On the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Abdoul Kader Hussein Oumar, attended a high-level meeting to discuss the implementation of the "Charter of the Future" in Africa. The meeting, co-organized by Namibia and Zambia, in collaboration with the African Union and the United Nations, focused on assessing progress, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing international cooperation.
During his intervention, Minister Oumar, also the president of the Council of Ministers of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), emphasized the need for greater consistency between international frameworks and commitments, and the priorities set by the African continent. He stressed that the "Charter of the Future" should not replace or overshadow Africa's vision but rather serve as a supportive tool to translate international commitments into tangible results.
The Djiboutian participation highlighted the importance of integrating international initiatives with continental agendas to ensure that international partnerships address Africa's pressing priorities, particularly in development, peace, stability, and regional cooperation. The meeting evaluated progress since the adoption of the Charter two years ago and explored challenges and opportunities for strengthened international cooperation.
The high-level meeting is part of the efforts to follow up on the implementation of the Charter and promote continuous dialogue between African countries and the international community. This dialogue aims to translate shared commitments into practical actions. The UN General Assembly's annual activities began last Monday at the organization's headquarters in New York.
Djibouti's participation reflects the country's commitment to active engagement in major international forums to serve peace, security, and sustainable development issues. The attendance of such meetings enables Djibouti to contribute to global discussions and decisions that impact the African continent and the world.
The discussions at the meeting were centered on the evaluation of progress made since the adoption of the Charter of the Future two years ago. Participants reviewed the level of progress achieved in implementing its commitments and addressed the remaining challenges facing the continent.
Key stakeholders, including representatives from African countries and international organizations, converged to share experiences and best practices in implementing the Charter. They underscored the importance of collective action and cooperation in achieving the objectives of the Charter and addressing global challenges.
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- Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Abdoul Kader Hussein Oumar, participated in a high-level meeting in New York to discuss the implementation of the "Charter of the Future" in Africa.
