It is the only lasting path to global security, it said ministers to a high -level open debate in Security advice Tuesday.
The secretary general stressed that the Charter of the United NationsTools – negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and more – remain a life buoy when tensions increaseThe grievances are transformed and the states trust themselves.
These tools are more necessary than ever, he stressed, because the rage of conflicts and international law are violated with impunity.
“” The cost is amazing – measured in human life, broken communities and lost future. We do not need to seek further than the horror spectacle in Gaza – with a level of death and destruction without parallel lately. »»
The risk of famine and aid operations is refused space and security to operate. UN premises, such as the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOTS) and the World Health Organization (WHO)) main warehouse,, were affected Despite the informed parties of their locations.
“These premises are inviolable and must be protected by international humanitarian law – without exception,” reiterated Mr. Guterres.
Peace is a choice-do it
From Gaza to Ukraine, from the Sahel to Sudan, Haiti and Myanmar, “the conflict is in rage, international law is trampled on, and hunger and movement are at record levels,” he continued, adding that terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crime also remain “persistent buttocks” which push security within reach.
“” Peace is a choice. And the world expects the Security Council to help countries make this choice.“”
Mr. Guterres underlined the obligation of the foundation of the UN Charter in Article 2.3 that “all members will settle their international disputes by peaceful means”, and Chapter VIwhich allows the Security Council to support “negotiation, investigation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial regulations, recourse to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their choice”.
Action 16 of last year Pact for the future Exhort the States to remedy preventive diplomacy, he said, congratulating Pakistan-the chairman of the Council for July-for having deposited a resolution encouraging a more complete use of these tools, which was adopted unanimously at the meeting.
Secretary General António Guterres addresses the high -level open debate of the Security Council.
P5 must overcome the divisions
The members of the Security Council-“in particular its permanent members”-must overcome the divisions, said the secretary general, reminding them that even during the Cold War, the dialogue of the Council underpinned peacekeeping missions and humanitarian access, and helped to prevent a third world war.
He urged members to keep the canals open, build a consensus and make the body “more representative” of today’s geopolitical realities with more inclusive, transparent and responsible working methods.
Mr. Guterres also urged more in-depth cooperation with regional and sub-regional organizations.
Mediation can work even in the middle of the war, he said, noting the third anniversary of the Black Sea initiative and a related memorandum with Russia which allowed cereal movements during the conflict in Ukraine.
Renew commitment to multilateralism
States must honor their obligations under the Charter; International human rights, refugees and humanitarian law and the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, said Mr. Guterres.
“” As we mark the 80th anniversary of our organization and the charter which gave it life and form, we must renew our commitment to the multilateral peace spirit by diplomacy“He said.
“” I can’t wait to work with you to achieve the international peace and security that the inhabitants of the world need and deserve.“”
Open debate of the Security Council
An event signature of the Pakistani presidency, the open debate on Tuesday was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
The session aimed to assess the effectiveness of existing mechanisms for the settlement of Pacific disputes, to examine best practices and to explore new strategies to fight against prolonged conflicts.
He also sought to strengthen cooperation with regional organizations, strengthen capacity building and the mobilization of resources and align future efforts with the vision of conflict prevention described in the Pact for the future.
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