Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli delivered a speech at the 81st UN General Assembly, representing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The speech marked the 40th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Right to Development. Madbouli emphasized the significance of this declaration, which linked human rights and development, and stressed the need for renewed commitment to its principles. He noted that Egypt was among the countries that voted in favor of the declaration and has continued to support it.
Madbouli highlighted the persistent gap between recognizing the right to development and the actual ability to exercise it. He attributed this to ongoing conflicts, geopolitical and economic crises, and the resulting burdens on developing countries. These challenges, he argued, threaten to undermine the development gains that have been achieved. Madbouli emphasized that creating a favorable international environment and establishing a more equitable global economic and financial system are essential for addressing these issues.
The Egyptian Prime Minister stressed that achieving the right to development requires addressing the debt burdens of developing countries, supporting technology transfer and capacity building, and removing structural barriers that hinder their development progress. He also called for avoiding unilateral coercive measures that contradict international law principles and promoting international cooperation and solidarity. Madbouli reiterated Egypt's commitment to translating the right to development into policies and programs that prioritize human well-being.
Madbouli highlighted Egypt's efforts to prioritize human development, including investments in healthcare, education, and social protection. He also mentioned the government's focus on empowering women, youth, and people with disabilities. The Prime Minister specifically mentioned the "Hayat Karima" presidential initiative, which has become a model for local development. This initiative aims to improve living conditions in rural areas and address the needs of the most vulnerable populations.
Madbouli emphasized that discussing the right to development is meaningless in the context of ongoing conflicts, occupation, and displacement. He stressed 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 that promotes the right to development through constructive dialogue.
The Prime Minister's speech reflected Egypt's commitment to promoting development and human rights. He highlighted the country's efforts to address the needs of its citizens, particularly in rural areas, and its support for international cooperation and solidarity. Madbouli's address was seen as a significant contribution to the UN General Assembly's discussion on the right to development.
In conclusion, Madbouli's speech at the UN General Assembly underscored Egypt's dedication to promoting development and human rights. The Prime Minister's emphasis on the need for a favorable international environment and a more equitable global economic system resonated with many delegates. Egypt's efforts to prioritize human development and promote local development initiatives, such as the "Hayat Karima" initiative, were also highlighted.
Key points
- Egypt's Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli emphasizes the need for a favorable international environment to promote development and human rights.
- The "Hayat Karima" presidential initiative has become a model for local development in Egypt.
- Madbouli stresses that the Palestinian people's right to development is linked to their right to self-determination and statehood.
