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KING MSWATI III

lines on the record: 188
first: 1989-09-24
most recent: 2019-09-24
sittings or episodes: 12
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“We trust that the matter will receive the attention it deserves. Finally, I would like once again to extend my heartiest congratulations to the entire United Nations family for its attainment of 70 years of togetherness. We wish to commend all United Nations agencies for their sustained efforts to fulfil the ideals of the Organization, which have benefited humankind in many ways. Let us renew our commitment to the objectives of our global Organization. We have grown in numbers, and that has given rise to new paradigms. We are certain that, with the correct mindset, that will be addressed accordingly. However, it is important to realize that, as much as our goals may be universal, we do not share the same capabilities and capacities for implementing them. May Almighty God bless us all.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We therefore urge the United Nations to give every country in the world the opportunity to contribute to the global community in whatever form and capacity it can. In that regard, we appeal to the United Nations to consider admitting the Republic of China on Taiwan to membership. Like every other country, it has the 15-29431 21/51 A/70/PV.16 29/09/2015 potential to contribute positively to the global agenda, in its case in such areas as health care and information and communications technology, to mention only a few. The inclusiveness espoused by the United Nations should encompass representation in the key bodies of the Organization. The African continent continues to appeal for a permanent seat on the Security Council through which its voice will be fully represented, as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We applaud all the countries that have accepted the refugees and provided them with food and shelter, and we appeal to the Syrian people to come together to find a peaceful and lasting solution to their differences. There can be only one solution to that predicament, which is to resolve the source of the conflict so that all of the people of Syria are able to benefit from the peace they deserve. It is imperative that the objectives of the United Nations be met. One important aim of the United Nations is to work to rid society of all hostilities. We have put conflict-resolution mechanisms in place, and it is our duty to ensure that they are implemented effectively. We trust that, as we proceed with the 2030 Agenda, we will fully embrace an all-inclusive approach.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“That calls for us to unite and to bring the warring parties to the table for dialogue. However, for that to be truly effective, we need the United Nations to ensure that any intervention is undertaken by a united body. If the United Nations is divided on the mandates that it creates to deal with challenges that require a collective approach, it runs the risk of worsening the problems. It is critical that, when the Members of the United Nations are confronted with conflict situations, they resolve them with one voice. The protracted war in Syria remains a huge challenge for the United Nations. One of its consequences has been the serious refugee crisis that we have today, affecting neighbouring countries and, most recently, various European States.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Anything less would seriously jeopardize the ideals of the 2030 Agenda. We look forward to a legally binding global climate agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in France later this year. The Kingdom of eSwatini continues to enjoy the peace and stability that all people on the globe deserve. The secret to our success has been consultation and dialogue aimed at building consensus, which is a model of peace that has a place in the implementation of United Nations operations. It is apparent that military intervention in resolving conflict has a short-term effect that leaves the people that it is meant to serve worse off. Only a peaceful solution to conflict can yield sustainable conclusions to the current crises facing various parts of the world today.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We appeal to donor countries to increase their funding to smaller nations so that they can strengthen their capacity to create jobs and address existing social challenges. Only when our communities achieve better living conditions will developing countries enjoy the peace and stability that provides the requisite environment for sustainable growth. The effects of climate change have not gone unnoticed, nor have they left us unharmed. Sustainable Development Goal 11 calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. We continue to urge our developed partners not only to fulfil their pledges to the Green Fund but also to adopt policies that strike the correct balance among the requirements for the production of essential products, profits and the sustainability of our environment.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The country has also invested heavily in building dams to harness water, and we hope that friends of the Kingdom will continue to partner with us in building more such facilities. The dams are helping many of our people to irrigate their crops. We look to international financial institutions to support those initiatives. We are concerned, however, that some of that support attaches stringent conditions with consequences that leave the recipient countries worse off. We therefore appeal to the United Nations to address that phenomenon, which seriously undermines the objectives of the 2030 Agenda. We are very aware that, working alone, we are limited in our success. It is, therefore, important that the developed countries of the world support the growth of developing nations like ours.”
