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François Louncény Fall

lines on the record: 25
first: 2013-09-24
most recent: 2015-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“President, will help to make the United Nations more responsive to the legitimate hopes of humankind.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The exceptional mobilization of the international community in the fight to eradicate the Ebola epidemic, along with its commitment to 15-29946 9/33 A/70/PV.28 03/10/2015 supporting our reconstruction programme, is part of that spirit of solidarity. That is why, as we express our warmest congratulations to you, Mr. President, we already comprehend the immense task that awaits you, for which Guinea will provide unstinting support. You will surely benefit from the positive actions of your predecessor, Mr. Sam Kutesa, whose dedication and accomplishment gave greater impetus to our collective commitment. Along with the activity of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who has earned our congratulations and encouragement because of his invaluable contribution to strengthening multilateralism, your actions, Mr.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Our country will spare no effort to participate in that uplifting endeavour, above all at a moment when Guinea is joining the democratic dynamic by holding a transparent presidential election on 11 October. In that regard, I would like to commend the leading role of the United Nations and all our partners in the dialogue process that led to the signing on 20 August of the comprehensive agreement between the presidential movement and the opposition. For our country, this election will mark a new beginning towards genuine economic and social development. The President returned to the Chair. Moreover, Guinea welcomes the goodwill of the international community, which has consistently supported us in our efforts to realize the legitimate hopes of our people.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Détente, a key concept in international relations, is indispensable to the global equilibrium. The peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue and the long- awaited rapprochement between the United States of America and Cuba that should lead to the lifting of the embargo constitute important steps in establishing a climate of peace and security conducive to the promotion of mutually advantageous cooperation. History has demonstrated once again that by choosing the virtues of negotiation and dialogue over the use of force it is possible to work through the most serious differences. Our firm belief in the efficiency of multilateralism remains unshakeable. It is the only option for addressing the ever more numerous and complex challenges that stand in the way of the progress our peoples so deeply yearn for.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“It cannot be said often enough: the international system must be reformed. It must allow us all to fully participate in the world’s evolution. The time has come to make the United Nations the springboard for the emergence and spread of a truly global society. The time has come to turn this prestigious place into a mold for shared solidarity. It is high time to turn this marvellous tool into a temple for the promotion of peace, equity and justice. Guinea remains convinced of the need to strengthen the role of the General Assembly and to democratize the Security Council. That is why we welcome the initiative of France and Mexico to limit the use of the right of veto in cases of mass atrocities. Still, that measure aimed at preserving peace and respect for human rights must be universal, equitable and applicable to all regions of the world.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“That is why we hope that the upcoming twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris will lead to a binding agreement that ensures the survival of our planet. We urge all Member States and partners to contribute to the Green Climate Fund. Prosperity cannot be built on instability. The international community has the obligation to assume the responsibility for making our planet a safe place where the creative genius of humankind can flourish. It is up to us, under the umbrella of global partnership, to strengthen our collective action to spread peace across the universe in order to crystallize the ideals that inspired the creation of our Organization. To do that, we must adapt our vision of the management of global affairs to the current reality.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“This wager also depends on our determination to eliminate economic inequalities and social disparities in order to maintain global stability. The challenge is therefore to dedicate democratic culture as a guarantor of human rights and fundamental freedoms as the foundations of more just and more equitable international relations. We have just adopted the post-2015 development agenda, which integrates the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Achieving the 17 Goals of that ambitious programme will clearly demand the mobilization of resources sufficient to guarantee, inter alia, decent jobs for young people and to equip women with the skills necessary for their full potential and empowerment. However, that will be possible only in a healthy, protected environment.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“It goes without saying that our efforts will seek to eliminate all the hotbeds of tension that stand in the way of democratic 8/33 15-29946 03/10/2015 A/70/PV.28 progress at a time when we are witnessing a flare-up of terrorism whose ramifications from now on will leave no region untouched. We must find the ways and the means to check that scourge, which strikes our peoples at their very core, attacks our national symbols and leads to profound humanitarian crises. It is clear that this wager can be won only with a participatory, concerted approach on the part of our peoples and countries to defining inclusive development policies and programmes as a bulwark against marginalization, which causes frustration and withdrawal.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Its people should enjoy all their rights within the limits of a State with secure and internationally recognized borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. We urge the international community to do everything possible for the resumption of negotiations between Israel and the State of Palestine, which are fated to live side by side. That is the way to ensure security in that part of the world, which is plunged into the throes of a many-sided crisis with tragic humanitarian consequences. Africa, which is gradually emerging from its stagnation to enjoy renewed growth, is investing in mechanisms for capacity-building in the defence and security sectors in the framework of responsible autonomy for the stability of its States.