00:00We must collectively pursue a different vision of the South China Sea,
00:04a future in which this region is a zone of peace, stability and cooperation.
00:11We must adopt a collaborative approach, embedded in diplomacy and dialogue.
00:17Thus, I call upon all countries to abide by the UNCLOS in the conduct of maritime governance.
00:23We must prioritise peaceful coexistence.
00:27This is also one of the many reasons the Member States must continue to work together.
00:33We stand at a critical juncture in world history,
00:37on the failure of global governance to address the genocide of Palestinians.
00:42And it has echoed across the world on the abysmal response by world leaders to end these horrendous crimes.
00:50Yet, there are also many of us who have pursued justice for the people of Gaza,
00:56For almost one year now, we have raised our voices in protest and sought to establish a ceasefire.
01:04Again and again, our voices have been shut down in the Security Council through the power of veto.
01:14The mechanisms of Security Council have been abused to enable mass atrocities.
01:20Our failure to establish a ceasefire is no longer justifiable.
01:25We have run out of excuses, Mr President.
01:29It is time to address the problem.
01:32The veto should not be exercised at will.
01:35There must be interceptions in cases of crimes against humanity and attacks of civilian infrastructure.
01:44We must commit ourselves towards a reformed United Nations.
01:49Justice begins with ending impunity and ensuring accountability.
01:55For this to be realised, the undemocratic veto must be limited or abolished altogether.
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