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“20/51 15-29431 29/09/2015 A/70/PV.16 The HIV/AIDS pandemic, which has stretched our health resources to the limit, remains a challenge that requires our collective effort. As a nation, we have taken a decision that we want to become one of the first African countries with a generalized epidemic to achieve an AIDS-free generation in 2022 — a vision that is in line with the global agenda to end AIDS by 2030. The Kingdom of eSwatini still largely relies on agriculture as a means to sustain itself and prosper. Programmes aimed at increasing food production, ending hunger and improving nutrition have been developed. A farm input-subsidy programme aimed at increasing yields through the availability of tractors, seeds and fertilizer is now in place.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We remain challenged in meeting that requirement, and we call upon our global friends to partner with us to ensure that we do not become victims of our own success. We are recognizing and rewarding outstanding educational talent through entrepreneurial development initiatives at the secondary and tertiary levels. We trust that those initiatives, among many others, will produce a future generation that is equipped with the life skills needed to provide solutions to the socioeconomic challenges facing many of our unemployed youth today. The Kingdom is also developing innovation parks that will provide our young people with the creative skills needed to enable them to contribute to the sustainable development of the country.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“As a result, we now have a comprehensive strategy and programme of action that outline the gaps that need to be addressed by all players in the energy sector. They present viable opportunities for investment in that sector, particularly in renewable energy. As we envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive, it becomes critical to make youth empowerment central to achieving that goal. Attaining a 97 per cent enrolment rate in primary education is a significant milestone for our country as we seek to ensure education for all. Sustainable education requires that that high enrolment should be complemented by quality education that is further accessible at the secondary, higher and tertiary levels.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Infrastructure development has also improved direct access to global markets through the completion of our new international airport, while providing multiple investment opportunities in its immediate surroundings. We believe that the airport will give rise to downstream projects that can create employment opportunities and add the required impetus to our economic growth. Access to markets of the developed world remains critical for Africa, which is well endowed with mineral resources yet still faces the challenges of poverty, hunger and unemployment. The support of the United Nations is essential if we are to successfully deal with the mammoth task of developing infrastructure so that we can add value to our natural resources. The success of trade and investment also hinges heavily on a reliable and sustainable supply of energy.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“The Kingdom of eSwatini is one of many nations to report significant progress in the implementation of the MDGs. That progress has been guided by a people-driven road map leading us towards our Swaziland Vision 2022, which is designed to propel the Kingdom to become a developed country, a development State. We are very much aware of the challenges that lie ahead on the journey, but I have full confidence in the capabilities of our people. They have worked very hard over the years to bring us to where we are today. Although we may not have an abundance of natural resources, we do have an innovative and educated workforce that is united in a common purpose. With Africa opening up new trade markets and investment opportunities, the Kingdom of eSwatini has fast-tracked reforms that have yielded improved ease of doing business.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We adopted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), aiming to emancipate humankind from poverty and hunger by creating prosperity in a safe and peaceful environment that offers acceptable basic living standards (resolution 55/2). We are pleased to observe that our decision has, by and large, yielded positive outcomes that live up to the founding principles of the United Nations. The impressive progress witnessed during the implementation of the MDGs makes us confident that the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1) will enjoy even greater success. We have good reason to anticipate a sustainable transformation of nations over the next 15 years. Our presence here should signify a renewed commitment to our resolve.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We also commend the United Nations for launching such initiatives as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which has played a significant role in combating those diseases. We appeal to the United Nations to continue helping Africa emerge from the cycle of poverty and disease as the continent seeks to fulfil its Agenda 2063, which seeks to eradicate poverty and create prosperity for all. Africa has great potential for investment. What remains is to create the requisite environment for economic growth. We strongly believe that the United Nations system can establish a peaceful global village free of fear and violence.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“However, that success has come with its own challenges that need to be addressed in a spirit of global cooperation in order to achieve the ultimate goal of peaceful progress and development that leaves nobody behind. We urge the United Nations to continue to play its role in fostering a collective approach to overcoming all impediments. 15-29431 19/51 A/70/PV.16 29/09/2015 The capabilities and successes of the United Nations are well documented. We have seen the United Nations play a significant role in resolving conflicts on the African continent and in other parts of the world. The role of the United Nations in curbing the Ebola outbreak is appreciated. While we have not eradicated the disease completely, we applaud the Organization’s tremendous efforts to stem its spread.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“It is a great pleasure for me to address the General Assembly of the United Nations as we celebrate the seventieth anniversary of our global Organization. It is important, at this time, that we revisit the founding objectives of the United Nations to determine whether we have been able to live up to what they have required of us since its establishment. Primarily, the United Nations was set up to promote peace and stability among humankind and to assist nations to develop socially and economically, to mention but a few of the founding objectives. This annual session gives us an opportunity to review and recommit ourselves to the objectives laid out by our predecessors. Tremendous progress has been made on a number of social fronts, while growth in the economies and the development of nations is evident.