Remarks by the President of the General Assembly,
Mr. Philémon Yang
Closing Segment of the High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
UN Headquarters, Conference Room 4, 5 30 PM, 26 September 2024
[As Delivered]
Excellencies,
Distinguished guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,
As we come to the close of this crucial High-level meeting, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your invaluable contributions and dedication to addressing one of the defining challenges of our time—AMR
This meeting has underscored the urgency of the task before us and the need for coordinated, inclusive, and equitable action.
Our discussions have made it clear: AMR is not merely a health issue—it threatens food security, economic stability, and global development, with devastating impacts, especially on the most vulnerable.
The multistakeholder panels provided an engaging discussion among stakeholders from various sectors, highlighting the multifaceted nature of AMR.
Panel 1 reflected on the issues of equity and access, as well as innovative and cost-effective measures that can be implemented, particularly in developing countries. Panelists also highlighted the importance of education and awareness as fundamental to catalyzing the need for a change in behavior at all levels.
Panel 2 included discussions on improving surveillance and stewardship, as well as capacity-building and coordination across sectors to adequately prevent and address AMR.
Panelists also highlighted the need for sustainable resources and measures to address the lack of new medicines in Research and Development.
The commitments we have made here today reaffirm our collective resolve to protect our future.
I commend all delegations for their bold commitments and concrete actions.
We must now take the momentum from this meeting into the broader global stage, ensuring that our efforts extend beyond words and declarations into lasting, measurable outcomes.
Our ability to turn commitments into results will define our success in addressing the issue of AMR.
Together, we have laid a solid foundation. But let this be only the beginning.
I am confident that with sustained political will, shared responsibility, and international cooperation, we will rise to this challenge and build a safer, healthier future for everyone, everywhere.
Thank you.
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