President Ramaphosa insisted on the need to rebuild trust between nations at the UN general assembly

By Edwin F -

On September 19, 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa delivered a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, addressing various issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and the necessity for enhanced global cooperation. The following are key points from his speech:

Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, President Ramaphosa stressed the significance of global cooperation in combating the virus, asserting that no country can overcome it in isolation. He called for increased investment in vaccine production and distribution, as well as the elimination of obstacles to vaccine accessibility, including intellectual property rights.

In terms of climate change, President Ramaphosa underscored the urgent need to tackle this issue, warning that time is running out to save our planet. He advocated for greater investment in renewable energy and urged developed nations to provide financial and technological assistance to developing countries in their transition to a low-carbon economy.

    

                                                           President Ramaphosa 

President Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of global cooperation in addressing the world's most pressing challenges, emphasizing the necessity of working together to establish a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world. He called for enhanced collaboration between developed and developing nations, as well as the strengthening of multilateral institutions such as the United Nations.

Furthermore, President Ramaphosa advocated for greater representation of African countries in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, asserting that the voice of the African continent and the global South must be reinforced within the United Nations and the broader multilateral system.

Lastly, President Ramaphosa highlighted the need to rebuild trust between nations and between citizens and their governments. He emphasized the importance of restoring trust in institutions, leaders, and each other to foster a more harmonious global community.

President Ramaphosa's address at the United Nations General Assembly underscored the imperative of international collaboration in tackling the paramount issues confronting our world, namely the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. He advocated for heightened commitment to renewable energy, vaccine manufacturing and dissemination, as well as the fortification of multilateral organizations like the United Nations. Furthermore, he accentuated the necessity of restoring faith between nations and between citizens and their governing bodies, while concurrently championing the advancement of democratic principles and human rights.


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