New York, September 27, 2024 – In his speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Drew, issued a strong call for the reform of the UN to align with the realities of the 21st century.

According to Drew, the current system no longer adequately addresses global threats or meets the needs of the most vulnerable regions.

“It is time to redesign the United Nations,” declared Drew, stressing the urgent need to reform its structures to better reflect the security and realities of our modern world.

In his view, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa must have greater representation in global decision-making processes.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the lack of fairness in international decision-making has contributed to the imbalance in global peace and justice. “We cannot have peace without justice, and there can be no justice without strong and equitable equality,” he asserted.

In addition to structural reform, Drew emphasized the importance of addressing specific issues, such as the embargo on Cuba. He argued that keeping the island on the list of state sponsors of terrorism is a “stain on our collective conscience,” and called for the UN to take a more proactive role in resolving these conflicts,