UN General Assembly
2024

24. For 79 years, the global community has placed its trust in multilateralism, and in the United Nations to foster cooperation, uphold human rights, and promote global stability. 25. We now live in an age of distrust, fueled by the increasing disconnect between people’s expectations and the inadequate responses of the multilateral system. 26. It is our collective responsibility to counter mis-information and dis-information. 27. Trust is a pre-requisite for effective multilateralism. 28. The continued success of multilateralism is critical. There is more to be done to ensure the voices of all countries are heard. 29. An inclusive and responsive multilateral system must be able to respond and adapt to the challenges of today. 30. The stakes are high, for developing countries including Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries that continue to be “left behind” in the development race, as we grapple with multiple crises. 31. Despite our limited resources, the unfairness of the global governance system, and obvious inequalities, Small Island Developing States continue to forge ahead.