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Simeon Oyono Esono Angue

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first: 2019-09-24
most recent: 2022-09-24
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“We again encourage Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to continue his noble work on United Nations reforms and to resolutely support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Peace. We also express our strong desire that the United Nations assume its role as mediator in world conflicts in order to reach peaceful, just and negotiated solutions that avoid the use of weapons, which are not the appropriate means for the resolution of any conflict.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has always expressed in international forums, and in particular at last year’s seventy-sixth session of the General Assembly (see A/76/PV.11), we wish to insist on the imperative proposal of the need to organize a Summit on the Gulf of Guinea in order to design a strategy to stop all terrorist activities and attempts that threaten regional and international peace and security, as well as to pool our efforts to advance the region and tackle the challenges that surround it. In conclusion, I wish to once again express my congratulations to the President of the General Assembly and to wish him every success during his presidency.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“In Central Africa, we remain deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis situation caused by maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the perpetrators of which are increasingly acquiring ever more sophisticated methods for greater autonomy in the open sea, with consequent harm and damage to the countries of the subregion. We welcome resolution 2634 (2022), recently adopted by the Security Council, calling on countries of the Gulf of Guinea to criminalize piracy and armed robbery at sea under their domestic laws, and to investigate and prosecute or extradite, in accordance with applicable international law, perpetrators of piracy and armed robbery at sea, as well as those who incite, finance or intentionally facilitate such crimes. As His Excellency Mr.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Africa, in the framework of the Ezulwini Consensus, has been calling for that injustice to be corrected for more than 15 years through the allocation to Africa of two permanent seats and two additional non-permanent seats on the Security Council. Within the same context of the promotion of justice and international law, we call for the lifting, once and for all, of the commercial, economic and financial embargo imposed on Cuba six decades ago. That brotherly country deserves the opportunity to play its part on the global stage as a sovereign country.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Equatorial Guinea is committed to the promotion of human rights and has therefore designed a wide range of national strategies and standards to strengthen rights, such as the rights of the child and of persons with disabilities and the right to food, to equal access to vaccines against pandemics, to housing and so forth. In terms of the promotion of justice and international law, Equatorial Guinea stressed the need to reform the United Nations system, including the Security Council, whose structure today is one of the great injustices within the United Nations and reflects a serious lack of the democratic spirit in the Organization.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Faced with their own humanitarian challenges, the Heads of State and Government of the African Union met in Malabo in May for an extraordinary summit and a donor roundtable to discuss and provide the necessary support to address the humanitarian challenges facing Africa, which have been exacerbated by the socioeconomic effects of COVID-19 and disasters across the continent, in order to find lasting solutions to the current humanitarian crisis, especially humanitarian funding. In that context, we welcome and appreciate the Global Security Initiative presented by the People’s Republic of China, whose precepts are relevant to the current global situation.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The African continent must remain at the heart of initiatives to support and finance development with the decisive implementation of the commitments for financing sustainable development in order to implement the goals contained in the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 of the African Union, leaving no one behind, and funding support for peacekeeping as a prerequisite for addressing the phenomenon of terrorism, migration, human trafficking, piracy, mercenaryism, among others, as factors that hinder Africa’s development.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Equatorial Guinea calls on the countries involved in the ongoing conflicts, as well as on the Governments directly or indirectly involved in those conflicts due to geostrategic, economic or other interests, to prioritize dialogue and inclusive negotiations, in a realistic and pragmatic way, to resolve them. In that connection, we again call on the Assembly to collectively denounce and categorically reject the constant foreign interference destabilizing some countries of the world.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“We need to promote the building and strengthening of different infrastructure, especially health infrastructure, in order to face not only potential new pandemics, but also endemic diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and malaria. From the establishment of the United Nations until today and into the future, the maintenance of international peace and security is essential to the development and prosperity of Member States. The coexistence of traditional conflicts and emerging challenges, such as transnational crime, cybersecurity, biosecurity, climate change and piracy, among others, are becoming increasingly prominent, which means that the current world situation can be solved only by seeking peace by all means necessary through negotiations and inclusive dialogues.