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Roch Marc Christian Kaboré

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“Likewise, we call on the Security Council to confer a mandate under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel in order to provide it with perennial resources. At the Group of Seven Summit in Biarritz, we proposed, along with Germany and France, the establishment of an international partnership for stability and security in the Sahel that includes addressing the issues of terrorism and the need for development. I would like to call upon all partners to join that initiative unreservedly, as peace and stability in the Sahel also mean peace and stability in Africa and the rest of the world.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“At the ECOWAS extraordinary summit on terrorism in Ouagadougou, Heads of State noted the ineffectiveness of MINUSMA in dealing with terrorism in Mali because of the limits of the mandate conferred upon it by the Security Council. It would seem inconceivable that, with 12,000 men and substantial resources, the Join Force is unable to contribute effectively to the fight against terrorism in the country. That is why, alongside my ECOWAS peers and in my capacity as current Chair of the G-5 Sahel, I call for a more robust and more offensive mandate for MINUSMA. Such a mandate would make it possible to secure and stabilize Mali and all other countries of the G-5 Sahel.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Those initiatives serve to indicate clearly that terrorism needs to be fought at the regional level. At this stage, I am delighted that the appeal of the G-5 Sahel, with the staunch support of the Secretary- General, was received favourably by the Security Council with the adoption of resolution 2480 (2019), to renew the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Through that resolution, MINUSMA will provide support to all battalions operating under the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel, on the condition that the G-5 Sahel or other partners will assume responsibility for the delivery of aid to operations beyond Malian territory.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The security situation in the area covered by the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) remains a source of concern. Beyond Burkina Faso, and in my capacity as current Chair of the G-5 Sahel, I would like to remind the international community of the importance of supporting the G-5 Sahel countries in their determined fight against terrorism and to foster development. The activity of armed terrorist groups is expanding geographically, both within our countries and outside the G-5 Sahel area, which clearly demonstrates the urgent need to take appropriate measures and initiatives. In that regard, the Accra initiative and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) extraordinary summit on terrorism, held on 14 September, should be commended.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The assessment took place from 1 to 10 July and its recommendations are being implemented. Eliminating poverty is the first of the Sustainable Development Goals because, according to the United Nations, millions of people are living below the poverty line. If that trend is not reversed, more than 168 million children will be living in extreme poverty. More than ever, the international community must intensify its efforts in the fight to eradicate poverty, which is a sine qua non for sustainable and inclusive development. The fight will have an impact only if we effectively coordinate multifaceted actions within the framework of the third United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty 2018-2027 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Burkina Faso’s eligibility for the Peacebuilding Fund, as announced by the Secretary- General, has made it possible — following an inter-agency mission led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and an emergency task force under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary-General — to open one of the five United Nations regional centres outside the capital, so as to be closer to the population in these difficult times. To ensure that support from international partners is well coordinated and aligned with an agreed comprehensive and integrated strategy that links prevention, emergency aid, rehabilitation and development, the Government requested an assessment mission regarding prevention and peacebuilding to be conducted by the African Development Bank, the European Union and the World Bank.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The escalation of violence and insecurity has led to a major humanitarian crisis, resulting in numerous casualties among civilians and defence and security forces alike; hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons; schools and health facilities shut down; and State symbols destroyed. Destabilization continues through the instrumentalization of latent problems between communities that develop into violent clashes. In terms of public finances, we can see an increase in security spending at the expense of funding for development and social sectors. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the support of the United Nations in the face of the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Burkina Faso.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In view of all the achievements made by the United Nations in the areas of peacekeeping, security, justice, human rights, development and the fight against climate change, with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, it is imperative that we work to strengthen multilateralism and the role of the United Nations as a means of achieving common solutions to our planet’s problems. Terrorism and poverty are the most devastating phenomena that our world faces today. Since January 2016, our country has been confronted with persistent and unprecedented terrorist attacks, with far-reaching human, social and economic consequences.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“This year’s seventy-fourth session is being held under the theme “Galvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion”. Burkina Faso welcomes the choice of theme, its relevance and its timeliness because, now more than ever, multilateralism remains the only way for my country to find solutions to the major problems faced by the world. Those challenges must include the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, organized crime and cybercrime, which no country, no matter how powerful, can vanquish alone.