UN General Assembly
2025

I now give the floor to His Excellency Odo Tewi, Chair of the Delegation of Vanuatu. Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a great honour for me to deliver this address on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Vanuatu. Madam President, at the outset, let me sincerely congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of the 80th session of this August Assembly. I assure you of Vanuatu's delegation's full support and cooperation during your tenure. I commend your predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Philemon Young, for the great achievements of the General Assembly under his leadership during these challenging times. I would also like to extend my sincere congratulations to the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his continued vision, wisdom and skilful leadership of the United Nations during these tumultuous times. Madam President, Since the set-up of the United Nations 80 years ago, we have seen that the world continues to face a myriad of global, complex challenges.