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Official Potrait of Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton. Photo: OPM Dominica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton D.A.H, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, is scheduled to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week, joining world leaders in discussions.<\/p>\n

The session is themed \u201cBetter Together: 80 years and more for Peace, Development and Human Rights.\u201d<\/p>\n

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said that President Burton is expected to deliver her speech to the General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Her address will highlight pressing global issues facing the international community, such as poverty, inequality, peace and justice, climate change and resilience, as well as the decline of multilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n

She will also emphasize the impacts of underdevelopment, conflicts, wars, along with economic sanctions and trade restrictions, which disproportionately affect Small Island Developing States like Dominica.<\/p>\n

Leading Dominica\u2019s delegation to the Assembly, President Burton is accompanied by her spouse, First Gentleman Mr. Gilbert Burton; the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Dr. Vince Henderson; Dominica\u2019s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Philbert Aaron; Deputy Permanent Representative, His Excellency Kelvar Darroux; and Consul Mr. Sheldon Anthony Peter.<\/p>\n

“Through her participation at the United Nations General Assembly, President Burton will reaffirm Dominica\u2019s commitment to advancing dialogue, strengthening global cooperation and ensuring that the voices and concerns of small island nations are heard on the world stage”, said the OPM.<\/p>\n

In her absence, Her Excellency Josette Matthew will fulfill the responsibilities of Acting President of the Commonwealth of Dominica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton D.A.H, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, is scheduled to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week, joining world leaders in discussions. 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