Lesotho’s Key Statements at the 80th UN General Assembly
Lesotho’s Key Statements at the 80th UN General Assembly
🟡UN & Multilateralism
Praised UN leadership but warned of budgetary constraints, protectionism, and disregard for GA decisions undermining credibility.
Called for stronger collective efforts to defend the UN Charter and multilateralism.
🟡UN Reform & Africa’s Voice
Reform of the Security Council must not remain a “distant aspiration.”
Reaffirmed commitment to the Ezulwini Consensus for Africa’s permanent representation.
🟡National Reforms
Since 2014, Lesotho has pursued Comprehensive National Reforms to address instability.
Adopted the 10th Constitutional Amendment, with more amendments underway.
SADC has formally removed Lesotho from its “special observation” agenda—a major milestone.
🟡Development & Finance
National efforts: curbing illicit financial flows, strengthening tax systems, and driving industrialization.
🟡Energy & Digital Future
Advancing a Just Energy Transition, harnessing hydro, wind, and solar for domestic and regional security.
Plans to host green-powered data centers, boosting Africa’s digital transformation.
Investing in digital infrastructure, literacy, and innovation, with emphasis on youth and women.
🟡Agriculture & Climate Action
Agriculture is central but vulnerable to shocks; called for investment in adaptation and resilience.
Welcomed proposal for Regional Agriculture Research Hubs; offered to host one for Africa.
Signed the BBNJ Agreement to protect marine biodiversity, affirming oceans as a global responsibility.
🟡Health & Gender
Expanding primary healthcare, with focus on maternal health, HIV/AIDS, TB, and NCDs.
Stressed gender equality and elimination of gender-based violence as central to development.
🟡Peace & Global Justice
Called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution.
Demanded lifting of unilateral sanctions on Zimbabwe and Cuba.
“The future demands a United Nations that is more inclusive, responsive, and equipped to address emerging challenges.”
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