United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has known as for Africa to have a everlasting seat within the U.N. Security Council.
Speaking on the week’s China-Africa discussion board on Thursday, he additionally advised African leaders that previous “injustices” in opposition to the continent should be corrected.
Guterres and greater than 50 African leaders are attending the discussion board this week.
He advised the leaders that it was time to right “historic injustices” in opposition to the continent, in keeping with state media.
“It is outrageous … that the continent of Africa still has no permanent seat on the Security Council,” he stated.
“Many African countries are mired in debt and struggling to invest in sustainable development,” he stated.
“Many have no access to effective debt relief, scarce resources, and clearly insufficient … funding,” he added.
Guterres advised the gathering that “China’s remarkable record of development – including on eradicating poverty – provides a wealth of experience and expertise.”
“It can be a catalyst for key transitions on food systems and digital connectivity,” he stated.
“And as home to some of the world’s most dynamic economies, Africa can maximize the potential of China’s support in areas from trade to data management, finance and technology,” Guterres added.
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