Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has called for reforms of the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, to improve the organizations efficiency and effectiveness.
His statement came at organization commemorated its 75th Anniversary on Monday September 21, 2020.
“The signatories of the Charter intended that the United Nations will be a centre for harmonizing actions to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character,” President Bio said, adding that complete adherence to and implementation of the provisions of the UN Charter is more critical now.
“But the seemingly unending cycles of conflict, the devastating impacts of climate change, and the spread of terrorism in recent history, continue to question the effectiveness of our organization and our ability to promote peace and decent life for all on a sustainable planet. We should collectively generate innovative ideas for fostering peace and better living standards for all.”
“We should implement reform measures in the three major organs of the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of this noble institution,” President Bio said.
He said that Sierra Leone is committed to advancing our collective ambition and energy to maintain global peace and security, mitigate climate change, and achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. “We look forward to working with you and all Member States in upholding and fulfilling our collective objectives as set out in the United Nations Charter,” he said.
He said that Sierra Leone is delighted to join other Member States in commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations. In spite of an unprecedented and disruptive global health crisis with attendant severe economic and social impacts, he said, our challenge is to emerge stronger and better by broadening and deepening dialogue and cooperation across borders, sectors, and generations.
“Our collective commitment to multilateralism will therefore determine how fast our world recovers and whether we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” he said.
By Alusine Sesay
23/09/2020. ISSUE NO: ISSUE NO: 7914