Remarks by H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly
15 July 2022
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Excellencies,
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I am profoundly grateful and humbled by this award, the Grand Cross of the Orden de Antonio Jose de Irisarri.
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It has been a privilege and an honor for me and my country, the Maldives, to serve the United Nations, the pinnacle of multilateral cooperation.
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And it has been a great privilege to work with the Government of Guatemala, whose contributions to multilateral work, particularly in peacekeeping, have been truly outstanding.
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It is my hope that Guatemala will continue its unwavering support for multilateralism, and for the United Nations’ ideals of peace and prosperity.
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Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
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Beyond the Presidency, I continue to commit to working towards these obligations:
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To bring together the best of humanity, to offer the best solutions, and to present a unifying message.
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On this happy occasion, let us be reminded that we can all be instruments of peace:
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We are nations united with a greater purpose.
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We are ready for greater collaboration and solidarity.
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We are united for collaborative action to achieve a United Nations 2.0.
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Once again, please accept my deepest appreciation for this incredible honor.
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Les agradezco desde el fondo de mi corazón- I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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