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Saleumxay Kommasith

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first: 2017-09-24
most recent: 2023-09-24
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“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s commitment to multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, as well as our firm determination to advance the implementation of the three pillars of sustainable development — economic, social and environmental — so that no one is left behind.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We members of ASEAN are committed to further strengthening the ASEAN community, as well as to enhancing ASEAN unity and centrality in our engagement with external partners, including through ASEAN-led mechanisms, in order to promote an enabling environment for peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond. In 2024. the Lao People’s Democratic Republic will assume the ASEAN chairmanship under the theme “Enhancing connectivity and resilience”. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic will continue to build upon the past achievements of ASEAN in strengthening the ASEAN community and enhancing ASEAN external relations with our partners for a more connected and resilient ASEAN.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“our delegation trusts that the outcome of the Climate Ambition Summit 2023 will lay a foundation for concrete actions in the lead up to the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This year marks the fifty-sixth anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). As an intergovernmental organization for regional cooperation. ASEAN has not only upheld regionalism and multilateralism but also played a central role in maintaining and promoting peace and security and development in the region.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Although the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is among the countries that contribute the least to global emissions, like others, we are a victim of climate change. Nevertheless, we have strongly committed ourselves to the international climate obligations. My Government has already adopted its national strategy for climate change, but ensuring its full and effective implementation will require sufficient financial resources and technical assistance. That means access to climate finance and other funding resources, which would greatly support developing countries. In that regard, my country urges the realization of the international commitment to mobilize $100 billion in climate finance for the countries in need of it most. To that end.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“The Lao People’s Democratic Republic has considerable natural capital, rich biodiversity and abundant water resources, as well as the opportunity for renewable energy development and investment in carbon capture and storage, which can provide the country with significant development potential. In that context, we acknowledge the important role of science, technology and innovation in advancing the country’s national development agenda to promote green and inclusive growth, as well as a digital economy instead of a re source-driven economy, with a view to enhancing the sustainable use of natural resources. In that connection, my country has adopted a national digital economy development vision and strategy.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In addition, my Government has taken various measures, including the development of a financing strategy as part of our integrated national financing framework, with a view to building a more resilient national financing architecture and opening a window of opportunity to meet the financing needs. As for our LDC graduation effort, we are embarking on the adoption of our national smooth transition strategy to help the Government, development partners and relevant stakeholders stay focused more on development priorities by addressing the most pressing needs and challenges that could disrupt the country’s graduation process.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We therefore take this opportunity to call for the continued support and assistance of the international community to address that prolonged and challenging task. With regard to the other SDGs. our integration of them into our national strategies signals our unwavering dedication. Despite our great efforts, the progress made remains less than desirable, as the implementation of many SDGs has stagnated or regressed. The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is now carrying out its third voluntary national review process, conducting track analysis on specific SDGs to identify which of them need more attention and support. We will submit our voluntary national review at the 2024 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“That is a clear signal that the reform of the international financial architecture is an urgent and long-overdue task, which cannot be done without strengthening the participation of developing countries in international economic decision-making, norm-setting and global economic governance in order to adapt to the changing global economic landscape. For the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the SDGs are not just a global development goal but a national commitment. In addition to the 17 global SDGs. my country is also working towards achieving SDG 18 — saving lives from unexploded ordnance. Although progress has been made to different degrees on most of these indicators, unexploded ordnance remains a threat to our national development and poses an obstacle to other SDGs.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“the United Nations development system, development partners and international financial institutions must act together in a more coordinated manner. The United Nations development system at all levels must also play an essential role in resource mobilization and coordination, including by supporting countries that are in special situations, in particular the least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries and the small island developing States, to address their specific challenges. It is evident that one of the key obstacles to the implementation of the SDGs has always been insufficient financing. Secretary-General Guterres said that “the global financial system is biased, morally bankrupt and skewed to benefit wealthy countries”.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“At the summit of the Group of 77 and China held in Havana last week, the Heads of State and Government of developing countries echoed that science, technology and innovation, including information and communication technologies, have become fundamental for addressing global challenges and are one of the driving mechanisms of the transformation to accelerate progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda. In that context, a global governance system based on science, technology and innovation is essential to identify problems and find effective solutions for sustainable economic development, environmental conservation, poverty reduction and addressing inequality. Similarly, in order to scale up the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In that regard, my delegation continues to join the global call for lifting the economic embargo against Cuba and removing it from the list of State sponsors of terrorism, in addition to calling for an end to all unilateral coercive measures. As we approach the midpoint of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, many countries are still lagging behind. We must therefore further strengthen and scale up our collective efforts, including by harnessing scientific and technological achievements to accelerate sustainable development and providing new impetus for innovation-driven growth.