Speak before the start of High level weekAnnalena Baerbock stressed the importance of The Charter of the United Nationsthe founding document of the organization, and the need for reform and greater inclusiveness.
“Our task is to assure us that the UN is strong for the next 80 years”, it said.
Reform to remain relevant
Ms. Baerbock underlined the theme of her presidency, “better together”, which “reflects the reality that No single nation, whatever its size, power or wealth, can face the challenges without borders that we are facing alone. “”
She recalled that the UN had been established during what was perhaps one of the darkest moments in human history, which led to the Charter-“The northern star which guides our work and reminds us of what we want to do together. »»
But after 80 years of a changing world, it is time to “adapt and evolve for a nations of the United Nations which will lead us over the next eight decades to show eight billion people why this organization still counts”.
This is also essential “to respond to calls desperate for peace in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and Haiti”, and a significant action to combat climate change, inequalities and rapid technological progress.
This year, the emphasis must be placed on the progress of the UN80 The agenda of the reform, she said, guiding the selection of the next secretary general and guaranteeing the implementation of the Pact for the future Adopted by the Member States last September.
Enter the day
In this regard, The general debate Next week-the annual gathering of world leaders in the emblematic hall of the General Assembly-is an opportunity to demonstrate the role of the UN as a dialogue platform. Some 150 heads of state and government, as well as thousands of delegates, should attend.
Ms. Baerbock is committed to “to use all occasions to underline the importance of this moment in history to reaffirm our commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and the principles it represents. »»
She described the key possibilities during the high -level week, such as the meeting To commemorate the UN 80th anniversary. It gives “a chance to think about the achievements and the role of the UN and to reintegrate the principles of the Charter-our life insurance”.
Support for the two -state solution
She also underlined the resumption of The high -level international conference On Palestine and the two -state solution with Israel.
“” It is a chance to deal with reality that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict cannot be resolved by an endless war, continuous occupation and terror“She said.
“The only way to ensure that Israelis and Palestinians can live in sustainable peace, security and dignity is the two -state solution.”
Women, young people and minorities
Meetings are also planned to mark 30 years from both The Fourth World Conference on Women And The global action program for young peopleWhile another will focus on Non -transmitted and mental health diseases.
The General Assembly will also hold a high -level conference to approach the crisis to which Rohingyas Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar “support the most vulnerable and draw attention to conflicts and human rights abuses which are too often forgotten”.
Finally, the annual gathering to commemorate International day for the total elimination of nuclear weapons “Gains renewed of importance in a year when conflicts and tensions are at a highest critical point.”
“A moment of makeup or rupture”
Ms. Baerbock noted that the international community was “not short of challenges or problems”, but it is time to transform commitment into collective action.
“” We are at a crossroads – a moment to do or rupture for the United Nations and multilateralism as a whole – but it is precisely when we have to work harder“She said.
“Our ancestors had humility and grace to put aside their differences and work together in 1945; We need this same conviction of principle today. ”
The President of the Assembly called for “will and ambition to transform the promise into action, commitments into progress and hope in reality”.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
