Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, has called for sustained global commitment and predictable funding for peace support operations across Africa, stressing that peace and stability are indispensable for sustainable development.
Touray made the call while addressing world leaders at the first Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy, held on September 24, 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Speaking at the event, the ECOWAS President underscored the critical role of regional economic communities in driving integration, economic growth, and collective resilience in Africa.
He noted that lasting development can only thrive where stability prevails, urging development partners to prioritise consistent and adequate funding for peace missions on the continent. He further emphasised the importance of strengthening national and regional institutions, mobilising domestic resources, and promoting private sector participation to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.
Touray also called for the adoption of innovative financing mechanisms to help African nations tackle economic and social challenges more effectively.
Reaffirming ECOWAS’s commitment to global cooperation, Touray said the regional body remains dedicated to building strong partnerships that promote a people-centred and equitable international development agenda.
According to statement by the bloc, sustainable progress depends on solidarity, shared responsibility, and a renewed global focus on creating opportunities that leave no one behind.