Strategic Plan of the Office of the President of the General Assembly Introduction The historic 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by all 193 Member States of the United […]
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Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations
Remarks of H.E. Peter Thomson, President of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly after Appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations 13 October 2016 Mr. Secretary-General, […]
Opening remarks of General Debate of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly
Heads of State and Government, His Excellency UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Honorable Minsters, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is my privilege today to open the General Debate of […]
Oath of Office Address by the Incoming President
“I solemnly declare that I shall truthfully perform my duties and exercise the functions entrusted to me as President of the General Assembly of the United Nations in all loyalty, […]
Acceptance speech upon election as President
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY H.E. MR. PETER THOMSON UPON HIS ELECTION AS PRESIDENT 13 June 2016 Mr. President, Secretary-General, I thank you for your wise leadership and for the excellent […]