Speeches

PGA Remarks at a Lecture at Strathmore University, Kenya

Remarks by the President of the General Assembly H.E. Philemon Yang, at a Lecture at Strathmore University Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya 19 February 2025 [As Delivered] Good afternoon,   If I say I am pleased to be here, that would be an understatement. I...

PGA Remarks at Inter-Parliamentary Union Annual Hearing 2025

Remarks by the President of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang, Inter-Parliamentary Union Annual Hearing on "Scaling Up Action for the Sustainable Development Goals: Finance, Institutions, and Politics" Thursday, 13 February  [As Delivered]   Good morning. Ms....

PGA Remarks at the Press Stakeout Peace Memorial Park, Tokyo Japan

Remarks by the President of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang Press Stakeout Peace Memorial Park Hiroshima, Japan  Monday, 3 Feburary, 2025   [As Prepared] Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I thank you, the citizens of Hiroshima, for the warm welcome...

PGA Remarks at the United Nations University, Tokyo Japan

Remarks by the President of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang United Nations University 1 February 2025 Tokyo, Japan   [As Prepared] Director Kaoru Nemoto, Rector of United Nations University, Tshilidzi Marwala, Distinguished Faculty, Dear Students, Good...

PGA Remarks at the Plenary Meeting on Landlocked Developing Countries

Remarks by the President of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Philemon YangPlenary Meeting on Landlocked Developing Countries [As Delivered] Tuesday, 28 January Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, At the outset, allow me to welcome the new Programme of Action for...