UNGA80 Spotlight: President Mahama Meets with UN Secretary-General
New York – September 24,2025 - President John Dramani Mahama met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, marking the second encounter between the two leaders within a month.
This meeting underscores the strengthening diplomatic ties between Ghana and the United Nations system.
The discussion comes as world leaders gather to address pressing global challenges, including climate change, sustainable development, peace, and security. As the African Union Champion for African Financial Institutions, President Mahama emphasized the need for a reset in global governance models, positioning Africa as a driver of its own development. He emphasized health as a cornerstone of Africa's Reset, showcasing sustainable, sovereignty-driven solutions.
Ghana and the UNDP will continue to collaborate in line with the Resetting Ghana Agenda, focusing on innovative approaches to governance and resource allocation. President Mahama stressed the importance of Africa taking responsibility for its own development, citing Ghana's strides in health as a model for the continent. This includes the passage of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Act and the establishment of a National Vaccine Institute.
The agenda aims to reform the global governance architecture with health as the entry point, ensuring Africa is not merely a participant but a co-designer and co-owner of global health solutions. President Mahama outlined three core shifts: adopting a new mindset for an unpredictable era, moving from abstract goals to executable business models, and embracing diverse interests as a basis for cooperation.
Source – Lead News Online/Robert Israel
