With the Assembly’s support, today I become the first President elected from the Maldives in the Organization’s 75-year history. I sincerely believe that it is in times of crises that we see the best the world has to offer. EU Statement - United Nations General Assembly: the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 30 June 2021, New York- Statement on behalf of the EU and its Member States by H.E. Manager, Anti-Corruption. Mr. Volkan ‎Bozkır's Pakistan visit, 25 - 27 May 2021‎ 15 July 2021 The President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. That belief in multilateralism, and in the United Nations, is what inspires and drives me. India's response to a statement by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) president during his visit to Pakistan last week is "regrettable," his office said on Tuesday. They have a daughter and two sons. Foreign Minister of Maldives elected next General Assembly President. Found insideAnd, what strategy should the United States pursue to succeed in an increasingly competitive world? In this book Thomas Wright explains how major powers will compete fiercely even as they try to avoid war with each other. 24 February 2021. UN General Assembly President Says Situation in Afghanistan 'Most Concerning' TEHRAN (FNA)- UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir said Thursday that the latest bomb attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul were "most concerning" and "alarming". Human rights have been battered in the COVID-19 pandemic but recovery represents a chance to improve on the status quo and finally ensure dignity for all, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the General Assembly on Wednesday. Mr. Silvio Gonzato, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the Agenda item 123: The United Nations Global Counter News; Events; Academy; News. Since his appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs in 2018, for the second time, Mr. Shahid has worked incessantly to reposition Maldives as a responsible and respected member of the international community, by renewing previously strained relationships and building new ones, both in the bilateral and the multilateral domains. Found insideThe volume illustrates a wide range of academic and practitioner writings on the theories and concepts of development ethics as well as ethical development policy and practice. Volkan Bozkır, President of the UN General Assembly in Hatay. UN Affairs. I thank the President and the Secretary-General for their wise leadership here at the United Nations. This is the first time that […] (A9-0173/2021), A. whereas the United Nations this year celebrates its 75th anniversary; whereas the UN has proved to be an essential universal forum for international consensus-building on peace and security, sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law; whereas it is also a . FIFA President highlights importance of transparent transfer system and bidding processes. Upon arrival on 22nd July, President Bozkır was welcomed by H.E. I have promised to be transparent, inclusive and representative. EUROPEAN STUDIES: An Interdisciplinary Series in European Culture, History and Politics -- Contents -- Authors in this Volume -- Introduction -- THE CONTEXT OF EU-CHINA RELATIONS AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS DILEMMA -- Eu-China Relations: ... The President will then embark on a Mission Drive to the Red/Orange Zone of the La Soufriere Volcano. Monday, June 07, 2021. Yet, despite its size, and despite being continuously exposed to development challenges, climate change impacts and natural disasters, it is a country that perseveres, dares to dream and dares to hope. Charles Hernandez, Minister of Tourism. 2021-08-19 New York, NY, United States of America Media Advisory: Launch of . The United Nations General Assembly on Friday called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urged the military to respect November election results and release political detainees . Rise: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 May 2021: In his State Opening of Parliament address last Tuesday in Freetown, President Julius Maada Bio announced Sierra Leone will become the Lead Facilitator of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution on access to justice for survivors of sexual violence. Our decade of action will now also have to be a decade of recovery, focused on building back better, stronger, greener and bluer. Mr. Shahid’s illustrious parliamentary career spanned 25 years, during which time he participated in, and oversaw, major legislative progress and reform. In this thoroughly updated edition, John Campbell explores Nigeria’s post-colonial history and presents a nuanced explanation of the events and conditions that have carried this complex, dynamic, and very troubled giant to the edge. Find out what the UN in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean is doing towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. (Loey Felipe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua) UNITED NATIONS, July 21 (Xinhua) -- UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir on Wednesday called for efforts to strive for justice and equality . WHO; Posted 28 Jul 2021 Originally published 28 Jul 2021 . Standing here today as President-elect of the General Assembly, I am proud to speak on behalf of all Maldivians in our own mother tongue, Dhivehi, remembering the great Maldivian heroes who sacrificed their lives for the independence and sovereignty of the country and to ensure that the red, green and white Maldivian flag continues to fly proudly; drawing courage from the many heroes who continue to work to bring development, progress and democracy to the Maldives; and finding strength from the unyielding aspirations of the Maldivian people for a better and brighter tomorrow. Philippine Mission Permanent Representative Enrique A. Manalo to represent the Philippines as Vice-President of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly for 2021-2022. The President of the UN General Assembly is from Asia-Pacific Group Organisation for the session President. [Letters from the President of the General Assembly, dated 27 January 2021, 10 March 2021, 1 April 2021, 19 April 2021 and 23 April 2021, were sent to all permanent representatives and permanent . I intend to get to work right away. The Games will be the first-ever international multisport competition held in Maldives. Update: The election of the President of the 76th session of the General Assembly took place in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 7 June 2021. Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was elected president of the same session of the UNGA. While in Saint John’s, President Bozkir visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site of English Harbour and attended a reception at Clarence House, hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda. Let's Take Action Towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Today, my dear friends, is the beginning. Human Rights. Contact Ms. Ashley Demming. Speeches explore a variety of political and social issues, including tax reform, the conservative movement, nuclear disarmament, and the growth of government Found insideThe first plenary meeting of the resulting Commission of Experts of the President of the UN General Assembly on Reforms of the International Monetary and ... I thank one and all for their support. President UN General Assembly, H.E. Functions and powers of the General Assembly, Arrears in the Payment of Contributions (Article 19), First Committee (Disarmament & International Security), Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian & Cultural), Fourth Committee (Special Political & Decolonization), Fifth Committee (Administrative & Budgetary). The President's trip to the Eastern Caribbean . Found insidePolitical commentator and journalist Matthew Qvortrup weaves the personal story of the German chancellor with the vivid history of post- World War II in Angela Merkel, the riveting account of the political titan’s ascent from obscurity to ... I am deeply humbled by the trust and confidence placed in me and humbled by the honour bestowed on my country, the Maldives. The election took place at United Nations Headquarters, in New York on 7 June 2021. We approach the seventy-sixth session in challenging times. We have always worked for a better tomorrow, hoping for a better tomorrow. Maldives has always regarded the United Nations as the pinnacle of multilateral cooperation. The commission and the sixth committee : structural challenges -- The commission and the sixth committee : reflections on the interaction in the past and the future -- The commission and its impact -- The working methods of the commission - ... A candidate needs at least 96 votes to get elected . The first three words of the Charter of the United Nations are: “We, the Peoples”. The President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly will embark on a "mission drive" to the volcano Red/Orange Zone during a visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines this month. Maldives also won the bid to host the 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games, after tireless lobbying efforts conducted under the leadership of Mr. Shahid. In what was a . I strongly believe that young people should have a say in the decisions that will shape their destinies, and I will work to ensure that they are represented and that their voices are heard. Amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Mr. Shahid has been one of the leading voices in the international arena highlighting the devastation caused by the global health crisis on the economies and societies of small island developing States. UNITED NATIONS General Assembly President, Volkan Bozkir . On 17 June 2020, Turkish diplomat, and former Minister of European Union Affairs, Volkan Bozkır was elected as President of the United Nations General Assembly. This approach – the 'Geneva Consensus' – requires deeper cooperation and policy coherence between the international organizations active in setting international economic, social and political policies. I would also like to thank my family and friends in the Maldives and around the world for their continued support during this journey and every other chapter in my life. Winning the trust and confidence of the whole world with this vote has proved that the whole world accepts the Maldives today, supports the Government of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and endorses his foreign policy. As I stand here today, I am reminded of my days as a young foreign service officer. Starting tomorrow, I will be working on finalizing my team and firming up my calendar and initiatives so that I can hit the ground running in September. The Uzbek president and the Turkish president of the 75th UN General Assembly on Tuesday discussed expanding cooperation, according to a statement by Uzbekistan's presidency. He was the sole candidate for the post and was elected by an overwhelming majority. As a lifelong supporter of gender equality, I will focus on the empowerment of women, in the spirit of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, building on good initiatives such as the current President’s Gender Advisory Group. This insightful book examines how to make such institutions more responsive and effective. Institutional reform is critically needed but currently in stalemate. 24 February 2021. Human rights have been battered in the COVID-19 pandemic but recovery represents a chance to improve on the status quo and finally ensure dignity for all, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the General Assembly on Wednesday. Your Excellency Volkan Bozkir, President of the . The Turkish diplomat's talks will . Found inside – Page 1002006) President of Chile Dr. Michelle Bachelet Chancellor of Germany Angela ... Caroline Michaelson The First Woman President of UN General Assembly Smt. Mr. Shahid is an accomplished poet and has a keen interest in astronomy. Update: The election of the President of the 76th session of the General Assembly took place in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 7 June 2021. August 24, 2021. UN Photo/Albert González Farran. Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was on Monday elected as president of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. I hope you will join me in this endeavour. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, and meet bilaterally with H.E. To allow for adequate time between the informal interactive dialogues and the election, the President of the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly, H.E. It must raise the collective conscience of the international community to counter the rising tide of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, as well as all other forms of discrimination. A Conversation with the President of the UN General Assembly. He also met with H.E. We need to rebuild sustainably. As Speaker, he energetically steered the work of the People’s Majlis and managed to build consensus at a time when Maldives was undergoing a tumultuous period of democratic transition, in an exceedingly polarized political environment. Mr. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. The President-elect suggested to Member States the following theme for the 76th session: "Building resilience through hope - to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainability, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalize the United Nations". Today is a special day for the Maldives. Addressing the needs of our people is equally important. 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