New York:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated in a high-level ministerial working dinner hosted by Egypt's mission in New York in cooperation with the International Peace Institute. The event, titled 'Africa, the international system and dialogue with candidates for UN Secretary-General post,' was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and attended by several African foreign ministers and candidates for the UN Secretary-General position.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty emphasized the importance of selecting a UN Secretary-General who possesses the necessary competence, integrity, and diplomatic skills to address the growing challenges facing the international system and the UN's role in maintaining peace and security.

He urged for a stronger partnership between the UN and Africa, highlighting the need to prioritize Africa's issues, especially those related to peace and security in regions like Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and the Sahel. Additionally, he pointed out the significance of addressing food and water security, climate change, and financial challenges faced by developing countries.

Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to reforming the UN system to better address member states' priorities. He advocated for comprehensive reforms grounded in international law, including efforts to reform the Security Council to ensure fair African representation in accordance with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.

He also underscored the necessity for the UN to lead the global development agenda and support the Sustainable Development Goals, calling for sustainable development financing, action on the debt crisis in developing countries, and reforms to the international financial system.

Lastly, Abdelatty called for increased international efforts on climate change, focusing on climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building for developing countries. He emphasized the importance of considering their development needs and ensuring a fair transition to a sustainable economy without imposing additional burdens.