Europe

Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Leaders must decide whether to ‘go it alone,’ or work together for better world, Germany tells UN

23 September 2016
The world has become an unsafe place for far too many people, and with so many challenges to address, at times, it seems all but hopeless, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, told the United Nations today, “but all of us politicians here have a choice – between resignation or engagement in the face of these crises” and working towards a better future for all.
Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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European leaders at UN call for stronger political action to tackle terrorism, end Syrian crisis

23 September 2016
While political dialogue and multilateral negotiations might be tedious processes, they are nevertheless the surest way to secure lasting solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, the Prime Minister of Belgium said today, joining other European leaders at the United Nations today calling for broad-based diplomatic action to end five years of chaos and bloodshed in Syria.
Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian of Armenia addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Armenian Minister, at UN, highlights national efforts for social and economic development

23 September 2016
Noting the progress made by Armenia in the past 25 years, including strengthening its democratic institutions, good governance, protection of human rights and advancing economic reforms, the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted that the needs of the country’s most vulnerable groups form the core of its development strategy 2014-2025.
Sergey V. Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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At UN, Russia blames Western ‘arrogance’ for bloodshed in Middle East and North Africa

23 September 2016
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today warned that some Western countries’ supremacy and exclusiveness undermined equitable international cooperation, calling on world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly to support Russian initiatives in counter-terrorism and disarmament.
Bujar Nishani, President of the Republic of Albania, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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At UN, Albania highlights efforts to join EU, support for international recognition of Kosovo

23 September 2016
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Albanian President Bujar Nishani today highlighted his country's role as a candidate for European Union (EU) membership and voiced support for Kosovo’s participation in all multilateral regional and international activities.
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat of Malta addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Migration challenges must be met with ‘conviction and compassion,’ Prime Minister of Malta tells UN

23 September 2016
Highlighting the magnitude of the refugee and migration crisis, the Prime Minister of Malta said that the outcomes of the recent United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants will provide impetus to the work on addressing this challenge, the likes of which the world has not seen since World War II.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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At UN, Greek Prime Minister says economy ‘emerging;’ stresses need for refugee management framework

23 September 2016
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras today stressed the need for a strong international initiative that will establish a new global framework for refugee management.
Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Turkmenistan, addressing Assembly, urges close cooperation with UN to tackle global challenges

23 September 2016
Outlining the escalation of conflict in different parts of the world, increased militarization and disrespect of international law, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan today called on world leaders to adhere to and collectively advance the principles of United Nations Charter, international conventions and agreements aimed at resolving conflicts.
Aleksandar Vucic, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Serbia continues dialogue on Kosovo, seeks integration into EU; Prime Minister tells UN

22 September 2016
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic today stressed that his country refuses to recognize the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo and is committed to find a political settlement through the European Union-facilitated dialogue.
President Gjorge Ivanov of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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‘World is at a crossroads,’ President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia tells UN

22 September 2016
The world is at a crossroads of numerous crises, with the international community having entered a phase of fundamental changes in the global order and being faced with transformations that are both hard to stop and to control, the President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gjorge Ivanov, told the United Nations General Assembly today.