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In that regard, we urge an immediate end to the conflict in Ukraine through peaceful dialogue, without which we all will continue to be affected. We also demand a peaceful resolution of the Middle East problem. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic calls on all the parties concerned to resume dialogue and restore mutual trust in order to resolve the long-overdue Palestinian issue through the establishment of two sovereign States, coexisting peacefully, in line with the relevant United Nations resolutions. Like many others, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic believes that unilateralism, particularly unilateral coercive measures, not only contravene the principles of the Charter and international law but also severely cause negative consequences for innocent people and hinder the national development of many developing countries.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“To that end. the United Nations must be reformed in a way that enables it to effectively fulfil its mandate. We need the United Nations to be more relevant and effective in our rapidly changing geopolitical landscape and to be able to address the challenges that threaten international peace, security and sustainable development. We believe that we are now better equipped to tackle the global challenges, which include scientific and technological advancement and innovation. Yet without our collective will, shared responsibilities and collective actions, the world’s most vulnerable peoples will continue to be left behind. Resolving global conflicts and disputes by peaceful means is the only viable way to ensure long-lasting peace and coexistence.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Those challenges have already been compounded by regional tensions and unilateral measures as a result of geopolitical rivalries, all of which have not only hampered the hard-earned development progress during the last decade but also threatened the survival of all humankind. At this critical juncture, the most appropriate solutions are required in order to address such challenges. There is a need for unified and collective actions guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, and we must firmly uphold multilateralism in tackling those challenges. To rescue our world from another catastrophe, our shared wisdom and united political determination are more critical than ever. That must be done by putting aside any unilateral interests and resolutely avoiding greater confrontation and division among Member States.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“At the outset. I would like to extend my profound congratulations to Mr. Dennis Francis on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-eighth session, and I wish him a very successful presidency. Today the international community is facing multiple crises at a level we have never experienced before. Following the negative impacts of the coronavirus disease pandemic, the major challenges facing developing countries range from an increase in extreme poverty, external debt and an unjust international financial architecture to the extreme natural calamities seen in many parts of the world, especially the recent natural disasters that occurred in Morocco and Libya. I join other speakers in expressing our sympathy and condolences to the peoples of Morocco and Libya.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“It is our hope that the seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly will offer opportunities to enhance our solidarity and revive sustainable development paths in order for us to ensure transformative solutions to improve the livelihoods of our peoples and the planet. I would like to end my statement by expressing, on behalf of the Lao Government and people, my sincere appreciations to all Member States for their kind support for our membership in the Economic and Social Council for the term 2023-2025. We stand ready to serve with humility and to make meaningful contributions to the work of the Economic and Social Council, and we pledge to discharge our duties in advancing partnership towards a more resilient and sustainable world.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The Lao People’s Democratic Republic remains hopeful and firmly believes that multilateralism, with the United Nations as the lead institution, can appropriately address the multiple crises and challenges the international community is facing. We are strongly committed to supporting conflict resolution through peaceful means, guided by the United Nations Charter and other relevant international law. We are confident that development cooperation for common interests and shared benefits must continue to be at the core of international relations. To that end, more action-oriented solutions and non-politicized approaches must be adopted.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“In that regard, we call for renewed political will, coupled with concrete actions, taken by the international community at the upcoming twenty- seventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in order to preserve our planet for many generations to come. Having recognized the multidimensional challenges and special needs of groups of countries in special situations, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is strongly committed to the implementation of the internationally agreed development goals and programmes of action for LDCs, LLDCs, as well as other United Nations development cooperation frameworks.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Over the past years, our Government has attached great importance to combating climate change through the implementation of the revised nationally determined contribution, which clearly outlines the ambitious targets of national action plans with regard to tackling and mitigating climate change with a view to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. To that end, there is pressing need for adequate financial resources and technical support for gaining access to climate financing and other sources of funding to support developing countries, especially LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS, to achieve their development goals and commitments made under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Nevertheless, throughout the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on the socioeconomic development of every country, especially the least developed countries, including the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The progress made prior to COVID-19 in the implementation of our national development and international commitments, like the SDGs and others, has therefore been severely undermined, affecting peoples’ livelihoods at all levels. In addition, we are also facing extreme weather events in various parts of the world due to climate change. Like many other countries, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic remains vulnerable to external shocks and has been severely affected by natural disasters, especially extensive flooding.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“On that note, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic considers the role played by ASEAN as crucial for creating an environment conducive to a return to normalcy in Myanmar, and we should continue to engage Myanmar so as to ensure the continuation of the delivery of humanitarian assistance to its people and to explore ways and means to ensure Myanmar’s full and effective implementation of the five-point consensus towards tangible outcomes. Since the inception of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, the Lao Government has presented two voluntary national reviews, in 2018 and 2021, reflecting the progress made and challenges encountered in the implementation of SDGs through its national socioeconomic development plans, Vision 2030 and the National Green Growth Strategy.