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Ismaël Omar Guelleh

lines on the record: 64
first: 2011-09-24
most recent: 2020-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
sources: un-general-debate

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“In order to save lives, protect the most vulnerable and rebuild on a more solid foundation, we must act urgently make a long-term commitment. Yes, times may appear bleak! But, as the German poet Friedrich Holderlin would say, “where the danger is, also grows the saving power.” Long live international solidarity! Long live international cooperation! And long live the United Nations! Thank you for your attention.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We urge the Houthis rebels to urgently cooperate with United Nations experts to carry out the appropriate inspections and urgent work necessary to contain the threat. Mr. President, On 21 September, we celebrated the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations virtually and took the opportunity to reaffirm the central place that our Organization must occupy in the collective efforts to address the challenges we face. The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic dictates that we have a compelling duty to collaborate and work together because it has now been proven that, if one of us is in danger, we are all in danger! This is not a hollow formula nor a superficial generalization. The cost in human lives and economic loss is a concrete demonstration of the danger of inaction.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We hope that the armed groups that are not signatories to the Revitalized Agreement will join the peace efforts led by the region and supported by the international community as soon as possible. The people of South Sudan are tired of war! They have made huge sacrifices! They deserve peace! Djibouti reiterates its support for efforts to achieve lasting peace in Yemen in accordance with Security Council resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and the decisions made at the National Dialogue Conference. We further call on all stakeholders to work in good faith to implement the provisions of the Riyadh Agreement and reaffirm our commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of Yemen. We remain extremely concerned about the major environmental risk and threat of oil spill posed by the oil tanker FSO SAFER.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“President, We welcome the economic and political progress made in Somalia despite the triple shock of COVID-19, the locust invasion and devastating floods. The results of the consultations initiated in Dhusamareb, the agreement on an electoral model and the election of a new Prime Minister provide grounds for the belief and hope that Somalia is on a positive and irreversible path towards lasting peace and stability. We strongly support the mission of AMISOM, which is aimed at degrading the threat posed by Al-Shabaab. We call on the international community to continue to provide adequate material, logistical and financial support. We are closely following the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, which has led to the establishment of a Transitional Government of National Unity.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Our success in preventing future pandemics will depend on the attention and resources we devote to fighting climate change! Mr. President, The shockwave caused by the pandemic could also have a detrimental impact on the fight against terrorism and conflict management in many theatres. Some terrorist groups have seen it as an opportunity to reorganize and take advantage of the security vacuum created by the fight against COVID-19. Peacekeeping operations, despite initial difficulties, have fortunately been able to adapt and reorganize themselves in order to pursue the vital mandate with which they were entrusted. The Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire has been widely heard and we support his appeals to the international community to “redouble its efforts to make it a reality by the end of the year”. Mr.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“It goes without saying that, due to its vulnerability to external shocks, lasting disruptions in the global supply chain, declining flows of foreign direct investment, the disruptive effects of climate change and the continued flow of refugees fleeing instability and conflict, Djibouti hopes to be able to rely further on the solidarity of its partners and friends. Mr. President, Despite the close link established by scientists between climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, including the possible explosion of zoonoses, efforts to implement the Paris Agreement have not made the expected progress. Given the severity of the health crisis and the exclusive media attention given to COVID-19, climate change has been relegated to a secondary priority. But make no mistake! We must remain vigilant!”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Despite the successes achieved, our action is characterized by the rejection of complacency and the exhortation to be vigilant at all times. With regard to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy and employment, although it is difficult to measure the medium- and long-term effects, particularly on maritime traffic, Djibouti, like other African countries, has been hit hard by the health crisis. In response, we have undertaken emergency measures to support the economy and employment and created a special fund for social solidarity and the fight against coronavirus. Those measures have contributed to containing the effects of the crisis and we have also been able to rely on the valuable support of international financial institutions such as the World Bank, the IMF and the AfDB, as well as the support of friendly countries.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Thanks to a policy of border controls, containment, mass testing and treatment of infected people, the assessment we are drawing up today is largely satisfactory. Here we would like to commend all the health personnel, whose professionalism and dedication have been exemplary. We also owe our success to the cooperation of the people of Djibouti, whose discipline and motivation in the fight against COVID-19 is a source of inspiration for us. We also commend resilience in the face of the proliferation of false information described as an “infodemic” by the WHO. It is only through the establishment of relationships based on trust and genuine and permanent dialogue with citizens that we can overcome this epidemic.