Live: Benjamin Netanyahu, others speak at United Nations | UN General Assembly Day 4

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Key Concepts:

• Iran's Terror Axis: A perceived threat to global peace and stability, encompassing Hamas, Hezbollah, Assad's regime, and the Houthis.
• Operation Rising Lion: Israel's alleged 12-day war with Iran, involving airstrikes and neutralization of nuclear facilities.
• October 7th Atrocities: The Hamas attack on Israel characterized by slaughter, beheadings, rape, and hostage-taking.
• Two-State Solution: The concept of Israel and a Palestinian state coexisting peacefully.
• Anti-Semitism: Prejudice against or hatred of Jews, including historical blood libels and modern accusations.
• Lawfare: Using the legal system as a weapon of war, particularly against Israel.
• Genocide Accusation: Claims that Israel is deliberately targeting and starving civilians in Gaza.
• Abraham Accords: Agreements brokered by President Trump between Israel and Arab nations.
• Multilateralism: The principle of international cooperation and collaboration.
• Sovereign Equality: The idea that all countries, regardless of size or power, are equal under international law.
• Global Governance Initiative: China's proposed framework for a more just and equitable global governance system.

I. Benjamin Netanyahu's Address (Israel)

• Iran's Terror Axis (Past): Netanyahu references a map he showed last year depicting Iran's terror axis, which he claims threatened world peace, regional stability, and Israel's existence. He cites Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and the actions of its proxies:
  • Hamas in Gaza launching terror attacks.
  • Hezbollah in Lebanon firing missiles at Israeli cities.
  • Assad's regime in Syria hosting Iranian forces.
  • Houthis in Yemen launching ballistic missiles and choking global trade.
• Military Actions (Past Year - Presented as Hypothetical): Netanyahu describes a hypothetical scenario where Israel took significant military action over the past year, including:
  • Hammering the Houthis.
  • Crushing Hamas's terror machine, eliminating leaders and weapons.
  • Destroying Assad's armaments in Syria.
  • Deterring Iranian militias in Iraq.
  • Devastating Iran's atomic weapons and ballistic missile programs (through Operation Rising Lion).
• Operation Rising Lion: He describes a 12-day war with Iran, Operation Rising Lion (named from the Bible), where pilots neutralized missile defenses and bombed nuclear sites with American B2 pilots. He thanks President Trump for his bold action.
• Present Situation (Hypothetical): He claims half the leadership in Yemen and Gaza are gone, the Assad regime in Syria is gone, militias in Iraq are deterred, and Iran's top military commanders and bomb scientists are gone.
• Call for Vigilance: Netanyahu states that despite these hypothetical successes, vigilance is needed. He calls for:
  • Preventing Iran from rebuilding nuclear capacities.
  • Eliminating Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles.
  • Reinstating UN Security Council sanctions on Iran.
• Finishing the Job in Gaza: The remaining Hamas elements are holed up in Gaza City and vow to repeat the October 7th atrocities; therefore, Israel must finish the job quickly.
• Remembering October 7th: Netanyahu urges the audience to remember October 7th and provides a QR code that links to information about the Hamas attacks. He details the atrocities:
  • 1,200 people slaughtered, including Americans and foreign nationals.
  • Beheadings, rape, babies burned alive.
  • Over 250 hostages taken, including Holocaust survivors, grandmothers, and grandchildren.
• Hostage Message: He speaks directly to the remaining hostages through loudspeakers and says they are not forgotten and Israel will bring them home.
• Message to Hamas: Netanyahu addresses Hamas leaders, telling them to lay down their arms and free the hostages. He threatens to hunt them down if they don't comply. He states if Hamas agrees to Israel's demands: the war could end right now, Gaza would be demilitarized, Israel would retain security control, and a civilian authority would be established.
• Pop Quiz: Poses questions to the audience:
  • Who shouts "Death to America?" (All of the above: Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis).
  • Who has murdered Americans and Europeans? (All of the above: al-Qaeda, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran).
• Fighting a Common Enemy: Israel is fighting the world's fight against radical Islamism. He claims many leaders privately thank Israel for preventing terrorist attacks in their countries.
• Intelligence Cooperation: Quotes General George Keegan who said that the US would need to establish five CIAs to gather the intelligence that Israel provides.
• German Chancellor Mertz: Admitted that Israel is "doing the dirty work for all of us" by striking Iran's nuclear facilities.
• Double Standard: While many leaders initially supported Israel after October 7th, that support evaporated when Israel fought back. He asks what America would do if it suffered a similar attack.
• Accusations Against World Leaders: Many world leaders buckled under pressure and caved to biased media, radical Islamist constituencies, and anti-Semitic mobs.
• False Charge of Genocide: He refutes the accusation of genocide, citing Colonel John Spencer's assessment that Israel takes more measures to minimize civilian casualties than any military in history.
  • Ratio of non-combatant to combatant casualties in Gaza is less than 2:1, lower than NATO's wars.
  • Israel urged civilians to leave Gaza City before military operations.
  • Hamas uses civilians as human shields.
• Denial of Starvation: Israel is deliberately feeding the people of Gaza, having delivered more than 2 million tons of food and aid, nearly 3,000 calories per person per day. Claims Hamas is stealing and hoarding the aid.
• UN Admission: Even the UN admitted that Hamas and other armed groups looted 85% of the aid trucks.
• Consequences of Anti-Semitism: Anti-Semitic lies have consequences, citing assaults against Jews in various countries, including the murder of a Holocaust survivor in Colorado.
• Recognition of Palestinian State: Condemns France, Britain, Australia, Canada, and others for unconditionally recognizing a Palestinian state after the October 7th attacks. Claims nearly 90% of Palestinians supported the attack.
  • Leaders are sending the message that "murdering Jews pays off."
• Rejection of Two-State Solution: The Palestinians don't want a state next to Israel but instead of Israel. Every time they were offered a state, they turned it down.
• The Palestinian Authority: The speaker claims the PA pays terrorists to slay Jews, names buildings after murderers, and uses the same textbooks as Hamas.
• Syria and Lebanon: Netanyahu says negotiations have begun with the new Syrian government. And peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible if Lebanon disarms Hezbollah.
• Iran: The long-suffering Iranian people will regain their freedom, and the two countries will restore their friendship.
• Israel's Strength: Israel rebounded from its darkest day to deliver one of the most stunning military comebacks in history. Since October 7th Israel has fought like lions, armed with the dreams of living in our own independent state.
• Dreams: Israel has the dreams of having an army to defend ourselves and the dream of being a light unto the nations, a beacon of progress, ingenuity, innovation for the benefit of all humanity.

