Statement of the president of the fifty-first session of the General Assembly

Abstract

The opening statement by Razali Ismail, President of the Fifty-first Session of the UN General Assembly, emphasizes the need for reform and effective action within the United Nations. He highlights the challenges of global inequality, environmental degradation, and the financial crisis facing the UN. Ismail calls for greater involvement of civil society, improved coordination among international bodies, and a commitment to universal values and multilateral cooperation to address global issues.