Speeches
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Remarks by Michael Hailu, Director, ACP/EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) Caribbean Week of Agriculture, 6-10 October, 2014, Paramaribo, Suriname at the Opening Ceremony 8 October, 2014
Please allow me to thank you, Mr. President for inviting us to attend the 13th Caribbean Week of Agriculture in your beautiful country, Suriname. I am grateful for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to us since our arrival in Paramaribo. 2014 is a very special year for us in many different ways. It is an important year for…
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Opening Remarks By Ambassador Dr. Manorma Soeknandan Deputy Secretary-General, CARICOM Secretariat On Behalf Of The Secretary-General, Caricom Delivered At The Opening Ceremony Of The Caribbean Week Of Agriculture 2014 8 October, 2014 Suriname Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
The time has come again when the Region’s agricultural sector holds its premier annual event. This is the thirteenth Caribbean Week of Agriculture to have been held since it commenced in 1999 and every year the event has brought together participants in the agricultural sector in a number of fields ranging from producers themselves to scientific personnel to those with…
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Statement By The Honourable Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, S.C., MP – Prime Minister of The Republic of Trinidad And Tobago at the 69th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
Mr President Secretary General Excellencies Ladies and gentlemen CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PRIESIDENT I begin by congratulating you Mr President, on your election to preside over the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Your election comes at a time when we are about to commence the second phase in the elaboration of the Post 2015 development agenda, which I am confident, as…
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National Statement By The Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, M.P. Minister Of Foreign Affairs And Immigration Ofthe Commonwealth Of The Bahamas At The Sixty-Ninth Regular Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
Mr. President, The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, said this a few days ago: “Don't be demoralised by your income; be inspired by your outcome”. That should be a driving principle, as all countries, particularly the Small Island Developing States, seek to determine what the post-2015 Development Agenda will be. The obstacles are many. The lip service is evident. We have hope and…
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Statement by B.E. WINSTON6UNO LACKIN Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname on behalf of H.E. Desire Delano Bouterse President of the Republic of Suriname General Debate 69th Session United Nations General Assembly
President of the General Assembly, Mr. Sam Kutesa Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. My statement today is made on behalf of the President of the Republic of Suriname, His Excellency Desire Delano Bouterse. Mr. President, We want you to be assured of our support in these turbulent times of international politics. Your task will not be…
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Statement By H.E. Camillo M. Gonsalves Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Vincent And The Grenadines At The General Debate of The 69th Session of The United Nations General Assembly
We gather this week to reaffmn our commitment to peace, justice and development. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines proudly recognises His Excellency John Ashe, son of our Caribbean soil and immediate past President of the United Nations General Assembly, for his invaluable contribution in advancing the international agenda during his superlative tenure. We joyously welcome you, Mr. President, as our new standard-bearer. As…
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Statement by The Honourable Patrice Nisbett Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis at the General Debate of the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
It is indeed an honour for me to address this august body for the first time, since assuming the portfolio of Minister of Foreign Affairs a little over one year ago. I take pleasure, Mr. President, in sharing the perspectives of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis on matters before this sixty-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly. Allow…
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Statement By The Honourable Alva R. Baptiste Minister for External Affairs, International Trade And Civil Aviation toThe General Debate of The 69th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
Mr. President, exactly one year ago, September 30th 2013, I had the unsurpassed glory of delivering my maiden address to this august assembly, and utilised that occasion to pay homage to those great architects of world peace who fostered the birth and initial dynamics of our United Nations. In so doing, Mr. President, I used the principles contained in the…
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Statement By Senator The Honourable Arnold J. Nicholson Minister f Foreign Affairs tnd Foreign Trade Of Jamaica to The General Debate Ofthe 69thsession Ofthe United Nations General Assembly
Mr, President, I stand here today as a representative of a nation with strong ancestral ties to the African Continent to welcome your election to the Presidency of this 69th session of the General Assembly. We are confident that the experience and skills that you bring to this high office wilt be invaluable as we tackle the myriad challenges that…
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Address By His Excellency Mr. Donald R. Ramotar President Of The Republic Of Guyana General Debate Sixty- Ninth Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
Mr. President: Mr. Secretary General Ladies and Gentlemen I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of this year's General Assembly. I must also commend your predecessor, Ambassador John Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda, and his team, for so effectively setting the stage for what will now follow under your distinguished tenure, as it relates…
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