II. Shehbaz Sharif's Address (Pakistan)

• Global Challenges: Sharif emphasizes that the world is facing complex challenges such as intensifying conflicts, violations of international law, humanitarian crisis, terrorism, disinformation, and climate change.
• Pakistan's Foreign Policy: He states Pakistan's policy is based on peace, respect, and cooperation.
• Unprovoked Aggression: He references an incident in May where Pakistan confronted unprovoked aggression from India.
• Independent Investigation: He claims India spurned Pakistan's offer of an independent international investigation into the Pelgam incident.
• Response to Aggression: He says Pakistan's response was in accordance with the right of self-defense under the UN Charter and resulted in seven Indian jets being destroyed.
• Ceasefire: Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire facilitated by President Trump's leadership.
• Nobel Peace Prize Nomination: Pakistan nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in averting a war.
• Dialogue with India: Pakistan stands ready for dialogue with India on all outstanding issues.
• Indus Waters Treaty: India's attempt to hold the treaty in obeyance defies the treaty provisions and international law. Any violation of this represents an act of war.
• Kashmir: Promises support for the Kashmiri people and their right to self-determination.
• Palestine: He describes the plight of the Palestinian people as a heartwrenching tragedy and accuses Israel of a genocidal onslaught in Gaza.
• Hind Rajab: He references the story of Hind Rajab, a child who died during the Israeli offensive.
• Sovereign Palestinian State: Pakistan supports the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state with pre-1967 borders and Al-Kut Sharif as its capital.
• Recognition of Palestine: Pakistan was among the first to recognize Palestinian statethood in 1988 and welcomes recent recognitions by other countries.
• Trump Initiative: Welcomes President Trump's initiative to invite Arab Islamic states for a consultative session at the UN.
• Attack on Qatar: Condemns Israel's recent attack on DHA and its continued violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of numerous countries and stands with Qatar.
• Ukraine Conflict: Supports efforts for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict in line with the UN Charter.
• Terrorism: Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms and has suffered over 90,000 deaths and $150 billion in economic losses.
• Externally Sponsored Terrorism: Pakistan faces terrorism from foreign-funded groups operating from Afghan soil.
• Afghanistan: Pakistan has a direct stake in a peaceful Afghanistan. Pakistan continues to engage with all partners to extend humanitarian assistance, promote economic recovery and encourage inclusive political framework in Afghanistan.
• Hindu Vawa Extremism: Hate-driven ideologies such as India's Hindu Vawa pose a danger to the world.
• Islamophobia: Emphasizes the need to combat Islamophobia and welcomes the appointment of a UN special envoy.
• Climate Crisis: Pakistan faced massive floods in 2022 and 2025, causing huge losses and displacement.
• Climate Emergency: He declared a climate emergency in Pakistan.
• Pakistan's Emissions: He mentions that Pakistan contributes less than 1% of global emissions annually.
• Economic Reforms: Pakistan has implemented macroeconomic reforms, modernized its taxation system, and embraced digitization and AI.
• China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: The CPEC is a contributor to Pakistan's progress.
• Global Governance Initiative: He admires the vision of President Xiin Ping's global governance initiative.
• UN Security Council: Pakistan is playing its constructive role in conflict prevention as a non-permanent member.
• Pakistan's Commitment: Pakistan will always stand for peace, justice, and development.

