UN General Assembly
2022

Exactly three months ago today, the people of Grenada exercised their democratic right and voted for transformation. In free and fair elections and through a solid mandate at the polls, the Grenadian people placed their confidence in me to lead our country for the next five years. Today I bring my transformational agenda to the General Assembly because, although we are an island State, our world does not exist in isolation. Successful and sustainable transformation in Grenada is inevitably tethered to the sustainable forward movement of the global community. This noble institution is nearing its 80-year anniversary, a significant milestone that is worthy of distinct recognition. As my own country also draws near to a noteworthy milestone, that of 50 years as an independent State, it is an appropriate time to renew our commitment to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to international law. It is also a fitting time to review the achievements of the past decades and proffer solutions to the challenges that have stymied progress.