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514 sentences in 168 speeches for principles
Download CSVCyprus · Nikos Christodoulides · Day 2 · 12 sentences
- International law, the UN Charter, respect for sovereign and territorial integrity, the peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for human rights, the quality of states, all these are not principles of the past.
- They are principles that transcend time, the essential ingredient for the present and for the future.
- For small-sized countries, the principle of equality of states is fundamental, and it has formed the binding trust between us.
- For my country, for Cyprus, this is not an abstract principle.
Slovenia · Janez Janša · Day 3 · 12 sentences
- Do we apply our principles consistently or only when it is politically convenient?
- The United Nations was founded on universal principles, sovereignty, equal dignity, the rule of law, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the protection of human rights.
- But principles lose their meaning when they are applied selectively.
- These principles must also guide our approach to Belarus.
Papua New Guinea · James Marape · Day 4 · 9 sentences
- Mr. President, Papua New Guinea comes to this assembly with profound respect for the Charter of the United Nations and for the principles and purposes upon which this great institution was founded.
- At a time when our world has confronted war, displacement, poverty, inequality, climate change, and many other challenges, He has consistently called for peace, human dignity, international cooperation, and respect for the principles of United Nations.
- Mr. President, this principle is especially important when we speak about religion.
- Christian principles profoundly have influenced our country, our communities, and our institutions.
Vanuatu · Odo Tevi · Day 6 · 9 sentences
- It establishes sovereign equality, peaceful settlement of disputes, and the prohibition or the threat or use of force as fundamental principles of international relations.
- Our experience demonstrates an important principle, influence is not determined solely by population, territory, or military power.
- For countries such as Vanuatu, this principle is fundamental.
- Such measures are in violation with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and adversely affect sustainable development outcomes of countries such as Cuba.
Estonia · Alar Karis · Day 2 · 8 sentences
- Present disregard for international law and the principles of the Charter reinforced by the sense of impunity, too often dominates over adherence to the rule of law and cooperation between countries for a better future.
- As such, The question really is, do we let the United Nations, together with its aims and founding principles, just slowly fall apart?
- For Estonia, and I believe for the great majority on UN member states, upholding the principles of the UN Charter is of vital interest.
- But we are also conscious that in order for those principles to remain valid and respected, we need to invest in them as much with our words as with our actions.
Serbia · Aleksandar Vučić · Day 2 · 8 sentences
- The greatest problem of today is not a lack of rules or political principles, but the fact that they were not respected in the past or now.
- You will notice, dear friends, that today, with the exception of a few countries, everyone speaks of and invokes the UN Charter, the spirit of the Charter, and the principles on which the world order that was in force until recently was based on.
- They would like to revitalize the observance of the very same principles that powerful and great countries trampled so brutally.
- How many times over the past two days from this Rose Room Have you heard calls and appeals for observance of the principles of international public law, particularly when it comes to the conflict in Ukraine, while the majority of those same countries shamelessly and recklessly remain silent about the fact that they themselves participated in trampling the Charter and destroying the foundations of the international public law system?
Secretary-General of the United Nations · António Guterres · Day 1 · 7 sentences
- We already have a binding foundation, the Charter of the United Nations, and the principles that give it life.
- Today, that principle is under profound strain.
- Through the Global Digital Compact, you agreed for the first time on universal principles for AI governance.
- And as we confront the challenges ahead, Let us not retreat from two fundamental principles.
Latvia · Edgars Rinkēvičs · Day 2 · 7 sentences
- And we already have it, the United Nations Charter and its principles.
- These principles were not written for an easy world.
- Ladies and gentlemen, for Latvia, these principles are written into our history.
- These principles now are being tested in Ukraine.
Poland · Karol Nawrocki · Day 2 · 7 sentences
- The UN was established in response to the greatest tragedy in human history, World War II, but it was not founded on a simple and fundamental principle that every wrongdoing must be met with accountability and sometimes with just punishment.
- That is why it is so important that today, as the international community, we restore the full meaning of the principle of accountability.
- Ladies and gentlemen, for many years, representatives of my country have been trying in this chamber and in the Security Council to point out that a situation in which a permanent member of the Council, Russia, attempts unsuccessfully but with ruthless persistence to conquer a neighboring state and destabilize the entire region is violation of the principles we all uphold as signatories to the Charter of the United Nations.
- It is not too late to restore the primacy of international law and strengthen the foundations of a system in which principles matter, and in which the international community, acting jointly and in solidarity, opposes aggression, which is prohibited by the Charter of the United Nations.
