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Trust and solidarity form the bedrock of a functional multilateral order and rebuilding trust is paramount, said Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan in his statement at the United Nations 78th General Assembly’s General Debate.
Trust and solidarity form the bedrock of a functional multilateral order and rebuilding trust is paramount, said Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan in his statement at the United Nations 78th General Assembly’s General Debate. Ramkalawan was the first person to make a statement in the debate being held under the theme “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability for all.”He said that as the challenge to global peace, security and prosperity takes on new dimensions, the lessons of the past become even more relevant as disunity and distrust threaten to paint a bleak future, void of hope and possibilities.
The world is confronted with the urgent need to rebuild trust and reignite global solidarity in order to accelerate action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Only through collective action one can achieve the vision of a better world for all, stated Seychelles’ head of the state. He further said that at the heart of the discussion lies the 2030 Agenda, a transformative blueprint for sustainable development.
It should serve as a roadmap to eradicate poverty, promote human rights, protect our planet, and ensure that no one is left behind. Yet, as humanity reviews the progress, it is evident that collectively falling short of the set targets, and the global pandemic has further exacerbated the challenges ahead.
Ramkalawan said that the UN Secretary-General’s SDG stimulus, aimed at transforming the global financial system, is commendable, and international financial institutions must collaborate to support the collective ambition for a sustainable future. Seychelles is committed to renewable energy and energy efficiency, as a small island developing state (SIDS), it lacks the capacity and infrastructure to develop these solutions fully.
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To achieve the SDGs and ensure peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability for all, one must embrace the interconnectedness of the world. Climate change knows no boundaries, poverty respects no borders, and the quest for peace requires a collective effort, said Ramkalawan. He reiterated that trust is the foundation on which nations cooperate, and it is through trust that nations foster meaningful partnerships and collaborations.