III. Lee Chiang's Address (China)

• 80th Anniversaries: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations.
• UN Achievements: The UN is the world's most universal, representative, and authoritative intergovernmental organization.
• Inspirations from the Past: Peace and development are the strongest aspirations of all countries. Solidarity and cooperation are the most powerful drivers for human progress. Fairness and justice are the most important values.
• Turbulent Times: The world has entered a new period of turbulence. Unilateralism and cold war mentality are resurfacing.
• Chinese Saying: "Never forget why you started and you can accomplish your mission."
• Shared Future: President Sinping has put forward the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity. the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative.
• Global Governance Initiative: Underscores the principles of adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating the people centered approach and focusing on taking real actions.
• Working Together for Peace: We must work together for peace and shared security. All countries belong to the same global village and rely on each other for security. We should settle differences peacefully.
• China's Role in Peacekeeping: China is the second largest contributor to UN peacekeeping budget and the largest provider of peacekeepers among the permanent members of the security council.
• Win-Win Results: We must reinvigorate cooperation and pursue win-win results.
• Chinese Economy: The Chinese economy has maintained steady development, contributing around 30% to global economic growth.
• Dialogue Among Civilizations: We must champion dialogue and mutual enlightenment. Every civilization has its unique value and heritage and deserves acknowledgment and respect.
• Civilization Exchange: China will carry out 50 development cooperation programs in the field of culture and civilization for fellow developing countries and host 200 thematic training and seminar programs.
• Concrete Efforts for Challenges: We must respond with concrete efforts and protect our shared home.
• Green Economy: We should uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, promote the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, and enhance international collaboration on the green economy.
• AI Governance: We should adhere to the principles of people centered development, technology for good, and equitable benefits.
• China's Green Commitment: Committed to green and lowcarbon development, China has established the world's largest and fastest growing renewable energy system and has announced China's 2035 nationally determined contributions that cover all economic sectors and all greenhouse gases.
• UN Support: China is ready to work with all members to uphold the standing and authority of the UN, safeguard the purposes and principles of the UN charter, and support UN reforms.
• China-UN Facility: China will work with the UN to set up a China UN global south south development facility and provide it with 10 million US dollars in budgetary support.
• Sustainable Development Center: China will partner with the UNDP to establish a global center for sustainable development in Shanghai.
• Smooth and Steadfast: The tide of history surges forward and the great way remains smooth and steadfast.

IV. Ralph Gonzalez's Address (St. Vincent and the Grenadines)

• World's Condition: The world is complicated, dangerous, uneven, integrated, desperate, but also hopeful.

• Big Power Rivalries: Big power rivalries are unsettling the world.

• Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of us? To do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God."

• Immature Multilateralism: Immature multilateralism is required to address global challenges.

• Hegemonic Interference: The government and people face challenges from the agents of a rising hegamon.

