of today’s crises.
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Had a productive meeting today with Judge Nawaf Salam, President of the International Court of Justice CIJ_ICJ, and Mr. Philippe Gautier, Registrar, to discuss key issues ahead of the Court's report to the UNGA. The ICJ’s role in providing advisory opinions on critical matters

Had a productive meeting today with Judge Nawaf Salam, President of the International Court of Justice <a href="/CIJ_ICJ/">CIJ_ICJ</a>, and Mr. Philippe Gautier, Registrar, to discuss key issues ahead of the Court's report to the UNGA. 

The ICJ’s role in providing advisory opinions on critical matters
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Today I met with H.E. Christian Lindner, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany. We discussed the importance of implementing the Pact for the Future and reforming the UN. I thanked Germany for its essential contributions to the UN system.

Today I met with H.E. Christian Lindner, Federal Minister of Finance of Germany. 

We discussed the importance of implementing the Pact for the Future and reforming the UN. I thanked Germany for its essential contributions to the UN system.
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Deeply honored to attend the commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the Mandate on Sexual Violence in Conflict this morning. Listening to the impactful keynote addresses by advocates, including former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, reaffirmed the urgency of our

Deeply honored to attend the commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the Mandate on Sexual Violence in Conflict this morning. 

Listening to the impactful keynote addresses by advocates, including former U.S. Secretary of State <a href="/HillaryClinton/">Hillary Clinton</a>, reaffirmed the urgency of our
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Today, I was glad to meet with the Western European and Other States Group to express my gratitude for their warm welcome and support since I assumed the Presidency of the General Assembly. As we move forward, it is crucial that we take action to implement the commitments of

Today, I was glad to meet with the Western European and Other States Group to express my gratitude for their warm welcome and support since I assumed the Presidency of the General Assembly. 

As we move forward, it is crucial that we take action to implement the commitments of
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Today is #WorldPolioDay More than 20 million people are walking today who would have been paralyzed by #polio if not for efforts to deliver vaccines to children around the🌎. Let's continue the push to vaccinate every child. Together, we can #EndPolio. 🔗bit.ly/2WH9Lpb

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On #UNDay, we honor 79 years of the UN Charter guiding our efforts to build a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world—one that spares future generations from the scourge of war. I extend my deepest thanks to all UN personnel for their tireless service. Together, we must

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I appreciate the Chairs of the six Main Committees taking the time to give me an update on the Committees' progress this session. I urged the Chairs to ensure the Committees conclude their work on time and reiterated my willingness to extend my support if and when required.

I appreciate the Chairs of the six Main Committees taking the time to give me an update on the Committees' progress this session. 

I urged the Chairs to ensure the Committees conclude their work on time and reiterated my willingness to extend my support if and when required.
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It was my pleasure to meet with the UN Youth Champions for Disarmament on the first day of #DisarmamentWeek. Engaging with passionate young leaders is crucial, as their voices and contributions are key to sustaining peace and security. I appreciated hearing their valuable

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The world has enough capital, but barriers prevent it from reaching people and financing climate action. At the G20 Task Force on Global Mobilization Against Climate we challenged the status quo to rethink climate finance, and to scale up investments in sustainable development.

The world has enough capital, but barriers prevent it from reaching people and financing climate action.

At the G20 Task Force on Global Mobilization Against Climate we challenged the status quo to rethink climate finance, and to scale up investments in sustainable development.
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.Kamala Harris will be a president for all Americans. She actually cares about making your lives better. Donald Trump only thinks about himself. I want you to remember this: if someone doesn’t respect you, they should not represent you. That’s not what you need in your life. And

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It was an honour to address the opening session of the Council of Presidents of the UN General Assembly. The Council is a truly unique body. It brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience, all of whom have filled the same role – President of the General

It was an honour to address the opening session of the Council of Presidents of the UN General Assembly. 

The Council is a truly unique body. It brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience, all of whom have filled the same role – President of the General
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I am deeply alarmed by the Israeli Parliament’s adoption of two laws which, if implemented, will prevent the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from undertaking its essential work in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank including

I am deeply alarmed by the Israeli Parliament’s adoption of two laws which, if implemented, will prevent the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from undertaking its essential work in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank including