第一篇：口译会议套语大全
尊敬的各位来宾，女士们，先生们，朋友们
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends，尊敬的主席
Respected Mr.Chairman
各位国会议员，贵宾们，同胞们：
Members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow citizens:
尊敬的阁下
Respected Your Excellency
首先，我代表中国政府，并以我个人的名义，向大家表示热烈的欢迎！
On behalf of the Chinese government and people as well as in my own name, I would like first to extend a warm welcome to you all.首先请允许我感谢东道主的精心安排与热情好客。
Permit me to first of all to thank you, our host, for your extraordinary arrangements and hospitality.我谨代表公司的全体同仁，感谢各位从百忙之中拨冗光临我们的新春联欢晚会
On behalf of all my colleagues of the company, I wish to thank you all for your taking time off your busy schedule to come to our New Year’s Party.我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢主席先生的盛情邀请
On behalf of all the members of my group, I’d like to thank you, Mr.Chairman, for your gracious invitation.首先，请允许我代表研讨会的筹委会，向参加今天开幕式的市政府领导，社会团体的领导，社区工作者协会的代表，以及社会各界的来宾，表示热烈的欢迎
First of all, permit me, on behalf of the organizing committee of the symposium, to extend our warm welcome to the leaders of the Municipal Government, leaders of social organizations, representatives of the Community Social Worker’s Association and guests from various circles.今晚我们请到了从伦敦远道而来的贵宾与我们一起共度中秋佳节，我为此而深感自豪与荣幸
I feel very proud and honored tonight to have the attendance of the distinguished guests, who came here all the way from London to join us in our celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.现在我宣布****会议现在开幕
May I hereby declare open *****meeting.请允许我对****会议取得成功表示热烈的祝贺
First of all, please allow me to offer warm congratulations on the success of the ****meeting.让我们共同举杯……
Let’s raise our glasses to……
我提议……
I would like to propose a toast to ……
请允许我……
Please allow me to ……
我提议为我们之间的友谊干杯
Allow me to raise the glass to our friendship
祝愿您健康
To your good health
祝您幸福
To your happiness
愿您年年有今日，岁岁有今朝
Wish every morning you wake up like this day and happiness come along to you in the following years.最后我预祝研讨会圆满成功，祝愿来自海外的专家学者和全国各地的朋友们在上海生活愉快
In conclusion, I wish the symposium a complete success.I wish our overseas experts and scholars, and Chinese friends from various parts of the country a pleasant stay in Shanghai.让我们为本届会议的圆满成功结束而共同努力
Let’s work together for a successful conclusion of this meeting.我相信，在各位朋友的努力下，我们的研讨会一定能取得丰硕的成果
I believe that our symposium is bound for abundant accomplishment through your hard work.女士们，先生们，我再次感谢各位嘉宾的光临。最后，我祝愿各位新年身体健康、万事如意
Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to thank you again for coming to the party.And I wish everyone of you good health and the very best of luck in everything in the new year.让我们在这年终岁末之际，祝贺这喜庆佳节
I’d like to toast with you to this happy occasion at the end of the year.我为有幸参加这次精彩的聚会，再次向您深表谢意
Thank you very much again for this wonderful party.转自:育路翻译考试网
第二篇：英翻口译中“会议套语”总汇
英翻口译中“会议套语”总汇
天津翻译学院的翻译专家们将英翻口译中与会议翻译相关的一些惯用套语做了如下总结，希望对同学们有所帮助。
尊敬的各位来宾，女士们，先生们，朋友们 Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends, 尊敬的主席
Respected Mr.Chairman 各位国会议员，贵宾们，同胞们：
Members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow citizens: 首先，我代表中国政府，并以我个人的名义，向大家表示热烈的欢迎！
On behalf of the Chinese government and people as well as in my own name, I would like first to extend a warm welcome to you all.首先请允许我感谢东道主的精心安排与热情好客。
Permit me to first of all to thank you, our host, for your extraordinary arrangements and hospitality.我谨代表公司的全体同仁，感谢各位从百忙之中拨冗光临我们的晚会
On behalf of all my colleagues of the company, I wish to thank you all for your taking time off your busy schedule to come to our party.我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢主席先生的盛情邀请
