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Quotable quotes from General Debate of UN General Assembly on Sept. 22

Xinhua, September 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

Following are quotable quotes from speakers at the General Debate of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly on Sept. 22:

"The universal, comprehensive and indivisible 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development represents a common reference point for all of us and our guiding tool to tackle effectively the universal challenges that transcend boundaries and threaten regional and international cohesion." -- Nicos Anastasiades, the president of Cyprus.

"Security has become a global problem at a time when major powers are mainly focusing on advancing different methods of repression and military intervention under the pretext of creating a secure environment for their citizens. The genesis of borderless violent extremism and terrorism could be attributed to the security strategies developed by major powers in the past 15 years. The main lesson to learn from the analysis of this trend is that security in one region at the cost of insecurity in others would only be impossible but it could also lead to more insecurity everywhere." -- Hassan Rouhani, the president of Iran.

"Yet, the agreed actions were only partially implemented. We deplored the situation at that time, right here: we failed to honor all our commitments, especially financial. We did not fulfil all the hopes and aspirations of our peoples." -- Paul Biya, the president of Cameroon.

"Yes, Africa's position is about righting historic wrongs. Yes, Africa's position is about enhancing African voices at the United Nations. But more than everything, Africa's position is our contribution to making the United Nations more effective, more democratic and more forward-looking." -- Ernest Bai Koroma, the president of Sierra Leone.

"Climate change is a global challenge that requires universal transformation. We simply cannot afford to continue with business as usual. The future of the most vulnerable, like my people and my country, are at stake. We need a major change of global mindset, a major change in global development pathways, and a major change in ways we do business." -- Taneti Maamau, the president of Kiribati. Endit