Honourable delegates, esteemed chairs, student officers, faculty advisors, and distinguished guests, 

I am Anthony J. Lim, a junior at Gyeonggi Suwon International School, and it is my utmost privilege and honor to welcome you to the fifth rendition of SWMUN as the Secretary-General.

Throughout our history, we’ve experienced various attempts at fostering international dialogue. The eradication of smallpox, the Paris Agreement, all successful times nations have collaborated in the past. Now, we need to unify more than ever. From inflation to geopolitical insecurity, today we are placed at the forefront of complex, transnational crises. For us to see a better tomorrow, nations must come together to discuss and navigate these expansive challenges.

SWMUN VII, opens the door of opportunity for delegates to explore this idea with our theme, “Shaping Stability in an Unstable World”.  Delegates will take the role of member nations to engage in diplomatic discussion. Together, you will build off of one another, strengthening solutions in ways that wouldn’t be possible alone. 

The United Nations itself was founded to encourage cooperation against issues that endanger  international peace and security. The UN is a crucial bridge for nations to coordinate peacemaking efforts, disaster relief efforts, and avoid future conflict. In SWMUN VII, you will simulate the UN conference protocol, collaborate with varied perspectives to write agendas, and engage in constructive dialogue to amend them.

Thank you all for your support in making this conference possible, and we hope to see you at DAEMUN VII.

Anthony J. Lim 

Secretary-General

Gyeonggi Suwon International School '27

SWMUN 2026