As delivered Remarks by H.E. Mr Peter Thomson, President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, at World Ocean Day 8 June 2017 The Honourable Prime Minister of Fiji, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Her Excellency Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Under Secretary-General Serpa-Soares, Excellencies, Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome all to this morning’s celebration […]
‘The ocean and us’ produced by BBC Earth for Ocean Conference
PRESS RELEASE “Save Our Ocean” Exhibition Opens at the United Nations The world’s Ocean takes centre stage this month with new exhibitions now on display at United Nations Headquarters and across the five boroughs of New York City. The exhibitions were launched by the Office of the President of the General Assembly to coincide […]
PRESS RELEASE President of the UN General Assembly welcomes Fijian cultural events during The Ocean Conference UNITED NATIONS, New York, 4 June 2017 – The President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Peter Thomson, welcomes the arrival of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Brass Band (RFMF Band). The RFMF Band will […]
STATEMENT UN CELEBRATES FIRST EVER WORLD TUNA DAY UNITED NATIONS, New York, 2 May 2017 – The celebration for the first time by the United Nations of World Tuna Day on 2 May is an important step in recognizing the critical role of tuna to sustainable development, food security, economic […]
As delivered Remarks by H.E. Mr Peter Thomson, President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly,at High Level Segment of Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Ocean Conference 17 March 2017 Your Excellencies the Heads of State and Government present, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great pleasure to be back here in […]
As delivered Lecture by H.E. Mr Peter Thomson, President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, at University of the South Pacific 16 March 2017 Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be here today in my hometown of Suva, and to have this opportunity to address the University of the South Pacific. I […]
Video Message by Peter Thomson, the President of the General Assembly at North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen, Norway 7 – 9 March 2017 H.E Mr Per Sandberg, Minister of Fisheries Norway Honorable Ministers Distinguished participants Director General Li Yong, UNIDO Ladies and Gentleman Greetings from New York! Thank you to the North […]
