Statement of Laos at the UNGA72
Nuclear: “The Lao PDR earnestly hopes to see the world without nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction. In this context, we welcome the recent adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons which we also signed two days ago. But we are well aware that we still have an uphill task ahead of us for this Treaty to enter into force and be effectively implemented.”
Peace: “It is my firm belief that peace and security remain the common aspiration of the international community. As such, in order to maintain and promote peace and development, it is incumbent upon us to enhance collaboration so that peace and sustainable development can prevail in our world. The United Nations, the only universal organization with the mandates to maintain and promote peace and cooperation for development, has to be in the forefront.”
Conflict resolution: “past experience shows that settling disputes by peaceful means and through diplomatic solutions is the best way as it is more durable and causes no loss of lives and properties of the people. As such, it is important for the international community to further build mutual trust, flexibility and jointly address the root causes of the problem.”
Focus country: “The Lao PDR also hopes that the Palestinian issue which has lasted for many decades will be solved by peaceful means with a view to creating two independent states of Palestine & Israel living side by side in peace, security and within internationally recognized borders as stipulated in the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council.”
Agenda 2030: “The Lao PDR attaches great importance to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Since their adoption, SDGs have been streamlined into our current National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2016-2020, and a National Steering Committee for the Implementation of the SDGs has been formally established.”
Agenda 2030: “My delegation firmly believes that development remains an integral part and a top priority for ensuring international peace, security and human rights, all of which are closely linked.”