On behalf of all the members of my group, I’d like to thank you, Mr.Chairman, for your gracious invitation.首先，请允许我代表研讨会的筹委会，向参加今天开幕式的市政府领导，社会团体的领导，社区工作者协会的代表，以及社会各界的来宾，表示热烈的欢迎 First of all, permit me, on behalf of the organizing committee of the symposium, to extend our warm welcome to the leaders of the Municipal Government, leaders of social organizations, representatives of the Community Social Worker’s Association and guests from various circles.今晚我们请到了从伦敦远道而来的贵宾与我们一起共度中秋佳节，我为此而深感自豪与荣幸
I feel very proud and honored tonight to have the attendance of the distinguished guests, who came here all the way from London to join us in our celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.现在我宣布****会议现在开幕
May I hereby declare open *****meeting.请允许我对****会议取得成功表示热烈的祝贺
First of all, please allow me to offer warm congratulations on the success of the ****meeting.让我们共同举杯……
Let’s raise our glasses to…… 我提议……
I would like to propose a toast to …… 我提议为我们之间的友谊干杯
Allow me to raise the glass to our friendship 祝愿您健康
To your good health 祝您幸福
To your happiness 愿您年年有今日，岁岁有今朝
Wish every morning you wake up like this day and happiness come along to you in the following years.最后我预祝研讨会圆满成功，祝愿来自海外的专家学者和全国各地的朋友们在上海生活愉快
In conclusion, I wish the symposium a complete success.I wish our overseas experts and scholars, and Chinese friends from various parts of the country a pleasant stay in Shanghai.让我们为本届会议的圆满成功结束而共同努力
Let’s work together for a successful conclusion of this meeting.我相信，在各位朋友的努力下，我们的研讨会一定能取得丰硕的成果
I believe that our symposium is bound for abundant accomplishment through your hard work.女士们，先生们，我再次感谢各位嘉宾的光临。最后，我祝愿各位新年身体健康、万事如意
Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to thank you again for coming to the party.And I wish everyone of you good health and the very best of luck in everything in the new year.让我们在这年终岁末之际，祝贺这喜庆佳节
I’d like to toast with you to this happy occasion at the end of the year.我为有幸参加这次精彩的聚会，再次向您深表谢意 Thank you very much again for this wonderful party.久仰 I've heard so much about you.好久不见了 Long time no see.辛苦了 You've had a long day.You've had a long flight.尊敬的朋友们 distinguished/Honorable/Respected friends 阁下(多用于称呼大使)Your Excellency
我代表北京市政府欢迎各位朋友访问北京.On behalf of the Beijing Municipal government, I wish to extend our warm welcome to the friends who have come to visit Beijing.对您的大力协助，我谨代表北京市政府表示衷心的感谢。On behalf of the Beijing Municipal government, I wish to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your gracious assistance.在北京过得怎么样？ How are you making out in Beijing?
我一定向他转达您的问候和邀请.I'll surely remember you and your invitation to him.欢迎美商来北京投资.American businessmen are welcome to make investment in
Beijing.欢迎多提宝贵意见.Your valuable advice is most welcome.不虚此行 It's a rewarding trip.您的日程很紧,我们的会见是否就到此为止.As you have a tight schedule, I will not take up more of your time.请代我问候...先生 please remember me to Mr.感谢光临 Thank you so much for coming.欢迎再来 Hope you'll come again.欢迎以后多来北京 Hope you'll visit Beijing more often.请留步,不用送了.I will see myself out, please.多保重 Take care.祝您一路平安.Have a nice trip.愿为您效劳。At your service.为…举行宴会/宴请 host a dinner/banquet/luncheon in honor of … 欢迎宴会 welcome dinner 便宴 informal dinner
午宴（附有情况介绍或专题演讲等内容）luncheon 便餐 light meal
工作午餐
working luncheon 自助餐
buffet dinner/luncheon 答谢宴会 return dinner 告别宴会 farewell dinner 庆功宴 glee feast 招待会 reception
庆祝中华人民共和国成立四十五周年招待会 Reception Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China 鸡尾酒会 cocktail party 茶话会 tea party
包餐/点餐 table d'hote/a la carte 上菜 serve a courst
您的位置在这里
Here is your seat.请入席 Please have a seat.欢聚一堂 enjoy this happy get-together
请随便 Please yourself at home./Please enjoy yourself.请各位随意用餐 Help yourself please.您喝点什么？ what would you like to drink? 现在我提议，为了…和…之间的合作，为了…参议员的健康，干杯！At this point, I propose a toast: to the cooperation between … and … , to the health of Senator…, cheers!
