{"id":60044,"date":"2025-08-06T21:15:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/un-chief-urges-global-support-for-landlocked-nations"},"modified":"2025-08-06T21:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:50:32","slug":"un-chief-urges-global-support-for-landlocked-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/un-chief-urges-global-support-for-landlocked-nations","title":{"rendered":"UN Chief Urges Global Support for Landlocked Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>UN Secretary-General Anto\u0301nio Guterres has made a call for international support to unlock the development potential of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), emphasizing that \u201cgeography should never define destiny.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the Third UN Conference on LLDCs in Turkmenistan Guterres highlighted the significant challenges faced by 32 landlocked nations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary-General pointed out a stark inequality in global economic participation, noting that \u201cdespite representing 7 percent of the world\u2019s population, LLDCs account for just over one percent of the global economy and trade.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a policy directive, Guterres emphasized the need to address both the \u201chardware\u201d and \u201csoftware\u201d of connectivity for landlocked nations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must simplify cross-border procedures, harmonize standards, and strengthen legal frameworks for seamless trade and transit,\u201d he stated, outlining concrete steps for improvement.<\/p>\n<p>The UN Chief called for substantial investments in physical infrastructure, stating that LLDCs require \u201cresilient transport corridors, cross-border energy interconnections, expanded air connectivity and smart logistics platforms\u201d to overcome their geographical constraints.<\/p>\n<p>A key focus of his address was the transformation of LLDCs\u2019 role in global trade. \u201cLLDCs must be fully integrated into regional and global value chains \u2013 transforming their role from suppliers of raw materials to creators of high-value products,\u201d Guterres emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding financial support, he urged multilateral development banks to \u201cprioritize LLDCs with concessional funding in their regional transport and trade lending portfolios,\u201d while calling for rapid scaling of support for green, cross-border investments.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary-General also stressed the importance of strengthening relationships with transit countries, advocating for \u201cjoint planning, mutual benefit, and shared infrastructure \u2013 including traditional trade routes and cross-border community ties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On digital transformation, Guterres emphasized its potential to help LLDCs overcome physical barriers and connect to global markets. He called for urgent action to close the digital divide, particularly affecting women and rural communities in landlocked nations.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing climate concerns, the Secretary-General highlighted the disproportionate impact on LLDCs, stating that these countries \u201ccontribute less than 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions \u2013 but suffer disproportionately and unjustly from climate impacts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The conference marks a significant moment for Ethiopia and other landlocked nations as they seek to overcome geographical constraints and enhance their participation in global trade and development.<\/p>\n<p>The comprehensive approach outlined by the UN Secretary-General presents new opportunities for landlocked nations to advance their economic interests and development goals through improved connectivity and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. 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