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Violence is resurfacing, driven by extremism and intolerance. Development for all remains a struggle owing to entrenched extreme poverty and its corollaries. Exclusion, a source of frustration, threatens democracy and good governance. There are so many aspects that feed the tragic migration flows — a true bleeding of the productive forces of the South that requires an urgent, comprehensive and lasting response. Our commitment to peacekeeping materialized first in the Middle East, but that region is today once again being subjected to shocks that inflict the worst sort of suffering on its peoples by denying them their fundamental rights to freedom, dignity and well-being. Palestine is still occupied.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Seventy years ago, the United Nations was born with the aim of creating a world of peace, security and economic and social progress. Transformed by those noble ideals, we have together extinguished many hotbeds of tension, sown the seeds of trust among peoples, restored hope to the people and paved the way for prosperity for all nations. Beyond those undeniable achievements, the state of the world motivates us to consider the way forward to assure our people of true tranquillity that will enable them to thrive in harmony in a safer and more equitable environment. Indeed, peace, security and human rights remain the foundation of our prosperity. We must, therefore, recognize that the prosperity we wish to share is seriously threatened by new barriers to stability and universal progress.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Our will is unshakeable and the momentum is irreversible because the aspirations of people who are passionate about peace, freedom and progress are profound. It is high time to listen to the voices of those who do not have a voice — the poorest and most vulnerable. No one should suffer from hunger, fear, illness or the spectre of ignorance. Our duty is to leave to future generations an environment conducive to sustainable development. Together we will save humanity.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We leaders must outline how this new world partnership will work. It is time to draw lessons from the past in order to launch a fruitful dialogue in which all development actors will participate with mutual respect and collective responsibility in the emergence of an international society that is more just, equitable and more unified. There is a need for a new international architecture. The world would do better if all nations, large and small, strong and weak, effectively played their part towards achieving the overall well-being of humankind. The Republic of Guinea will not cease its call for the United Nations system to be reformed and adapted to the needs of the moment. It is a question of equity and justice.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The determination of Heads of State on the continent to adopt a common African position and to create a high-level committee charged with forging regional and intercontinental alliances around the post-2015 development agenda are part of the dynamic to build a better world without conflict and poverty and their corollaries. My country has always believed in the value of multilateralism, the only guarantor of peace, international security and shared development. The United Nations is still the irreplaceable framework for cooperation and the management of world affairs. Guinea, as in the past, will continue to contribute to this lofty fight in order to ensure a better future for humankind. That is why it shares the concerns of the international community and invites it to begin setting the post-2015 stage.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“In this quest, the focus must be on the monitoring, transparency and management of our natural resources. We must join in international partnership on the basis of reaffirmed solidarity and shared responsibility. That must be our new vision. In the formulation of the post- 2015 development agenda, we must take into account the synergies arising from the complementarity between the Millennium Development Goals and the sustainable development goals. We must also particularly stress South-South and triangular cooperation, and promote innovative financing in order to bridge the gap in official development assistance. In the unanimous resolve to fight marginalization, my delegation remains convinced that Africa’s fight to master its own destiny will be understood.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The undeniable progress made in many areas — growth, education, gender equality, and maternal and child health — has largely contributed to pushing back the borders of poverty. Nevertheless, many important challenges have still to be met. At a time when the international community is investing in the creation of a post-2015 development agenda, we must recognize that the results achieved by the Millennium Development Goals have not lived up to our hopes. The eradication of extreme poverty depends on the strengthening of the human development base and the promotion of a competitive economy that respects the environment, which is an engine of inclusive growth and decent work. It also depends on governance that is favourable to sustainable development in the context of peace and security.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Guinea reiterates its unceasing support for the Palestinian cause, in the belief that peace and stability in the Middle East require the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the road map of the Quartet, which foresees the creation of an independent, sovereign and viable Palestinian State living side by side and in peace with Israel within safe and internationally recognized borders. We express the hope that the negotiations under way will enable the Palestinian people to finally enjoy their inalienable rights. Ever since its creation, the United Nations has spared no effort to promote peace, security and international cooperation in order to ensure the harmonious development of humankind. In this context, the Millennium Development Goals were a source of real hope for developing countries.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“At the same time, the legal framework prohibiting the manufacture, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons must be strengthened. I cannot fail to raise the issue of Western Sahara, where we call on all stakeholders to spare no effort to arrive at a political solution. Our solidarity with Cuba is as strong as ever as we seek to have the embargo unjustly imposed on its people lifted. I should like to weigh in on a subject of major concern that is the focus of the international community’s attention — the Palestinian question. In spite of the many injunctions of the international community, the Palestinian people continue to suffer. Arbitrary violence, settlements and the seizure of goods continue to be the people’s daily lot.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“As for the Central African Republic, urgent measures are needed to prevent a collapse of the State and to avert the chronic instability that threatens the country. We urge the Sudan and South Sudan to pursue dialogue in order to solve pending questions, specifically the status of Abyei province, and to relaunch bilateral cooperation. Given the deteriotation of the situation in Syria, the international community must strive further to bring an end to the relentless violence and massive destruction of lives and property. Guinea condemns the use of chemical weapons, which violates international norms and human dignity. Robust action must be undertaken for the destruction of the chemical arsenal in Syria, in accordance with the Russian-American initiative and Security Council resolution 2118 (2013).”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The international community, and in particular the United Nations and ECOWAS, must work to support that organization in its global approach to meeting the security and socioeconomic challenges. We welcome the determination of the Peacebuilding Commission to assist Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea in their efforts in security and defence sector reform, while promoting youth employment and the empowerment of women on the basis of national reconciliation. With respect to the Great Lakes region, we urge the parties to renounce violence and to firmly commit to bringing peace to the region via adherence to the Framework Agreement of 24 February. We thank the Mediator, President Denis Sassou Nguesso, for his efforts to re-establish sustainable peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes region.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We must always recall that terrorism never sleeps; we must combat and defeat it. International security is at stake. Guinea will never abandon its solidarity with Mali. Its presence within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali testifies to our commitment to the stabilization of the subregion. The Guinean Government reiterates its determination to work for the re-establishment of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau on the basis of the recommendations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union, the International Contact Group on Guinea-Bissau, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, the European Union and the United Nations. The Mano River Union is an essential link for the consolidation of peace in West Africa and deserves our full attention.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“In this context, I should like to evoke the case of Mali, which is emerging from a period of crisis. Sadly, the recent past of that brotherly country reminds us of the vulnerability of our States to terrorism and extremism, as well as the fragility of our institutions. The international community mobilized unanimously to maintain Mali’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to restore the authority of its State and constitutional legality. The peace that reigned in the presidential election in Mali certainly augurs a new era of prosperity for the country. Mali urgently needs assistance in order to build peace, reconcile the Malians and rebuild their country. It needs assistance to strengthen its security, which is indivisible from the Sahelo-Saharan region.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“John William Ashe, a man of the South, will understand better than anyone what is at stake in the theme for this session. I assure him of the full cooperation of my delegation in carrying out his noble mission. We also express our great appreciation to his predecessor, Mr. Vuk Jeremi., for his efforts in maintaining the Assembly at its highest level. World peace and security are at the heart of our concerns and should be the subject of our full attention. A number of conflicts have been ended. Countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and Burundi have been able to turn the page of war in order to dedicate themselves to peacebuilding, thereby guaranteeing national reconstruction and sustainable development. The international community has the duty to support and assist them.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The elections have certainly opened the path to widespread development blazed by the Government so that the Guinean population can finally take advantage of its rich potential. I could not find a better opportunity than from this rostrum to convey the gratitude of the people and Government of Guinea to the international community and to reiterate my country’s commitment to the principles and purposes of our Organization, . I should also like to pay a well-deserved tribute to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon, whose devotion and, above all, competence have strengthened the central role of the United Nations in managing crises and improving the living conditions of our populations. I am firmly convinced that the new President of the General Assembly, Mr.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“It is with legitimate pride that I address the General Assembly, a symbol of the resolve of peoples to pool their potential in order to forge a better world where peace, security, prosperity and solidarity will allow humankind to face the many challenges before it. My pride is as great as my country, since we as a nation have just reached an important stage in our history by finalizing the transitional process and holding legislative elections on 28 September. Guinea has thus joined the melting pot of democratic nations that respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. It was able to do so thanks to the assistance of its partners whose action catalysed a fruitful dialogue among the actors of Guinean political life.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)