Ireland · Micheál Martin · Day 3 · 7 sentences
- The answer to the weakening of principles is not to abandon them, it is to defend them.
- Our stewardship of the European Union's agenda is deeply rooted in the principle of strength with unity.
- And this principle is at the heart of our vision for the United Nations, as well as our unwavering commitment to the pillars which guide its work, peace and security, human rights, and development.
- These principles are beyond question.
Egypt · Moustafa Kamal Madbouly · Day 4 · 7 sentences
- Our crisis does not lie in the absence of charters and principles, but rather in the widening gap between what we proclaim and what we implement, and between those who make decisions and those who are affected by them.
- However, its survival depends on strengthening justice and ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of its institutions, instead of merely repeating the principles for which it was established without making meaningful action.
- They must be viewed within an interconnected regional security environment that supports the state's institutions, unity, and sovereignty, that encourages political settlements and peace building based on the principle of national and regional ownership of solutions, ending external interferences and preventing crises from turning into arenas for regional and international competition over the resources and capabilities of the peoples of the region.
- Rather, we defend a clear and just principle.
France · Emmanuel Macron · Day 1 · 6 sentences
- We're duty bound to act and France stands ready, working in concert with all those who wish to act in defense of the principles enshrined in the charter, all those who do not wish to remain powerless.
- It's a cardinal principle of international law, and it is in the interests of all of us for vessels to be able to transit through the strait securely so, and for the energy interests of all of our countries to be secured.
- We must defend the same principles across the board.
- The principles are still valid today and must be defended.
United Republic of Tanzania · Deogratius Ndejembi · Day 1 · 6 sentences
- Mr. President, about 80 years ago, The United Nations was founded in San Francisco on a simple but enduring principle: that nations can prevent war and advance peace through trust, collective action, and respect the UN Charter.
- Therefore, the theme of this session, that is, restoring trust, Managing transformation, a United Nation that delivers for all, is timely for it requires us to revert to the founding principles of maintaining peace and restoring trust.
- Tanzania stands against the proliferating trend of some states to assume the responsibility of policing and imposing unilateral sanctions on others, thus undermining the principles of sovereignty and peaceful coexistence.
- However, despite these long-lasting commitments, the persistence of armed conflicts around the world reflect the departure from the purpose and principles of the Charter.
Barbados · Mia Amor Mottley · Day 3 · 6 sentences
- We have shared principles grounded in sovereign equality and in the recognition that our responsibilities extend beyond borders.
- It is our repeated failure to convert what we know into what we do, to turn principle into practice and global capacity into solidarity.
- Its principle is fundamental.
- And to his deputy, Amina Mohammed, We also say thank you for taking the journey without diverting from the principles and the core values of this charter.
North Macedonia · Hristijan Mickoski · Day 4 · 6 sentences
- Because a world without a place where all states, regardless of their size, can sit under the same roof and invoke the same principles would be even more dangerous than the world we see today.
- And ultimately, the capacity to uphold principles even when applying them is politically inconvenient.
- that power sometimes takes precedence over principle, that commitments are conditional, that agreements last only as long as interests remain unchanged.
- Principle sometimes gives way to power.
Guatemala · Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado · Day 4 · 6 sentences
- Conflicts, geopolitical tensions, declining resources for development, and the fragmentation of spaces for dialogue are testing the principles that have guided coexistence among nations.
- In the face of these realities, the fundamental principles that must guide our collective action have lost none of their relevance: preserving peace, Combating hunger and poverty, ensuring equal rights and opportunities, strengthening justice, protecting our planet, and consolidating democratic institutions remain shared responsibilities.
- In every case, our position rests on the same principles: respect for the Charter and international law, the protection of civilians, safe humanitarian access, and dialogue and diplomacy as indispensable paths towards a just, sustainable and lasting peace.
- Dialogue does not mean abandoning our principles.
San Marino · Luca Beccari · Day 5 · 6 sentences
- It's a fundamental principle of our foreign policy and, in many ways, a lesson drawn from our own history.
- It is a choice that reflect a principle at the heart of our history.
- Today, that principle is under extraordinary pressure.
- These principles are not optional, and they cannot depend on the size of a country or the power of a government.
Türkiye · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Day 1 · 5 sentences
- The Security Council must absolutely be reformed in accordance with the principle that the world is bigger than five.
- At this point, I want to share with you some basic principles.
- As Turkey, whenever we have acted upon this principle, as in the case of the Black Sea Grain Corridor, we have achieved results and we have contributed to both regional and to global security.
