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    Opening Speech Template

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    Ziyad Abdallah
    - The document provides guidance on proper opening speech format for Model UN, including keeping the speech between 45-60 seconds and including a brief history of the issue, the country's stance, and possible solutions. - It recommends including the significance of the issue and its relevance to the country. Speeches should be in third person and avoid "we" or "they" to not divide committees. - The speech should clearly state the country's position, elaborate on the issue background, and propose solutions. Practice is important. The document lists things to avoid like copying background documents or Wikipedia verbatim.

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    Opening Speech Template

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    - The document provides guidance on proper opening speech format for Model UN, including keeping the speech between 45-60 seconds and including a brief history of the issue, the country's stance, and possible solutions. - It recommends including the significance of the issue and its relevance to the country. Speeches should be in third person and avoid "we" or "they" to not divide committees. - The speech should clearly state the country's position, elaborate on the issue background, and propose solutions. Practice is important. The document lists things to avoid like copying background documents or Wikipedia verbatim.

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    - The document provides guidance on proper opening speech format for Model UN, including keeping the speech between 45-60 seconds and including a brief history of the issue, the country's stance, and possible solutions. - It recommends including the significance of the issue and its relevance to the country. Speeches should be in third person and avoid "we" or "they" to not divide committees. - The speech should clearly state the country's position, elaborate on the issue background, and propose solutions. Practice is important. The document lists things to avoid like copying background documents or Wikipedia verbatim.

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    Opening Speech Template

    Uploaded by

    Ziyad Abdallah
    - The document provides guidance on proper opening speech format for Model UN, including keeping the speech between 45-60 seconds and including a brief history of the issue, the country's stance, and possible solutions. - It recommends including the significance of the issue and its relevance to the country. Speeches should be in third person and avoid "we" or "they" to not divide committees. - The speech should clearly state the country's position, elaborate on the issue background, and propose solutions. Practice is important. The document lists things to avoid like copying background documents or Wikipedia verbatim.

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    Proper Opening Speech Format

    - 45~60 seconds
    - Must include: a brief history of the issue, your country’s stance, and
    possible solutions.
    - Good to include: the significance of the issue and how the issue is relevant to your
    country (But please do not write “This issue has nothing to do with my
    delegation”)

    - Remain in third person point of view with all your speeches (he, she)

    - Be careful using “they” or “we” as it can divide the committee into groups
    even before start discussing.
    - Your speech should achieve one of the following or all

    - Clearly stating your country’s stance

    - Elaborate on the background of the issue

    - Proposing possible solutions

    - Practice your speech! Practice makes perfect.

    - The DO NOT DO list

    - Copying from the background information provided (not because of


    plagiarising, but rather everyone will know you are too lazy to write.)
    - Copying from Wikipedia (In MUN, Wikipedia is a “bible” for quick
    information. But when making speeches, it is not ideal)
    - Mumble, be confident!
    Example Opening Speech (This is a bit too long… About 150~200 words will do)

    Honorable Chairs and fellow delegates,

    Despite numerous conventions including the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties


    in the South China Sea, it is clear that China has militarized islands without the consent of
    neighboring countries. Condemning such acts from China, the United States of America
    has sent fighter planes over the South China Sea claiming it an international zone abiding
    by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS).
    Acknowledging UNCLOS, the US strongly condemns China’s militarization over
    the South China Sea as well as its claim on the nine-dash line. The US also acknowledges
    conventions between Malaysia and China where they had agreed upon the occupation of
    the South China Sea. In addition, case number 2013-19 of the Permanent Court of
    Arbitration stated that China does not enjoy historical rights over the South China Sea and,
    furthermore, stated that no further comments are necessary since China is obliged to follow
    UNCLOS. Thus, China’s unlawful action of militarizing the South China Sea should
    immediately be ceased.
    Taking into account such cases, the US firmly believes that stable yet strong
    implementation of the Economic Exclusive Zone is needed to settle this issue. Furthermore,
    the US more than willingly believes that China should be sanctioned using suitable
    international legal systems if unlawful acts are to be continued. The US believes that
    vigilance from neighboring Asian countries or other member states over the South China
    Sea will be vital in order to keep the sustainability of the region, to implement the
    Economic Exclusive Zone and as well as keeping the lookout for any other unlawful
    actions in the region. This delegate looks forward to co-operating with other delegates to
    effectively solve this issue. Thank you.
    Opening Speech of (your country)

    Honorable Chairs, Fellow Delegates, and Most Esteemed Guests,

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