At a latest Diplomatic Day occasion, Jamaica’s Minister of Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, underscored the essential position of the United Nations (UN) in tackling escalating international conflicts and uncertainties whereas championing financial development.
Minister Johnson Smith highlighted the urgent want for UN reform amid mounting challenges.
She emphasised Jamaica’s steadfast help for the UN and its dedication to multilateralism as essentially the most rational method to addressing international points.
Stressing the significance of respecting worldwide legislation, together with sovereignty and territorial integrity, she reiterated Jamaica’s name for adherence to basic ideas in worldwide affairs.
International considerations and regional vigilance
Expressing deep concern over ongoing conflicts, Minister Johnson Smith condemned the battle in Ukraine, assaults on Israel, and the humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
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She additionally affirmed Jamaica’s vigilance concerning regional developments, notably in relation to Guyana.
Local weather change imperatives
Turning to the important problem of local weather change, Minister Johnson Smith warned that with out satisfactory financing, the targets of the Paris Settlement would stay elusive, posing a big menace to Small Island Creating States (SIDS).
She applauded COP28’s choice to operationalize the Loss and Injury Fund and urged each rising and developed economies to meet their commitments below the Paris Settlement and the UAE Consensus.
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Combating illicit arms trafficking
Addressing the grave problem of small arms and light-weight weapons trafficking, Minister Johnson Smith known as for collective motion from all nations.
She emphasised the detrimental influence of crime and violence on socio-economic progress and reiterated Jamaica’s dedication to combating this scourge by means of worldwide cooperation.
Highlighting the significance of help in curbing the inflow of unlawful arms, she underscored Jamaica’s help for initiatives just like the Mexican case towards main gun producers.
Progress and ongoing efforts
Minister Johnson Smith outlined Jamaica’s legislative strides, together with the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction, and Regulation) Act and the modernized Bail Act, aimed toward bolstering safety measures.
She emphasised ongoing efforts to strengthen port safety and maritime border management, alongside crime prevention applications, whereas acknowledging that extra work stays to be carried out on this regard.