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has enjoyed long-lasting peace, security and stability, which have served as favourable conditions for the national socioeconomic development of all member States. We in ASEAN continue to promote regionalism and multilateralism that emphasize the importance of centrality, unity, inclusivity, mutual benefit and respect, which are a solid foundation for all essential ASEAN cooperation frameworks. Under the ASEAN framework, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic has actively participated and very responsibly contributed to the promotion of peace and stability.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“We believe that unilateral sanction or measures cannot be effective, as they not only contravene the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, but also hamper the national development of other countries. Sanctions, regardless of their form, will end up compromising not only one’s own interests, but those of others and inflicting suffering on everyone. We must also promote peaceful solutions based on our mutual interests and build an environment conducive to development so as to safeguard lasting peace and prosperity for all. In that regard, my delegation once again joins the overwhelming global call for the lifting of the economic embargo on Cuba and putting an end to all unilateral coercive measures, which have negatively impacted innocent people.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“In doing so, we must strengthen our solidarity, cooperation and collaboration and must not create confrontation and division. As such, it is necessary, after more than seven decades, that United Nations reform revitalize and increase its ability to effectively address global problems. In this context, the United Nations needs to effectively fulfil its mandate in maintaining international peace and security, as well as in promoting development cooperation. It is our common desire that the United Nations be transformed in order to respond to the current global landscape and needs in our joint effort to overcome the unfolding challenges that threaten international peace and development. The international community must find peaceful and lasting resolutions to any conflict and disputes around the world, including the Middle East problem.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Seventy-seven years after our United Nations was formed, we should no longer be here in the Assembly Hall to stake any claim, lecture, blame or shame one another. Our world needs greater attention, concerted efforts and common desire. We, as stipulated in the Charter, are the peoples of the United Nations. We shall gather here to find the most appropriate solutions and take the most urgent actions to address the problems we are all facing today. This cannot be done without firmly upholding the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and preserving multilateralism. Our United Nations was founded to prevent another catastrophic world war. Our shared wisdom and political will to find the most pragmatic and suitable solutions to the multiple crises threatening us all today must prevail over other, individual interests.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has never before been so tarnished. It is disheartening that the most vulnerable peoples and countries are now suffering the most. Countries in special situations — namely, the least developed countries (LDCs), the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and the small island developing States (SIDS) — which have endured the most difficult period coping with COVID-19 impacts, are additionally confronting climate, food and energy crises. It is more urgent than ever before for the international community to find solutions, not only transformative, but also more practical, effective, action-oriented, sustainable and tailored to the most pressing needs, so as to ensure that the most vulnerable are not left behind.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“I would like to begin by extending my sincere congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Csaba Korosi on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-seventh session. I wish him a successful presidency of this session. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in the Assembly. We are at a critical juncture as the international community is facing multifaceted challenges, ranging from armed conflicts to environmental crises and an economic downturn that have set back global development. Multilateralism, which is always at the heart of international cooperation, has been undermined while unilateralism has been applied widely. These challenges, already exacerbated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, have hindered and reversed the development gains attained during past decades.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“In conclusion, allow me to take this opportunity to announce that the Lao People’s Democratic Republic has decided to present its candidacy for membership of the Economic and Social Council for the term from 2023 to 2025, the first time ever that the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, which belongs to the vulnerable groups of both the LDCs and LLDCs, will seek membership of that important United Nations organ. The Lao Government would greatly appreciate the valuable support of all Member States for its candidacy.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“On that note, I would like to take this opportunity to commend the successful deliberations of the first United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development — and other high-level events held on the margins of this year’s session of the General Assembly — since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Forum will provide strong recommendations and input for the realization of our common ambitious Sustainable Development Agenda and its lofty goals. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic stands ready to work closely with all Member States and other stakeholders to achieve a secure and prosperous world so that present and future generations can live in peace, harmony and development.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We firmly believe that in addition to national ownership and leadership, we need to scale up global partnerships in order to accelerate progress towards the effective implementation of development agendas such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and programmes of action for groups of countries in special situations, with the ultimate objective of transforming our world into a healthy planet so that all humankind can live in peace and prosperity.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In order to finance those national development plans and strategies, we have mobilized the resources required from every source available, undertaking initiatives to promote domestic investment, attract high-quality foreign direct investment, carry out tax reform, diversify the economy and promote public-private partnerships in order to finance our national development agenda.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“The Lao Government attaches great importance to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and is highly committed to it, with the goal of developing our economy and narrowing our country’s development gap. Despite the various policy measures that we have undertaken, progress remains slow as a result of capacity limitations and funding constraints, and the development gap persists, especially between urban and remote rural areas. In that regard, regional and subregional development plans tailored to people’s actual needs at the provincial and district levels are needed in order to deliver basic social services to the local population, especially in the areas of education, health care, income opportunities, better market access for agricultural produce and improving the livelihoods of people in rural areas.