Ethiopian President’s Key Statements at the 80th UN General Assembly
Ethiopian President’s Key Statements at the 80th UN General Assembly
🟡UN at 80
The UN suffers from double standards, lack of impartiality, and outdated representation.
🟡Peace & Justice
Reaffirmed support for diplomacy over violence and the Palestinian right to self-determination.
Urged humanitarian aid access and a genuine two-state solution.
Warned against militarization, arms races, and retreat from climate and development commitments.
🟡Africa’s Voice & Global Reform
Called for decentralization of UN capacity to the Global South, especially Africa.
Pressed for urgent UN Security Council reform, with Africa gaining permanent representation.
Demanded debt cancellation, restructuring, and suspension to address the compounding debt crisis.
🟡Regional Security & Cooperation
Stressed indivisibility of security in the Horn of Africa; called for stronger support to AU peace missions, including Somalia stabilization efforts.
Announced entry into force of the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework, moving toward regional water cooperation.
🟡National Milestones
Commissioned the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), adding 5,000+ MW of clean energy capacity.
GERD will electrify 60 million Ethiopians, boost food and water security, empower women, and drive SDG progress.
Symbol of African self-reliance and regional integration.
🟡Maritime & Global Equity
Advocated equal rights to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, citing international law on the high seas as a “common heritage of mankind.”
Called for no state to be locked out of growth, finance, or technology due to geography.
“The spirit, genius, and competence of humanity towards unity, justice, and collective wellbeing will triumph over rivalry.”
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