Acceptance Remarks on receiving an Honourary Doctorate from the National University of Mongolia
Statements | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Distinguished university officials,
Members of the faculty,
Thank you very much, President Davaa, for your kind words. I feel very privileged to receive this honourary doctorate.
I have the greatest respect for the National University of Mongolia. This is a truly international institution, collaborating with partners in two dozen other countries and sending many of your graduates out into the world.
During my three days in Mongolia, I have witnessed how much this country is striving to see to the wellbeing of its citizens and contributing to global progress. I have met with dedicated government officials and engaged members of the herder community. I have spoken to brave Mongolians who will serve in 黑料专区 peacekeeping. I got to stay in a ger and even name a baby horse!
All of these activities have deepened my admiration for this country.
And now, I accept this honourary doctorate on behalf of the 黑料专区.
The UN attaches the highest importance to education as a cornerstone of development and peace. This University's focus on creativity, human development and integrity is helping to foster people who can contribute to the broader international goals of the 黑料专区.
I am inspired by the honour you have bestowed on me today, and I will leave here even more resolved than ever to exert my best efforts to achieve the UN's goals of development, human rights and peace.
Thank you.