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Indeed, and as is stated in the motto of this seventy- seventh session of the General Assembly, this is a watershed moment for world leaders to search for lasting, consensual, transformative and sustainable solutions to the interlocking challenges that have a transversal impact on every continent on the planet. We are living in a globalized world, and it is therefore to be hoped that we will forge partnerships of solidarity, support and multilateral cooperation, through frank dialogue, to address inequalities and settle our differences. Equatorial Guinea is today launching an appeal on the need and importance of enhancing multilateralism and international cooperation, which are so necessary to address those global challenges and to revive development and sustainable economic growth in our countries, especially developing countries.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The past few years have been very difficult for humankind owing to the emergence of a series of multifaceted crises ranging from the desolation brought about by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to the energy crisis; deteriorating food security; the monetary crisis, aggravated by the current tense international situation just as we are commemorating the seventy-seventh anniversary of the creation of the United Nations and coinciding with the war between Russia and Ukraine. Today’s global situation is calling on and compelling us to make use of innovative and multilateral cooperation focused on human solidarity.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“On behalf of His Excellency Mr. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, I would first like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Csaba Korosi of Hungary on his unanimous election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-seventh session, and the members of the Bureau. We assure him with absolute certainty that he will be able to count on the support and cooperation of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea during his presidency.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Similarly, we are members of subregional organizations and structures, which reveal the pan-African spirit that guides our ideals and principles in foreign policy. I would like to end my address by appealing to the need to put an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade that weighs on Cuba and by calling for positive developments to be resumed, which has given rise to great optimism in the international community. I hope that the spirit of peace, harmony and solidarity will guide our debates.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Some of these multisectoral approaches should constitute the path we take together in order to achieve the stability required to ensure the development of our countries. That is the spirit that guides our relations with the countries with which we share borders. We sign agreements to establish good-neighbourly relations and establish standing joint committees on consular issues and cross-border security. Equatorial Guinea has always upheld the principles of mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in the internal affairs of others, equality, reciprocal benefits and peaceful coexistence in its relations with its neighbours.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“I take this opportunity to extend an invitation to all those present to participate in the conference on the subject, which we will host in Equatorial Guinea in November. It should provide us with a platform to realistically address this serious issue, which is one of the factors that hinders the development of the vast potential of the African continent. As we have said on other occasions, silencing the guns in Africa must not be a question solely of aspirations or desire. The potential for conflicts in our countries results from the nearly insurmountable obstacle of our own underdevelopment. We believe that it is important to prioritize the peaceful resolution of conflicts, by creating the necessary conditions for development in post-conflict environments.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We have tried to serve the noble objectives of the Security Council — particularly, that of maintaining international peace and security — and we do so with conviction and honour. We are now more familiar with the complex issues of the world in which we live, which has led us to reaffirm our belief in the sacred principles of international law outlined in the Charter of the United Nations. Given our views, there can be no doubt as to our sense of independence, freedom and justice. Once again, we are very grateful for the trust placed in our country. In that regard, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2457 (2019), on silencing the guns in Africa, submitted by Equatorial Guinea, on behalf of the African Union, during its presidency of the Council in February.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Our country has been experiencing an economic crisis because of the drop in oil prices on the international market. The current situation has compelled us to diversify our economy and use the profits in other sectors that are not as vulnerable to fluctuations. We have taken note and learned our lessons so that reforms we undertake will make us stronger and assist us in attempting to take full advantage of the vast opportunities and potential offered by other sectors of the national economy. Our term as a member of the Security Council has given us an excellent opportunity to show the world that the trust it has placed in our country has enabled us to demonstrate the best we have to offer.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Although the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is a peace-loving nation, we remain the target of threats and attempts to destabilize the country by overthrowing its legitimate authorities in order to seize natural resources and wealth that belong only to the people of Equatorial Guinea. It is not the first time that we have drawn the attention of the Assembly to the dangers and risks of destabilizing Equatorial Guinea and the dire consequences that it could have on the entire region. Our perpetual detractors and enemies do not welcome the signs of economic recovery and good prospects for my country’s future. The unity of the people and the strength of our national institutions and security and defence forces, along with cooperation with friendly countries, provide vital support, despite the turmoil.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Climate change leads to the destruction of Africa’s meagre infrastructure, a decline in agricultural production, high food prices, rising sea levels, declining water resources, reduced livelihoods of people living on the coast and an increase in the number of conflicts. Such effects all have a negative impact on the development of our countries. Current statistics show that there are now millions of internally displaced persons in Africa. The situation, along with the aforementioned problems, should be addressed at the international level, particularly given that the General Assembly has mentioned the need to strengthen multilateral efforts to address the effects of climate change, poverty and sustainable development.