- Esteemed delegates, Turkey does not confine itself to just articulating these principles.
Peru · Keiko Sofia Fujimori Higuchi · Day 1 · 5 sentences
- Peru comes to this Assembly reaffirming its ironclad commitment to the United Nations Charter and its fundamental principles, peace and security, development and human rights, the three pillars of the United Nations.
- We need to re-establish the principle of respect for authority.
- Peruvians don't always find a place within the international community or the empathy that they need or loyalty to the principles that gave rise to this General Assembly.
- We can share universal principles and at the same time recognize that every people has its own story, its own history, its own culture, its own traditions, and the legitimate right to democratically define its own path.
Naoero · David Ranibok Adeang · Day 1 · 5 sentences
- I have traveled far to speak on matters that may seem distinct, but are united by a single fundamental principle: the right of every people to be treated as an equal and to speak for itself.
- A principle declared in 1970 and a bargain struck in 1994, both in this Hall, still wait for the rules that would give them effect.
- It means standing together where interests align and standing on principle where they do not.
- NATO retracts that call, and we encourage dialogue grounded in full respect for sovereignty, because sovereign equality must be more than a principle written in the Charter.
Libya · Mohamed Younis Menfi · Day 2 · 5 sentences
- This transformation is reshaping the meaning of security, the nature of alliances, and the capacity of the international order to uphold the foundations and principles upon which and for which it was established.
- We want balanced strategic partnerships with our Mediterranean neighbors and our regional international sphere based on a single principle.
- Any sustainable political process must not violate four governing principles.
- Second, The principle of national ownership is a red line.
Kuwait · Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah · Day 3 · 5 sentences
- And we applaud the mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan, while emphasizing the need to reach a sustainable regional understanding based on a firm commitment to the principles of good neighborliness, respect for state sovereignty, and the non-interference in internal affairs, as well as refraining from the use or threat of use of force.
- Mr. President, the state of Kuwait is committed in its foreign policy to the principles of the UN Charter, in particular, respect for the principle of good neighborliness, respect for state sovereignty, and the non-interference in internal affairs.
- And with regards to developments in the Republic of Sudan, the Federal Republic of Somalia, and the State of Libya, we affirm the need to adhere to peaceful resolution and to engage in political dialogue to resolve disputes as per the relevant Security Council resolutions and the principles of international law so as to protect the unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty of these sisterly nations.
- Mr. President, since Kuwait's independence, our foreign policy was based on firm principles.
Thailand · Anutin Charnvirakul · Day 3 · 5 sentences
- Trust weakens when principles are applied selectively, when countries have little say in decisions that shape their future, and when promises made in this Assembly fail to improve lives beyond it.
- We must uphold common principles consistently.
- It reminds us that the principles we uphold must protect people when they need them the most.
- Consistent application of principles gives countries the confidence that they will be treated fairly But that confidence must also extend to how decisions are made.
Greece · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Day 3 · 5 sentences
- And it is our collective responsibility to uphold these principles in practice and to safeguard commercial shipping.
- An understanding grounded in full respect for international law and the principles of good neighborly relations.
- For the United Nations, Cyprus remains a litmus test of its credibility, of its ability to uphold its own resolutions and the principles of the Charter.
- The principles at stake in Cyprus are being tested elsewhere too.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) · · Day 3 · 5 sentences
- This is the greatest affront to the principles of humanity and the human conscience.
- This is a profound betrayal of the purpose and principles of this Organization.
- Beyond that, why does this Assembly not invoke Article 6 of the Charter of the United Nations to expel this regime from the organization for persistently violating the UN's principles?
- Allowing the presence of a criminal at this Assembly fundamentally contradicts the UN's purpose and principles, which are neither aspirational slogans nor selectively applicable only to some of its members.
Azerbaijan · Jeyhun Aziz oglu Bayramov · Day 4 · 5 sentences
- In an era marked by division, growing intolerance, and stark double standards, Azerbaijan advocates for a reinvigorated and reformed multilateral system underpinned by strict adherence to consistent and non-selective application of universally accepted norms and principles of international law.
- It is exactly these principles that are guiding our efforts for peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
- We offered Armenia peace, fully in line with norms and principles of international law, based on mutual recognition of and respect for each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Azerbaijan's own experience reflects these principles.
Sweden · Maria Malmer Stenergard · Day 4 · 5 sentences
- This was not only a matter of principle.
- Eight decades later, these principles are once again being challenged.
- It strikes at the heart of the very principles upon which the United Nations was founded.