• Palestine: The ongoing genocide and neocolonial oppression against the Palestinian people is an affront to international law.

• Taiwan: Calls for the participation of Taiwan in specialized UN agencies.

• Cuba: Implores the USA to end the oppressive embargo against Cuba.

• Venezuela: The ramping up of tensions between the USA and Venezuela is unhelpful to peace. Calls for the scaling back of actions which are so inimical to cordial neighborly relations. The Caribbean is a zone of peace.

• Haiti: The political, economic, and social matters continue to deteriorate in Haiti.

• COP in Brazil: The issue of climate change is urgent. But some powerful countries are backsliding on their commitments.

• Hurricane Burial: A category 4 hurricane burial devastated St. Vincent and the Grenadines. They are rebuilding.

• Reaffirmations:

  • Our mouths would not be muzzled by the food that we eat to live.
  • While some sleep to dream, the rest of us dream to change the world for the better.
  • We have a voice and this voice will never be still.
  • We are not better than anyone and no one is better than us.
  • We too have a history of civilized life and living.

• Small States: They have an important role to play in global affairs.

V. Luke Frerieden's Address (Luxembourg)

• Post-WWII Ambitions: To end war itself and create a world of peace, justice, and freedom.
• Erosion of International Norms: The last few years have seen an unprecedented erosion of international norms and violations of humanitarian law.
• Importance of the UN: The United Nations still represents the highest of mankind's ambitions.
• Method of the UN: Words, not weapons. Diplomacy, not warfare. Solidarity, not confrontation.
• Unwillingness to Compromise: War is the final expression of that radical unwillingness to compromise.
• Compromise: The UN stands for the relentless pursuit of compromise and the formidable power of reconciliation.
• Spirit in Decisions: Success depends on adopting the spirit of compromise in all decisions.
• Ukraine: Work for comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
• Gaza: Work for an immediate ceasefire and full humanitarian access in Gaza.
• Two-State Solution: Work for the implementation of the two-state solution.
• Recognition of Palestine: Luxembourg formally recognized the state of Palestine this week.
• UN Governance: Work for a UN that is fit for purpose, with a more effective and representative governance.
• Reliable Partner: Luxembourg will be a reliable partner in all these efforts.
• ODA: They are one of the largest per capita donors to official development assistance, consistently contributing 1% of our gross national income.
• Special Partnership: Luxembourg signed four new strategic partnership frameworks with crucial UN agencies this week.
• Those Who Lost the War: Giving those who lost the war the opportunity of a new start was one of the most far-sighted even if the least intuitive decision of the 20th century.

VI. Mihal Martin's Address (Ireland)

• UN as a Phoenix: The UN was the phoenix that rose from the darkness of WWII.
• Cornerstone of Foreign Policy: The UN has been the cornerstone of Ireland's foreign policy.
• Primacy of Cooperation: It is up to us as leaders to reassert and to insist on the primacy of international cooperation.
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights: States that the recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world.
• Pushback on Human Rights: He is deeply concerned by the constant push back on human rights norms.
• Human Rights Council: Ireland will run for a seat on the human rights council from 2027 to 2029.
• Conflict as Human Failure: Conflict is always and everywhere a sign of human failure.
• Good Friday Agreement: The Good Friday Agreement would not have been possible without the support and engagement of the international community.
• UNIFIL: Continued support for UNIFIL will be essential.
• Sudan Catastrophe: A grave humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan.
• Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Russia launched a full-scale illegal invasion of Ukraine in defiance of international law. There are no signs whatsoever that he is ready for peace.
• Coalition of the Willing: The proud to be part of the coalition of the willing in support of Ukraine will stand with them shoulderto-shoulder for as long as it takes.
• Ukraine is European: Ireland strongly believes that Ukraine is part of the European family.
• Gaza Catastrophe: At the heart of this vital effort have been UN agencies and workers, most especially UNRA.
• Accountability: Those responsible for war crimes must be held accountable. There can be no impunity.
• Monstrous War Crime: We also need to hold to account those responsible for the attack on Israel of the 7th of October 2023.
• Two-State Solution: A two-state solution remains the only prospect for a peaceful future in which the people of Israel and the people of Palestine can live in peace and security side by side.
• Recognition of Palestine: The decision to recognize the state of Palestine is welcomed by them.
• Support needed: The UN is not perfect, and it needs to reform.
• Reform Goals: Let this be remembered as a time when we reaffirmed our commitment to multilateralism, to the rule of law, to a reformed United Nations fit for purpose and for the future.

