Tanzania supports UN reforms
Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Augustine Mahiga
What you need to know:
- The stand was expressed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Augustine Mahiga, in his speech at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday, September 23, New York.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has expressed her support of new reforms undertaken by the United Nation (UN) aiming to make the organisation more efficient and relevant on addressing the trending challenges.
The stand was expressed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Augustine Mahiga, in his speech at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday, September 23, New York.
The reform will see UN improve its work on humanitarian response, development and sustaining peace initiatives.
Dr Mahiga gave the speech on behalf of President John Magufuli.
According to a statement from UN country office, the head of Tanzanian delegation said in his speech that the delay in the reforms of the Security Council is testing the political will of the key players on this matter noting that debate on this serious matter has now become routine and sterile.
“We hope in the process of implementing these latest reform proposals, the debates will be all inclusive and progress will be made on the basis of consensus,” he said.
The minister went on to recommend the initiative by the UN Secretary General Mr Antonio Guterres saying it should have received a consensual support by the entire members.
Tanzania’s stand goes together with the one presented by the Rwanda's President Paul Kagame who among others, called for reforms of the UN’s body to fit the current challenges the world is facing.
He said the world faces difficult challenges, but no more so, than in the past. Howebbver, Dr Mahiga noted that working together in a constructive spirit, world leaders can assure our children, the future they deserve.
“This positive momentum also positions the United Nations and the African Union to work more closely together. Concrete steps can be taken on both sides to improve the quality of coordination and consultation,” he said adding:
“We have the tools and the mandates to address the global challenges of our day, from climate change to peace-building to human equality and development.”
Attending the 72nd assembly, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, called for the US government to take the issue of climate change seriously and the need to be united in fighting against, this man-aided phenomenon.
He highlighted that climate change is a present reality and so are its effects and impacts.
“I call for all the global leaders to focus their attention on the issue of climate change and find best possible solutions to counter it,” he said.
