Asia Pacific

Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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UN vital for survival of small States in volatile world, Singapore tells General Assembly

26 September 2016
In a world of increased uncertainty and volatility, with sluggish growth, growing xenophobia and rising nationalism and protectionism, the United Nations is essential for the survival andprosperity of small states, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan told the General Assembly today.
Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldayev of the Kyrgyz Republic addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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At UN, Kyrgyz Minister cites ‘tangible blows’ to country’s economy due to climate change

24 September 2016
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly today, Erlan Abdyldavev, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, expressed support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which contain a number of targets that are priorities for his country, including poverty reduction, high-quality education, health care, economic growth and environmental protection.
Perfecto Yasay, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Philippines’ anti-drug fight ‘grabs headlines for wrong reasons,’ Foreign Secretary tells UN

24 September 2016
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Philippines’ Foreign Minister today said that the country’s fight against corruption, illegal drugs and crimes under the new President has been widely misunderstood.
Samiuela 'Akilisi Pohiva, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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At UN, Tonga shares experiences on preserving marine diversity, tackling non-communicable diseases

24 September 2016
As the United Nations General Assembly continued its annual high-level debate today, Samiuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva, the Prime Minister of Tonga, continued his country’s strong advocacy for the conservation and sustainable use of the world’s oceans and their natural resources.
Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat of Nepal addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Nepal, at UN, stresses national ownership and international partnership for success of Global Goals

24 September 2016
Citing the enormity of global challenges, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, addressing the United Nations General Assembly, urged world leaders to undertake a solemn commitment to make the world “of tomorrow” better than the world “of today”.
Phạm Bình Minh, Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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At UN, South-east Asian ministers highlight region’s efforts on Global Goals

24 September 2016
Several Southeast Asian nations today took to the podium of the United Nations General Assembly to share lessons learned from their development efforts and highlight their visions to overcome the remaining challenges.
Prime Minister Rui Maria de Araújo of Timor-Leste addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Timor-Leste knows ‘all too well’ price of war, Prime Minister says at UN

24 September 2016
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste today underlined the concept of mutual dependence, saying that without peace and stability, there is no development, and without development, there is no peace and stability
Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov of Uzbekistan addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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At UN Assembly, Uzbekistan cites links between 2030 Agenda, climate action

24 September 2016
Recalling the progress made by Uzbekistan over the past 25 years, its Minister for Foreign Affairs said today that the country will remain firmly committed to the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as the country’s national constitution.
Foreign Minister Elmar Maharram oglu Mammadyarov of Azerbaijan addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Azerbaijan, at UN Assembly, calls for worldwide mutual respect to achieve development goals

24 September 2016
Mounting the podium of the United Nations General Assembly today, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov stressed the critical importance of enhancing better understanding among diverse communities and encouraging mutual respect in order to achieve the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi of Samoa addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.
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Citing vulnerability of small islands, Pacific leaders urge early entry into force of Paris climate accord

24 September 2016
Addressing the annual debate of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from Pacific Small Island Developing States underlined today the urgency of strong and committed action on the global pledges made for the planet and its people.