President
William Ruto on Monday walked in the streets of New York as he made his way to
the venue of the 7th Summit
of the Committee of Ten(C-10) Heads of State and Government on the reform of
the United Nations Security Council.
The high-level summit, taking place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, is a critical platform for African leaders to push for fairer representation in the Security Council, which is remains dominated by the five permanent members with the veto powers- the United States, United Kingdom , France, Russia and China.
Ruto's New York walk symbolizes Africa's steady march towards a fairer global order. /PVSPresident Ruto, an outspoken advocate for multilateral reform, is expected to rally support for Africa’s demand for at least two permanent seats with veto powers and five non-permanent seats on the UN’s most powerful decision making organ.
President Ruto accompanied by some leaders during his New York walk. /PVSSpeaking before his departure to the States, the Head of State emphasized that reforming the Security Council is not just an African agenda but a global imperative to reflect today’s geopolitical realities. “A reformed UN security council will deliver a more democratic , inclusive and accountable system,” Ruto noted.
President Ruto’s symbolic decision to walk to the venue highlighted his personal commitment to diplomacy and Africa’s quest for global justice.
The outcome of
the summit will shape Africa’s next steps as it continues to lobby for a restructured
global order that gives all regions a fair voice.
