Peace, Sustainable Development : UN Salutes Cameroon’s Efforts

“The government of Cameroon is still ready and banking on the constructive and fruitful cooperation and collaboration from each and every one, in attaining its ideals for peace and security, by achieving its Development Goals, through strengthening multilateralism.” This was the declaration of the Minister Delegate at the Ministry of External Relations in charge of Relations with the Commonwealth, Felix Mbayu as he chaired celebrations marking the 74th edition of the UN Day in Yaounde on October 24, 2019.

The day was celebrated on the theme, “Mutualisation of Peace Efforts at the Service of Sustainable Development.” The Minister used the occasion to succinctly present peace and security efforts in Cameroon, all intended to enable the country attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) contained in its Agenda 2030 for the eradication of poverty, to ensure peace, prosperity for people and the planet. He said government actions, in conjunction with stakeholders were in line with efforts geared at keeping or restoring peace in the country. He singled out the Major National Dialogue convened by the Head of State, President Paul Biya as a glaring example to illustrate peace efforts and said recommendations adopted consensually were currently under review.

The UN, other international organisations, friendly countries and the civil society have been supporting the Cameroon’s efforts for a return to peace and normalcy, especially in the crisis-ridden North West and South West Regions. Minister Mbayu expressed the gratitude of government to them and called for more synergy of action for the country to attain the “desired future” by 2030 in an atmosphere of peace and security.

The Resident Coordinator of the United Natio...