PGA Remarks at the High-level debate on High-level debate on the theme “A second chance: addressing the global prison challenge” to mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules)
Remarks by the President of the UN General Assembly H.E. Mr Philemon Yang High-level debate on the theme “A second chance: addressing the global prison challenge” to mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the...
PGA Remarks at the Tenth Emergency Special Session
Remarks by the President of the General UN Assembly, H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, at the Tenth Emergency Special Session Thursday, 12 June 2025 [As Delivered] Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, We convene today following the use of the veto by...
PGA Remarks at the Joint Meeting of the Economic and Social Council and the Peace building Commission on “Building and Sustaining Peace in Haiti”
Remarks by the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang, at the Joint Meeting of the Economic and Social Council and the Peace building Commission on “Building and Sustaining Peace in Haiti” Wednesday, 11 June 2025 [As Delivered] Excellencies, Ladies and...
PGA Remarks on the Report of the Security Council
Remarks by the President of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang, On the Report of the Security Council Wednesday, 11 June, 2025, General Assembly Hall [As Delivered] Your Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome the timely adoption of this annual report by...
PGA Remarks at Thematic Dialogue to commemorate the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations
Remarks by the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang, at Thematic Dialogue to commemorate the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations Tuesday, 10 June 2025, Trusteeship Council Chamber (Pre-recorded Video Speech) Excellencies,...
PGA Remarks on the Opening of the United Nations Ocean Conference
Remarks by the President of the UN General Assembly H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang Opening of the United Nations Ocean Conference Monday, 9 June 2025 [Scroll down for English version] Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je suis honoré de...
PGA Remarks on the Election of the 80th President of the General Assembly
Remarks by the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang, On the Election of the 80th President of the General Assembly General Assembly Hall, 2 June 2025 [As Delivered] Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I warmly...
PGA Remarks at the 2025 Africa Dialogue Series High-level Policy Dialogue on “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”
Remarks by the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang, At the 2025 Africa Dialogue Series High-level Policy Dialogue on “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:00 p.m, Conference Room 4 [As...
PGA Remarks at the 22nd session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation
Remarks by the President of the General Assembly Mr. Philemon Yang 22nd session of the High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 3:00 pm, Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York [As Delivered] Your Excellencies,...
PGA Remarks at the Seminar on the prevention of sexual harassment and technology facilitated violence against women
Remarks by the President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, at the Seminar on the prevention of sexual harassment and technology facilitated violence against women Wednesday, 28 May, 2025 [As Delivered] Your Excellencies, Distinguished...
