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Mwai Kibaki

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54

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2005-09-24

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2012-09-24

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1. “My Government embraces the holistic definition of collective security, which strongly affirms the connections between peace, development, human rights and the rule of law. Those goals cannot be realized in isolation. As the Secretary-General observed, ìwe will not enjoy development without security, we will not enjoy security without development, and we will not enjoy either without respect for human rightsî (A/59/2005, para. 17). I am sure we all acknowledge those plain truths. 15 Kenya firmly believes that reform of the United Nations is a process, not an event. In view of the integrated nature of the issues, we need to adopt a comprehensive policy approach to United Nations reforms. We must maintain a broad vision driven by collective effort for the ultimate benefit of the international system.”

   2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)

2. “We believe that the principle of democracy is as central to this Organization and its future health as it is to the prosperity of our own nations. Kenya deeply cherishes that principle and seeks its generous spread around the world and in this institution. Global problems require global solutions. The United Nations is the only vehicle that can help us attain those solutions and give legitimacy to our actions. The United Nations remains indispensable in the maintenance of international peace and security. It is pivotal to the attainment of sustainable development and the advancement of human rights. Let us work to strengthen the United Nations to meet contemporary challenges. Important proposals for United Nations reform are already on the table.”

   2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)

3. “I am confident that Member States will seize this historic opportunity and deliver on the promise of a better world for posterity. The shift in the global distribution of power, accompanied by the emergence of new threats and challenges, has dramatically changed the context within which the United Nations operates. The United Nations of the future must still, however, remain true to the universal values that inspired its creation. Our peoples expect the United Nations to act as an agent of progress. They look to the Organization to play an effective and leading role in improving their economic and social well-being. Kenya embraces the principles of the Charter, which serve as a basic reference point for the reform of the United Nations. Those principles are the core of its inner strength.”

   2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)

4. “It gives me great pleasure to address the General Assembly on the occasion of my first visit to the United Nations as head of State. First, I congratulate you, Sir, on your election to preside over the sixtieth session of the General Assembly. I would also like to pay tribute to the Secretary- General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for his able stewardship of our Organization and the reform proposals he has put forward for our consideration. Since his appointment, the Secretary-General has steered the United Nations with tact and patience. His skill as a builder of consensus has indeed been exemplary. We share his vision for the United Nations in the twenty-first century as outlined in his epic report entitled ìIn larger freedomî (A/59/2005).”

   2005-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 60 (2005)