VII. Muhammad Enus's Address (Bangladesh)

• UN Charter Anniversary: Celebrates the 80th anniversary. This session is specially important for looking back at our journey and for shaping the road ahead.
• UN's Role: Has played an indispensable role in advancing peace and security, in promoting human rights, in improving lives across the world, and in upholding justice, fairness, and equality.
• Limitations: At the same time, we have also witnessed the limitations of the UN in resolving conflicts between states and in confronting major global challenges.
• Bangladesh's Story: It is a reminder of the extraordinary power of ordinary people. The path to renewal is never lost.
• Popular Uprising: It was our youth who defeated tyranny. And it was our youth who opened the path to a new journey of building a just and equal society.
• Goal: To create a democratic order where power is balanced.
• Independent Commissions: We established 11 independent commissions on governance, judiciary, elections, public administration, law enforcement, anti-corruption, women's rights and other vital areas.
• National Consensus Commission: We created a national consensus commission which brought together more than 30 political parties and coalitions.
• July Declaration: That commitment means that no matter who wins the next election, the reform process will not stop, will not reverse and will not be undone.
• Focus: Our focus is on changing transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
• UN High Commissioner: I invited the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Bangladesh.
• International Convention: Bangladesh acceded to the international convention for protection of all persons from enforced disappearance.
• Office of the High Commissioner: We have also authorized a three-year mission of the office of the high commissioner for human rights in Bangladesh.
• Guiding Principles: At the heart of our development strategy lie three guiding principles. Good governance, social inclusion, and sustainable development.
• Accountability: Without accountability, development is temporary and fragile.
• Reform: To stabilize the fragile economy, we have taken difficult but necessary reform decisions. Among the most important reform of the re is the revenue collection system.
• Civilia Commitment: These measures are fully aligned with the Civia commitment adopted at the recent FFD4 conference.
• Reform of Decision-making: We also believe that reform of decision-m and governance in global financial institutions is urgently needed. Equally vital are an inclusive framework for international tax cooperation, coordinated global measures against illicit financial flows and corruption, and stronger international cooperation for the recovery of stolen and illicit assets.
• Recovering Illicit Assets: Recovering the illicit assets stolen from our country is now one of our highest priorities.
• Global Financial System Failures: The current global financial system has failed to prevent the illicit transfer of resources from developing nations.
• Regulations: I propose the adoption and enforcement of strong international regulations to prevent the plunder of resources from developing countries and to ensure their return when stolen.
• Economic Stability: Our aim is not only financial stability but also an investmentfriendly environment.
• Migrant Workers: Month after month they send record remittances home through their hard work abroad.
• Human Labor Rights: We are also advancing human labor rights reforms in line with our commitments.
• Young Generation: The young generation of Bangladesh has already shown that they are the driving force of social change.
• Digital Divide: One of our deepest concerns is the widening digital divide facing youth in developing world.
• Social Innovation: Technological innovation alone is not enough. We also need social innovation.
• Social Business: Today in Bangladesh and across the world, we are advancing the idea of social business. It is a form of business where profits are entirely reinvested for social good.
• Climate Crisis: The goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5° C has already slipped beyond our grasp. The annual pledge of hundred billion dollars in climate finance has not been met.
• The Loss and Damage Fund: The loss and damage fund must be made fully operational.
• Adaptation: But adaptation must be given equal priority and adaptation must be locally determined, locally led and locally managed.
• Protectionism in Trade: Another great challenge of our time is the rise of protectionism in global trade.
• Conflicts Across the Globe: Today more than 120 armed conflicts are raging across the globe.
• Myanmar: The ongoing conflict in our neighboring country Myanmar has created a situation of deep concern for the entire region. It threatens not only regional stability but also the prospects for the safe return of the forcibly displaced Rohhinga sheltered in Bangladesh.
• Rohingya Crisis: The World Food Program warns of a critical funding shortfall for its emergency response. Without urgent new funding, monthly ration may have to be halfed to a palry $6 US per person, pushing the Rohhinga deeper into hunger.
• Nuclear Weapon Free Zones: We renew our call for the establishment of nuclear weapon-free zones particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.
• Safety and Transparency: We reaffirm our commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety and transparency.
• Tragedy in Gaza: Children are dying of hunger. Civilians are being killed without distinction. We do agree with the UN Independent International Inquiry Commission that we are witnessing a genocide happening live.
• Two-State Solution: The two-state solution must be implemented now.
• Culture of Peace: In Bangladesh we believe that we must build a culture of peace.
• UN Peacekeepers: Bangladesh has stood among the leading contributors of UN peacekeepers.
• Multilingualism: Bangladesh also actively promotes multilingualism both at home and internationally.
• Empowerment of Women: In the words of our national poet Kazin Nazul Islam, whatever in this world is great, whatever is good and over everlasting, half of it has been created by women and the other half by men.
• Social Business in Trade: We must also expand the role of social business in global trade.
• Uneven Development: A decade ago, when we agreed on the 2030 agenda, we were filled with hope that the world would change course and move toward the right path. Yet, the reality today is sobering.
• Developed Countries: We urge donor countries to reverse this strength and to honor their commitments.
• Graduation from LDC: We are in the process of graduating from the category of least developed countries to that of developing countries.
• Strengthening the OH RLS: We call for further strengthening of this office to enable more effective support to the LDC's and other vulnerable countries.
• Dream of Three Zeros: The dream of building a world of three zeros, zero carbon, zero wealth concentration, and zero unemployment.
• Full Transparency: We call for full transparency and sincere dialogue among member states.

