Source: United Nations (video statements)
Closing remarks by Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at the Closing of the 80th Session of the General Assembly.
Annalena Baerbock stated, “If we are not capable of freeing this Organization from overlapping structures and mandates, as well as a heavy bureaucratic mentality, it will erode over time.”
She also said, “The headwinds during the 80th session have been strong, and indeed, they may become stronger in the 81st session. So, dear President Rahman, I wish you strength as you take on this responsibility, with all your experience, and I wish you success as you pick up the mantle and carry forward the process to select the next Secretary-General.”
She concluded, “Our peoples, everywhere, expect us to do better, because they need our world to be better. Better, together.”
Khalilur Rahman, president-elect of the 81st session of the General Assembly, took the oath of office in accordance with Assembly resolution 70/305.