Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa emphasized the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a critical “beacon of hope” for addressing global issues in his speech on UN General Assembly.
He expressed concern over slow progress, with only 17% of targets on track, and urged for urgent global solidarity to tackle economic imbalances, climate change, and conflicts.
Highlighting Tanzania’s initiatives, such as empowering youth and women through agriculture, he also called for the right to self-determination for colonized peoples and the lifting of economic sanctions, particularly against Cuba.
Majaliwa advocated for enhanced global peace efforts, recognized the importance of Kiswahili as a potential official UN language, and reaffirmed Tanzania’s dedication to democracy and reform within international institutions.
He concluded with a call for unity against threats to peace and human dignity, stressing the importance of rebuilding and reforming for a better future.
