Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, representing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, during the 82nd session of the assembly. Madbouly spoke at a high-level meeting celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. He highlighted the significance of the declaration, which linked human rights and development, and emphasized the need to renew commitment to it. Egypt was among the countries that voted in favor of the declaration and has consistently supported it.
Madbouly noted that despite the passage of 40 years, there is still a significant gap between recognizing the right to development and the actual ability to exercise it. He cited ongoing conflicts, geopolitical and economic crises, and their adverse impact on developing countries. These crises, he said, threaten to undermine development gains achieved by these countries. The Egyptian Prime Minister stressed that a fair and equitable global economic and financial system is necessary to address these challenges.
To achieve the right to development, Madbouly emphasized the need for a favorable international environment and a more equitable global economic and financial system. This system, he said, should address debt burdens, support technology transfer and capacity building, and eliminate structural barriers hindering developing countries' ability to achieve their development goals. He also called for avoiding unilateral coercive measures that contradict international law principles and promoting international cooperation and solidarity.
Madbouly highlighted Egypt's efforts to translate the right to development into policies and programs that prioritize human well-being. In recent years, Egypt has made significant strides in improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social protection. The government has also focused on empowering women, youth, and people with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on rural and underprivileged areas through initiatives like the presidential "Hayat Karima" (Decent Life) program.
The Egyptian Prime Minister stressed that discussing the right to development is meaningless in the face of ongoing conflicts, occupation, displacement, and destruction of infrastructure. He emphasized that the Palestinian people's right to development is inextricably linked to their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state. Egypt welcomes efforts to establish a binding international legal framework through constructive dialogue.
Madbouly's speech reflected Egypt's commitment to promoting a fair global system that supports developing countries. He reiterated the importance of international cooperation and solidarity in addressing the challenges facing these countries. The Egyptian Prime Minister's address was part of Egypt's participation in the UN General Assembly, highlighting the country's role in promoting global development and cooperation.
The high-level meeting at the UN General Assembly celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. The declaration has been instrumental in shaping the international development agenda, and its significance was reaffirmed by Madbouly's speech. Egypt's participation in the meeting underscores its commitment to promoting human rights, development, and international cooperation.
Key points
- Egypt calls for a fair global system to protect developing countries from crises.
- Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly addresses the UN General Assembly on the right to development.
- Egypt emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and solidarity in promoting development.