- But as a staunch partner, we will continue to push for a UN that is more effective, more transparent, and better equipped to uphold the principles of its Charter, a UN that is resolute.
Cambodia · Sokhonn Prak · Day 5 · 5 sentences
- and for his unwavering commitment to multilateralism, peace and security, sustainable development, and the principle and purposes of the UN Charter during a decade marked by profound turbulence and transformation.
- But it also needs a United Nations that commands trust because it is principled, representative, effective, and capable of delivering the purpose and principle of its charter.
- When commitments are honored, international law is respected, disputes are settled by peaceful means, sovereign equality must remain a principle fundamental principle of international relation.
- Cambodia was thus forced to place its trust in institutions that uphold the principle of international law by initiating compulsory conciliation proceeding under UNCLOS.
Brunei Darussalam · Prince 'Abdul Mateen · Day 5 · 5 sentences
- Its principles must be upheld consistently if this organization is to retain its legitimacy and credibility.
- And their suffering exposes a fundamental truth: international law and the principles of the Charter must apply equally to everyone.
- In Southeast Asia, ASEAN offers a practical example of how these principles can be applied at the regional level.
- The TAC gives regional expression to the same fundamental principles found in the United Nations Charter: respect for sovereignty, peaceful settlements of disputes, non-interference, and cooperation among states.
Tunisia · Mohamed Ali Nafti · Day 5 · 5 sentences
- First, there must be a sincere determination and responsible commitment by all states to respect international law founded on agreements and the principle of sovereign equality among states, and to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, particularly refraining from the use of force, the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, and fulfilling international obligations in good faith.
- And the gap will continue to widen between the principles we agree upon and the realities we witness on the ground.
- Mr. President, Trust in the international system is measured by the extent to which its members adhere to the principles of the Charter and its resolutions, and by the organization's ability to ensure respect for international law without selectivity or double standards, and to protect the oppressed peoples who have no refuge except international legitimacy.
- Tunisia also reaffirms its commitment to freedom of navigation and maritime security in accordance with the principles and provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and customary international law, while preserving global energy security, international supply chains, and the economic rights of states.
Gabon · Marie-Édith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny · Day 5 · 5 sentences
- As the Secretary-General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, comes to the end of his second term, the President of the Gabonese Republic pays special tribute to him for his steadfast commitment to multilateralism and to upholding the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
- For Gabon, restoring trust among nations requires more than ever a return to the fundamental principles of international law in general and of the Charter of the United Nations in particular.
- In this spirit, my country reaffirms its commitment to the principle of non-interference in the domestic affairs of States and to the respect for their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Under the leadership of His Excellency, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic, Head of State and Head of Government, Gabon has made dialogue, peace and respect for its international commitments, the guiding principles of its diplomatic action.
Canada · Anita Anand · Day 5 · 5 sentences
- As Canada navigates this global rupture, our response is grounded in our highest principles.
- This includes our support for those institutions that defend these principles, such as the International Criminal Court.
- Article 1, sub 2 of the UN Charter underlines a foundational principle of this institution, the self-determination of peoples.
- The two-state solution remains the guiding principle of our Middle East policy, and our actions are calibrated to support this outcome.
Burkina Faso · Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré · Day 6 · 5 sentences
- Mr. President, rebuilding trust must also go hand in hand with the strict respect for the sovereignty of states, must go hand in hand with the development of partnerships and not servitude, and go hand in hand with justice over outdated neocolonialist principles.
- Mr. President, in terms of international peace and security, our world remains up against multiplication of armed conflicts, the emergence of new crises, and a return to the principle of might is right, unilateral approaches, Unlawful sanctions, selective interventions and double standards weaken the international order and put the multilateral system to test.
- On the question of Western Sahara, Burkina Faso, true to the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, reaffirms its commitment to the political process led under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General and based on the autonomy plan proposed by the Kingdom of Morocco.
- furthermore, reaffirm our commitment to the one China principle.
Finland · Alexander Stubb · Day 1 · 4 sentences
- Even in the face of conflict and grievance, a region may be able to agree on principles that foster cooperation and prevent further conflict.
- For the collective benefit of the nations in this hall, we should continue to defend the rule of law and uphold its most fundamental principles.
- The second remedy is about humanitarian principles, many of which have been mentioned in the speeches here today.
- We must recommit to the fundamental principles of the international order, and we must embrace cooperation over conflict.
