The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Khalilur Rahman, met with H.E. Mr. Constant Serge Bounda, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad of the Republic of the Congo.
The President of the General Assembly highlighted the importance of rectifying the eight-decades-long historic injustice that is the underrepresentation of African countries on the UN Security Council. The Minister for Foreign Affairs acknowledged the President’s statement advocating for permanent African representation on the Security Council, emphasizing President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s commitment to multilateralism and elevating African perspectives in global decision-making.
Discussions touched upon global environmental action, focusing on the UN Decade on Afforestation and Reforestation and the vital role of the Congo Basin in climate mitigation and issues of regional peace and security.
They also exchanged views on ongoing efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of the United Nations, the importance of enhancing African representation within the international civil service and reaffirmed the importance of a Member State-driven multilateral system that delivers for all.