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We will continue to encourage positive interaction in the international arena between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Finally, I hope that this session will come up with the desired results and tangible targets. We also look forward to a post-2015 agenda that will create a conducive landscape for all humankind to live in.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We are calling for a Council that will give equal opportunities to all regions of the world to voice their opinions as an international family on issues regarding global conflict. We believe our proposal is just and fair so that as a region Africa can have a voice in the affairs of the Council as equal partners in this global Organization. The United Nations should continue to play its advocacy role to ensure humankind continues to live peacefully with each other. All nations around the world should be given equal opportunities to share their expertise and experiences with the Organization. The Kingdom of eSwatini is happy to note that, with solid international support and cross-Strait developments, the Republic of China on Taiwan has increased its meaningful participation in United Nations specialized agencies and mechanisms.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Remarkable progress has been made in the area of supplying potable water to households; coverage has reached 71 per cent nationally. The creation of jobs, sustainable livelihoods and equitable growth is critical for the development of any country and is linked to the goal of ending poverty. Emphasis should be put on value addition, technology transfer and the development of entrepreneurial skills, particularly for young people. As a country, Swaziland is fully behind the post-2015 agenda, because it remains a guideline for the international community in working together for the sustainable development of our respective countries. The issue of the reform of the Security Council remains a top priority for the African continent.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Our food production has been seriously affected by climate-change patterns and the related challenges. The provision of adequate financial resources and the transfer of environmentally sound technologies and technical assistance to developing countries are critical if we are to achieve our global objectives. We therefore appeal to our developed partners to honour the pledges they have made to the Green Fund and the sustainable development programme as a matter of priority. We strongly believe that this could add the required impetus in the context of our objective of increasing food production. The goal of achieving universal access to water and sanitation is also important for the people of eSwatini, since water is a very basic requirement for agricultural and industrial production, as well as for domestic use.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“However, there is a need to focus, with the support of the private sector, on the quality of education and to introduce more vocational skills. The Government has invested significantly in the health sector. However, the burden of disease continues to exist; hence that goal remains very relevant for the people of eSwatini. The country is still faced with the problem of HIV/AIDS, and therefore, in the post- 2015 development agenda, the pressure to address the scourge as well as other, non-communicable diseases should be maintained. Ensuring food security and good nutrition remains a priority and should feature prominently in the post- 2015 development agenda. However, the issue of climate change continues to be a drawback to many of our developing countries.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“In order to solicit views on the post-2015 development agenda, the Kingdom of eSwatini embarked on an intensive consultative process. It involved a cross- spectrum of stakeholders, including traditional leaders, young people, women, men, the business community, people with disabilities, faith-based organizations, civil society organizations and different regiments. On the goal of eradicating poverty, the nation agreed that poverty was still a challenge and that greater efforts were needed to address it. The poor performance of the economy in recent years due to the global financial crisis has contributed to the situation, and therefore a great deal still needs to be done in that regard. As to providing quality education and lifelong learning, the country has made significant progress towards achieving universal primary education.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“In the past five years, significant progress has been made in the Kingdom towards poverty eradication, improving the health of our people, and infrastructure and agricultural development. We are confident that we will see much more progress in the next few years. The kingdom of eSwatini has been implementing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which became effective in 2000 and most of which have a target date of 2015. Good progress has been made in the areas of education, gender, the empowerment of women and malaria control. Although the country has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at addressing the other Millennium Goals, there is still a need to accelerate efforts to address the issues of poverty, HIV and AIDS, infant mortality and maternal health.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The Kingdom of eSwatini is committed to the ideals of the United Nations just as much as it is dedicated to protecting its history, its legacy and its dignity, while at the same time embracing the opportunities and possibilities for cooperation within the community of nations. It is therefore the Kingdom of eSwatini’s position that it believes in democracy as an idea, but not as an ideal, because things that are ideal to some may not be ideal to others. The Kingdom of eSwatini will, however, continue to embrace the opportunities, the technologies and the mechanisms that create a modern society. Our ultimate goal is to have achieved first-world status by 2022, or at least visible signs that we are heading in that direction socially, economically and otherwise.