Mongolia · Khurelsukh Ukhnaa · Day 1 · 4 sentences
- It is becoming crucial to shape and develop international relations, not through a form of multipolarity that risks driving the world toward division, but through a multi-pillared principle that respects the pluralism inherent in each nation's history, culture, civilization, core national interests, and chosen path of development.
- Let us strengthen multilateral cooperation through the multi-pillar principle inspired by the ideas of Pax Mongolica, so that we may restore our trust and hope through shared responsibility, reform the United Nations with a common purpose, and build a better, more peaceful world through the strength of our collective action.
- Mongolia is confident that the soon-to-be-appointed Secretary-General will steadfastly uphold the principles and purposes of the United Nations and international law, ensure that the voices and positions of all Member States are equally heard and reflected, and provide strong leadership in restoring trust and managing transformation within the UN.
- Mr. President, Mongolia consistently adheres to the principle of resolving any conflicts through diplomacy and multilateral dialogue, while maintaining long-standing friendly relations with the countries of the region.
Romania · Nicuşor-Daniel Dan · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- The fundamental principle of democracy is one person, one voice, one vote.
- The same principles that.
- Underpin under national law, human rights, The rule of law and democratic governance are the principles that helped transform my country.
- Romania's evolution over the past 37 years proves the crucial importance of upholding these principles.
Czechia · Petr Pavel · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- That aggression was launched and continues to be waged by another permanent member of the UN Security Council, Russia, in violation of the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law.
- The UN was founded on principles.
- These principles matter in Ukraine.
- We must therefore hold on to a basic principle.
Argentina · Javier Gerardo Milei · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- As this very assembly has determined in numerous resolutions, the principle of self-determination does not apply in this case since the population was implanted by the occupying power on a territory whose sovereignty is in dispute.
- That principle exists to liberate colonized people, not to legitimize situations arising from colonization.
- If the United Kingdom maintains a selective interpretation of the principle of self-determination with regard to the Malvinas Islands, it must also explain it reconciles that position with the debates on self-determination taking place within its own territory.
- We will apply a different principle.
Botswana · Duma Gideon Boko · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- It assures us that international relations will be governed by the strength of agreed principles.
- Botswana believes that rules that bind only the weak are not rules, and principles applied selectively soon cease to command respect.
- Botswana has sought to live by this principle as a host to the Southern African Development Community, SADC, secretariat through our contributions to regional mediation and election observation, and through our consistent commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes.
- We may be small in size, but we are sturdy in principle.
Mozambique · Daniel Francisco Chapo · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- Restoring trust requires consistency between the principle we proclaim as leaders and the decisions we make.
- The principle of self-determination of the people enshrined in the United Nations Charter as far back as 1945 remains so valid as ever.
- as well as adhere to the principle of common responsibility, but differentiated responsibilities.
- Similarly, in the field of human rights, it's also important to promote a balanced and impartial and coherent approach based on the principles of universality and equal treatment between the states.
Andorra · Xavier Espot Zamora · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- Because multilateralism is nothing more than the application of this same principle to relations among nations.
- It is the clearest expression of the principle that the force of law must always prevail over the law of force.
- In this sense, we continue to express our solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the face of the consequences of a war that has lasted for far too long already, and we reiterate our support for efforts aimed at achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the UN and international law.
- Since 2017, he has exercised his mandate during one of the most difficult and uncertain periods the international community has known, consistently defending the principles of the UN Charter and reminding us, even when it seemed most difficult, that multilateralism remains the best hope for preserving peace and cooperation among peoples, as well as human dignity.
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Judith Suminwa Tuluka · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- In reality, there can be no lasting trust when the force of our principles varies depending on the people's crises or circumstances.
- Our transformation ought to be based upon the need to uphold the Charter in its entirety, especially through the respect for the principle of the sovereign equality of States, peaceful dispute settlement, the prohibition of the use of force, respect for territorial integrity, and human dignity.
- Our experience has taught us, however, that no national transformation can fully bear fruit in an international order in which principles remain unequally applied and in which institutions are not sufficiently adapted to the realities of our time.
- We are convinced that justice rendered to the UN will strengthen the security of all, because it is by restoring to institutions the strength of their principles, to peoples the proof of our word, and to future generations the right to hope that we will restore the full meaning of the promise of the UN together.
Italy · Antonio Tajani · Day 2 · 4 sentences
- We believe in peace, which remains our guiding star, the guiding principle of Italy's foreign policy.
- The same principle guides our relationship with Africa.
- The same principle guides our approach to the Middle East.
- And as war advances, the principles on which we have built 80 years of international relations retreat, the prohibition of the use of force, international humanitarian law, and freedom and security of navigation.
