Kagame revealed it yesterday as he delivered Rwanda’s Statement at the General Debate of the 74th United Nations General Assembly held in New York, United States of America. <\/p>\n
As he delivered the remarks, Kagame said that Africa itself is also a source of solutions to address complex problems including issues related to health equity access, migrants among others.<\/p>\n
The President observed that the two-thousand-twenties (2020) could be remembered in history as a turning point, or as the moment when multilateralism lost its way.<\/p>\n
\u201cFortunately, the path forward is clear. Never before have we had such well-defined road-maps for joint action on development, climate change, and global health,\u201d he said.
\nHe also reminisced on Rwanda\u2019s preparations to host refugees from Libya following signed agreements to host migrants stranded in Libya on 10th September 2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the coming weeks, Rwanda is preparing to receive and protect a number of refugees and asylum-seekers from detention camps in Libya. The support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the African Union is greatly appreciated,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Kagame called on every member of the United Nations to uphold their legal obligations in a spirit of solidarity noting that this partnership is a clear sign that cooperation can address complex problems. <\/p>\n
\u201cAfrica itself is also a source of solutions. There is no doubt that the challenge of global inequality can only be addressed by working together. Rwanda stands ready to do our part. That includes guaranteeing the rights and opportunities of women and girls,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Kagame also thanked the outstanding leadership of the World Health Organisation and many other stakeholders for efforts that put the transformational potential of Universal Health Coverage at the top of the global health agenda. <\/p>\n
In Rwanda, more than 90 percent of the population has insurance coverage.<\/p>\n
Kagame said that this has contributed to significant improvement in health outcomes and shows that it is possible for countries at every income level to make health care affordable and accessible for all.<\/p>\n
He, therefore, called the world for commitment to replenishing the Global Fund, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. <\/p>\n
Kagame emphasized that the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals are also Africa\u2019s goals because it has the means and feels it is a responsibility. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis is despite the fact that our continent is home to several of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Growth must be fully inclusive so that inequality within countries continues to diminish. The fundamentals needed to unlock this transformation are already in place,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith a concerted push, involving all partners, including the private sector, it is indeed possible to make up for lost time with the Sustainable Development Goals. Closer cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations is streamlining the implementation and measurement process,\u201d Kagame further stated.
\nThis year\u2019s general debate is themed \u201cGalvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action, and inclusion\u201d.<\/p>\n
All 193 Member States of the Organization are represented in the General Assembly – one of the six main organs of the UN – to discuss and work together on a wide array of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations, such as development, peace and security and international law among other subjects.<\/p>\n
The 73rd UN General Assembly took place from 24th to 27th September 2018.
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