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The people provide advice and counsel to the King, and that ensures transparency and accountability. It is a combination of power and empowerment. It means that the monarchy of eSwatini guarantees the continuity of stability, and the democracy of eSwatini guarantees the shared power of the people. Therefore, the monarchy is married to the trust of the people, who believe that the King does everything in their best interests. It is home-grown; it easily accords with the norms and values of the Swazis and is therefore easily understood by all Swazis. To those who proclaim that democracy is the answer to all nations and their development, we present ourselves as testimony of a new democratic ideology that works. It has a place in modern-day democracy, and it complies with all structures of the United Nations family.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“It is in that vein that we trust that the new parliamentarians will work very well with the people in shaping the future of the Kingdom of eSwatini, with a view to meeting their aspirations and attaining the objectives of the Millennium Development Goals. We also note with interest the increased number of observers in this year’s election. Regional and international observers were highly impressed with our elections. We therefore call upon the world to embrace our system. We are aware of the fact that many countries do not understand how our system of government works. We are happy to define our system as a monarchial democracy. Monarchial democracy is defined as a marriage between the monarchy and the ballot box. The ballot box represents the will of the people.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The primary and secondary elections were also very peaceful, free and fair, without any undue influence. In the past, there had been only one day of voting, but this year we had to extend voting for two days during the primary and secondary elections. Our elections embrace our traditions and culture, whereby people from communities nominate people in their chiefdoms to compete at constituency level, which we call Tinkhundla. The winners then go straight to Parliament as a direct representation. As a result, the people are happy to be part of the Government formulation process, because they can claim ownership of the people who constitute the Government of the day.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Such strife causes countries, as well as the United Nations, to divert resources from the objectives of socioeconomic development and channel them towards financing conflict situations instead of the welfare of the people. The Kingdom of eSwatini is committed to a process of consultation with the people at the People’s Parliament — Sibaya — and other dialogue forums. That practice is democratic and participatory in that everybody is involved in key decision-making processes. Before I came to attend the General Assembly, the Kingdom of eSwatini held a very successful and peaceful election, which proved to be one of the most successful we have had over the years. Some 40 per cent of the Swaziland population were eligible to vote, and 70 per cent of them registered to do so in the elections.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“It is important for leaders and Governments to maintain contact and be in constant consultation with their people at all times to avoid situations where leaders do not understand the aspirations of their people. It is imperative to create forums where people will have access to Government to express themselves, because a lack of such communication and detachment leads to either Governments or the people reacting in a violent manner towards the other. The domino effect of such situations can lead to an international crisis, as the problems of one country can easily spiral into problems for others, which may need to intervene.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The findings of the United Nations mission on the use of chemical weapons in Syria should be used as a basis to chart a way forward in pursuit of the dismantling of these unconventional weapons of mass destruction, which pose a serious threat to humankind. As long as chemical weapons continue to exist in that country, it remains at risk of similar attacks, where nobody will own up to them. Therefore, it is only proper that the dismantling process begin with immediate effect to prevent a similar attack in the future. It is important that whatever action takes place in Syria, it must fall within the mandate of the United Nations. The United Nations must act quickly on those issues and take a leading role in making sure that those episodes where life is lost through the use of such weapons are prevented.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We call upon those who support such activities to cease from doing so forthwith. We are also extremely disturbed by the deadly conflicts in countries such as Syria, where innocent people including women and children, are dying on both sides, with some displaced now living as refugees in other countries. We encourage all of the people of Syria to immediately cease fire and use dialogue as a means of solving their differences, because using the barrel of a gun to settle a score will not help them; instead, it will leave the Syrian people divided and not seeing eye to eye. Infrastructure and social services will be destroyed, leaving increased problems that will have devastating effects for a very long time to come. We trust they will soon find a peaceful resolution to their crisis.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We are pleased that the United Nations has always worked hard to promote and maintain international security, and it has further taken positive action to prevent and remove threats to the peace that humankind so desires. We are also cognizant of the fact that humankind is facing a test of unprecedented proportions in hotspots that continue to pose a huge challenge for the United Nations to address. We have been deeply saddened by the senseless killing of innocent people that took place this week in Nairobi. We condemn such acts of terrorism in the strongest terms. We send words of comfort to the Government and the families who lost loved ones through that tragic and senseless violence. The world needs to stand together and wipe terrorism from the face of the universe.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to join my fellow Heads of State and Government at the sixty-eighth session of the General Assembly. We wish to offer our profound congratulations and support to the President of the Assembly. We also wish to express the Kingdom’s sincere appreciation to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his entire staff for their efforts and the role they continue to play in improving the working mechanisms of the United Nations and for being such a good host. The United Nations has brought hope to those who are suffering, which is one of the pillars of its Charter. The fundamental purpose of the United Nations is to promote tolerance among humankind so that nations can live together in peace with one another.