"Eswatini cherishes the long-standing bond between the two countries, which is built upon the shared values of sovereignty and mutual respect, and is committed to deepening it"

"The act we have just witnessed is a solemn moment that transcends the protocol as an instrument of cooperation. It carries with it very strong symbolic values. It exalts the brotherhood between the peoples of Eswatini and Mozambique, united by culture, language, and ties of family. This protocol is an instrument of inclusive governance"

"We must act now to ensure that our youth can participate fully in building the Africa we want, an Africa of peace, prosperity and dignity"

"It is only through collective action that we can ensure a sustainable future for all"

"May we all embrace the spirit of Nkwe and let us run together with accelerated speed towards our shared goals and ensure that no one is left behind"

"Integration has become a universal subject that transcends all aspects of life. It has been proven that any development achieved by individual countries is because its nationals have purposed to work together as a collective entity"

"This is true with the United Nations family, whereby the basis of all our success is togetherness and unity in diversity. We have come together in our different sizes and with our diverse cultures, traditions, economies, political and social inclinations to cooperate to become a formidable family ready to address any challenge and achieve any objectives we set ourselves"

"Countries have agreed to opening their markets in order to facilitate a high degree of economic activity, boosting trade and job creation, among others"

"Peaceful societies have been created through integration. Integration is one of the key ingredients that propel the push to transform our world"

"Two thirds of Africans are deprived of electricity and we must mobilize to address this injustice"

"Eradication of poverty, protection of the environment, the shared prosperity to which we all aspire are necessities which demand both human and financial resources and greater involvement of the private sector"

"The people of eSwatini have been benefiting from the cordial relations existing between Taiwan since independence 50 years ago. The nation is benefiting and by extension as expected the leader benefits,"

"Taiwanese doctors continue to be pillars of our health system. To say it is the king alone who benefits is a projection of political bankruptcy on the part of the accuser"

"There is a need to reconsider the operations of the multilateral institutions such as the IMF [International Monetary Fund] and the World Bank and particularly the Security Council,"

"We urge the global community to implement these long-standing commitments and ensure that all regions and peoples have a voice in shaping our collective future"

"Nkwe is our rallying cry to run faster, to work harder and to leave no one behind"

"However, as a small, middle-income country, we face unique challenges, including limited access to international financing, vulnerability to climate change and economic shocks"

"Eswatini has put forth a comprehensive SDG Recovery and Acceleration Plan, valued at $1.6 billion, covering diverse areas including digital transformation, renewable energy, agriculture, industrial expansion and social protection"

"The current global financial architecture is not fit for purpose and must be reformed to make the financing more accessible and equitable"

"This doesn't have to happen because we have torched our schools, we have torched our clinics, we have threatened people with death, burning their houses"

"We need to instil the rule of law, and the rule of law is not always comfortable for everybody"

"We have said it over and over again that let us vote for women. For women to be in Parliament, someone must vote for them. Means have been made to increase women representation in Parliament, including adding the four women Regional MPs but that is not enough"

"We are happy that up to this time, the registration process has been going well. The Minister of Justice updates us from time to time. When you register, you should know why you are registering and be sure of the calibre of people you want to vote for"

"Voting should not have short term considerations. Vote for someone you know will add value to your community and the Nation. Take into consideration how involved that person is in community activities. Don’t vote for lifestyle – just because someone sings or plays soccer should not be a determining factor for voting for that person"

"Because these are the 2000s, it's not the 1910s"

"We need to amend certain legal frameworks and the constitution to accomodate the reality of today"

"I would agree with those who say we need to have some change"