We need to change in order to secure the promise of sustainable development, human rights and peace for our grandchildren.  And we have no time to lose.

The reconvening of this conference offers an historic opportunity to reach a comprehensive settlement to the conflict that has divided Cyprus for too many decades.

Refugee protection is not a matter of solidarity or generosity, refugee protection is an obligation under international law.

I have an enormous admiration for the courage and the resilience of the Afghan people.

The sea has a special relationship with all of us. It keeps us alive. But that relationship is now under threat as never before.