UN General Assembly
2018

“Benin, having just adopted a law on radiation protection, wishes to commend the efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency to establish a universal plan for the use of nuclear energy for strictly civilian purposes and reiterates its support for measures aimed at establishing a nuclear- weapon-free zone in the Middle East. “I cannot conclude my statement without reaffirming Benin’s support for the United Nations efforts to create a viable Palestinian State with the attributes of full international sovereignty, living side-by-side and in perfect harmony with the State of Israel. “Long live the United Nations in the service of peace, security, the promotion of human rights, democracy and sustainable development!”