VIII. Robert Ablair's Address (Malta)

• Wake-up Call: This should be less of a birthday party and more of a wakeup call.
• Never Lose Hope: To never lose sight of the founding principles that brought the countries of the world together.
• Collective Will: We must never lose sight of the power of collective will and collective action.
• United Nations Impact: Transformative impact on the journey to self-determination of so many nations.
• Division: The gravest challenges that the world faces is division.
• Reagan's Words: Let us tear down the walls together. Let us dare to say the seemingly unsayable. Let us dare to achieve the seemingly unachievable. Let us dare to make the changes needed no matter how seemingly overwhelming the odds.
• United Nations Reform: The biggest threat to the future of our United Nations doesn't come from those who want to tear it down, but it comes from those who say that in the face of that pressure, we should barricade ourselves in and reject the idea of change and reforms.
• Transparent Selection: The selection process must be transparent, inclusive, and based on merit, not political bargaining.
• Security Council Composition: Security Council needs to be elevated and it needs to be a genuine platform for all the nations of the world to have our voices heard.
• Ruthless Focus: Publicly funded organization needs to make sure that it ruthlessly focuses not on protecting the way things are done now, but on the way things can be done differently to deliver better outcomes for the same investment.
• Global Relations: Small states and developing countries are often under represented and underheard when key decisions are taken and made.
• Unique Experiences: Unless our unique experiences are taken into account and our needs, we won't put in place solutions that can actually deliver across the whole world.
• Small Nations' Advantages: We bring innovation, credibility and moral authority to any concerted global action.
• Peace and Dialogue: I renew my open offer to the waring parties of the world and those working to bridge those divides. Malta stands ready to welcome you, to facilitate, and to support you in finding ways forward.
• Cold War Anecdote: Many had dismissed it as an impossible dream, unrealistic, never going to happen. But it did. The seemingly intractable cold war came to an end.
• Ukraine and Gaza: Two such conflicts and wars are raging. The world must not turn its back on either or tackle them with double standards as this would undermine our credibility and effectiveness.
• Lasting Peace for Ukraine: We remain resolute now as it was then in demanding a lasting and just peace that guarantees Ukraine's sovereignty.
• Gaza Ceasefire Needed: There must be an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Yes. The remaining hostages must be released immediately by Hamas.
• Palestinian Statehood: Malta's added to the growing list of allies recognizing Palestinian statethood.
• Two State Solution: It is the only way in actual fact to finally banish the evil of Hamas.
• Global Trade: It is incumbent on all of us to resist the trend to protectionism and fight for open markets.
• Tackling Irregular Migration: Yet it will only be truly addressed by a truly global solution and response.
• Primacy of International Law: No country, however large, however strategically important, is above the rule of law.
• Climate Change: Equally vital for the survival of small island nation states is the absolute necessity of stemming down the impact of man-made climate change.
• Final Remarks: "Yes, our world faces unprecedented challenges... They can seem utterly overwhelming. But as a world, we face two choices. We can give up hope, give up trying, or we can double down, step in and step up and never give up.