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“While those countries are making considerable efforts to cope with the crisis, they will clearly not be able to contain its devastating effects alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women, children, the elderly, migrants and refugees. We must ensure that, in our response, special attention is paid to those groups. Allow me to re-emphasize here the critical importance of accelerating our efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5, which is to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls as a cross-cutting foundation for the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Mr. President, In Djibouti, we very quickly realized the severity of the crisis and put urgent health measures in place to contain the spread of the virus.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The major upheavals that it has caused have had serious economic consequences and affected all sectors of the economy, particularly tourism and the informal economy sector, which employs a significant proportion of the population in low- income countries. The containment measures that States had to adopt to prevent the spread of the virus led to massive job losses and generated real liquidity problems. According to the World Bank, COVID-19 would plunge Africa into its first recession in more than 25 years. Projections of widening public deficits in our countries are worrying, hence the importance of an adequate response from international financial institutions and bilateral partners in favour of developing countries.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Those trends included poverty, inequality, climate change, low levels of investment, slow progress in mobilizing the resources needed to effectively implement the Sustainable Development Goals, continuing conflicts and the rise of terrorism. We also stressed the negative impact that ongoing geopolitical upheavals, rising tensions due to the trade war and the projected decline in economic growth could have on the fight against poverty and the promotion of international cooperation. But the year 2020 is nothing like previous years! It will remain forever etched in the annals of history as the year in which the world was shaken by unprecedented violence. The eruption of the COVID-19 pandemic was a major event with a considerable health, political, economic and humanitarian impact.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“I can assure you of my country’s full support and cooperation. I would also like to extend our sincere congratulations to your predecessor, Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, and his team for the decisive efforts made to ensure the continuity of the General Assembly’s activities from the very beginning of the global health crisis. We reiterate our deep gratitude to the Secretary-General for the presentation of his annual report containing a pertinent analysis of current global issues and the major challenges we face. While it does not contain a miracle recipe, the solutions for which he advocates are a sure antidote to pessimism and the temptation of despair. In our analysis of the state of the world last year, we were already expressing our concerns about some of the major trends that were emerging.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Praise be to God and may peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, his family and his companions. Mr. President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, Allow me at the outset, Sir, to congratulate you most warmly on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-fifth session. This historic session, under the triple banner of the commemoration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 2020-2030 decade of action for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, over which you have the distinct honour to preside, is of profound significance to Member States.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“In that regard and out of respect for the sovereign equality of States, Djibouti respectfully urges all Member States to support its candidature for the Security Council for the term 2021-2022. If elected, Djibouti will resolutely promote the obligation of all States to uphold international law and maintain peace and security, and will advocate for the recommitment to a multilateral, rules-based international order. We must pool our efforts and resources and create safe and stable conditions in order to consolidate multilateralism. Failure is not an option. That is why we support the Alliance for Multilateralism, an initiative launched by Germany and France.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We also strongly condemn Israel’s recently announced plans to annex the Jordan Valley and the northern Dead Sea to extend its sovereignty in the occupied West Bank. In June 2020, the Assembly will hold elections for five non-permanent seats on the Security Council for the term 2021-2022, one of which is allocated to Africa. In line with the African Group’s tradition of subregional rotation, that seat should be occupied by an East African State. In accordance with African Union law, it is undisputable that Djibouti be the African Group’s candidate for the seat on the Security Council for the term 2021-2022. The principle of rotation ensures that all African States, large or small, have equal opportunity to serve on the Security Council and other United Nations bodies.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We reiterate our solidarity with the legitimate authorities of Yemen and commend their political will to continue their efforts to implement the Stockholm Agreement in spite of the negative developments that have harmed the political climate. Djibouti will continue to welcome its Yemeni brothers and sisters, whose country is facing an unprecedented humanitarian tragedy. Djibouti has been generously welcoming Yemeni refugees to its territory since the crisis began and will continue to do so. The surge of violence in the occupied Palestinian territories is increasingly clouding the prospects for a two-State solution. Those settlements constitute a violation not only of international law, in particular article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, but also of the human rights of the Palestinians.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We reaffirm our support for, and solidarity with, all the Sahel countries that are faced with that grave danger and are making significant efforts within the framework of the Group of Five for the Sahel. We urge the international community to mobilize the necessary financial resources to support those efforts. In that regard, we welcome the outcomes of the Extraordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States that was held on 14 September. We strongly condemn the 14 September attack that targeted oil processing facilities in Saudi Arabia. That serious incident directly undermined the de-escalation that the international community has been advocating. We are also extremely concerned about the deteriorating health situation and the increased risk of fragmentation in Yemen.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We remain confident that relations between Djibouti and Eritrea will improve even further and that the outstanding issues will be definitively resolved. Djibouti remains deeply committed to peace and the promotion of sound and robust bilateral solutions with all its neighbours. We must work tirelessly together to accelerate efforts to promote regional integration. In that regard, we commend the dedication with which Mr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, is working to bring the views of Djibouti and Eritrea closer together. Terrorism is an existential threat to the peace and security of our countries. We cannot allow innocent civilians to be massacred and mutilated under false pretences. As Africans, the situation in the Sahel is of the utmost concern to us.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“With regard to Somalia, despite the tensions related to political dynamics in the context of elections in the member states of the Federal Republic and the acts of violence perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, we are encouraged by the progress that has been made on the economic and security fronts. We must redouble our efforts to help Somalia achieve its primary objectives — holding federal elections, enhancing security, implementing ambitious economic reforms and obtaining debt relief. We must do everything possible to ensure that the positive regional momentum contributes to efforts to stabilize the country and implement its ongoing transition plan, thus helping to create an environment conducive to national reconciliation.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The latest good news comes from the Sudan, a neighbouring and brother country. We welcome the success of the negotiations that led to a peaceful resolution of the crisis and the signing of a power-sharing agreement. The progress that has been made with regard to the peace process in South Sudan is encouraging. The various talks held between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Mr. Riek Machar constitute a significant development. We note in particular the renewal of their commitment to forming a transitional Government by 12 November. In its capacity as a member of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Djibouti will continue to urge the parties to pursue efforts to break the political deadlock and implement the commitments that have been made.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Our thoughts turn in particular to our brothers and sisters in the Bahamas who have been devastated by the destructive hurricane that caused death and desolation on an unprecedented scale. We reiterate our gratitude to the Secretary-General for the many initiatives that have been taken to continue drawing attention to a phenomenon whose consequences are catastrophic. The extensive discussions that were held at the Climate Action Summit made it possible to identify the concrete actions to be taken. The holistic shift towards peace in the Horn of Africa continues. Our countries’ determination to consolidate the gains that have been made is growing stronger every day. Our conviction that total and lasting peace in our region is possible is also becoming stronger every day.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Djibouti is also determined to transition to an integrated, patient-centred, computerized healthcare system in its development of universal health insurance leading to universal health-care coverage, thereby creating the necessary conditions for a more effective health-care data system. Djibouti is further determined to combat all forms of inequality, especially those relating to gender inequality, by placing that goal at the core of its political agenda. Through structural reforms, the Government is pursuing its vital work towards the eradication of the political, economic and social obstacles faced by women. In that connection, we enacted a law at the beginning of the year that raised the quota of women in the National Assembly of Djibouti from 10 to 25 per cent. Climate change is the most threatening and serious challenge of our time.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“As early as February 2014, Djibouti introduced compulsory health insurance for the working segment of its population and a social health-care assistance programme for all persons who are known to have no source of income. Over the past five years, significant efforts to shore up that insurance and make it available to migrant and refugee populations residing in Djibouti have been made. Djibouti therefore reaffirms its commitment to meeting target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, “Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all”, of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Those developments are regrettable given that, when the potentially transformative agenda was adopted, we were aware that we should not only adopt a radically different approach but also secure a volume of funding in the trillions of dollars. It is therefore incumbent on us all to share resources, while taking into account the effectiveness of their impact on sustainability. Governments must improve their business climates to attract investment that will foster sustainable development. The private sector must focus its efforts not on short-term but long-term investments. It will also be a question of us seeking together innovative solutions to secure financing for the SDGs.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“It is only collectively that we can find solutions to the global challenges of poverty, inequality and climate change. Although those challenges affect everyone to varying degrees, the poorest countries are the most vulnerable owing to their insecurity. The current geopolitical upheavals, the rising tensions caused by the trade war and forecasts of declining global economic growth have generated risks and are raising doubts about our ability to mobilize the necessary resources to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The reports of the World Bank highlight a worrisome weakness in the volume of investment and the negative impact that it could have on the implementation of the SDGs.