Statement of Kiribati at the UNGA72

Nuclear weapons: “We must make sure we serve and deliver on our main objective as a global family to provide a peaceful and secure world, without nuclear weapons, and to promote social progress, better living standards, human rights and dignity for all our citizens.”

Armed conflict: “Over the past years, we continue to witness human suffering around the world as a result of armed conflicts, terrorism, persecution, corruption, climate change and natural disaster, to name a few.”

SDGs: “ We call for a reform programme that will see Taiwan included in our global family’s efforts and drive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.”

Conflict prevention: “These are priceless solutions to the mounting problems that we continue to battle”