President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to move beyond declarations and take coordinated action to address global challenges.
Speaking at a high-level meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, marking the 65th anniversary of NAM’s first summit, President Mahama said the Movement’s influence should be measured not only by its membership but by its ability to achieve practical results through coordinated diplomacy.
“We must move from declarations to actions,” he said.
He noted that the principles behind NAM’s establishment in 1961 remain relevant amid growing global tensions and uncertainty.
President Mahama called for stronger consultation and coordination among member states, particularly at the United Nations and other multilateral institutions.
He also urged members to improve follow-up on decisions taken at NAM summits and ministerial meetings and focus on strategic issues where the Movement can have the greatest impact.
Meanwhile, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić pledged to strengthen partnerships with NAM countries, including creating more educational opportunities for students from member states to study in Serbia.
The meeting marked 65 years since the first Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries was held in Belgrade on September 1, 1961.
