Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya delivered a speech at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, emphasizing governance, economic development, infrastructure, and sovereignty. He presented a vision for development based on each country's unique realities and highlighted several achievements in Guinea over the past few years. Doumbouya recalled his previous speech at the same tribune three years ago, where he stated that the imported governance model had not yielded expected results in Africa.
Doumbouya discussed Guinea's institutional process, citing the successful organization of elections and establishment of institutions with financing from the state's ordinary resources. He expressed pride in the fact that none of the elections had significant incidents, demonstrating that a country can organize credible, peaceful, and transparent elections using its own resources. The President's remarks focused on showcasing Guinea's progress in various areas.
The President highlighted several economic projects and infrastructure developments in Guinea, including the construction of over 1,000 kilometers of paved roads for regional connectivity and the Simandou project, one of Africa's largest mining and infrastructure projects. He also mentioned the "Simandou 2040" strategic framework, aimed at driving the transformation of Guinea's economy. Doumbouya presented these achievements as a demonstration of Guinea's progress.
Doumbouya shared his vision for governance and development models, citing examples from Asia and the Middle East, where countries have achieved prosperity by adapting international experiences to their own realities. He emphasized that Africa can also follow this path, which is not a rejection of the international community or cooperation. The President's speech reflected his desire to promote a new approach to development.
The President emphasized the importance of human capital, particularly the youth, in driving Guinea's progress. He called for increased investment in quality education, training programs tailored to market needs, and job creation and entrepreneurship opportunities, including through the "Simandou Academy". Doumbouya's remarks highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to development.
Doumbouya reiterated Guinea's commitment to international cooperation while asserting the country's ability to define its own priorities. He stated that Guinea is moving forward with its own means, based on its own choices, and for the benefit of its people. The President's speech reflected Guinea's desire for self-determination and cooperation on equal terms.
The President's address at the UN General Assembly provided an overview of Guinea's progress and vision for the future. He highlighted the country's achievements in governance, infrastructure, and economic development, while emphasizing the importance of adapting international experiences to national realities. Doumbouya's speech was seen as a call for Africa to take ownership of its development.
Key points
- Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya presents a vision for development based on national realities and highlights progress in governance, infrastructure, and economic development.
- Doumbouya emphasizes the importance of human capital, particularly the youth, in driving Guinea's progress.
- The President reiterates Guinea's commitment to international cooperation while asserting the country's ability to define its own priorities.