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Finally, allow me to say that as we meet during this session, let us adopt resolutions that will provide lasting solutions to the challenges faced by humankind the world over. We wish the United Nations every success as it pursues its objective of creating a peaceful environment and coexistence among all the nations of the world. Let honesty, peace, stability and tolerance prevail across the globe.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The high-level meeting on sustainable energy for all, which was held alongside this session, gave Heads of State and Government a forum to deliberate on issues that promote the protection of our environment. That meeting provided us with an opportunity to revisit the commitments made towards sustainable energy for all. The destruction of the environment has had devastating effects on many of our countries. The United Nations must expedite the processes towards protecting the environment by enforcing the use of environmentally friendly technologies and practices by Member States. We call upon the developed countries to honour their commitments made prior to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The Charter of the United Nations clearly stipulates an international order that ensures the rule of law. We call upon the General Assembly at this session to deliberate on Security Council reform, as not all regions are well represented. We wish to reiterate the African position on the Security Council, claiming two seats in the permanent category and five seats in the non-permanent category. The full representation of all regions in the Council will ensure that we all own the decisions of that important security organ. We should all be given equal treatment. No region or country should impose its influence over others. We wish to see finality in that urgent matter, since it has dragged on for a very long time now.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Their mere presence is a recipe for conflict as each country seeks to gain power over others. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, adopted by many Member States, must be enforced to ensure the complete elimination of these weapons. We have not seen any tangible proof of compliance with the internationally agreed time frames, which is a cause for serious concern requiring urgent attention. The mere existence of those weapons creates unnecessary tension that could result in a very hostile world environment. We implore those countries endowed with uranium resources to use them for other essential economic development needs, such as power generation. The Kingdom of eSwatini recognizes the important role that the Security Council plays in the pursuit of international peace and security.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We are witnessing increasing trade, as well as f lights, between the two countries. Recently, it was also interesting to see mainland China host an African summit, to which the countries that are friends of Taiwan were also invited. As an African country, we would like to thank mainland China for its continued support to African countries. We have no doubt that the potential of the two peoples working together side by side will make a significant difference in the world. We hope that the new developments will pave the way for Taiwan to participate fully in all United Nations entities, because the people of Taiwan desire to become part of the global community. Peace will continue to elude us until we properly address the issue of weapons of mass destruction. It is clear that those weapons are not necessary to humankind.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The Kingdom of eSwatini urges States Members of the United Nations to work together in supporting all efforts aimed at helping the people of Syria to resolve the conflict. We also note that the Israel-Palestine conflict remains unresolved. A peaceful settlement of the issue is deeply desired and urgently necessary. Our position is unambiguous. The most viable solution is to have the two States of Israel and Palestine coexisting side by side in peace and harmony. We must commend the recent positive developments with regard to relations between the Republic of China on Taiwan and mainland China, which are steadily improving. Indeed, it is very encouraging as it demonstrates that the tensions between the two countries have subsided. We hope that one day they will be able to resolve all of their differences and live happily with each other.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The war in Syria has claimed the lives of too many citizens and must come to an end. We appeal to the people of Syria to discourage the use of force in resolving their differences. We encourage the use of dialogue in cases where they do not see eye to eye. We implore the Syrian Government and the other stakeholders to sit down in dialogue in order to find a lasting solution to the current impasse. The barrel of the gun will bring nothing but misery. The United Nations and the League of Arab States have sent a Joint Special Representative to work with the people of Syria. We hope that all stakeholders will make good use of the Joint Special Representative towards finding a peaceful and lasting solution to their differences.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“On the African continent, we are encouraged by the concerted efforts of our fellow brothers and sisters who are committed to resolving their differences in a peaceful manner. We encourage speedy resolutions in areas where pockets of conflict remain, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Sudan and some North African countries, to mention but a few. The Assembly knows that Somalia has also been without a stable Government for a long time, and we hope that new developments will bring about lasting peace. In that vein, the Kingdom of eSwatini welcomes the recent development that has taken place in Somalia. We hope that the election of the President will bring the desired stability. We extend the call for peace beyond Africa, to the Middle East, where we continue to witness conflict.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“If there is anything we need to do, it is to promote peace in the world. It is true, and we fully agree with the assertion that there is no need to promote violence of any kind, be it the killing of diplomats, the forced removal of Governments, or any other form. In this world, we must all live together in peace, whether as Muslims, Christians or any other traditional believers. We must learn to respect each other irrespective of race, creed or religious affiliation. If we practiced those principles, the world would be altogether a different and better place. As human beings, we must turn the page, forget the past and live together for the benefit of generations to come.