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In statements steeped in rich vocabulary and culture, she always inspired us and showed that poetic speech and political thought can be intimately connected. I also wish to express our deep gratitude to the Secretary-General for the commendable actions and efforts that he, his special representatives and all United Nations personnel are undertaking in very difficult situations and environments throughout the world. We gather today in a troubling context in which multilateralism, itself firmly based on international cooperation, is under constant attack. That crisis situation is all the more paradoxical as it comes at a time when the interdependence among the countries of the world has never been as close. Global challenges therefore require global collective action. Multilateral action is vital and urgently needed.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande on his commendable election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-fourth session. We firmly believe that his diplomatic skills, erudition and extensive experience will enable him to manage the Assembly’s heavy workload. In that regard, I wish to express the firm commitment and full readiness of my delegation to cooperate with him and his office during the current session. Allow me also to express our sincere thanks to Ms. Maria Espinosa Garces and her team for their outstanding work during the seventy-third session of the General Assembly. We will build on the passionate dedication to promoting multilateralism that she demonstrated during her term as President.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“That is why my country reiterates its full commitment to the conclusions of the Summit of the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State, held on 9 May in Livingstone, Zambia, in particular the need to continue promoting the Africa Common Position on United Nations reform and on preserving the unity of the Group of African States. Over 15 years after its adoption, the Ezulwini Consensus remains relevant, especially in this context where African issues are more than ever on the Security Council’s agenda.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In that regard, the revitalization of the General Assembly and Security Council reform are paramount. We welcome, in this regard, the adoption by the General Assembly of resolution 69/321 on the revitalization of its work. Following the landmark achievement of the founding fathers of creating the United Nations, we must tirelessly pursue our quest to fulfil all the promises contained in their visions. With regard to Security Council reform, it is imperative that at the start of the seventieth anniversary of the Organization, the African continent, which has the largest number of countries, have a permanent voice in the conduct of international affairs.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We, as Governments and members of the General Assembly, have a moral duty and political responsibility to say “no” and to give these brotherly Palestine people the right to be free from occupation, the right to live in dignity and peace and the right to aspire to the goals that each and everyone of us has. An independent and viable Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital and full membership of the United Nations, is an imperative for peace and stability in that region and will change the course and image of history. It is undeniable that we are now at a crucial moment in the history of our Organization and that the world in which we live is very different from that of 1945. It is also undeniable that this evolution requires us to adapt to new and changing realities.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“I take this opportunity to commend the tireless efforts and heavy sacrifices made by AMISOM troops and Somali forces, despite the gravity of the security situation. We feel the scale of the Palestinian suffering in our very being. We are all aware that, after more than half a century of tragedy and resistance, the Palestinian people continue to suffer from the Israeli occupation and to live in inhumane conditions before our eyes. Each time a glimmer of hope of resuming peace negotiations appears, the Israeli State puts an end to it by resuming the building of new settlements.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Of course, over the past two years, great progress has been made on the ground, but the extremist threat remains in view of the increase in attacks in recent months. The attack on 26 July against Jazeera Hotel is proof of that. Such attacks have demonstrated that the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) needs the support of the Somali security forces. I therefore reiterate our belief that establishing a properly equipped, trained 15-29568 11/33 A/70/PV.20 30/09/2015 and led Somali army that, above all, benefits from the necessary financial support is imperative. Indeed, the project to integrate armed elements into a regular force capable of responding to threats to the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia should, in my view, be a priority for the Somali Government and for the international community.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We ask the United Nations to redouble its efforts and the activities of its good offices to enable the resumption of a peaceful political transition process because the settlement of the crisis in Yemen requires dialogue. Lastly, we urge all Yemeni parties to participate in good faith in the dialogue being conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. Despite the difficulties and daily obstacles of which we are all aware, Somalia has made significant progress, most notably in federal training and the establishment of regional administrations and an independent National Electoral Commission. However, the Somali Government still faces significant challenges. It is clear to us that rebuilding Somalia depends on guaranteeing a stable security environment.