UN General Assembly
2022

We are facing a time of great risk and uncertainty. This can, however, also be a time of opportunity and transformation. To ensure that no one is left behind, our joint post-pandemic recovery efforts must be embedded and upheld in institutions and practices of good governance. We must be careful to not compromise on good governance practices under pressures to build back faster and better. We reiterate our commitment to the principles of good governance as we undertake our national general elections, and we call on Member States to observe and actively strengthen and promote good governance both domestically and internationally. In conclusion, allow me to express our hope that this year will allow us to be open to the transformation we seek. As scripture guides us, in Romans 12:2, “do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind”. May God bless the Republic of Nauru, and may God bless the United Nations.