ウィスパリング同時通訳研究会コミュのBrunei Darussalam His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah

ADDRESS BY
HIS MAJESTY SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
AT THE HIGH LEVEL MEETING TO COMMEMORATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE UNITED NATIONS
21 SEPTEMBER 2020
Theme:
'The Future We Want, the UN We Need:
Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism’

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem, Alhamdulillaahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen,
Wabihee Nasta’eenu ‘Alaa Umuuriddunya Waddeen, Wassalaatu
Wassalaamu ‘Alaa Asyrafil Mursaleen, Sayyidinaa Muhammadin
Wa’alaa ‘Alihie Wasahbihee Ajma’een, Waba’du.
Mr. President,
Mr. Secretary-General,
Your Excellencies,
At the outset, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate us all
on this momentous occasion to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the
founding of the United Nations.
I also join colleagues in congratulating His Excellency Volkan Bozkir
on his election as the 75th President of the General Assembly.
I extend the best wishes of my government and the people of Brunei
Darussalam in the spirit of peace and solidarity, and our condolences
and sympathies to all those affected by the COVID-19 virus.
Mr. President,
It is certainly a remarkable achievement for any grouping, let alone
a large organisation like the UN, to have remained relevant for three
quarters of a century.
This global body has actively engaged and carried out its mandates
on matters of significant concern to all.
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It reflects the commitment placed by UN members and the
specialised bodies, who want it to work, and make the world a better
place.
Over the years, we have faced many challenges and were able to
resolve conflicts in Bosnia, Timor-Leste and closer still to us in
ASEAN, in Cambodia.
However, the question of Palestine, terrorism, achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals and many others, remain work in
progress.
And now, we are facing new unprecedented challenges in our lifetime
like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
If history has taught us anything, it is that, we could not have realised
such achievements without the strong support and commitment from
all nations.
Not by abandoning the UN when it becomes politically difficult, but
by working together and by seeking convergence both at the national
and international levels.
The UN is far from perfect, and the cost of maintaining it continues
to rise every year.
Nonetheless, there is no other option available that can replace its
role.
Therefore, we must continue to make it better, more cost effective
and more empowered to support multilateralism and a world order
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based on the universal rule of law, in ensuring this organisation
remains relevant to us all.
Integral to this, is the commitment by all member states to ensure
that every nation uphold and respect the principles of sovereignty
and territorial integrity, as enshrined in the UN Charter, and where
small countries like Brunei Darussalam can rely on and have our voice
heard as equals among all nations, big or small.
If this organisation fails, we would all fail, diminishing the hopes of
more than 7 billion people.
It was in this spirit that my country joined this family of nations more
than 35 years ago.
Brunei Darussalam continues its pledge to work together with all
member states and carry out our commitment and responsibilities,
as well as pay our dues, to ensure that the world and its people will
continue to live in peace, to develop and progress.
Thank You.