Uganda Secures Presidency of G77+China at United Nations

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Uganda has been elected as the next pro tempore President of the G77 (Group of 77) plus China. Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Uganda to the UN, Adonia Ayebare, made this announcement, marking a crucial diplomatic achievement for Uganda on the global stage.

The election took place during the working session of the 47th meeting of foreign affairs ministers, under the presidency of Cuba. The Annual Meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77 is a pivotal event convened at the outset of the regular session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

The Group of 77 is a vital intergovernmental organization comprising developing countries within the UN. It serves as a platform for countries from the Global South to voice and advance their collective economic interests, strengthen their collective bargaining power on significant international economic matters within the UN system, and promote cooperation among these nations for mutual development.

Ambassador Ayebare highlighted Uganda’s crucial role as the chair of the group, stating, “Uganda will play a key role in the decision-making process at international forums at a time when the world is facing multiple crises.”

Calls for a New Global Order

The G77+China, representing approximately 80% of the world’s population, made a resounding call on September 15, 2023, to “change the rules of the game” regarding the global order. This appeal was made during a summit held in Havana, Cuba.

The summit convened amid mounting frustration with the Western-dominated world order, as differences widened over critical issues such as the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the fight against climate change, and the global economic system.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasized the need for change, stating, “After all this time that the North has organized the world according to its interests, it is now up to the South to change the rules of the game,” as reported by AFP.

Understanding the G77

The Group of 77 was established on June 15, 1964, by 77 developing countries that were signatories to the “Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Developing Countries.” This declaration was issued at the conclusion of the first session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva.

Over time, the group has expanded its membership and now includes 134 countries plus China. Among its member countries are Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, DR Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Libya, and many others.

Uganda’s presidency of the G77+China presents an opportunity for the country to influence critical global discussions and policies, especially in a time of unprecedented challenges and transformations on the international stage.

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