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Like many other States Member of the Organization, the Kingdom of eSwatini has been working hard towards the ratification of United Nations conventions, as well as of continental and regional protocols. I am pleased to inform the Assembly that the Sibaya forum provided the whole nation with an opportunity to discuss those conventions and protocols, which have since been ratified by Parliament and deposited with the Secretary-General. We are pleased that we can now be counted among the countries that have successfully ratified United Nations conventions and protocols. The world we live in has become a complicated place with the advent of modern technology. We remain faced with the challenge of how best to take advantage of this technology, such as social media, to promote peace and stability.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The Kingdom of eSwatini last month converged on Sibaya for dialogue on social, economic and political issues with a view to crafting solutions and agreeing on a way forward that would best improve our livelihoods. Sibaya is a place where every citizen is free to participate irrespective of gender, creed, religion or affiliation, among other things. We believe in the full participation of all citizens at the grass-roots level in the decision-making process. This forum is an institution where key national pronouncements are made and national sustainable development strategies conceived. Our national Constitution and National Development Strategy are outputs of this structure. This practice has been passed on from generation to generation, and has continued to serve us well, since it allows the people to contribute to their own welfare.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The need to work together to overcome these challenges could not have been more essential. In our efforts to address global economic challenges, we should be conscious of the social implications of some of the proposed solutions. Our strategies should not create more hardship, but rather find answers that mitigate the difficulties we face. I am confident that, with our wealth of different experiences, we stand to benefit from valuable strategies, especially from those States that have not been seriously affected by the financial crisis. We urge those countries to share their experiences for the benefit of all Member States. The Kingdom of eSwatini calls on the United Nations to consider making these challenges among its top priorities during this session.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“As part of the global community, the Kingdom of eSwatini has not been spared from this economic predicament. Our social development programmes that enhance the delivery of the Millennium Development Goals and national projects, such as job creation and poverty alleviation strategies, have been adversely affected by the prevailing situation. The gains we have made in the fight against HIV and AIDS through the rollout of antiretroviral treatments remain threatened by the uncertainty around the financial sustainability of the programme. We wish to acknowledge the support we continue to receive from the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in mitigating all diseases. The Fund has gone a long way in injecting resources into our national programme of promoting health as a key national priority.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The Kingdom of eSwatini commends the Secretary-General and his dedicated team for working tirelessly to ensure the realization of all aspirations of the Organization. As we gather here, we must always remember that the role of the United Nations is to keep peace throughout the world, to develop and to help nations to work together in resolving challenges such as hunger, unemployment, conflicts, disease and illiteracy, among others. The United Nations also aims to be the centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve our aspirations. We are meeting here at a time when the whole world is facing numerous challenges, such as the economic and financial crisis. The Kingdom of eSwatini believes that the United Nations is the appropriate forum to deliberate on these challenges in order to come up with united global solutions.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“It is an immense pleasure for me to join other Heads of State and Government at this sixty-seventh session of the General Assembly. I should like to begin by congratulating the President upon his election to steer the work of the Assembly at this session. His experience and abilities are well known and respected. We have full confidence that he will take the Organization to greater heights. The Kingdom of eSwatini is ready to give him all the support that he deserves in carrying out this mammoth task. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his detailed report on the work of the Organization (A/67/1). We have seen the staff of the United Nations working very hard, sometimes in very difficult and hostile environments, dedicating their service to helping those who require our assistance and support.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Women the world over continue to play key roles in contributing to the socio-economic and political development of our nations. We are meeting as a family of nations that seeks to promote peace and coexistence among all nations of the world and bring hope for the future. Our people look to us, as leaders, to take the lead in promoting peace, as enshrined in the Charter. We must find lasting solutions to all the challenges. They include poverty, unemployment, disease and global warming, but the major challenge is to make peace within and among all nations happen. By finding solutions, we shall indeed guarantee a clear road towards the achievement of sustainable development by all the nations of the world. We shall achieve that noble goal if we all reaffirm and adhere to the central role of the United Nations in global governance.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“We are encouraged that the developed nations have opened their markets for some products from developing countries. We look forward with optimism to an amicable conclusion of the Doha Round of talks, an outcome essential to boost global trade and economic recovery for the developing world. As part of our development and poverty alleviation strategy, the Kingdom is ready to explore and exploit existing and emerging markets. Our focus is on limiting exportation of raw material by emphasizing the production of finished goods. The Kingdom continues to promote equality in all sectors of our development spheres. We therefore welcome the recent establishment of the new United Nations entity for gender equality: UN Women.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)