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In addition, the escalating violence in Yemen is a grave threat to the security and stability of the region and opens up a new front of radicalization, including the rise in power of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula along our eastern border, which poses a distinct threat to my country throughout the Bab-al-Mandab strait. In this connection, we welcome the military intervention of brotherly countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, led by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, at the request of President Hadi Mansour. We thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and, through him, Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, his Special Envoy for Yemen, for their dedication and the tireless efforts they have shown since the beginning this conflict.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The Republic of Djibouti reaffirms its solidarity with the Yemeni people and has taken all necessary measures to assist and welcome the displaced people fleeing the fighting. The situation prevailing today in Yemen is the result of the refusal of the rebellion to accept and respect the political transition period, as negotiated during the National Dialogue process. By taking up arms, they have wrought havoc in this country and have forced the legitimate President to leave the country. We condemn the actions of the rebellion and especially the threats that these elements pose to the unity, integrity, stability and sovereignty of Yemen.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“This attitude of denial, even after the return and the testimony of these prisoners, and the refusal of any discussion is contrary to international standards and conduct. It demonstrates the danger that this country represents for the region and the international community as a whole. My country has always managed to preserve peace and we believe in the virtues of dialogue and mediation. However, the territorial integrity of my country is non-negotiable. With regard to Yemen, we are deeply concerned about the tragic situation currently facing that brotherly country and especially about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation, which has been catastrophic since the beginning of the conflict.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“To resolve this conflict peacefully, my country, from the beginning, has sought out the good offices of the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations. We finally agreed to mediation by His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, in the belief that Eritrea would listen to reason, but that was in vain. To date, more than five years after the signing of the mediation Agreement, we are still awaiting the demarcation of the border and the return of our prisoners of war. Despite the call to reason by the international community and the adoption of resolutions 1862 (2009), 1907 (2009) and 2023 (2011), Eritrea has refused to recognize the existence of Djiboutian prisoners, even though two of them have, fortunately, managed to escape.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The centre will seek to strengthen the capacities of governmental and non-governmental actors and provide a space for dialogue and a platform for the exchange of information among researchers and specialists. Since 2008, the Member States represented in this Hall have witnessed the tense and so far unresolved situation prevailing in the north of my country following the unjustified and incomprehensible occupation by Eritrean forces of part of our territory. Members of my Government and I have come here on several occasions to brief the international community about the situation and to inform it about the unreasonable behaviour of Eritrea, which continues to ignore the gravity of the situation and reject any attempts at discussion.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“To neutralize this threat, we must work together concretely and decisively. Strategies to combat and prevent extremist violence must be perfectly calibrated while also avoiding overreaction. They must be based on an analysis of the root causes and an understanding of the reasons driving extremism. Governments, regional and international organizations, religious leaders and leaders of academia and civil society must join forces to strengthen resilience in the face of terrorism and establish security and stability 10/33 15-29568 30/09/2015 A/70/PV.20 in our countries. In that regard, my country will soon create, within the framework of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, a centre of excellence to combat violent extremism.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Cracks and fractures seen in the international security architecture and conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa, as well as economic hardship, extreme poverty and the perception, justified or not, of marginalization, all generate a feeling of uncertainty and a strong desire to belong that can make groups sensitive to the extremist rhetoric and lead to violent attacks. We all know the human costs and the countless security, economic and social problems that they bring about. Yesterday, President Obama took the initiative to organize a summit on this topic, which concerns us all. We thank him for that because the international context shows us the need and relevance of such consultations on a daily basis. No country can fight this scourge alone, because terrorism knows no borders.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Violent extremism is the product of a deadly ideology that openly advocates the destruction and elimination of others on behalf of a supposed religious belief, whereas Islam is a religion which essentially advocates openness, tolerance and love of one’s neighbour. Our region, East Africa, is one of the primary targets of terrorist attacks. Al-Shabaab poses a major threat to our region and is at the root of terrorist attacks and many attempted attacks in most countries of our region. This painful experience has enabled us to develop a knowledge of the workings, practices and strategies of terrorist groups, which deserves to be shared. The causes that encourage the spread of the scourge of extremism and, in effect, terrorist groups, are deep and diverse.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“That is why, together with Ethiopia, we have already put in place a hydropower project and begun to use the tremendous potential of our country’s geothermal, wind, solar and tidal energy. The environment is a cross-cutting and transnational element. Consequently and logically, we need cross- cutting, transnational and interdisciplinary policies commensurate with the challenge. It is therefore time to adopt just, fair and scientific climate goals. We hope that the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will be held soon in Paris, will mark a decisive turning point.