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Castries, Saint Lucia – The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, stood shoulder to shoulder with leaders from 193 nations at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Together, they illuminated the paramount mission of advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year holds exceptional importance as it marks the midway point in our 15-year journey towards achieving these globally embraced objectives. The SDGs encompass critical domains, including eradicating poverty, elevating educational standards, promoting public health, and ensuring accessible and clean energy sources.
The unwavering commitment of the global community to confront these pressing challenges was palpable at this year’s UNGA, where leaders, including Prime Minister Pierre, convened to reaffirm their dedication to the SDGs and devise strategies to expedite progress.
On Friday, September 22, 2023, the UNGA reached its zenith with Prime Minister Pierre’s compelling address during the general debate of the 78th session. Prime Minister Pierre questioned the purpose of the annual UN General Assembly meetings, shedding light on the disparity between eloquent speeches and public displays of unity and the subsequent hesitance and delay in taking collective action on issues affecting the disadvantaged.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Pierre underscored the urgency of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, given that just seven years remain until the target year of 2030. He passionately called for immediate action.
In a time when international trust and hope appear to be waning, Prime Minister Pierre emphasized the imperative of rebuilding trust and solidarity.
The Prime Minister also expressed discontent with the international community’s history of unmet expectations and institutional frustration since Saint Lucia’s independence.
Among the Prime Minister’s standout moments at the UNGA 78:
Additionally, Prime Minister Pierre engaged in a series of bilateral meetings to strengthen Saint Lucia’s diplomatic ties and foster collaboration with friendly nations. These discussions included meetings with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.
This resolute participation at the UNGA 78 underscores Saint Lucia’s unwavering commitment to global progress and the realization of the SDGs.
Castries, Saint Lucia – The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, stood shoulder to shoulder with leaders from 193 nations at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Together, they illuminated the paramount mission of advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year holds exceptional importance as it marks the midway point in our 15-year journey towards achieving these globally embraced objectives. The SDGs encompass critical domains, including eradicating poverty, elevating educational standards, promoting public health, and ensuring accessible and clean energy sources.
The unwavering commitment of the global community to confront these pressing challenges was palpable at this year’s UNGA, where leaders, including Prime Minister Pierre, convened to reaffirm their dedication to the SDGs and devise strategies to expedite progress.
On Friday, September 22, 2023, the UNGA reached its zenith with Prime Minister Pierre’s compelling address during the general debate of the 78th session. Prime Minister Pierre questioned the purpose of the annual UN General Assembly meetings, shedding light on the disparity between eloquent speeches and public displays of unity and the subsequent hesitance and delay in taking collective action on issues affecting the disadvantaged.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Pierre underscored the urgency of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, given that just seven years remain until the target year of 2030. He passionately called for immediate action.
In a time when international trust and hope appear to be waning, Prime Minister Pierre emphasized the imperative of rebuilding trust and solidarity.
The Prime Minister also expressed discontent with the international community’s history of unmet expectations and institutional frustration since Saint Lucia’s independence.
Among the Prime Minister’s standout moments at the UNGA 78:
Additionally, Prime Minister Pierre engaged in a series of bilateral meetings to strengthen Saint Lucia’s diplomatic ties and foster collaboration with friendly nations. These discussions included meetings with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.
This resolute participation at the UNGA 78 underscores Saint Lucia’s unwavering commitment to global progress and the realization of the SDGs.
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