Botswana’s Key Statements at the 80th UN General Assembly
Botswana’s Key Statements at the 80th UN General Assembly
🟡Economy & Development
Diamonds financed Botswana’s growth, but reliance is fragile.
Vision: diversify into renewables, technology, agriculture, and value-added industries.
🟡Climate & Health
As a semi-arid nation, Botswana faces droughts and water scarcity.
Joined the Global Center on Adaptation, urging scaled-up financing for adaptation, water infrastructure, and climate-smart agriculture.
Recent medicine shortages exposed global health inequities—access to medicines is a human right, not a privilege.
🟡Africa’s Voice & UN Reform
Africa remains the only continent without a permanent Security Council seat.
“This UN cannot be truly together until Africa is afforded an equal voice.”
🟡Peace & Solidarity
Welcomed recognition of Palestine by the UK, Australia, Canada, and France; reaffirmed support for Palestinian dignity.
“We are better together in combating pandemics, adapting to climate change, securing peace, and ensuring dignity for all.”
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