最后，我借主人的酒，提议为…干杯！Lastly, taking up this glass of fine wine, I propose a toast to …
请各位举杯并同我一起为所有在座的朋友们的健康干杯！I'd ask you to raise your glass and join me in a toast ot the health of all our friends present here.敬您一杯。Here's to you.祝你健康 To your health.我要为此干杯 I'll drink to that!随量 Whatever you like.我失陪一会儿
Excuse me for a minute.菜不好，请多多包涵
Hope you enjoy yourself.女士们先生们，欢迎各位光临，演出很快就要开始了，请尽快就坐。Ladies and gentlemen, good evening.The concert/show would start soon.Please get yourself seated.Thank you.招待会现在开始。The reception will now begin.全体起立，奏国歌。All rise please.For the P.R.C.National Anthem.出席今天招待会的贵宾有 The distinguished guests paarticipating the reception are
现在请…讲话 I have the honour to call upon…
开幕式现在结束。This concludes the opening ceremony.隆重庆祝 grand celebration
庆祝成立…一周年 celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the Establishment of … 热烈祝贺第一届…锦标赛
Hail the first FIFA of …
值此节日之际致以节日的祝贺 On the occasion of the season, I would like to extend season's greetings.祝您工作顺利、事业成功、身体健康、家庭幸福！Wish you the very best of luck in your job, every successin your future endeavours, good health and a happy family!衷心祝贺您当选… Hearty congratulations on your recent ecletion as …
举行会议/研讨会/大会/座谈会/学术报告会 hold a meeting/seminar/conference /forum/symposium
赞助人/主办人/承办人/协办人 patron/sponsor/organizer/co-organizer 举行谈判 enter into negotiation
交涉 make representations with sb.on sth./deal with sb.事物性会谈 talks at working level 对口会谈
counterpart talks 议程项目 items on the agenda 主题 theme
议题 topic for discussion
双方商定的议程 schedule mutually agreed upon 开幕会议 opening session 全体会议 plenary session 开场白 introduction 情况介绍 presentation 小组讨论 panel discussion
同有关单位磋商 hold consultations with the organizations concerned 一轮会谈 one round of talks 决议 resolution
谅解备忘录 memorandum of understanding 现在开会 I declare the meeting open.请…发言 I invite the representative of …to take the floor.下面我给各位简要介绍一下北京的经济情况 Nnow I would like to give you a brief overview of Beijing's economy.我的介绍完了，谢谢。That's all for my presentation.thank you.我先说这么多。So much for my remarks for now.我要说的就是这些。That's all for what I want to say.您看是先谈原则问题呢，还是先谈具体问题？ I wonder if you would like to start with matters of principle or specific issues?
让我先谈一个问题。If you agree,(With your permission)let me start with one issue 在谈那个问题之前我想对您刚才讲的话谈点看法。Before we trun to that issue, I wish to make a few comments/remarks on your presentation.您对此事怎么看呢？ I wish to benefit from your views on this matter./ What is your view on this matter?/ How do you see this matter? 我提议休会十分钟。I propose a ten-minute break.我想接着刚才的问题讲下去。I will pick up where we left off just now.对不起，我插一句。Sorry for the interruption but 当然可以。By all means
怎么都行。Whatever you say.我没有异议。I have no objection
我方对这个问题有异议。We take exception to this question.我们高兴地看到 We note with pleasure that
这个日期贵方觉得合适吗？ I wonder if this date wuld be suitable for you? 不知你们上午谈的怎样？ I wonder how the meeting went this morning?
