Osman Saleh Mohammed, Eritrea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, criticized the global political order, tracing its roots to post-World War conflicts and the Cold War.
He argued that the current “unipolar order” revives colonialism, slavery, and resource theft, citing conflicts like Ukraine and tensions with China as examples of these policies under the guise of maintaining global peace.
He highlighted how these same policies fuel conflicts in Africa and stifle the Palestinian cause, warning of a potential wider regional war. Saleh also pointed to growing protests in Europe and the U.S. as signs of the dysfunctionality of this order.
He stressed that Eritrea’s struggles, particularly the destabilization efforts following its 1991 independence and the unjust sanctions imposed in 2009, reflect broader challenges faced by many countries around the world.
Saleh called for the removal of unilateral coercive measures on nations such as Cuba, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. He urged reform of the United Nations Charter to hold hegemonic powers accountable and establish a just global order that ensures peace and stability.
