UN commends Tanzania for upholding core principles
DAR ES SALAAM: THE United Nations (UN) has commended Tanzania for continuing to uphold its core principles, including promotion of peace, human rights and democracy while expediting implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The appreciation comes as the UN marks its 79th Anniversary this year since its establishment in October 1945. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Dar es Salaam, UN Acting Resident Coordinator, Mr Bryan Schreiner extended the international body’s appreciation to Tanzania while pledging a continued collaboration and partnerships.
He lauded Tanzania for maintaining a long standing and constructive relationship with the UN, describing the country as an esteemed member of the international body since December 14, 1961.
More significantly, he commended Tanzania for keeping on accelerating implementation of SDGs through, among others, improving healthcare access to all citizens and advocating for gender equality.
Furthermore, he lauded Tanzania for coming up with the National Clean Cooking Strategy, seeking to conserve the environment by preventing deforestation and pollution caused by unclean cooking involving using firewood and charcoal.
“Over the years, Tanzania has actively contributed to shaping the global development agenda,” Mr Schreiner said.
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Under the clean cooking strategy, Tanzania targets to ensure clean cooking reaches 80 per cent by 2034 from the current 10 per cent. He reminded that the country launched its inaugural UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) in 2022 to align with the global drive to achieve the SDGs.
The framework that now is in its third year of implementation, embodies Tanzania’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive development. Mr Schreiner said that ever since adopted the UNSDCF has been providing a blueprint for the UN to support Tanzania’s efforts towards achieving its national development plans in pursuit of executing the SDGs.
The UN Day is observed on October 24th annually to mark the entry into force of the UN Charter and the establishment of the organisation in 1945. In that regard, he said this year’s celebration serves as a reminder of the core values and principles embedded within the UN’s framework, which have been guiding its global mission for 79 years.
The commemoration at national level on Wednesday was observed in Dar es Salam at the UN Tanzania Office. Apart from providing a platform for reflecting the UN contribution to world peace and sustainability, the celebration in Dar es Salaam involved a flag raising ceremony to reaffirm Tanzania’s dedication to multilateralism and the values enshrined in the UN Charter.
The theme of this year’s UN Day is “Prosperity for Future Generations: Driving Sustainable Growth in Tanzania” Mr Schreiner said the theme highlights the need for sustainable development to secure a prosperous future for the nation’s youth by advancing economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection while ensuring no one is left behind.
Additionally, he said the commemoration aligns with discussions from the Summit of the Future which stressed for global cooperation to address global pressing challenges such as climate change effects and boost digital inclusivity.
For his part, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr Cosato Chumi, said the country in over 60 years of its UN membership has been embracing the international body’s guiding principles including protection of peace by participating in various global peacekeeping missions.
Mr Chumi said the East African country also has been protecting human rights in bid of ensuring prosperity of all citizens. Going forward, he said the country will continue to cherish the founding principles of the UN in their entirety