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In view of the outstanding work she did and the results she achieved, I wish to congratulate her on having undertaken the major challenges related to the theme of the seventy- third session. Allow me to reaffirm the gratitude and appreciation of the people of Burkina Faso to the Secretary-General for his personal commitment and support, as well as that of the United Nations system, to my country in difficult times. This is an opportunity to renew my encouragement for the courageous implementation of the reforms undertaken and to congratulate him on his report presented to the Security Council on 24 July on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (S/2019/549). The statement made by the President of the Security Council during that briefing bodes well for the future (see S/PV.8585).”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“As Africa’s candidate for the position of President of the General Assembly at its seventy-fourth session, Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande was elected on 4 June (see A/73/ PV.87), and it gives me great pleasure to extend my heartfelt and brotherly congratulations, as well as those of my delegation. He has held high office in his country, Nigeria, and has a perfect knowledge of the United Nations. I wish him every success and assure him of Burkina Faso’s full support as he fulfils his mandate. History will remember the outgoing President, Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, as the fourth woman — the second in half a century — to be elected President of the General Assembly in the seventy-four years that our Organization has existed.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“I firmly believe that he will play his part in implementing bold reforms so that the United Nations can be a genuine Organization of the people.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“United Nations reform remains a central issue for the world’s governing body. We must approach it with the courage and serenity that seeing justice done for Africa requires, particularly with regard to its representation on the Security Council. That accords with the African Common Position and our Organization’s necessary adaptation to a changing world. At a time of such uncertainty and upheaval, we must shoulder our responsibility to give our citizens reason to believe that a better future lies ahead and that we can bequeath a safer world to the next generation. The United Nations is the best instrument we have for that. Let us all commit here and now to making the United Nations stronger, more modern and more efficient. In that regard, we know that we can count on the Secretary-General’s commitment and determination.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“My country, which actively participated in the development of the Arms Trade Treaty, is convinced that its implementation will help to eradicate that scourge, which is a genuine obstacle to the development of our States. Multilateralism is the tool par excellence of dialogue and solidarity among peoples. In that regard, the international community would certainly benefit from the Republic of China on Taiwan’s effective and broader participation in the specialized agencies and mechanisms of the United Nations system. In the name of that same dialogue and solidarity, which characterize peaceful relations among the actors on the international stage, Burkina Faso is in favour of the total lifting of the embargo on Cuba so that Havana and Washington, D.C., can maintain mutually beneficial partnership relations.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“We urge that country to respect the resolutions of the Security Council, and hope that the logic of dialogue and negotiation will prevail over that of escalation and confrontation. In that context, I reaffirm my country’s commitment to general and complete disarmament and its support for the efforts of the United Nations to that end, in relation both to weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons. In that regard, I urge all countries, especially those whose ratification is required, to prioritize the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty as soon as possible. The adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on 7 July should give further impetus to that effort. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons poses one of the main threats to international peace and security.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“I welcomed the holding in January of the Paris Conference, which reaffirmed a solution whereby two States, Israel and Palestine, should live side by side in peace and within secure and internationally recognized borders. The commitment of both parties is the only way to end the conflict and achieve a peaceful and definitive settlement. The efforts of the international community in Iraq, Syria and Yemen must be intensified if we do not wish to see that part of the world sink into perpetual chaos. Burkina Faso is also concerned about the situation in the Gulf Cooperation Council. It urges the protagonists to give priority to dialogue and negotiation in order to end to that crisis. Burkina Faso condemns North Korea’s nuclear tests, which pose a threat to the peace and security of the Korean peninsula and the world.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“We must remain mobilized to bring to a successful conclusion the processes of conflict resolution or exit from the crises in Libya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Somalia, South Sudan and Burundi. We call on the various protagonists to promote dialogue and reconciliation, and to recognize that they will be the primary owners and architects of peace in their countries. Concerning the question of Western Sahara, Burkina Faso reiterates its call for dialogue and negotiation, in a spirit of compromise, with a view to achieving a political and realistic settlement of the dispute. The Palestinian issue continues to be a major concern.