Guyana · Mohamed Irfaan Ali · Day 3 · 4 sentences
- His place in the history of this institution is assured, not merely by the office he has occupied, but by the principles he has steadfastly upheld, the courage and profundity with which he has spoken when silence would have been easier, and his rare ability to hold before the world a clear mirror of the perils that confront our age and the possibilities that still beckon beyond them.
- Leadership that can defend the principles of the Charter without fear or favor.
- We need leadership capable of restoring trust without compromising principles, of listening without surrendering conviction, of building bridges across the widening chasms between north and south, between large states and small, between the developed and developing world.
- We need a secretary general who will defend the charter not only when it is politically convenient but precisely when its principles are under pressure.
Fiji · Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu · Day 3 · 4 sentences
- Mr. President, Fiji reaffirms an enduring principle.
- For small states, the principles of the charter, sovereign equality, territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes are the safeguards against a world in which the size of military strength decides whose rights matters.
- When the world asks small states to choose between competing power blocks, Fiji chooses principles.
- Fiji urges this Assembly to carry that principle from declaration into settled international law.
Austria · Beate Meinl-Reisinger · Day 3 · 4 sentences
- 193 states that have signed up to the UN Charter, that have signed up to one essential principle, that relations between states are not governed by sheer power, but by rules.
- And as an incoming member of the Security Council, we are committed to protect the principles of the Charter, to show the world that the Council can act, and to work towards making the decisions we take more inclusive.
- We therefore need international rules for autonomous weapons built around one clear principle No machine may decide to take a human life.
- That principle is not settled history.
Lebanon · Nawaf Salam · Day 4 · 4 sentences
- In that spirit, we did not merely affirm the principle that weapons must be exclusively in the hands of the state and that decisions on war and peace rest solely with its constitutional institutions.
- As the war in the region widened and initiatives to end it multiplied, we held fast to a non-negotiable principle: no one speaks for Lebanon, and no one negotiates on its behalf, except the Lebanese state through its constitutional institutions.
- It is on these two principles and on the basis of reciprocity and phased implementation that the tripartite framework reached in the negotiations rests.
- We want an organization true to the purposes and principles of its charter, yet ever renewed, so that it may rise to the challenges of our rapidly changing world and meet the aspirations of our peoples and their new generations.
Tuvalu · Feleti Teo · Day 4 · 4 sentences
- Tuvalu reaffirms its strong commitment to the values and the principle of the UN Charter and to international law and to a multilateral system that protects the dignity and security of all people.
- Tuvalu has therefore endorsed the global principle for climate mobility, which are rights-based, people-centered, and grounded in international law.
- Mr. President, as we call for a multilateral system that delivers for all nations, we must also uphold the principles of dignity, inclusion, and equality for all the people.
- We commend Taiwan for its calm and principled adherence to the values of the UN Charter, and we urge all member states to uphold the same principles.
Russian Federation · Sergey Lavrov · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- This will happen despite anything that might happen, including the inability of the current leadership of the UN to espouse the only correct position in this situation surrounding Ukraine, a position of defending the principles enshrined in the UN Charter as a whole, in full, in their interrelated nature.
- We believe that the new Secretary-General who we will elect before the end of the year, will meticulously uphold its mandate, as well as the principles of impartiality and equidistance enshrined in the Charter; that the new SG will represent the entire international community instead of serving the interests of some States; that the new SG will not undermine the intergovernmental nature of the UN system, nor dilute the prerogatives of the Security Council and its permanent members.
- This is only possible if we meticulously uphold the charter and the principle of equal and indivisible security.
- This principle, I'd like to remind you, means not to further the security of one state at the expense of the security of others.
Saudi Arabia · Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- While crises and conflicts continue in many parts of the world, there is an increasing need to uphold the principles of the UN Charter, respect international law, and strengthen the effectiveness of international institutions in maintaining international peace and security and advancing sustainable development.
- Crises arise not so much from an absence of resources and opportunities, but rather from a lack of commitment to the principles agreed upon by the international community.
- The Kingdom also hosts the International Centre for Research and Ethics in AI in Riyadh under the auspices of UNESCO, thereby strengthening international cooperation in this field and contributing to the consolidation of ethical principles governing the development and use of AI applications.
- Security can only be consolidated and sustained through adherence to the principles upon which the UN Charter is founded, as well as through a respect for international law.
Iceland · Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- The strength of the United Nations depends on our willingness to uphold the principles and wisdom on which they were founded.
