UN General Assembly
2021

With regard to the need to rebuild sustainably, we must strive to predict the occurrence of future scourges. Isolated, temporary and local action steps alone are no longer enough. Each State, each continent must open up to others so that, through common and concerted efforts and synergies in actions taken, the world can be rid, once and for all, of its concerns and fears. Concerning insecurity caused by violent extremism and crime, my country faces two critical situations: - Terrorism, which is a genuine threat on its northern borders, - Maritime piracy in the south To address those issues, in addition to the necessary measures taken internally, Benin joins all initiatives at the regional and international levels to ensure peace, free movement and security for its citizens and everyone on its territory.