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“I hope that the establishment of a sanctions regime by the Security Council on 5 September, at the request of the Government of Mali, will be an effective additional lever for the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We invite all the forces present in Mali — including the National Armed Forces, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, Operation Barkhane and the G-5 Sahel force — to work in good faith and in full coordination in order to expedite the definitive return of peace and security to the region. Mr. Rabary-Njaka (Madagascar), Vice-President, took the Chair.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Similarly, we welcome the establishment of the Sahel Alliance, whose first high- level meeting is scheduled for October. One of the major challenges in that regard remains the mobilization of resources, as we stressed at the high-level meeting held on 18 September here in New York, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, on the situation in the Sahel. We hope that the international planning conference provided for in resolution 2359 (2017), to be held in Brussels in December, will fulfil all its promises. The quest for peace must remain at the heart of our common action, especially that of our Organization. In Africa, many hotbeds of tension persist. While we welcome the recent political developments in Mali, it should be noted that the security situation in the north of that country remains highly precarious.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Given that it strikes without discrimination, it calls for a clear and firm condemnation from all of us and an effective collective response based on solidarity and shared efforts and means. That is the raison d’être of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), whose operationalization we are working to accelerate, as the inauguration on 10 September in Sévaré, Mali, of the G-5 Sahel Force Command Centre demonstrated. I also welcomed the Security Council’s adoption of resolution 2359 (2017) on 21 June. However, given the gravity of the situation in the area, we must seize the opportunity offered by the consideration of the Secretary-General’s forthcoming follow-up report to strengthen the mandate of the Multinational Joint Task Force by providing it with the means necessary to achieve its mission.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Targeted for some time by terrorist and obscurantist forces, my country is fully aware of their clearly stated intention to destabilize it and all the countries of the region. The fight against terrorism is therefore a national priority, and will succeed if it is part not only of a subregional approach but also in a context of economic development in the most vulnerable areas. We are therefore paying particular attention to the north of our country. While there have been some operational successes there, we must bolster them through the emergency investment programme that we recently adopted as a way to reduce the vulnerability of populations, especially young people and women. However — and we cannot reiterate this enough — terrorism is above all a global scourge.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“With a view to strengthening our participatory democracy by putting citizens in charge of the functioning of the State, Burkina Faso joined the Partnership for an Open Government in 2016. In that context, we are drawing up our first national action plan to strengthen the fight against corruption and improve our quality of governance, in a spirit of cooperation with non-State actors, civil-society organizations and the media. At the same time, an array of reforms aimed at strengthening our democracy and optimizing our institutions is moving ahead smoothly. A preliminary draft constitution has been prepared by representatives of every sector of society, and the judiciary is working independently to resolve the political and economic disputes and crimes that have plagued our national reconciliation efforts for decades.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Obviously, it is now more important than ever to change our paradigms, in our conduct of both domestic and international affairs, in order to move from rhetoric to action and a results-based approach. The success of the round table of public and private donors to our national plan for economic and social development, following the appeal that I made at this forum on 22 September 2016 (see A/71/PV.15), speaks to our partners’ confidence in my country. I would like to take this opportunity to offer them our deep gratitude. Burkina Faso is engaged in a process of economic recovery through major structural reforms, and one of the objectives is to attract, facilitate and secure investments.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Despite those successes, obstacles remain on the path to building a world of peace and prosperity. I would therefore stress the importance of our theme this session, which restores the human individual to the heart of our global development and governance policies. We cannot forget that every day in Africa, in my country and in others, men and women are dying because of a lack of care or food, children are not enjoying the fundamental right to education, young people are reduced to facing the rage of the seas and oceans to seek a better future, and entire populations are condemned to wander endlessly as victims of conflicts and disaster, all against the backdrop of an international context overshadowed by terrorism and extreme violence.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“I would also like to pay tribute to Secretary-General António Guterres who, during his first few months at the head of our Organization, has demonstrated his fully committment to peace and development and his resolve to pursue the ambitious goal of revitalizing the United Nations. Two years ago we adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to give a new global momentum to peace, prosperity, development, justice and humanism. The entry into force of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change was welcome in that regard. The establishment of a follow-up and review mechanism for the implementation of the SDGs, as well as the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to monitor the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, are also real achievements.