Togo: H.E. Faure Gnassingbé calls for fairer and more effective multilateralism on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter, the President of the Council, His Excellency Faure Gnassingbé, delivered a message marked by lucidity and hope, calling for a profound reinvention of multilateralism, true to the original spirit of the text signed in San Francisco in 1945.
In his speech, he acknowledged the historic significance of the Charter a foundational document that enabled many nations, particularly in Africa, to achieve independence, gain international recognition, and make progress in human rights, peace, and development.
For Togo, he recalled, joining the Charter in 1960 symbolized its entry into a global community built on the sovereign equality of states.
However, His Excellency Faure Gnassingbé did not shy away from addressing the major weaknesses of today’s multilateral system: prolonged conflicts, climate change, growing inequalities, and declining trust in institutions.
In the face of these threats, he emphasized the urgent need to reaffirm the Charter’s fundamental principles while translating them into more representative, fairer, and more responsive institutions.
He passionately advocated for a reinvented multilateralism, “one that protects the weakest as much as it regulates the most powerful.” Togo, he stated, remains committed to being an active and engaged player in this renewal, guided by solidarity and shared responsibility.
“The UN Charter must once again become our collective compass. It is no longer enough to preserve its spirit—we must restore its strength and credibility,” he declared.
Through this address, President Faure Gnassingbé reaffirmed Togo’s growing diplomatic role on the international stage, balancing national sovereignty, regional cooperation, and global engagement.
Kodjovi MAKAFUI
