Monday
Sep222008
Statement From New General Assembly President, Miguel d’Escoto
Dan Patterson
Miguel d’Escoto of Nicaragua, President of the 63rd session, opens the General Assembly with statements on African development needs.
Improving conditions in Africa "does not require new commitments," but rather that [UN member states] remember commitments already made, the President said, "it is time to move from promises to concrete action."
GA President d'Escoto Opening Remarks (2:44) - translation
GA President d'Escoto on UN Promise to Africa (1:22) - translation
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Improving conditions in Africa "does not require new commitments," but rather that [UN member states] remember commitments already made, the President said, "it is time to move from promises to concrete action."
GA President d'Escoto Opening Remarks (2:44) - translation
GA President d'Escoto on UN Promise to Africa (1:22) - translation
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