IX. Keryakos Mitsakis's Address (Greece)

• 80th Anniversary: The year carries a special weight as we celebrate the 80th anniversary.
• Non-Permanent Member: Our third tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.
• The UN Charter: Was not just a legal document. It was a commitment that never again should force prevail over the rule of law.
• United Nations Achievements: The United Nations has defended peace, has advanced human rights, has expanded access to health, education, and equality for all.
• A New Global Order: A new global order is on the rise. Multilateralism is under strain, and fundamental tenants of the post 1945 world are being questioned.
• Revisionist Narratives: Revisionist narratives are resurging and some leaders unfortunately remain trapped in the past chasing illusions of a bygone glory.
• At the Crossroads: Our world is changing. We must meet this change with courage and responsibility.
• Guiding Principles: Respect for territorial integrity and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
• Pillar of Stability: Greece at the crossroads of three continents is a pillar of stability.
• European Union: We are firmly anchored in the European Union, the most successful multilateral project of our age.
• European Defense: We are determined to take on a stronger role in our own defense.
• Strategic Autonomy: Greece has long and consistently advocated for strengthening the European Union strategic autonomy.
• Jean Monet Quote: Europe was forged in crisis and will be the sum of the solutions adopted for those crisis.
• Number of Armed Conflicts: Today we're witnessing the highest number of armed conflicts since the end of the Second World War.
• Gaza: From the very first day after the hinous attacks of October 7th, 2023 advocated for Israel's right to defend itself against a terrorist organization. He called for the immediate release of all hostages and a comprehensive ceasefire.
• Israel's Interests: The continuation of this course of action will ultimately harm Israel's own interests, leading to an erosion of international support.
• Two-State Solution: Greece will continue to advocate for a two-state solution.
• Israel's Actions in the West Bank: Israel's action in the West Bank risk creating irreversible situations.
• War in Ukraine: The war in Ukraine is not just another regional European conflict. It's a fight for freedom, for democracy, for dignity itself.
• Appreciates Trump's Effort: We appreciate President Trump's effort to reach peace and we reiterate that the genuine peace process cannot begin without an immediate ceasefire.
• Humanitarian Catastrophe in Sudan: Civilians are paying the highest price, over 12 million are displaced, and famine has spread.
• Sudan's War Crimes: The perpetrators of war crimes in Sudan must be held to account.
• ICJ Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court should be extended to all of Sudan.
• Eastern Mediterranean: Is an area of strategic importance.
• Energy Security: We aspire to become an energy security provider, linking Europe with North Africa and the Middle East.
• Renewables: Renewables are the future. But fossil fuels will continue to play a role in an energy mix with natural gas serving as a bridge in this transition.
• Dialogue and Cooperation with Turkey: Greece seeks peaceful coexistence with our neighbor.
• Cyprus Problem: For 51 years, Cyprus has endured the consequences of Turkey's illegal invasion and continued military occupation.
• Commitment to Cyprus: Our commitment to Cypress's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the solution of one state based on a bional by communal federation is steadfast.
• Libya: Share maritime borders. We are neighbors. It is therefore in our common interest to reach a fair and lawful delimitation agreement.
• Western Balkans: The future of the Western Balkans lies within the European Union.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Has extraordinary transformative promise, but also dangerous.
• Pilot AI Programs: Greece is pursuing a visionary yet practical AI strategy.
• Children's Mental Health: The most urgent task is to protect the mental health of our children. We have banned our phones in schools.
• The Kids Wallet: We have also launched the kids wallet, the first governmentbacked application given parents simple, effective control over their kids smartphone while enabling platforms to verify the age of their users.
• Digital Age of Majority: And our proposal for a panuropean digital age of majority to access digital platforms has already won the support of 13 EU member states.
• Digital Regulation: Digital technology is no different than any other industry that needs to operate under health and safety regulations. The overarching principle is one of the same. Do no harm.
• Effective Multilateralism: The need for effective multilateralism is as necessary in 2025 as it was in 1945.
• Remembered for Resolve: