I believe Africa is becoming an example, an example where it is possible to solve conflicts and it is possible to prevent conflicts. And this wind of hope, I believe, can then be extended to other parts of the world.

Let’s keep showing all people that we care. Let’s keep proving our worth through action. And let’s accelerate our efforts to move our world forward and leave no one behind.

When human rights defenders are threatened the principles of the United Nations are under attack. Human rights defenders are a great asset in enhancing our work to sustaining peace and sustainable development...Let us embrace and support human rights defenders everywhere so they can continue to do their essential work.

Incredible opportunity exists if we embrace a low-carbon future and unleash the power of the Paris Agreement...Let us rise to the challenge and finish the work the world demands of us...Katowice must ensure that the bonds of trust established in Paris will endure.

Without the multilateral system and respect for international rules, we risk a return solely to power relations, reward-sanction mechanisms and a cycle of frozen conflicts...That is why I will not sit back and watch an assault on multilateralism just when it is most needed.