The representative of Rwanda said that unity has rightfully been a central theme throughout this high-level week, as unity is central to addressing pressing issues, most of which transcend borders and national interests.  “For too long, African countries and other marginalized regions have borne the brunt of global economic shocks without sufficient support from the international community,” he stressed.  Recalling that after the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, Rwandans found themselves at a crossroads, where they chose unity over division, he said his country is among the top contributors with deployment in missions across Africa, while there is the rising threat of radicalized insurgency in the Southern part of the continent, terrorism in the Sahel and the presence of State-sponsored genocidal militias right by Rwanda’s border.  “Security is not only achieved by silencing the guns — it is also achieved by building a fit-for-purpose global governance system capable of quickly adapting to crises,” he said, adding that reform of multilateral financial institutions is complementary to the reform of the Security Council, as both are crucial for creating a more equitable and effective global governance system.