Secretary-General's remarks on the Election of the President of the 77th Session of the General Assembly [as delivered]

It is my privilege to be with you for the election of the President of the 77th Session of the General Assembly. 
I want to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to the current president, His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid of the Maldives, for his skilled stewardship of this body during truly unprecedented times.  
We recognize his leadership across so many fronts – from his work to advance gender equality … to his focus on climate action and bringing the unique perspective of small island states.  

Source: UN News