I strongly reject threats by any member state to destroy another or outrageous attempts to deny historical facts such as the Holocaust.

I am not a national leader. If I am a national leader I can speak out all that I want.

We must unite. Violence against women cannot be tolerated, in any form, in any context, in any circumstance, by any political leader or by any government.

The international community must offer short-term emergency measures to meet critical needs. But it must also make longer-term investments to promote food production and agricultural development, enhance food security and maintain and accelerate momentum towards the MDGs.

I have been urging the leaders to listen to the aspirations and challenges of their own people, and engage in dialogue and take very bold measures. Normally, to their regret, these measures and bold reforms come too late, too little.

Climate change has happened because of human behaviour, therefore it’s only natural it should be us, human beings, to address this issue. It may not be too late if we take decisive actions today.

Let us take advantage of the opportunities presented by climate action and lay the foundations for a more prosperous and secure future for all