UN General Assembly
2017

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Francisco Guterres Lu-Olo, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate President Miroslav Lajcak on his election and wish him every success in carrying out his duties. I welcome the theme of the seventy-second session of the General Assembly, ‘Focusing on people: Striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet’. Conflict prevention and peacebuilding are without a doubt the tasks of our generation. I am confident that the President’s capable leadership, together with that of Secretary- General Antonio Guterres, will encourage and inspire our strong commitment and help us succeed in our common objective.