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“On the issue of Palestine, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic reiterates its hope that the protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be resolved by peaceful means and in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. The application of unilateral measures with extraterritorial implications is not only contrary to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, it also hampers the national development of other countries. In that regard, my delegation once again calls for lifting the embargo on the Republic of Cuba so that sovereign country and its people can enjoy the freedom to participate in economic and trade relations with other countries in accordance with international law.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We believe that is the best and only path to responding to and overcoming existing and emerging challenges. Yet despite the countless efforts of the international community to resolve conflicts in various parts of the world, many of them continue. In our region, ASEAN has enjoyed long-lasting peace, security and stability, creating favourable conditions for the national socioeconomic development of all its member States. In ASEAN, we continue to promote regionalism and multilateralism that emphasize the importance of inclusivity and mutual benefits and respect, forming a solid foundation for all of the essential cooperation frameworks within ASEAN.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We also welcomed the commemoration of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, which took place here at the United Nations two days ago. In the past few years, alongside existing challenges such as conflicts, terrorism, poverty, pandemics, climate change, natural disasters and trade friction, we have seen increasing confrontation and tension threaten international peace and security and erode development gains. We therefore call for strong political will and a genuine commitment to strengthening multilateralism by adhering to the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, particularly the principles of the sovereign equality of States, independence, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of others.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Against that backdrop, we welcome the operationalization of the repositioning of the United Nations development system so that it can respond effectively to addressing the development needs and priorities of Member States, with particular attention given to meeting the needs of countries in special situations, especially least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked least developed countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States, in order to help them deal with acute vulnerability and external shocks. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic also continues to support the efforts of the international community to achieve the objectives of disarmament and non-proliferation, and we have therefore ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We therefore believe that the reforms of the United Nations and other international organizations, including the international financial institutions, should be carried out in an inclusive, open, transparent, predictable and democratic manner, with a view to addressing regional and global inequalities and challenges. Otherwise, our journey towards eradicating poverty and narrowing the development gap within and among countries will remain an uphill task.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“Peace and security represent another important pillar that the international community must consolidate. We are fully aware that without peace, development cannot take root and human rights cannot be upheld. That was the core objective and firm foundation of the United Nations when it was founded. Since its inception, our Organization has made significant achievements on many fronts, including important contributions to the maintenance and promotion of global peace and security, creating an environment for countries and regions around the world that is conducive to making social and economic development progress and thereby lifting millions of people out of poverty. In that regard, multilateralism and the enhancement of regional and international cooperation remain highly relevant.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“In that connection, we very much appreciate the United Nations support to ASEAN through the implementation of the ASEAN-United Nations Joint Strategic Plan of Action on Disaster Management 2016-2020 and the World Bank Group’s Climate Change Action Plan 2016- 2020. But having this legal framework in place is not enough to combat climate change. While the full and effective implementation of these instruments is key, it will require joint efforts at both the national and international levels to ensure their full and effective implementation. In that regard, as we commit to action at the national level, we call on the developed countries and all our development partners to honour their commitment to contributing $100 billion a year to support the developing countries’ mitigation and adaptation needs.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“We have already mainstreamed our nationally determined contribution, and we have integrated climate change efforts and natural disaster risk reduction into our national socioeconomic development plan. In addition, our National Assembly has approved a law on disaster management that is expected to be enacted soon. We are currently formulating a national strategy and action plan on disaster preparedness and risk reduction. At the regional level, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has also made a common effort to address the impact of climate change and disaster risk management, among other things.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“While developed countries may be more resilient to climate change and better able to adapt to it, developing countries, particularly the least-developed countries — including my own country — remain very vulnerable. In the past two months we experienced unexpected heavy rainfall throughout our country as a result of Tropical Storm Podul that inundated nearly every province, causing enormous damage to infrastructure, agriculture and people’s livelihoods. It has already cost millions of dollars to rehabilitate and restore normalcy in the affected areas. Conscious of the importance of combating climate change, the Lao Government is now focusing on the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande on his election to lead the General Assembly at this session. He can count on our full support for the duration of his presidency. I am confident that given his extensive experience, he will lead this session very successfully. I would also like to commend his predecessor, Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, for her excellent work as President of the previous session. The international community is facing myriad challenges. Many parts of the world have been experiencing more frequent and more severe effects of climate change, which has extensively affected the livelihoods of people globally. Heatwaves have swept across Europe and droughts have persisted in many parts of the world, while in others, floods have inundated residential areas and productive land.”
