UN General Assembly: 82nd plenary meeting, 80th session

Emmanuella K. Agyeman
Third Committee Expert
General Assembly Hall
United Nations HQ New York
20th May 2026

ADOPTION OF DRAFT RESOLUTION A//80/L.64 ON THE PROGRESS DECLARATION OF THE 2ND INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION REVIEW FORUM

Madam President,
The adoption of the Marrakesh Compact in 2018 reaffirmed our shared responsibility to coexist and cooperate, despite differences and national positions. Migration remains a cross-cutting issue with profound implications for development. Ghana firmly believes that migration contributes positively to the socioeconomic development of both countries of origin and destinations.

We will continue to advocate for regular pathways for migration, the protection of the human rights of all migrants regardless of status, respect for the laws of transit and destination states, safe and dignified returns, and alternatives to child detention. Migration is fundamentally a human issue and requires a humane response from all states and partners. Ghana underscores the importance of the Global Compact for Migration and remains committed to championing its implementation at the national level.

Ghana believes that the current text reflects our collective efforts toward consensus and should be implemented in accordance with national and international laws. Progress under the Compact must be measured by actions that advance its objectives and strengthen multilateral cooperation. In this spirit, Ghana will vote in favour of the Progress Declaration and encourages Member States to do same in the interest of good faith, dialogue,and partnership.

I thank you.