New York, October 1, 2015. President Peter Christian addressed
the 70th United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly, emphasizing the
impacts of climate change and the need for cohesive action to save the low
lying Pacific Islands, including the Federated States of Micronesia. “We must
become more cohesive in our actions to bring a useful conclusion to help
mitigate the threat of sinking islands and prevent the potential genocide of
Oceanic peoples and cultures,” he declared.
He noted FSM’s dedicated contribution to international efforts in saving
the world through the Micronesia Challenge initiative and continued commitment
to phasing down HFCs under the Montreal Protocol.
President Christian voiced hope that the upcoming international climate change conference in Paris in December would resolve the disagreements over allowable emissions of greenhouse gases by industrial nations.
President Christian voiced hope that the upcoming international climate change conference in Paris in December would resolve the disagreements over allowable emissions of greenhouse gases by industrial nations.
On the issue of peace and security, President Christian
demanded that the U.N. and the International community to make this world a
peaceful place for all. He noted that in the 20th century, FSM experienced four
decades of armed conflicts; conflicts in which FSM had no interest to take part
in but which were brought to the Micronesian shorelines by powerful countries
seeking expanded political power and influence.
President Christian urged nations who once stood against
each other in conflicts to stand together with FSM today and to forgive for the
sake of a peaceful tomorrow. “Together, let us promote friendship, partnership,
and cooperation as our collective strength for the future.”
The President said U.N. members should focus their attention
on the collective challenges facing the international community. “We have
enough common enemies today, enemies that have no respect for culture,
boundaries, religion, or social status; climate change, sea level rise,
poverty, hunger and famine, illiteracy and incurable diseases, genocide and
human trafficking, economic imbalance, and apathy. These are our challenges of
today.”
The President called on the international community in the
United Nations to divert its energy and anger for things past toward the common
challenges facing the world today.
President Christian concluded his statement by urging the
international community to unite strongly and take actions to overcome the
common issues facing the world today in order to create a safe and peaceful world
for all mankind.
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