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“The seventy- second session of the General Assembly is being held at a time when the world’s ability to make progress faces continued significant challenges. The maintenance of international peace and security, the fight against terrorism and extremism, the eradication of poverty, and the achievement of sustainable development and a fairer and more humane international order are our main concerns today. They test us unremittingly, and we have an urgent and pressing duty to provide rapid and sustainable solutions. My delegation and I congratulate the President of the General Assembly on his well-deserved election, and I would like to assure him of our full cooperation in his successful conduct of his work. I also thank his predecessor for his effective execution of his mandate.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“While we welcome the efforts of the President to contribute to the transparency of the selection process, Burkina Faso urges all Member States to also offer their help and support to whomever is charged with this globally unique position, so that he or she can put his or her skills and leadership to work in the exclusive service of peace, justice and development for all. I wish all of us success in our work.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“After the 71 years of its existence, it is vital that we undertake responsible and balanced reform of the United Nations if we are to achieve an international order that is more just, equitable and viable, based on a dialogue between peoples and civilizations and a culture of sharing and solidarity. Where reform of the Security Council specifically is concerned, Burkina Faso reiterates its commitment to and support of the African position, whose sole objective is to repair a historical injustice done to Africa. This year we have the weighty responsibility of appointing a new Secretary-General of our Organization.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“It is now up to the international community to take ownership of the conclusions of those forums in order to be able to bequeath to future generations a world free of that pandemic. Regarding the issue of general disarmament, we must continue our efforts to build trust among our States. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons poses a real threat to peace and security and the development of States, particularly in Africa. That threat would be significantly reduced by the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty. Burkina Faso firmly supports the actions of the United Nations aimed at achieving general and complete disarmament, in terms of both weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Regarding another significant indicator of the world’s health, I would like to reiterate the importance of ensuring that the fight against HIV/AIDS continues to be active, as the risks of its resurgence, despite the progress that has been made, are enormous, owing to the rapid increase in young people as a percentage of the population. Burkina Faso remains determined to put an end to that scourge by 2030. On 13 July, we adopted a national strategic framework for combating HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections in order to focus our synergies and efforts on fighting sexually transmitted diseases for the period from 2016 to 2020. We welcome the holding of successive sessions of the high-level meeting on the subject, as well as the 21st International AIDS Conference, held in Durban in July.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“With regard to Syria, Iraq and Yemen, we urge the entire international community to commit to the quest for genuine peace, which must be based on respect for international law, so that the enormous potential of those countries can be harnessed to contribute to the welfare of their peoples and their region. Burkina Faso also welcomes the gradual easing of relations between Cuba and the United States of America, and hopes that the process will culminate in definitive normalization and an end to the economic, financial and trade embargo on Cuba.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Based on its respect for the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, Burkina Faso reiterates its call for a negotiated political solution to the question of Western Sahara. The world will never be at peace as long as the Middle East is not at peace. We call for a peaceful, just and equitable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in harmony, within secure and recognized borders. We welcomed the efforts of the peace conference for Israel and Palestine organized by France in June.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The security situation in northern Mali, however, remains a source of great concern that deserves the international community’s full attention, both on the importance of operationalizing the new mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali as soon as possible and on giving serious support to subregional initiatives, including the operationalization of the G-5 Sahel’s rapid response force. The international community should also support the Government of Mali’s establishment of the genuine drivers of development in the region. The same attention should be given to South Sudan and Somalia, so that they can finally turn the page on the violence, conflicts and crises that have plagued their institutional underpinnings and development efforts.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We all know that peace, security and development are inseparable. That is why Africa has thrown itself into efforts to seek peace and strengthen democracy. Burkina Faso therefore welcomes the significant progress recently made on our continent, including the free and transparent elections in several countries. While there is no doubt that tensions and crises still persist, we are confident that the political stakeholders in the countries concerned will be able to consolidate peace, stability and security and promote sustainable development.