United Nations – Many leaders say many things about many topics that concern me, to their regions, to the world: this is what the United Nations General Assembly produces every year.
And every year, some votes are dominated. Here, the Associated Press follows the opposite approach and highlights some ideas from leaders who may have never had the main headlines and broadcast time on Friday, the fourth day of the 2025 general debate.
___
“When we lose the common truth, our societies, our countries, our global society, lose our center of gravity … slowly, over time, we go to political tribes. We are developing alternative facts, and we are unable to understand each other … then we grow each other.
Mia Motty, Prime Minister of Barbados
___
“Bhutan seeks to present a spiritual event not only, but also a diplomatic and cultural contribution to world peace. For Bhutan, a privilege and prayer in these troubled times may help the voice of a nation in the small Himalayas mountains to take care of the great issue of peace of humanity.”
– Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, talks about the World Peace Prayer Festival hosted by his country in November
___
“The civilized discourse, which has reduced patience and calm, has gave way to a dispute of the language that has shouted across the continents and oceans designed, to satisfy the NATO longing in the breasts of those who believe, despite their good wealth, although relatively outside some dark and hidden forces.”
– Ralph E. Gunsalvis, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and Grenadin
___
“The clear ignorance of the decisions of the United Nations General Assembly by some powerful members undermines the credibility and effectiveness of the United Nations.”
– Samuel Netsukuan Mattikan, Prime Minister of Lesoto
___
“We do not want our children to share their intimate ideas and feelings with Chatbot, Amnesty International … Just as society has set fixed rules for smoking and drinking and wearing a seat belt, we must now face a challenge today clearly … Digital technology is not different from any technology that needs to work under the principles of health and safety.”
– Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece
___
___
“Refugee hosting should not become a debt deal. Uganda is not expected to borrow money to take care of the displaced people who flee the conflict.”
Jessica Oluo, Vice President of Uganda
___
“Millions of lives have already been lost during the Covid-19s. Therefore, we cannot lose more conflict.”
– Mswati III, King Eswatini
___
“In Palau, we have a saying:” NG Di Sengsongd e Mrecherchii a klengania ‘ -‘ twigs twigs that combines together can bring a bowl to boil. “This wisdom reminds us that even the smallest between us, when United and designer, can lead to meaningful change.”
– Surangel Whipps JR. , Palau president
___
“Because they usually bear the burden of turmoil, women should always participate in discussions about conflict and peace.”
– Mohamed BS Gallo, Vice President of Gambia
___
“If you are thinking,” there is another European who only wants to talk about European problems, “let me assure you: This is not the case. If you teach us 80 years of the United Nations anything, these are all big issues intertwined.”
– Dick Show, Prime Minister of the Netherlands
___
___
“The small countries are not small by their nature. Our sovereignty is equal, and our responsibilities are the same. Driving is not the highest voice in the room. It is the clearest voice of justice.” –
Julius Maada Pio, Sierra Leone President
___
“The rules are the behaviors that the vast majority of international actors are committed. Even when they are breached, they provide a basis for accountability and enforcement. The rules are the voice of the mind used in international relations. It is the best defense against a stronger rule. A world without rules is a region that is not available. Without the rules of returning to middle ages.”
Don Felipe VI, King of Spain
___
“Institutions rarely fail because they lack vision or ideal. Often, they are drifted into a lack of connection when they are not adapted, and when they hesitate to act and when they lose legitimacy. To remain relevant, institutions must be re -imagined, repaired, renewed and compatible with the emerging facts.”
– William Roto, President of Kenya
___
“Brutality prevails. We can simply leave this continues.”
– Alar Carris, President of Estonia
___
“Peace is more than silent weapons. It requires preventing new wars and breaking the violent cycles from the past.”
Zoran Milanovich, President of Croatia
___
___
“The United Nations should be a real unit for nations … We are all better together.”
-Geriever Geraldis Simons, President of Surinam
___
“Our international system is eroding slowly due to the irresponsible measures for those who should know better. The world turns into a more dangerous place. We have seen this before.”
– Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania
___
“Not for the first time, the developments on the ground made me ask me about their value and the benefit of words in capturing the size of the crisis. However, not talking about it will indicate accepting the situation and abandoning our humanity – and this will not do.”
Abdullah II, King of Jordan, in the situation in the Middle East
___
“A culture K connects people all over the world … proves the success and spread of the culture of K that global sympathy is possible.”
– Lee Jay Meong, South Korea president
___
“We are fighting the wars that cause death and destruction when we fight poverty.”
– Cyril Ramavusa, President of South Africa
594 words