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“As we all know, climate change poses a clear threat to the safety and preservation of the human species on Earth. We believe that the Paris Agreement on Climate Change is essentially the efficient solution to the threat of global climate change. Africa, in particular, is deeply concerned about the very negative effects of climate change on the continent, especially when, together with other causes, such as armed conflicts, it leads to the forced displacement of people, who are then concentrated in major camps and subjected to inhumane conditions. It is a human tragedy, which Mr. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, witnessed during his visit to a refugee camp near Assosa, Ethiopia.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Peacekeeping operations must enjoy the strong support and backing of the various levels and partners of the United Nations. It is important to motivate host countries, troop-contributing countries, troop contingents and funds. The benefits of being familiar with the environments covered by regional and subregional economic communities should be acknowledged and fully exploited, and closer and more trusted partnerships forged. There is no doubt that achieving these goals would have a very positive impact on the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. Financial contributions to the United Nations are vital for it to perform its important work. We agreed with the Secretary-General about convening a summit on a subject as important to humankind as climate change at this session of the General Assembly.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In short, as we continue our struggle until justice is done, we are not in a position to abandon the Ezulwini Consensus of the African Union, which embraces and justly reflects all of the legitimate aspirations of the African continent. Reform should not be limited to the Security Council. The ambitious programme to reform the United Nations peacekeeping operations undertaken by the Secretary-General deserves our attention. If implemented, it would make peace operations more effective, as the main goal is to reduce fragmentation so as to provide a better response, making the pillar of peace and security more coherent, agile and efficient by prioritizing conflict prevention and maintaining and sustaining peace, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as the Secretary-General himself points out.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In order to operate more effectively, the United Nations must be reformed to ensure its own survival as a useful and beneficial entity working for humankind, whose ultimate purpose should be to increase its legitimacy, effectiveness and acceptance through substantial changes that cannot be postponed, such as the reform of the Security Council, currently at an impasse, to make it more representative and redress once and for all the historic injustice of depriving the African continent of all the privileges and the permanent voice that membership in it confers. Let us not forget that African issues make up two thirds of the Security Council’s agenda.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“However, we believe that these efforts cannot yield positive results as long as the basis of the self-serving interpretation of the United Nations philosophy remains the one born of the Second World War. Let us approach the issue at its source by allowing for equitable and inclusive participation in decision-making and by making cross-cutting changes to an outdated conception of our Organization so that it can act in full solidarity to save humankind from the situations of destitution and abuse in which most human beings find themselves.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Since the creation of the United Nations, there has not been a single day that there have not been human casualties resulting from the various armed conflicts in the world. Let us begin with the fact that the United Nations itself was born from the rubble of one of the bloodiest armed conflicts in history, the Second World War, which in itself must have served as an example and warning of what a destructive malevolent action by human beings can be, costing more than 60 million lives. We do not appear to have drawn positive conclusions from that tragedy. The efforts deployed by the United Nations to resolve each of the problems that has arisen have been colossal.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The meeting of the General Assembly is held every September for the purposes of seeking and debating solutions to the main problems and challenges affecting humankind and, to the extent possible, for greatly improving our existence and coexistence through positive and useful proposals. It is no coincidence that it is precisely here, in New York, that the United Nations was established for that purpose 74 years ago. The curious thing is that the problems that adversely affect human coexistence and existence have the same author and origin, namely, human beings. It is therefore imperative that together we strengthen the United Nations and make its work more effective as, thus far, even with its limitations, the Organization has proved to be the most valuable tool in the search for solutions to the important challenges facing humankind.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“At the outset, allow me to convey greetings of peace and brotherhood from His Excellency Mr. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Head of State of Equatorial Guinea, to all Heads of State and Government, along with his wishes for every success at the seventy-fourth session of the General Assembly. We congratulate His Excellency Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on being unanimously elected to direct the work of the seventy-fourth session of the Assembly. We would also like to acknowledge and congratulate his predecessor, Her Excellency Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, on her work, and His Excellency Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, for his remarkable achievements during the year that is ending.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)