It gives me great pleasure to address this important and historic Conference. At the onset, I would like to thank President Rousseff and the people of Brazil for the warm hospitality extended to my delegation and I since our arrival here. I also congratulate you for successfully hosting this Conference.
Twenty years ago, Agenda 21 - the blueprint for sustainable development was adopted during the Earth Summit. The international community of nations has once again assembled in Brazil to secure renewed political commitment for the advancement of sustainable development and poverty eradication.
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