我方很希望贵方能尽早给予肯定的答复。We would greatlyl appreciate it if you could give us your favourable and prompt commitment as soonas possible.请你们务必在8月1日前提出意向书。You are kindly requested to submit the letter of intent on the date no later than 1st August.纠缠这个问题
entangle this issue 提倡节约 advocate/uphold thriftiness
为了国家的繁荣 for the sake of national property
经受了时间考验的友谊给我留下了很深的印象。The time-tested friendship leave me a deep impression.密切注视 Keep close watch on
促进密切合作 spur/promote intensive cooperation
第三篇：英翻口译中“会议套语”总汇(精)
英翻口译中“会议套语”总汇
天津翻译学院的翻译专家们将英翻口译中与会议翻译相关的一些惯用套语做了如下总结，希望对同学们有所帮助。
尊敬的各位来宾，女士们，先生们，朋友们 Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, friends, 尊敬的主席
Respected Mr.Chairman 各位国会议员，贵宾们，同胞们：
Members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow citizens: 首先，我代表中国政府，并以我个人的名义，向大家表示热烈的欢迎！
On behalf of the Chinese government and people as well as in my own name, I would like first to extend a warm welcome to you all.首先请允许我感谢东道主的精心安排与热情好客。
Permit me to first of all to thank you, our host, for your extraordinary arrangements and hospitality.我谨代表公司的全体同仁，感谢各位从百忙之中拨冗光临我们的晚会
On behalf of all my colleagues of the company, I wish to thank you all for your taking time off your busy schedule to come to our party.我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢主席先生的盛情邀请
On behalf of all the members of my group, I’d like to thank you, Mr.Chairman, for your gracious invitation.首先，请允许我代表研讨会的筹委会，向参加今天开幕式的市政府领导，社会团体的领导，社区工作者协会的代表，以及社会各界的来宾，表示热烈的欢迎
First of all, permit me, on behalf of the organizing committee of the symposium, to extend our warm welcome to the leaders of the Municipal Government, leaders of social organizations, representatives of the Community Social Worker’s Association and guests from various circles.今晚我们请到了从伦敦远道而来的贵宾与我们一起共度中秋佳节，我为此而深感自豪与荣幸
I feel very proud and honored tonight to have the attendance of the distinguished guests, who came here all the way from London to join us in our celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.现在我宣布****会议现在开幕
May I hereby declare open *****meeting.请允许我对****会议取得成功表示热烈的祝贺
First of all, please allow me to offer warm congratulations on the success of the ****meeting.让我们共同举杯……
Let’s raise our glasses to…… 我提议…… I would like to propose a toast to …… 我提议为我们之间的友谊干杯
Allow me to raise the glass to our friendship 祝愿您健康
To your good health 祝您幸福
To your happiness 愿您年年有今日，岁岁有今朝
Wish every morning you wake up like this day and happiness come along to you in the following years.最后我预祝研讨会圆满成功，祝愿来自海外的专家学者和全国各地的朋友们在上海生活愉快
In conclusion, I wish the symposium a complete success.I wish our overseas experts and scholars, and Chinese friends from various parts of the country a pleasant stay in Shanghai.让我们为本届会议的圆满成功结束而共同努力
Let’s work together for a successful conclusion of this meeting.我相信，在各位朋友的努力下，我们的研讨会一定能取得丰硕的成果
I believe that our symposium is bound for abundant accomplishment through your hard work.女士们，先生们，我再次感谢各位嘉宾的光临。最后，我祝愿各位新年身体健康、万事如意
Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to thank you again for coming to the party.And I wish everyone of you good health and the very best of luck in everything in the new year.让我们在这年终岁末之际，祝贺这喜庆佳节
I’d like to toast with you to this happy occasion at the end of the year.我为有幸参加这次精彩的聚会，再次向您深表谢意 Thank you very much again for this wonderful party.
