UN Deputy Secretary-General Visits Cameroon to Champion Inclusive Blue Economy and Multilateral Cooperation

From 8 to 10 July 2025, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) Amina J. Mohammed undertook an official visit to Cameroon, marking a pivotal moment for advancing sustainable development, regional diplomacy, and climate resilience. Her presence reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting inclusive growth and multilateral cooperation aligned with the SDGs and Agenda 2063.

The cornerstone of her mission was her keynote address at the opening of the International Conference on the Sustainable Blue Economy in the Gulf of Guinea. In her speech, DSG Mohammed called for urgent action to protect biodiversity, mitigate climate threats, and expand economic opportunity through ocean-based solutions. She underscored the need for ocean-based climate integration, ratification of the BBNJ Treaty, and cooperation on maritime security as drivers of long-term prosperity across the region.

In addition to engaging with national authorities—including a high-level meeting with Prime Minister H.E. Joseph Dion Ngute—the DSG held an ad hoc meeting with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Cameroon. This internal consultation enabled direct dialogue on operational priorities, programmatic coherence, and upcoming strategic milestones such as Cameroon’s hosting of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in 2026. The meeting also addressed evolving regional dynamics and reinforced the importance of One UN coordination.

Throughout the visit, UN Resident Coordinator Issa Sanogo joined DSG Mohammed in strategic engagements, including a joint presence at the #OneUN🇺🇳 stand and bilateral exchanges with the Ministry of Economy and diplomatic partners. Together, they emphasized the Pact for the Future, the importance of youth employment, and the UN system’s role in supporting food systems, climate action, and inclusive governance.

As DSG Mohammed noted in her remarks: “The tide is with us—now we must sail it forward, together.” Her visit has galvanized new momentum for collective action and reaffirmed the UN’s partnership with Cameroon in shaping a peaceful, resilient, and inclusive future for all.