Ababu Namwamba assumes leadership of G77+China Nairobi Chapter
Namwamba assumed the role during a ceremony hosted at the UN Complex, taking over leadership from Ambassador Wael Nasreidin Attiya of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba, who now serves as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has officially taken over as Chair of the G77 + China (Nairobi Chapter).
Namwamba assumed the role during a ceremony hosted at the UN Complex, taking over leadership from Ambassador Wael Nasreidin Attiya of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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"Kenya is honoured to take the Chair of this important group's Nairobi Chapter," said Namwamba in a statement.
The G77 + China was established in 1964 by 77 developing countries to promote their collective economic interests and improve their joint negotiating capacity within the United Nations.
According to Namwamba, the group has grown to 134 member states and remains the largest coalition in the UN system.
"In my acceptance speech, I commended Attiya and Egypt for the exemplary leadership of the group, and committed to maintain the trajectory of consensus and mutual respect in pursuing the shared interests of the G77 + China," he said.
He also noted the status of Nairobi as the global capital for environmental diplomacy, being the headquarters of both UNEP and UN-Habitat.
Namwamba emphasised the importance of building unified positions, especially ahead of key moments such as the upcoming United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA7).
He further reaffirmed his commitment to the founding principles of the United Nations as outlined in the UN Charter — including maintaining peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting international cooperation.
"These principles are based on the sovereign equality of all member states and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The UN also aims to promote social progress, better living standards, and human rights. We shall endeavour to mobilise and to support the collective will of the G77 + China towards this end for the common good of all member states," said Namwamba.
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