第四篇：口译模拟会议
(说的时候PPT显示的是去年欧洲销售量的图表)
Z： According to the sales volume last year of M8 in America and consumer’s feedback , our company, ZWZ, prepares to tap Chinese market this year.In order to playing to Chinese market’s demands, we have changed a little in the car.NOW, let me introduce the details.T: 根据去年M8在美国市场的销量和客户的反馈，我们ZWZ公司准备在今年开发中国市场。为了迎合中国市场的需求，我们对车子进行了一些改动。现在，我来详细说明。Z：there is no change on the exterior design.but some adjustments in the interior.New M8 is astonishingly roomy with individual-style seats and spacious trunk.It is ideal for everyone use and just more luxurious than other automobiles.T: 外部设计没有变化，内部设计有些许改动。新的M8有着宽敞的空间，设立了担任座椅和宽大的后备箱。它展示了自身的日常实用性，只是比其他汽车更加华丽而已。Z: Driving dynamics isn’t changed but M8 offers you four additional extended DSC functions.T: 动态驱动力分配系统没有变，但是M8提供了4项附加的动态稳定控制系统扩展功能。
Z: 1.Brake stand-by reduces stopping distances in an emergency.2.Brake drying enhances brake response in wet conditions.3.The hill-start assistant for setting off comfortably on slopes, without rolling backwards.4.Fading compensation allows consistent braking performance even when the brakes have
heated up.T: 1.制动待命能够缩短紧急情况下的制动距离
2.制动干燥能够增强湿滑情况下的制动响应
3． 上坡起辅助课确保在斜坡上舒适起步，而不会溜车
4． 制动衰减补偿可在制动器过热时保持恒定的制动力
(图片见网上那个价格那张)
Z: Price will be changed to the number in the picture.T:价格会变动到图上的价格
Z： So this is the details of new M8.Because the old CEO in China has retired, we need new CEO in china.Please welcome our two candidates.T: 所以这是新M8的所有细节。因为旧的中国区总裁退休了，所以我们需呀新的中国区总裁。让我们欢迎我们两位候选人。
中国人
尹彤:我是海外销售代表，我这五年一直负责美国地区市场，我的表现是有目共睹的。我具备组织市场活动和督导员工的能力，并具有效的交际能力和公关技巧。去年，我带领一支优秀的团队创造了全美的最高销售记录，我经验十足。
陈仲伟：:I'm the Overseas Sales Representative.I have been responsible for the markets in the United States for five years , my performance is widely recognized.I have abilities to organize marketing campaigns and to super-vise employees as well as the Effective communication abilities and public relations skills.Last year I led a excellent team to create the highest sales record in the whole of America.So I am very
experienced.尹彤：除此以外，正如你们所见，我是一名中国人，我在中国成长，我的根基在中国，所以我完全了解中国市场的需求。
陈仲伟：Apart from this, you know, I am Chinese, I grew up in china, I was rooted in china.so I fully understand the needs of Chinese market.尹彤：最后一点非常重要，我有广大的渠道和客户资源，没有人比我更了解中国市场。ZWZ在中国有很大潜力，我们公司制定占领中国市场的宏伟目标，我相信我就是实现这一宏图大志的最佳人选。
陈仲伟：The last is very important.I have abundant channels and customers resources in china.There is no one familiar with Chinese market than me.ZWZ in China has enormous potentials.Our company set their ambitious plans in motion to take a share of the Chinese market.I think I am the right man to realize the big ambition.姜鹏:提问：we are indeed impressed with your talents in sales, the huge success in last years M8 marketing was seen by me and all the broad.however, compared to your outstanding marketing talents ,your experiences in management seems not enough.朱叶：我们确实对您在销售方面的才能印象深刻，我以及董事会目睹了去年M8销售的巨大成功，和你卓越的营销才能相比，你在管理上的经验似乎不足。
姜鹏:by contrast, you are a bit older than the other candidate , And we afraid that your ideas will be out of date and you will follow the beaten track因循守旧。
