Your Excellency, Ms.María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President of the General Assembly;
Excellencies
Distinguished Delegates;
Salutations
I wish to congratulate you madam President for your well-deserved election to preside over the work of this 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Your election to this prestigious position as the fourth woman to this post in the history of this Organisation and the first from Latin America, is not only a unique accolade to you but also a testimony bestowed on you by the Member States of the Organisation.In this regard, Tanzania pledges its full support to you and your entire Bureau.
I also wish topay special tribute to your predecessor, H.E. MiroslavLajcak,thesuccessful leadership and commitment to the General Assembly during hisPresidency. We wish him well in his future endeavours.
In the same manner, I commend Mr. Antonio Gutteres, UN Secretary General for his tireless efforts in steering the work of ourOrganization, especially in implementing the challenging reforms that are underway under his stewardship.
Ferry accident in Tanzania
Madam President;
I am greatly honoured to address this Assembly on behalf of my President, H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli who could not join his colleagues in this Assembly following the tragic ferry accident which claimed the lives of more than 200 Tanzanians and left many others wounded.We appreciate the support of the international community during this difficult moment. May the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace.
No comments:
Post a Comment