AYV News, August 29, 2024
As Sierra Leone is set to end its role of Presidency in the United Nations Security Council on 31st August, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba has described it as a pride for the continent.
Minister Kabba discussed how Sierra Leone was elected as a non-permanent member on June 6, 2023, and how the country has been able to advocate for peace and stability across the globe within this few months in the council.
The Foreign Affairs Minister said Sierra Leone through its permanent representative in the Council, chaired every session in the Council in August, and key among them was chaired by President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, where he championed the call for a democratic and a fair representation for Africa in the Council.
He said most of the decisions and resolutions discussed in the Council, have to do with the African continent, adding that it is unfair for the continent not be represented in the permanent category. This he said is a historical injustice that needs to be corrected.
According to the Minister, Sierra Leone has been able to participate in key resolutions reached by the council which includes, the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Palestine and that of the Sudan.
Minister Kabba said Sierra Leone is a permanent member in the Africa Union Peace and Security Council where President Bio and his counterparts have discussed a clear road map in Sudan to avoid the predicted human catastrophic.
Minister Kabba said: “We used our voice in the Security Council to create awareness on the continent’s problems. A conflict in Africa is a concern for all of us. We know there are some emerging challenges within our sub-region which have given the need for an urgent discussion on the future of ECOWAS”.
Underscoring the diplomatic gains and bilateral relations of Sierra Leone, Minister Alhaji Kabba said the establishment of several embassies in the country serves as a testament of the high level of trust and confidence the international community has on the leadership of President Bio.