朱叶：相较之下，你的年龄比另一个候选人要大很多。我们担心你的思想不够新潮，你会因循守旧。
尹彤:对于第一个问题，我必须澄清，我在美国获得了企管硕士学位，在我进入ZWZ之前，我在嘉能可国际公司担当人事部管理经理，所以我完全可以胜任大中华地区的执行CEO
陈仲伟:回答：for the first question, I must clarity that I got my MBA in the United States, before I entered ZWZ, I worked as manager of personal department in AG.嘉能可国际公司so I am completely qualified with CEO in greater china.尹彤:回答第二个问题，我想要引用永远中国一句古谚：酒存放年代越久越香,判断力随年龄而增长。我为我的年龄而自豪，因为这以为着我经历的更多，懂得的更多，我的创造力不会因为我的年龄而削减。
陈仲伟:To answer the second.I want to cite an old saying in china.” Wine and judgement mature with age.” I am pride of my age ,because it means I suffer more and understand more.My creativity will not be whittled down by age.外国人
王红：Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great pleasure to have you all to this conference to witness the election of our new company CEO of the Great China region，and I’m honored to be one of the candidates.朱叶：女士们，先生们，欢迎你们参加此次会议来见证大中华区新任执行总裁的选拔，并且我也很荣幸成为候选人之一。
王红：I graduated from Harverd University in 1990 with a bachelor＇s degree in management with major in marketing.Right after graduation I started working for our company in the sales department.Between 1998-2005, I was appointed as the CEO of European region to develop our overseas market.Upon returning from abroad, I began
to assume the position of executive manager of the management department and has remained in that position until now.朱叶：我于1990年以市场学的管理学学士学位毕业于哈佛大学。毕业后不久，我就进入本公司市场部工作。在1998-2005年期间，我被任命为欧洲区执行总裁去开发海外市场。从国外回来后，我开始担任管理部门的主管直至现在。
王红：I’m very aggressive in business, but at the same time, a good wife and a caring mother of three children.Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your listening!
朱叶：我在工作上很有野心，同时也是一个好妻子以及三个孩子的贴心的母亲。感谢各位的聆听！
陈一峰问：我不否认您在国外分公司积累的丰富管理经验以及您在管理方面的专业背景，但是，您对中国文化可能没有那么了解。此外，沟通问题也很难解决吧。
陈仲伟：I can’t deny your work experience in management in a foreign branch of our company and your educational background specialized in management.However，you are not so familiar with the Chinese culture.In addition, communication problem will also be difficult to be handled.王红：our company has just started out in overseas markets, Even if I am not acquainted with the Chinese culture,I can learn it from others.As to communication problem,I believe my interpreter is an excellent one.朱叶答：我们公司刚刚开拓海外市场，即使我对中国文化没那么了解，我也可以从他人的建议中学习。至于沟通问题，我相信我优秀的翻译。
陈一峰问：您刚刚提及您的家庭。这突显了一个问题，如果您接管了中国分公司，您的家庭怎么办？那会不会影响您成为一个称职的母亲？
陈仲伟:You have talked about your family above.There exists a question.If you take charge of the Chinese branch,how about your family.Will that restraint you from being a competent mother?
王红: At the moment I decide to compete for this position, I have given careful consideration to this problem.Thanks to the development of modern technology,I can talk with my family members through the Internet.Besides,I can fly back by plane from time to time.朱叶：当我决定要竞争这个职位时，我已经好好考虑过这个问题。感谢当代的科技发展，我可以和家人通过网络交流，此外，我也可以时不时的乘飞机回来看看。
Z： Now let’s start to vote.T: 让我们开始投票。
Z： OK.The conference is over.I will show the result on our company’s website and the new CEO will be responsible for Chinese region.Thank you!
