Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, in her speech during UN General Assembly session, expressed concern over global inequalities that lead to poverty, hunger, and disease, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
Nabbanja reiterated Africa’s demand for two permanent and two non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and equitable international system.
She highlighted financing as a major obstacle to achieving the 2030 Agenda and advocated for zero-interest loans and debt reforms to promote sustainable development in infrastructure.
Nabbanja called for urgent reform of the global financial architecture and emphasized the need for international support for the African Continental Free Trade Area and foreign direct investment (FDI).
On climate change, she urged developed countries to provide financial, technological, and capacity-building support to developing nations.
She called for climate justice and additional climate financing, beyond official development assistance.
Nabbanja also criticized economic sanctions on certain nations, which impede their development.
Representing the Group of 77 and the Non-Aligned Movement, she reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to revitalizing multilateralism to tackle global challenges.
