Remarks by the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang, On the Election of the 80th President of the General Assembly

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2 June 2025
Excellencies,

Distinguished Delegates,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I warmly congratulate Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock on her election as the next President of the United Nations General Assembly.

It is fitting that, in this milestone 80th year of the General Assembly, leadership should fall to someone whose career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to multilateralism.

Ms Baerbock served as the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany during one of the most turbulent periods in recent memory.

Her experience at the helm of diplomacy amidst global uncertainty will serve this Assembly well.

I take this opportunity to commend her compelling vision: Better Together.

For no nation alone can confront the shared trials of our time. The challenges of our time are enormous.

Her pledge to serve as an honest broker—to listen, to build trust, and to foster dialogue across different divides—is precisely what this Assembly needs.

Her priorities align powerfully with the aspirations of our global community.

I pledge my full support to the President-elect in the weeks ahead and I hope you will do the same.

I look forward to working with her team to prepare the ground for a session that delivers on its promise.

Madam President-elect, I wish you every success.

Thank you

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