New York-Sana
At a time when the world celebrates the United Nations Day, the annual event for the entry into force of its Charter in 1945 and its principles relating to the political settlement of disputes between states, the international organization faces challenges that prevent the achievement of the goals for which it was established, foremost among which is the continuation of some Western countries to violate the Charter and target countries that do not follow suit. in its orbit to implement its political agendas.
On October 31, 1947, the General Assembly decided that October 24 of each year would be United Nations Day, the day on which the Charter of the International Organization entered into force in 1945. Then, in 1971, the Assembly recommended that member states celebrate it at the national level. With the aim of gaining the support of the peoples and introducing them to the objectives of the organization set forth in Article 1 of the Charter, to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among nations and to achieve international cooperation, in addition to introducing the principles of the organization set forth in Article 2 of the Charter, which is the equality of sovereignty among all its members and good faith in the commitments they took on themselves under the Charter, and abstain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State and not to interfere in the internal affairs of States.
Syria, a founding member of the United Nations, participated in drafting the charter with a delegation headed by Ambassadors Fares El-Khoury and Farid Zein El-Din, who drafted Article 78 of the charter, which states that “the trusteeship system shall not be applied to territories that have become members of the United Nations, as relations between members of this body must It is based on respect for the principle of sovereign equality.” This article contributed to the independence of many countries and raised the number of United Nations countries from 51 to 193.
Syria and 17 countries founded the “Friends of the Defense of the Charter” group, which, in its first meeting at the level of foreign ministers, adopted a political declaration in which they affirmed that the Charter remains the supreme document at the international level that must be adhered to and defended, especially in light of the violations and exploitation it is subjected to by Some countries of its provisions and their determination to continue to work to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Charter, especially in light of the flagrant violations of the Charter and international law that the current international relations are witnessing, pointing to the challenges facing many Member States, foremost of which is the expanding threat of terrorism supported by Member States of the United Nations and unilateral coercive measures side and attempts of external interference in the internal affairs of states.
In a message on the occasion of United Nations Day, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the countries of the world to strive to end the conflicts that increase tension in our world, explaining that (the Covid-19 pandemic), conflicts, hunger, poverty and climate emergencies remind us that our world is far from perfect, but it also clarifies Solidarity is the only way forward.
We must come together to meet the grand challenges and advance the Sustainable Development Goals by ensuring that everyone, everywhere has access to COVID-19 vaccines, by securing and upholding the rights and dignity of all people, especially the poorest and most disadvantaged, and by seeking to end the conflicts that are tearing our world apart, and by pledging with bold climate commitments to save and rise to our planet and build more inclusive, interconnected and effective global governance.
He stressed that the values that have been the driving force of the United Nations Charter for the past 76 years, namely peace, development, human rights and opportunities for all, do not have an expiration date. the United Nations, its potential and all its hopes.
Russia stressed that the continuous attacks on the Charter of the United Nations and attempts to replace its central structure with the so-called rules-based system with double standards are destructive and dangerous, calling for adherence to the principles of the Charter and international law, given the dangers the world is currently facing as a result of deviation from these principles.
Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, said in a statement: By the way, the founding fathers of the United Nations laid down in its charter the basic objectives and principles of interaction between states and their commitment to them is the only way for humanity to advance towards building a more just, prosperous and secure world and prevent the outbreak of new world wars, noting that There are increasing attempts today to review the provisions of international law enshrined in the Charter and to promote the so-called rules-based order. Our common task is to defend the Charter of the United Nations and to affirm our full commitment to the central and coordinating role of the United Nations in international affairs. Our rules are the Charter of the United Nations.
China, in turn, affirmed its support for the international system centered around the United Nations, pledged to make greater contributions to advancing the noble cause of the United Nations, and will continue to play its role in building world peace, contribute to global development, defend the international system, work unswervingly to advance the rule of international law, and fully support the United Nations in playing a central role. in international affairs, support pluralism and promote global development.
For its part, the European Union, in a statement by the High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrell, stressed that the multilateralism on which the United Nations is based is the most effective way to contribute to peace, security, human rights and prosperity in the world, stressing the need for a joint response to global crises, threats and challenges that no country alone can handle. Addressing them, which range from climate change, loss of biodiversity, and the response to the Corona pandemic.
With the accelerating events that the world is experiencing as a result of the expansion of hotbeds of tension and the spread of terrorism, conflicts, poverty, epidemics and climate change, the United Nations remains the best place to resolve differences and strengthen international relations despite the many drawbacks and observations on its work as a result of the practices of Western countries, and it remains the hope that the international organization will continue to work to achieve a better world. Peace and security are achieved in it as the main goal from which all goals and principles derive.
Juma Al Jassim