Sierra Leone has taken on a historic role at the United Nations Security Council, presiding over its agenda-setting, meetings, and activities for the month of August.
This marks the first time in over 50 years that the country will lead the premier global body responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
President Julius Maada Bio highlighted the significance of this event in a statement on social media, describing it as an “epoch-making and significant” moment in Sierra Leone’s history.
He emphasized the country’s commitment to fostering productive dialogue among nations, based on mutual trust and respect, to achieve peaceful and sustainable resolutions to conflicts and address other global challenges.
President Bio also expressed Sierra Leone’s dedication to working closely with the permanent members of the Security Council (P5) and regional groups.
He stressed the importance of Security Council reform, advocating for inclusive and equitable representation, particularly for Africa’s 1.2 billion people.
“Seventy-nine years after the founding of the United Nations, now is the time to right this historical injustice,” he stated, underscoring the need for a more representative and just global governance system.