Africa
Africa’s development and representation at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised africa’s development and representation
Zambia · Day 5Mulambo Hamakuni HaimbeMr. President, Africa's youthful population is one of our greatest assets and represents an enormous opportunity for global prosperity for global prosperity.
According to demographic forecasts, one in every four youths on the globe will be African by 2050.
We have a wealth of young Africans with potential to become entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, farmers, innovators, and artists, and indeed, future leaders.
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Cabo Verde · Day 5Francisco Avelino Vieira de CarvalhoThey will only be truly and fulfill their role when they are respected and upheld by all.
In our region, terrorism, violent extremism, and national crimes also remind us that peace requires prevention, strong institutions, and cooperation, and requires opportunities.
Africa is the continent with the youngest population in the world.
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India · Day 5Subrahmanyam JaishankarWhether it is clean energy and clean water projects, sustainable agriculture, or the dissemination of best practices and technology, our capabilities and experiences have been reflected abroad.
African nations and small island developing states have been our preferred partners in this journey.
Initiatives like the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, or the Global Biofuels Alliance are all making steady progress.
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Tunisia · Day 5Mohamed Ali NaftiMr. President, the abundant human resources, natural wealth, and the promising potential of Africa make Africa an essential partner in advancing development at the international level.
Yet, the Africa we want continues to face intertwined security and economic challenges that require a comprehensive approach.
In this regard, Tunisia reaffirms its commitment to the principle of African solutions to African problems, thereby strengthening the ownership of African countries and peoples over the resolution of their crises and reinforcing the role of African mechanisms and institutions in maintaining peace and security.
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Sao Tome and Principe · Day 5Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado VazExcellencies, the experience of Sao Tome and Principe as a small democracy also shapes the way we view representation at the international level.
Africa today occupies a demographic, economic, and political place that is not yet adequately reflected in the institutions where the most far-reaching decisions are taken.
It is in this area that reform of the Security Council becomes imperative.
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Cameroon · Day 5Lejeune Mbella MbellaWe should also give new impetus to international trade, industrialization, and transforming raw materials locally as well as strengthening regional integration.
And it is this energy that guided the work of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, WTO, which Cameroon had the privilege of hosting from the 26th to the 29th of March 2026.
Cameroon also has the intention of contributing to the full expansion of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the acronym being AfCFTA.
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China · Day 5Han ZhengChina has created two miracles at home, namely fast economic growth and long-term social stability.
and over many years, it has contributed around 30% to global growth.
China has joined hands with more than three-fourths of the countries in the world in pursuing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
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Russian Federation · Day 5Sergey LavrovOur principled approach is the following: UN Security Council reform cannot involve any additional seats being allocated to Western countries, especially to Germany and Japan, who are now on the path to militarism and revanchism.
We are in favor of broadening the representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
We support Brazil's and India's candidatures for a permanent seat.
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Belarus · Day 5Maxim RyzhenkovThey are about returning people's own history to them.
How many names remain on the world map that have erased millennia-old memory?
Here's a simple example.
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Djibouti · Day 5Abdoulkader Houssein OmarIn this regard, the CBI commitment represents an important step forward whose commitments must now be translated into tangible results, including through improved access to concessional financing, enhanced debt sustainability, and increased mobilization of public and private capital for development.
We must also strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation in order to share technologies, knowledge, and solutions tailored to the realities of our countries.
Africa must not be viewed solely as a region vulnerable to climate change.
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Gabon · Day 5Marie-Édith Tassyla-Ye-DoumbenenyThe UN must therefore demonstrate its ability to adapt to the international context and effectively address the challenges facing the world.
This commitment to institutional transformation must take into account the urgent need to reform the Security Council.
Indeed, Africa must take its rightful place within the very restricted circle of permanent members.
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Canada · Day 5Anita AnandWe are strengthening ties between Canada and Europe.
Alongside the European Union, we are building an alliance for the future.
Thanks to our strategy for Africa, we are boosting our trade links with our African partners.
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