09/26/2026
New York, N.Y. — Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Hon. Philip Davis, K.C., M.P., addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026, and reaffirmed The Bahamas’ commitment to a rules-based international order grounded in the sovereign equality of all nations. Joining Prime Minister Davis’ delegation for his speech was the Hon. Leroy F. Major, Consul General of The Bahamas to New York.
In his address, Prime Minister Davis emphasized that small states depend on a strong multilateral system for their sovereignty, security and development. He called for meaningful political change within the international system, including greater representation for small states and reforms that ensure international rules apply equally to the strong and the weak.
Prime Minister Davis highlighted the urgent realities facing Small Island Developing States, particularly the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels. He reaffirmed The Bahamas’ support for the Declaration on Sea-Level Rise and called for greater access to climate finance and resilience resources. He also addressed the growing importance of data and artificial intelligence, advocating for digital sovereignty and greater participation by small states in shaping the rules and benefits of the digital economy.
The Prime Minister further called for reform of the United Nations Security Council and reaffirmed The Bahamas’ intention to seek a seat for the 2032–2033 term. He addressed matters affecting the Caribbean, including Haiti and Cuba, and highlighted CARICOM’s continued advocacy for reparatory justice. Concluding his address, Prime Minister Davis called on the international community to respond to today’s challenges through meaningful change, collective action and a renewed commitment to the principles upon which the United Nations was founded.
The Bahamas remains steadfast in advancing a more equitable, representative and effective multilateral system, while ensuring that the voices and interests of small states are heard and respected. To read the entire speech please click here: https://shorturl.at/H7mP8
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