President Heine Delivers National Statement at the 80th UN General Assembly

NEW YORK, USA – September 24, 2025 – H.E. Hilda C. Heine delivered her National Statement to the 80th UN General Assembly, addressing the urgent threats facing the Marshall Islands and the world. President Heine underscored the existential challenge of climate change, the need for scaled climate finance and global cooperation, and the enduring legacy of nuclear testing demanding justice and accountability. President Heine called for stronger protections for oceans, sustainable fisheries, and opposition to deep seabed mining, while stressing the importance of equitable health partnerships and the need for a more effective UN Security Council. Highlighting rising geopolitical tensions, she affirmed the Marshall Islands’ commitment to peace, multilateralism, and safeguarding the future of vulnerable nations, closing with a call for urgent collective action to protect the world’s most fragile communities.