Ethiopian President Calls for Security Council Reform at the 80th UN General Assembly

Ethiomonitor -Addis Ababa 

September 26, 2025 

In a significant address at the High-Level General Debate of the 80th UN General Assembly, President Taye Atske-Selassie highlighted the urgent need for reform within the United Nations and called for renewed global cooperation to address pressing challenges related to development, peace, and security.
Reflecting on the UN’s achievements over the past eight decades, he acknowledged advancements in areas such as decolonization, public health, humanitarian response, and poverty reduction.
However, President Taye cautioned that inequities in the representation of the Global South within the UN’s security, economic, and financial frameworks pose serious risks to global stability.
“Developed nations need to intensify collaborative efforts aimed at fostering collective development and ensuring peace,” he urged, emphasizing Ethiopia’s commitment to UN reform.
On the topic of international security, the President reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
“If Africa is to play its role in global governance, it should be represented at the Security Council, and reform is crucial for this,” he said.

Addressing regional security concerns, the President reiterated Ethiopia’s dedication to combating terrorism in the Horn of Africa. He called on the international community to bolster support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), emphasizing that “now is not the time to retreat from global action in combating terrorism.”
This commitment reflects Ethiopia’s strategic role in promoting stability in the region.
In closing, President Taye celebrated significant national achievements, including the implementation of the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework and the commissioning of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). He noted that the dam symbolizes Ethiopia’s commitment to clean energy, providing electricity to 60 million people and enhancing regional cooperation among Nile riparian states. Additionally, he addressed maritime interests in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, advocating for equal access and cooperation among nations to ensure development and security. Throughout his address, President Taye reaffirmed Ethiopia’s dedication to multilateralism and sustainable development, urging a collective approach under the UN Charter.