2019-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 74 (2019)
“However, making all internationally agreed goals and commitments a reality requires strong political will and firm commitment and support to multilateralism, particularly in terms of making the United Nations stronger so that it can effectively serve and respond to the needs of all Member States.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“My delegation therefore urges for an end to the embargo on Cuba. We also want to call on the international community to uphold and further strengthen multilateralism that promotes cooperation rather than confrontation, which remains one of the core values of our only universal organization, the United Nations. I would like to conclude by expressing my support for the theme of the seventy-third session of the General Assembly — “Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies” — which is indeed pertinent to the current global situation and the work of the United Nations.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Despite those positive developments on the Korean peninsula, my delegation is concerned about the lack of progress on the Palestinian question. We hope that its long-overdue resolution can be achieved by peaceful means with the goal of arriving at a two-State solution whereby Palestine and Israel can live side by side in peace and security within internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. On another note, in an era of interdependence, international cooperation and engagement are key factors to peaceful and mutually beneficial coexistence. Enforced isolation and the imposition of sanctions on any country will not necessarily benefit the international community. On the contrary, it will result in losses for all and increased hostility.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Against that backdrop, we welcomed the recent historic summit in June between the leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the United States of America, which constituted an important milestone in the relations between the two countries. We also welcomed the third summit between the leaders of the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, with the objective of striving not only to improve bilateral relations between the two countries but also to address the issue of the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. We hope that such positive momentum will be strengthened, thereby contributing to the maintenance of peace and stability and denuclearization in the region as a whole.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“We all acknowledge that peace and security are prerequisites for the socioeconomic development of all nations. We must therefore maintain and promote peace and security at all costs. Past experience has shown that settling disputes by peaceful means is the best way to ensure the durable peace that is essential for a nation’s sustainable development. Accordingly, it is incumbent on the international community to continue to build mutual trust and confidence in an effort to jointly overcome their current challenges and seek peaceful solutions to the disputes and conflicts that we are witnessing in various regions of the world.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“In that context, we reiterate our view that development issues must remain a core and integral part of the United Nations and its States Members and a top priority for them, alongside the promotion of international peace, security and human rights and an emphasis on the importance of enhancing the United Nations system’s ability to deliver on its mandate. We are concerned about the continued decline in contributions to the core funding of United Nations development agencies and the United Nations Development Programme on the ground. My delegation would therefore like to call once again on donor countries and development partners to fulfil their official development assistance commitment of at least 0.7 per cent of their gross national income.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The Lao Government has spared no effort in combating the heinous and inhumane crime of human trafficking by adopting various laws, regulations and national action plans to combat trafficking in persons and by becoming a signatory to numerous regional agreements and memorandums of understanding, including the ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, which seek to prevent and combat human trafficking. The United Nations needs to be strengthened so that it can respond effectively to the challenges we face today. We are pleased with the Secretary-General’s initiatives on reforming and repositioning the United Nations, with the aim of improving the capacity of the United Nations to meet the needs in the current environment.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The Government has adopted a drug- control master plan for the period from 2016 to 2020, as we implement the ASEAN Work Plan on Securing Communities against Illicit Drugs for the period from 2016 to 2025 so as to realize the vision of a drug-free ASEAN as one of the region’s high-priority agenda items. We are also pleased to support the Global Call to Action on the World Drug Problem initiated by the President of the United States.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)