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Burkina Faso therefore welcomes the adoption of the Paris Agreement and calls for its ratification by all stakeholders. We hope that that new environmental pact will result in the developed countries significantly reducing their carbon emission levels and making good on their financial pledges so as to strengthen developing countries’ resilience in the face of climate-related disasters. The 2016 Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in Marrakesh in November, will be a milestone in that regard. Similarly, I also welcomed the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Addis Ababa in 2015, and the Global Humanitarian Summit, held in May of this year in Istanbul, which enabled us to reiterate our commitments to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“In that connection, how can we not think of the thousands of migrants and displaced people risking their lives every day in search of a better tomorrow, and turning the seas and oceans into open-air cemeteries? That is why we welcome the adoption of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants (resolution 71/1), which embodies our shared desire to find ways and means to arrive at a global pact for more effective and humane management of the issue of the mass displacement of refugees and migrants. We are more than ever convinced that refugees and migrants should no longer be seen as a threat but rather as an opportunity, not just for themselves but also for their host countries and countries of origin, helping to bring peoples and nations closer together. Climate change is a major concern for us.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The action that we are taking in the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) is part of that effort and should be supported. Burkina Faso welcomes the Secretary-General’s report on his Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (A/70/674), presented to the Assembly on 15 January, and calls for a draft comprehensive convention on terrorism to be finalized and adopted as soon as possible. Our struggle will bear fruit only when we succeed in destroying the terrorists’ rearguard and, especially, their sources of supply, and when we commit to addressing the causes of all such types of extremism, which include extreme poverty, injustice, inequality, intolerance and exclusion.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“International terrorism and violent extremism have emerged as the major threats of our time. The unprecedentedly violent terrorist attacks that are being perpetrated without discrimination every day, all over the world, illustrate to perfection the reach of what is now a global scourge. As victims of it ourselves, we can appreciate its scope. In that regard, I would like to pay tribute to the memory of every victim of those vile acts and to reiterate the sympathy and solidarity of the people of Burkina Faso with all the peoples and countries that they have touched. We must realize that the effectiveness of our fight will depend on our ability to launch partnerships, pool our efforts and exchange information within the framework of a coherent, solid global coalition.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Based directly on our people’s aspirations, the plan — which reflects the broad guidelines of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the African Union’s Agenda 2063 — will be presented to our technical and financial partners at a donors’ round table to be held in Paris on 7 and 8 December. We know that we can count on the active solidarity of all concerned, whose support of the efforts of the Government of Burkina Faso will enable us to lay the foundations for the genuinely sustainable development that can ensure our country’s peace, security, safety and stability. The world today is facing formidable challenges that demand that we strengthen our collective action and intensify our joint efforts within the framework of our Organization.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We should therefore welcome the relevance of the theme of this year’s session, which calls on us to give the push needed to transform our world through our effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals that we unanimously adopted last year, while ensuring, as the Secretary- General has so often urged us, that we leave no one behind. For its part, and in order to give true meaning to the struggle that our people has waged for freedom and progress from its inception and in accordance with its mandate, the Government of Burkina Faso has committed to formulating a national economic and social development plan for the period from 2016 to 2020.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“My presence in this Hall today symbolizes, therefore, the restoration of those rights and the recovery of our freedom. From now on, Burkina Faso is resolutely committed to consolidating its democratic process, supported by its firm commitment to achieving national reconciliation and establishing a genuine and permanent political dialogue. Sustainable development has never figured as prominently on the agenda of the international community’s priorities as it does now. Above all, our commitment to eradicating poverty and fighting inequality has never been stronger.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“After going through a profound political crisis arising from its denial of certain basic democratic principles, Burkina Faso has returned to the core values underpinning democracy and the rule of law. The people of Burkina Faso, and especially our young people, have displayed great maturity and given proof, if any were needed, that nothing and no one can indefinitely suppress the desire for justice and freedom of a knowledgeable people who jealously guard their rights and dignity. This is where I should express our deep appreciation to the United Nations and the international community in general, which rallied to our side throughout our fight. Their support, manifested in many ways, helped us to definitively restore normal constitutional order and to organize democratic, free and transparent presidential, legislative and local elections.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Mr. President, I would like to join all those who have preceded me at this rostrum in offering you my sincere and warm congratulations on your election to lead the General Assembly at its seventy-first session. We believe that your outstanding knowledge of the international scene and excellent personal qualities will ensure the success of our work. And I would be remiss in this pleasant duty if I did not also pay tribute to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his vision and leadership and for all the work that he has done to strengthen the role of the Organization during his two terms. Today, I am addressing the Assembly for the first time since my accession to the presidency of my country in November 2015.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)