Kinshasa, September 23, 2024 – The United Nations General Assembly, a key event in international diplomacy, is preparing to welcome a prominent figure: President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For the sixth time since coming to power, the Congolese head of state will address a global audience gathered in New York. This address, scheduled for September 25, is part of the 79th UN General Assembly, under the theme “Leaving no one behind: acting together for peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations”.
The official program reserves President Tshisekedi’s speech for the evening of September 25 at 7:00 p.m. local time. Anticipation is high, both nationally and internationally. On the national level, the Head of State is expected to take stock of his governance and outline the challenges to be met, particularly on the security, economic and health fronts. There is no shortage of issues in a country facing external aggression and armed groups with murky interests.
Ongoing efforts to resolve conflicts, such as the Luanda Process highlighted during recent meetings between Félix Tshisekedi and key stakeholders, will certainly be discussed. Similarly, the issue of the withdrawal of MONUSCO, the UN mission in the DRC, remains a hot topic that will deserve the Congolese President’s full attention. His vision of a DRC that is more in control of its destiny and committed to stability will be at the heart of his speech.
The DRC’s foreign policy, climate and environmental issues, as well as health concerns related to the current monkeypox epidemic will not be left aside. Félix Tshisekedi will undoubtedly have to make his voice heard on global conflicts, denouncing any form of bias or ambiguity in their management by international bodies.
At this pivotal time for global diplomacy, President Tshisekedi’s speech at the UN promises to be a key moment, marked by multiple issues and significant expectations. His speech will be scrutinized and analyzed in light of the major challenges facing the world, and the vision he will propose for a safer, fairer and more sustainable future for all.
This international forum offers both an opportunity for dialogue and decision-making, and the Congolese President will certainly seize this chance to share his vision, values and ambitions for his country, for Africa and for the entire world. His speech will resonate beyond the walls of the General Assembly, carrying the powerful voice of a nation in full transformation, determined to rise towards a better future.