The Gambia’s Key Statements at the 80th UN General Assembly
The Gambia’s Key Statements at the 80th UN General Assembly
🟡National Progress
The Gambia is preparing for 2026 Presidential Elections with transparency and international standards.
National Development Plan YIRIWA (2023–2027) aims at inclusive growth, anchored in democracy and accountability.
🟡Peace & Security
Hosted the Sahel Governance Forum to address regional instability.
Urged stronger early warning systems and protection for children in conflict zones.
🟡Global Justice
Called for an immediate end to wars and conflicts, with humanitarian aid access guaranteed.
Reaffirmed support for Palestine’s UN membership and a two-state solution with 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as capital.
Endorsed Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative in Western Sahara as “realistic and credible.”
Backed One China Policy and demanded lifting of the embargo on Cuba.
🟡Women & Youth
Marked 25 years of UNSC Resolution 1325, stressing women’s inclusion in peace and decision-making.
Preparing for the 4th World Conference on Women; urged dismantling barriers to empowerment.
🟡Development & Finance
Warned that only 17% of SDGs have been achieved; Agenda 2030 is off-track.
Called for reform of the international financial architecture, fair debt restructuring, and targeted investment to empower Global South economies.
🟡UN Reform & Africa’s Voice
Backed the Ezulwini Consensus & Sirte Declaration for Africa’s full representation on the Security Council.
“Africa’s under-representation is a historical injustice that must be corrected.”
🟡Climate Action
Urged stronger outcomes at COP30 in Brazil, with ambitious NDCs and adequate climate financing.
Stressed climate–security links, especially in the Sahel.
🟡Closing Vision
Called on member states to forge a new consensus to make the UN a potent force for humanity’s common destiny.
“This is our only planet. Let us preserve it for posterity.”
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