- And for small states, this is existential, not simply a matter of principle, not at all.
- Our support for Ukraine defends a principle on which all our country's security depends, that no nation, no nation gets to decide the future of another.
- This principle must apply everywhere, including in the Middle East.
Germany · Johann Wadephul · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- The commitment to peace, the principle of sovereign equality of all states, the belief in norms and rules, the conviction of the dignity inherent in every human being.
- The erosion of these principles may serve the interest of a few who believe themselves powerful enough to survive in a world without norms or to write their own rules.
- The same principle for partnership and cooperation also applies for technology.
- The technologies may change, but one principle will remain.
Indonesia · Sugiono · Day 5 · 4 sentences
- Institutions are only as strong as the principles we are willing to uphold.
- This is where Palestine remains one of the clearest tests of these principles and the test of our conscience.
- It is a test of whether multilateral system can uphold the very principles it was created to defend and whether it can deliver when it matters most.
- We will bring the same principle that guides our foreign policy to engage with all and keep the space for cooperation open.
Mali · Abdoulaye Diop · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- For its part, Mali reaffirms its unwavering commitment to reformed multilateralism founded on strict respect for the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, particularly sovereign equality, territorial integrity, non-use of force, mutual respect, and non-interference in the internal affairs of a state.
- The Further we move away from these principles, the closer we come to cycles of conflict.
- The three AES member countries remain open to cooperation with all partners who respect our main principles governing our countries, namely respect for our sovereignty, territorial integrity, the respect for our strategic choices, including our choices for partnership, and also taking into account the interests of our populations.
- And in this spirit, Mali, in line with the principles and goals of its policy, will continue to conduct its diplomacy on the basis of good neighborly relations, mutual respect, non-interference in the domestic affairs of other states, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Algeria · Ahmed Attaf · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- What sort of international order can function properly when principles are selected according to the identity of those who violate them?
- The right of peoples to self-determination remains a fundamental principle of international law.
- It is based on a clear and firm and unwavering principle that no one should be left behind and that not a single Algerian, man or woman, should be marginalized in the journey of national development.
- Let us make multilateralism a reality rather than simply a principle.
Sudan · Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- I stand today before this distinguished Assembly under deeply regrettable circumstances that Sudan never wished to witness within an organization founded on the principles of sovereign equality among states, respect for international law, and the guarantee of equal participation for all member states.
- The continued disregard for and violation of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter through the use or threat of use of force in international relations, and through interference in the internal affairs of states in various forms, and through disregard for the established principles of international law, threaten confidence in the multilateral international system and in the charter of the United Nations itself.
- The Sudanese people alone are the makers of that decision and will determine their future without influence or pressure in accordance with the principle of national ownership of peacebuilding affirmed in Security Council Resolution 2736.
- Throughout this war of aggression, the Sudanese armed forces have adhered to the following principles.
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · Kim Son Gyong · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- In order to overcome all the existing crises and challenges and promote peace, security and sustainable development, all Member States should seek appropriate solutions to problems while strictly complying with the intrinsic purposes and principles of the UN Charter and giving priority to unity and cooperation among nations.
- Yet, we have thoroughly and consistently maintained the characteristic principle and approach of self-reliance, our resilience grew stronger, we overcame all difficulties and challenges before us, and ultimately made remarkable advances by leaps and bounds.
- The most pressing issue to be addressed is none other than building the UN into the UN for all, faithful to the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter and fully guaranteed of impartiality and objectivity in the face of the arbitrary practices of the anti-peace forces that are abusing the UN as a tool for implementing their hegemonic strategy.
- To this end, we have remained faithful to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
New Zealand · Victoria Louise Hallum · Day 6 · 4 sentences
- We regard the UN Charter, with its core principles of sovereign equality of states, territorial integrity, the prohibition of the use of force and respect for human rights, as irreplaceable.
- one that is consistent with Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and the core principles of the Charter.
- The sovereign equality of states is one of the most central principles of the UN Charter.
- The most fundamental step we can all take to revive this organization is to unequivocally recommit ourselves, both in words and deeds, to the principles that the Charter requires us to follow in our relations with other states.
Luxembourg · Guillaume of Luxembourg · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- Madame President, Luxembourg has believed in this principle from the very beginning.
- It is a stark reminder that peace requires constant commitment and that the principles on which our international order was built must be defended.
- Against this backdrop, I believe that we should have one guiding principle.
Republic of Korea · Lee Jae Myung · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz are undermining the fundamental principles of free and safe navigation and heightening the vulnerability of energy supply chains.
