On October 9, 2025, H.E. Lamin B. Dibba, The Gambia’s UN Permanent Representative, addressed the Second Committee on sustainable development issues.
He emphasized The Gambia’s commitment to multilateralism and global cooperation, particularly regarding climate change, debt management, and inequality.
Key focuses included economic growth, social security, youth and women’s empowerment, education, and climate resilience. He called for increased development aid, reforms to the global financial system, and action on the Loss and Damage Fund, urging Member States to enhance solidarity and turn commitments into concrete actions for international stability and development.
