In late June 2026, President Macky Sall travelled to South Korea. He took part in the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity. This international gathering brings together leaders, diplomats and experts every year around security issues in Asia and worldwide. This year, candidates for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations were invited to speak. The Korea Times reported the invitation on 16 June, followed by Africa Intelligence on 23 June.
The visit to Jeju serves a clear purpose. President Macky Sall intends to carry the message of his candidacy to Asia. The Asian continent carries growing weight in world affairs. It counts permanent and elected members of the Security Council, major economies and essential contributors to peace operations. No serious candidacy can overlook its expectations.
Speaking at the forum, the candidate placed peace, security and development at the top of his priorities. He recalled the first pillar of his vision: "no peace without development". Poverty feeds conflict. Conflict destroys development. Breaking this cycle requires joint action, strong institutions and predictable financing.
The international context gives this message particular resonance. Tensions are multiplying, in Asia as elsewhere. Rivalries between major powers weaken dialogue. President Macky Sall holds to a constant conviction: the United Nations remains the only framework in which all States can talk to one another. That framework must be preserved, reformed and strengthened.
On the margins of the forum, the candidate continued his exchanges with Asian partners. These talks extend the diplomatic sequence under way since early June with the members of the Security Council. They confirm the candidate's method: listen to each region, understand its priorities and build convergence.
The Jeju stop illustrates the global reach of the campaign. After Europe, the dialogue now extends to Asia. Further visits will follow before the consultations scheduled in New York. The record of President Macky Sall and his project for the UN are presented on the official website www.mackysall.net, which reports on every stage of the campaign.