Egypt hosted a high-level ministerial event in New York on African leadership, national prevention, and peacebuilding. The event was organized in partnership with Kenya, the African Union, and the United Nations Office for Building and Sustaining Peace. Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Bader Abdelatty participated in the event, which took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The event aimed to promote African leadership and national ownership in peacebuilding and prevention.
During the event, Dr. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of national leadership and ownership in achieving sustainable peace. He highlighted that the 2025 review of the Peacebuilding Architecture reaffirmed that sustainable peace must be based on national ownership and leadership. The minister also stressed the need to translate international and continental commitments into concrete national strategies and capacities.
Dr. Abdelatty also pointed out the role of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Development, which was launched during Egypt's AU presidency in 2019. The forum aims to promote an African approach to peacebuilding and prevention. He reviewed Egypt's role in this field, particularly in leading the file of post-conflict reconstruction and development within the AU.
The minister emphasized the importance of integrating the AU's updated policy on post-conflict reconstruction and development with the outcomes of the 2025 review of the Peacebuilding Architecture. He also highlighted the need to enhance cooperation between the UN and the AU. The African Union's Center for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development in Cairo plays a crucial role in supporting African countries' national capacities.
Dr. Abdelatty concluded his remarks by emphasizing the need to direct international partnerships and financing towards nationally determined priorities. He also stressed the importance of investing in prevention, which is less costly than dealing with conflicts after they erupt. The sixth edition of the Aswan Forum, scheduled for November, will continue to promote the agenda of prevention, national ownership, and African leadership in peacebuilding.
The event was attended by various dignitaries and representatives from countries and international organizations. The participants discussed ways to promote African leadership and national ownership in peacebuilding and prevention. They also explored ways to enhance cooperation between the AU and the UN in this field.
Egypt's efforts to promote peacebuilding and prevention in Africa are part of its broader commitment to promoting peace and stability on the continent. The country has been actively engaged in various peacebuilding initiatives, including the Aswan Forum. Egypt's leadership in this field reflects its commitment to promoting African solutions to African problems.
Key points
- Egypt hosts high-level ministerial event in New York to promote African leadership and national ownership in peacebuilding and prevention.
- The event aims to translate international and continental commitments into concrete national strategies and capacities.
- Egypt emphasizes the importance of investing in prevention and promoting African leadership in peacebuilding.
