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Michael Somare

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52

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1999-09-24

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2010-09-24

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3

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un-general-debate

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1. “We would also like to place on record our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his diplomatic skill and for the leadership he has provided on major issues of international concern. I must also congratulate the Secretariat staff for the tremendous work they put into the discharge of their functions and duties, at times under very difficult and dangerous circumstances. Like others who have spoken before me, I too congratulate on behalf of the people and the Government 17 of Papua New Guinea the three new Member States, all from the South Pacific Forum region — the Republic of Nauru, the Republic of Kiribati and the Kingdom of Tonga — and welcome them into the United Nations family. I would also like to pay tribute to all Member States which made their admission possible.”

   1999-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 54 (1999)

2. “On behalf of the people and the Government of Papua New Guinea, I wish to join previous speakers in congratulating His Excellency Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly. His unanimous election shows the esteem in which the international community holds him personally, and his country, Namibia. The Papua New Guinea delegation is confident that he will guide the fifty-fourth session of the General Assembly to a successful conclusion. My congratulations go also to the other Assembly officers. May I also take this opportunity to express my delegation's sincere appreciation to his predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Didier Opertti, for his outstanding stewardship in facilitating the work of the fifty-third session.”

   1999-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 54 (1999)