UN General Assembly
2013

media underscores the rise of technology as a tool for democracy on a 24/7 basis, and my Prime Minister places great importance on the use of information and communication technologies as a way to engage our youth. As Egypt goes through its transition and its people’s call for freedom, dignity and social justice is heard, we encourage the leaders to learn the lessons of the recent past and respond to the will of the people in moving forward to a system of true democracy and respect for human rights and inclusive processes for nation-building. Finally, my delegation uses this occasion once more to express our solidarity with the Cuban people, who continue to suffer from an unnecessary economic, commercial and financial embargo that is a relic of the Cold War. Grenada once again calls on the United States of America to respect the views of the overwhelming majority of humanity and lift the onerous measures imposed over five decades ago now. We support your theme, Mr. President, for this sixty-eighth session and wish to assure our partners that