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“My country is particularly exposed to many natural hazards, the most frequent and destructive being droughts and floods. The Republic of Djibouti, despite its marginal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, is contributing to global efforts to fight against this devastating scourge. To that end, we recently hosted a conference in partnership with the Climate and Energy Institute of the prestigious Yale University, which has developed a very relevant climate model illustrating all the scenarios of the climate change impact on our region. It is in this spirit that we proposed to establish and host in Djibouti a regional environmental observatory. Moreover, my country has for several years carried out a policy of renewable energy use with the stated goal of excluding fossil fuels by the year 2020.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Climate change is not only the greatest challenge that humankind faces, but also the most important one of our day in terms of development. It threatens to undermine life for future generations. The many meetings on climate change and the lack of progress achieved illustrate the extent to which this issue is a source of controversy and division. It is true that our claims are legitimate and understandable. However, it is also true that Africa has more to lose than others. That is why we are ready to assume our responsibility to reduce our emissions and we hope that the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities will be scrupulously respected. Each region has its specificities and environmental concerns that are not necessarily the same as those of countries in other regions.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Any response designed to resolve this situation should take into account the special needs of Africa, and especially those of the least developed countries, and ensure that the commitments undertaken at international meetings can be implemented. 15-29568 9/33 A/70/PV.20 30/09/2015 In that regard, we continue to observe with concern the current difficulties faced by States members of the World Trade Organization in efforts to identify ways and means to overcome the impasse in the Doha Round of negotiations and establish a significant post-Bali programme of work. Major issues are at stake because it is our responsibility to build a credible multilateral trading system that enables everyone, in particular developing countries, to identify their objectives in the areas of industrialization and the structural transformation of their economies.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“As recently as last year, we saw the health-care systems of brotherly countries being overwhelmed by new terrible threats, such as the Ebola virus, while new challenges have emerged constantly threatening peace and security. We will have the opportunity to return to this, but allow me now to address the implications of the macroeconomic fragility in the global economy, the many and varied challenges facing our country and the importance of establishing a credible and beneficial multilateral trading system for all. The global economic and financial environment is more alarming than ever. The 2008 financial and economic crisis has had multidimensional consequences and many developing countries continue to face difficult macroeconomic situations.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“This year, we celebrate not only the seventieth birthday of our beloved Organization, which is a historic date in itself, but also the twentieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Millennium Declaration. This is a crucial year that carries many hopes. Despite the sustained efforts made to achieve a world of prosperity, equity, freedom, dignity and peace for all people, we all know, unfortunately, we still have a long way to go. The international community undeniably remains faced with an unprecedented range of major challenges: poverty and hunger, persistent unemployment and violent armed conflict, and climate change.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The grief and sorrow we feel today following his death are alleviated by the many expressions of respect and compassion we have received from around the world. He be profoundly missed by all. May God Almighty welcome him into his eternal paradise. It is a great honour for me to take the floor before the Assembly of peoples to celebrate, with men and women of all countries, races, languages and cultures, the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. When the Charter of the United Nations was drafted in 1946, it sent a message of hope for tomorrow from one of the darkest chapters in human history. It symbolized, in fact, the international community’s aspiration for peace and cooperation.”
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“I take this opportunity to pay a warm tribute to the memory of His Excellency Mr. Roble Olhaye, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Djibouti to the United Nations and Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to the United States. My country and I myself have lost a brother and a great patriot. The United Nations family has also lost a colleague and a friend. The late Roble Olhaye was the epitome of a seasoned and experienced diplomat. His background is impressive; his life rich in teachings and his success immense. I would like to particularly emphasize his constant struggle for economic and commercial development for the African continent. He represented our country and all of Africa with pride.”
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“At the outset, allow me to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Mogens Lykketoft, as well as his country, the Kingdom of Denmark, on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly. With his wisdom and experience, I am confident that he will successfully steer the proceedings of the Assembly. I assure him of my delegation’s cooperation and support. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to His Excellency Mr. Sam Kutesa, who has just concluded his mission as President of the Assembly at its sixty- ninth session. Mr. Kutesa worked tirelessly to promote the work of the General Assembly and we are grateful to him for his dedicated service. Finally, I would like to thank our Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his leadership, dedication and personal commitment to advancing the agenda of the Organization.”
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