Lejeune Mbella Mbella, Cameroon’s Minister for External Relations, in UN General Assembly, highlighted that climate-related displacement now rivals war-driven refugee crises, urging immediate action on the Paris Agreement.
He lamented the slow mobilization of financial and technical resources to address global issues like conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine, which exacerbate arms races and geopolitical tensions.
Mbella Mbella also stressed the need for Africa to have two permanent seats on the UN Security Council, noting the injustice of its absence.
As the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approach, he emphasized that current efforts are insufficient and urged stronger political will.
He referenced various development frameworks, including the Doha Programme of Action and Agenda 2063, as critical for advancing the world’s poorest nations.
Domestically, he outlined Cameroon’s goals for economic recovery and emerging status by 2035, alongside humanitarian efforts for regions affected by Boko Haram and internal conflicts.
He called for global macroeconomic reform, arguing that post-World War II institutions have become outdated and contribute to inequalities, obstructing the development of poorer nations.
