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Tanzanian Vice President Ndejembi said in a speech delivered in New York on September 22 during the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly that international cooperation needed to be strengthened to resolve global problems.

According to a statement from Tanzania's Foreign Ministry, Ndejembi, speaking on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, pointed to the importance of restoring trust in the United Nations and strengthening global solidarity.

On development, Ndejembi said Tanzania was continuing its work under Tanzania Development Vision 2050 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adding that investments were being made in human resources, infrastructure, technology and innovation.

Ndejembi called for reform of the international financial system to ensure that developing countries can access affordable financing to support development and combat the effects of climate change.

In the field of health, Ndejembi said the proportion of births taking place in health facilities increased from 51 percent in 2015 to 81 percent in 2022, adding that implementation of the "Three Zeros Agenda," which aims to eliminate preventable maternal and child deaths, home births and the number of unvaccinated children, was continuing.

On peace and security, Ndejembi emphasized the importance of adherence to the United Nations Charter and international law, as well as the peaceful resolution of disputes, and announced that Tanzania would seek permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029-2030 term.

Ndejembi also said Tanzania continued to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly Khalilur Rahman, meanwhile, highlighted the importance of restoring trust in the United Nations through practical steps, reform and broader participation. Rahman said the United Nations should strengthen compliance with international law, the protection of civilians and humanitarian assistance, while also increasing Africa's representation in decision-making bodies.