The Egyptian vision to enhance cooperation between countries of the Global South to support security and peace

The intertwined international challenges that threaten international peace and security always require the development of cooperation paths between countries, allowing for dealing with overlapping crises and supporting efforts to achieve development and stability. In light of the widening economic and social gaps and increasing pressures facing developing countries, the importance of multilateral action is highlighted in building responses that are more capable of taking into account the different needs and priorities between countries.

In this context, the importance of coordinating positions among countries of the Global South is increasing, which enhances their ability to present their priorities within international forums and participate more effectively in formulating paths of international cooperation. And who This angle highlights the Egyptian vision that links support for development, strengthening national institutions and capabilities, and developing international partnerships, in a way that serves security and peace and enhances the chances of building a more balanced international system.

The Prime Minister heads Egypt’s delegation to UN meetings

In this regard, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, delivered a speech at the leaders’ meeting on “Partnership for Multilateral Action, Security and Peace,” which was held in New York City within the framework of the work of the eighty-first regular session of the United Nations General Assembly, in the presence of Mr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Mr. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and a number of heads of state and government and officials participating in the meeting.

It is chaired by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, President The Council of Ministers, Egypt’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly meetings, commissioned by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic. The Egyptian delegation also includes Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad.

Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals and promoting peace and security

At the beginning of his speech, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly explained that everyone shares the same noble goals, which are promoting peace and stability, supporting sustainable development, and promoting multilateralism and the goals and principles of the United Nations Charter. However, achieving these goals seems more difficult today than ever before, in light of the increasing number of conflicts the world is witnessing.

He pointed out that poverty, inequality, and the severe challenges that impede the achievement of the sustainable development goals, at the same time remain obstacles. Dangerous, in the face of achieving prosperity, as well as in the face of international stability.

Strengthening diplomacy and international cooperation to prevent conflicts

In this context, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly stressed that supporting security and peace begins with addressing the root causes of conflicts, most notably poverty, inequality, and poor development, stressing the importance of giving priority to efforts aimed at preventing and settling conflicts, and making use of the tools of diplomacy in dealing with them.

The Prime Minister linked achieving this goal with reforming the international cooperation system, pointing out the need to redirect the capabilities of the international financial system in a way that achieves greater justice and better reflects the interests and needs of the countries of the Global South, in addition to strengthening the multilateral system and enabling the United Nations to play its role. He stressed that renewing the effectiveness of multilateralism requires providing resources Political will and coordination between countries, which turns international cooperation into a practical tool to achieve peace, prosperity and dignity for all.

This vision is linked to the tenth and sixteenth goals of the Sustainable Development Goals, which are reducing inequalities, peace, justice and strong institutions, in light of the emphasis on the need for the international financial system to better reflect the interests and needs of the countries of the Global South, and to address poverty, inequality and weak development, in addition to giving priority to preventing and settling conflicts, strengthening the international multilateral system and supporting institutions capable of carrying out their role.

Discussions on reshaping the global order

In a related context, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, participated in the second discussion session entitled “Discussions on Reshaping the Global Order (The Global Reset). Dialogues), which revolves around “A New Grand Bargain for Development,” during the side event organized by the Republic of Ghana on the sidelines of the work of the eighty-first regular session of the United Nations General Assembly, regarding the “Accra Reset” initiative.

Dr. Mostafa Madbouly’s intervention came about addressing the mechanisms for establishing a more balanced international system, and Egypt’s vision of the initiative’s role in contributing to shaping this future. This is considering that Egypt is a major supporter of it.

At the beginning of his intervention, the Prime Minister expressed that this event was being held at a very important time, reflecting the joint commitment to continue consultation and exchange of views, and then coordinate on issues that particularly affect the African continent, and directly affect its security, stability and prosperity of its people.

Egypt participates in shaping the future of the global health system

In this context, the Prime Minister conveyed the greetings of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to the participants in this high-level event. He stressed that Egypt attaches great importance to this global initiative launched by President John Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, as an international framework for cooperation between countries of the Global South, especially African countries.

He explained that Egypt’s involvement in the initiative stems from its belief in the importance of participating effectively in the efforts aimed at developing a common vision among the countries of the Global South regarding the future of the global health system, in a way that enhances the capabilities of our countries to determine their own priorities and take the reins of developing their health systems.

This trend intersects with the third goal of the Sustainable Development Goals, health Good health and well-being, by focusing on developing health systems and enhancing the capabilities of countries to determine their priorities and take ownership of developing their health systems.

Strengthening the collective voice of the countries of the Global South

On a broader scale, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of strengthening the collective voice of the countries of the Global South in international forums, and working towards establishing a more just and balanced international system that responds more effectively to the needs of developing countries and gives them a greater role in the decision-making process, especially on issues closely related to their economic, social and health security.

Dr. Mostafa Madbouly indicated that Egypt views the “Accra Reset” initiative as an opportunity to enhance dialogue and coordination between countries of the Global South, and develop joint approaches to deal with various challenges.

Building institutional capabilities And economically sustainable

At the conclusion of his intervention, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for all efforts aimed at enhancing cooperation and integration, stressing Egypt’s openness to international partnerships based on mutual respect and common interests.

Enhancing dialogue and coordination between countries of the Global South and partnerships based on mutual respect and common interests embodies an aspect of the seventeenth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is to establish partnerships to achieve the goals, in a way that supports cooperation, integration, exchange of experiences, and capacity building.

Based on the above, the Egyptian vision reveals that strengthening cooperation between the countries of the Global South is linked to their ability to coordinate their positions and present their needs more effectively, in parallel with supporting multilateralism and reforming the international financial system, in a way that enhances Opportunities to address poverty, inequality and poor development, and supports efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts.

In turn, The Earth Guards Foundation Light appreciates the efforts aimed at supporting the cooperation of countries of the Global South, and enhancing their presence in international forums, in a way that supports sustainable development efforts, strengthens international partnerships based on common interests, and supports building more sustainable capabilities in facing challenges.