T: 好了，会议结束了。结果我会公布在公司的网站上，新的CEO将会负责大中华地区。谢谢！
准备：名牌，投票箱，照片，奥迪双钻。
第五篇：会议致辞 二级口译
Thank you , Lord Hurd, for your kind words.It is an honor and plesaure to be here.When I left Brussels yesterday, it was 12 degree celsius and hailing.Here , it was 25 degree and sunny.Speaking of climate change, I don’t understand why you British are always complaining about the weahter.I confess I am a little intimitated, LordHurd , at being moderated by a veteran statesman of your distinction.When I first accepted the gracious invitation to address this institute, I was especially excited about the prospect of speaking under the Chatham House Rule.I understand the rule means the audience is free to use the information received at the meeting, but may not reveal the identity of the speaker , nor his affiliation.I thought to myself , now there is a rule we should apply from time to time at the United Nations.I could get my message across,but keep a low profile at the same time.And conversely, those interested in grand-standing would have one less opportunity to do so.But it was not to be.Having understood that this event is on the record, I will have to wait for another occasion to experience the Chatham House Rule at first hand.Mr.Niblett,Director of Chatham House,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is truly a privilege to join such a distinguished group of experts and scholars, diplomatsand opinion-makers, politicians and not
least ,representatives of civil society---key partners of the United Nations In shaping both policy and practice.They say the United Nations has a way of getting caught in the crossfire between its uncritical lovers and unloving critics.Here at Chatham House, I feel surrounded by true friends---those best defined as loving critics or even critical lovers: well-informed allies of the UN, unwavering but by no means unquestioning supporters.Since the foundation of the UN, the UK has been a cornerstone of our suppor base.It may have been in San Francisco that the United Ntions Charter was signed in 1945;that but it was here in London , the follwing year ,that the UN saw the light of day as a working orgnization.Juston the other side of St ,James’s Park, in Centural Hall Westminster, the General Assembly met for the first time.Across the street from there , in Church House, the Security Council came into being.it was at westminster, as London was rising from the ravages of world war 2 , that my first predecessor as Secretary-General ,Trygve Lie, was installed.He replaced the acting Secretary-General , who was a none other than the distinguished UK dimplomat, sir Gladwyn Jebb.Already in the 1950s, Sir Gladwyn---who by then had become the UK Ambassador to the UN—was shrewd enough to spot the uncritical lovers versus the unloving critics.He did so by studying the newspaper cartoons of the day.At one extreme of the cartoon spectrum, the UN was portayed as an angelic figure, but not a terribly intelligent-looking one.She was sometimes labeled ― peace‖, and usually being assulted by a brutal and uniformed aggressor.At the other extreme , the UN was a bald and middle-aged gentleman of dubious and obviously foreign appearance, wearing a top hat and long coat.He would be plotting with another gentleman of the same type over a green baize table.So one caricature suggested and idealistic international authority, constantly thwarted by wicked maneuvers of politicians;the other an evil international plot against sovereignty.Today , when people look back on those early years of the UN, they think of the promise the Organization held.They think of the idealism and unity that inspired the San Francisco Conference, and the signing of the Charter.They think of the creation of landmark documents, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.They think of the courageous pioneers who joined and shaped the Organization in its fledgling years.In my country , too , those early years were associated with a steadfast sense of faith in the UN.As I was growing up in a war-torn and destitute Korea, the UN stood by my peoplein our darkest hour.The UN gave us hope and sustenance.Its flag was a beacon of better days to come.And in the course of my own lifetime, with the assitance of the UN, THE Republic of Korea was able to rebuild itself from a country torn
apart by war , with a non-existent economy, into a reginoal economic power and major contributor to the Organization.That support helped me make the journey to this podium today.For that, I am deeply thankful.Since then , the UN –and the world as a whole –has come to appear much complicated.So have the challenges confronting our Organization.The perception of us is no longer so black and white, and tends now to be drawn in various shades of gray.But if you are an optimist ,as I am , you will paint the UN in brighter colors.You will know that our world of complex and global challenges is exactly the environment in which our UN shoulf thrive –because these are challenges that no country can resolve on its own.It is a world in which the UN can, and must, grow and take on new roles, develop and deliver on new fronts.Thank u very much
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