The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on September 22 in New York, United States. The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, who are members of the Sahel States Confederation (AES), held a preparatory meeting on September 21 to coordinate their participation. This meeting allowed them to review the general program of the session and harmonize the elements of language that will frame the different interventions of the delegations.
The objective of this coordination is to promote a concerted and coherent approach, particularly during the parallel event dedicated to the Sahel States Confederation, which will be led by the foreign ministers of the three countries. According to Burkinabè Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, this coordination reflects the willingness of AES member countries to directly defend their positions on the international scene.
The Sahel States Confederation, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, aims to promote a common voice and vision for its member states. By working together, the three countries seek to promote their interests and defend their positions on the international scene. This unity is seen as a key aspect of their participation in the 81st UN General Assembly.
The preparatory meeting also allowed the ministers to discuss the program of the session and identify key areas of focus for their interventions. They emphasized the importance of promoting the aspirations of the peoples of the Sahel region and correcting narratives about the confederal space.
Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré stressed that the member countries of the AES want to "port the voice of the AES themselves and not let other actors speak on their behalf." This statement highlights the determination of the three countries to take ownership of their participation in international forums and to promote their own interests.
The 81st UN General Assembly provides an opportunity for the Sahel States Confederation to present its positions and promote the aspirations of its peoples to the international community. The three countries are expected to engage in various activities and events during the assembly, including a parallel event dedicated to the AES.
The unity displayed by the member countries of the AES at the 81st UN General Assembly reflects their commitment to promoting a common voice and vision for the Sahel region. This coordination is seen as a key aspect of their participation in international forums and a demonstration of their willingness to work together to promote their interests.
Key points
- The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger held a preparatory meeting to coordinate their participation at the 81st UN General Assembly.
- The Sahel States Confederation aims to promote a common voice and vision for its member states.
- The three countries seek to promote their interests and defend their positions on the international scene through their participation in the 81st UN General Assembly.
