Africa-Press – Gambia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Dr. Mamadou Tangara, The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver a keynote address at the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission’s (PBC) high-level session on June 19 in New York. The session, titled “Lessons Learned from Peacebuilding Success Stories,” will highlight The Gambia’s exemplary peacebuilding efforts and explore how these experiences can inform future UN peacebuilding initiatives amid ongoing global challenges to democratic governance.
The event forms part of the PBC’s 20th anniversary commemorations and aligns with a comprehensive review of the UN’s peacebuilding architecture and operations. The Ministry stated that Dr. Tangara’s invitation reflects international recognition of The Gambia’s successful transition and sustained peace achievements.
“The Gambia’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Mamadou Tangara has been invited to deliver a keynote briefing at a high-level session of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), in recognition of the country’s transition and its strides in sustaining peace over the past years.
“The event, titled Lessons Learned from Peacebuilding Success Stories, is scheduled for 19 June at the United Nations headquarters in New York. It forms part of the PBC’s 20th anniversary commemorations and coincides with a broader review of UN peacebuilding architecture and operations,” the Ministry announced.
In her formal invitation, PBC Chair and German UN Ambassador Antje Leendertse praised The Gambia’s peacebuilding journey as “invaluable,” emphasizing the importance of nationally owned processes in conflict recovery. She noted, “Countries that have navigated the challenging path from conflict to peace are able to offer crucial insights,” underscoring that Dr. Tangara’s participation will reaffirm The Gambia’s steadfast commitment to peacebuilding.
“Countries that have navigated the challenging path from conflict to peace are able to offer crucial insights,” she wrote, adding that Tangara’s participation would underscore The Gambia’s enduring commitment to sustaining peace.
The upcoming session aims to leverage such success stories to guide UN peacebuilding efforts, particularly in light of increasing global insecurity and threats to democratic institutions. Member states will engage in discussions on best practices, identify persistent challenges, and explore reforms to enhance the UN’s capacity to support fragile states emerging from conflict.
Dr. Tangara, a seasoned diplomat instrumental in The Gambia’s political transition, is expected to address key themes including institutional reform, transitional justice, and citizen participation. His remarks will also reflect on The Gambia’s collaboration with international partners and the nuanced role of external support in fragile contexts.
Established in 2005, the UN Peacebuilding Commission functions as an intergovernmental advisory body dedicated to supporting peace efforts in countries affected by conflict.
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