It is right that, on this occasion, we rededicate ourselves to the pursuit of that objective.

We need a renewed and reformed organization and must rededicate ourselves to the vision of the founding fathers.

The United Nations must, once again, rededicate itself as a peoples' Organization that is relevant to the peoples of the world.

In tribute to the three men who have left us, we commit and rededicate ourselves to follow the good they have done.

It has been a unique opportunity for both developing countries and their partners to rededicate for the achievement of the MDGs with renewed optimism and vigour.

Instead, the time has come for this great Organization to strengthen and rededicate itself in order to effectively and efficiently meet the challenges of the new millennium.

Therefore, as we celebrate our achievements, let us rededicate ourselves to remaining true to our mission and also fashion a new vision that captures the realities of our world in the twenty first century.

It is high time for all of us to rededicate our continued, coordinated and effective efforts to achieving the noble goals of UNCLOS and of other commitments to ensure equity, justice and progress for all humankind.

As we highlight the achievements and the current challenges related to ocean issues, let us take this opportunity to rededicate our countries and the international community as a whole to the task and vision that we set ourselves in 1982, the year that the Convention was concluded.