DP Rigathi Gachagua, has left the coutry on a diplomatic visit to attend the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit in Equatorial Guinea.
Representing President William Ruto, Gachagua is set to deliver a statement on November 24, 2023, addressing the urgent need for accelerated reforms of the UNSC.
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The summit, organized by the Committee of Ten (C-10), is an important venue for African nations to position themselves in the ongoing international discussions on UNSC reforms, which were initiated in 2005.
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This committee also advocates for the Common African Position on the Reform of the UNSC, as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.
The ongoing Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the UNSC reforms began in 2009 during the 63rd Session of the UN General Assembly. Currently, the UNSC’s permanent members include the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia, with non-permanent member positions held on a rotational basis. Africa is currently represented by Mozambique, Gabon, and Ghana.
The African Union selected Kenya, along with nine other member states, including Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Zambia, Libya, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Uganda, to lead discussions on UNSC reforms.
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As the summit progresses, the C-10 Heads of State and Government are expected to collaboratively develop a realistic and pragmatic roadmap for the UNSC reform, aligning with the best interests of the African continent. The outcome of these discussions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of international diplomacy and security.
