The Republic of Equatorial Guinea has launched its campaign
to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
Officials from Equatorial Guinea, including the Secretary of
State from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Representative to
the UN, Anatolio Ndong Mba, attended the meeting of the African Group to garner
support for their country.
The Secretary of State pointed out the high position
Equatorial Guinea holds in Africa and the advancements it has made over the
years in health, education, and infrastructure in line with the Horizon 2020
plan.
The Permanent Representative to the UN has called for
equitable representation in the Security Council before, citing the need for the
UN to adapt to new challenges and obstacles in the world today.
Representatives and Ambassadors from the African Group will
vote on the candidate for the Security Council, who will then have the support
of the African Union.
Equatorial Guinea has never held the position on the
Security Council. The Republic of Ivory Coast is vying for the position as
well.