- However, like the founders who, having witnessed the ravages of war, conceived the United Nations, the deeper the crisis, the more we need to return to the basic principles of the UN.
- And I believe this resonates with the core principle of the UN development, sustainable development goals, which prioritizes the guiding principle of leaving no one behind.
Switzerland · Guy Parmelin · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- The most fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, the prohibition of the use of force and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, are being openly violated.
- Engaging in dialogue does not mean glossing over disagreements or abandoning one's principles.
- This principle takes on particular significance in the face of current technological revolutions.
Viet Nam · To Lam · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- Distinguished guests, From the losses of the Second World War, humanity created the UN with the aspiration to prevent wars, safeguard peace, promote cooperation and place relations among nations on the foundation of common principles.
- This must be preserved and carried forward Our institutions must be reformed to keep pace with the times, while fundamental principles of the UN Charter must be respected and reinforced.
- We need to develop inclusive, safe, transparent, and accountable principles and governance frameworks to ensure that technologies will be in service of the people, while respecting national sovereignty, digital sovereignty, and the right to development.
Bhutan · Tshering Tobgay · Day 1 · 3 sentences
Trinidad and Tobago · Kamla Persad-Bissessar · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- Whilst remain guided by the UN Charter by international law and the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes.
- We will bring those principles to every matter before the council.
- As we chart our way forward, it is important for us all to remember that trust must be earned and build on the principles of mutual respect and cooperation.
Japan · Takaichi Sanae · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- The full implementation of Security Council resolutions under the principle of the complete denuclearization of North Korea is essential.
- Any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion are contrary to the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and must never be tolerated anywhere in the world.
- Japan took the initiative to launch the Hiroshima AI Process, establishing the world's first international world's first international principles and code of conduct to govern generative AI.
Morocco · Nasser Bourita · Day 1 · 3 sentences
- This track rests on principles and parameters that admit no interpretation, nor any reading between the lines or in the margins, as some are vainly attempting, deluding themselves in flagrant denial of reality and total disregard for established truth.
- These principles, as set forth in the Security Council resolution, are as follows: First, There is no solution outside the framework of the autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty.
- It is in this context that the Kingdom of Morocco has presented its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the term 2028-2029, so that it may continue to serve peace, collective security and multilateralism with full respect for the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
Bulgaria · Iliana Iotova · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- This requires an international order based upon the UN Charter, and international law, as well as the United Nations that not only formulates principles, but also has the power and capacity to uphold them.
- The same principle ought to guide our response to terrorism, radicalization, disinformation, and cyber threats.
- Environmental responsibility is one of the fundamental principles of sustainable development.
Panama · José Raúl Mulino Quintero · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- I am convinced that the peace and prosperity of nations must be grounded in international law as a guiding principle of relationships between nations.
- As you can therefore see, Panama believes in these principles and actively works to ensure that this happens in practice.
- We came to the Council to defend principles, sovereignty, territorial integrity, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the protection of civilians.
Montenegro · Jakov Milatović · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- Excellencies, the principle that guides us at home guide us here as well in this very organization.
- Our engagement with the United Nations system is guided by the same principles.
- And when the next generation of Montenegro stands in this hall 20 years from now, I hope they will be able to say that we used our moment well, that Montenegro completed successfully its European journey, that our region, the Balkans, left all divisions behind, and that we stood firmly in defense of the rules and principles that protect peace in the world.
Uganda · Jessica Rose Epel Alupo · Day 2 · 3 sentences
- We must reflect on the founding principles of the UN Charter and recommit ourselves to saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war, reaffirming faith in fundamental human rights and the dignity of human person, ensuring equal rights for all large nations and small, establishing conditions for justice and respect for international law, and promoting social progress alongside better standards of life.
- Accordingly, we remain and reaffirm our commitment to the principles of the UN Charter as the cornerstone of global diplomacy, supporting the interconnected pillars of peace and security, human rights, humanitarian affairs, and sustainable development.
- As the chair of NAM, Uganda continues to uphold the principles of unity, peace and solidarity among developing nations.
Hungary · András Bálint Baka · Day 3 · 3 sentences
European Union · António Costa · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- Our initiative aims to be an open platform for partners from all parts of the world who are ready to defend common principles and work towards practical solutions.
- That means protecting the institutions that give their very meaning to these principles, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
- Excellencies, the United Nations need an ambitious leader that is firmly committed to the principles of its charter and respect of international law, as is currently being demonstrated by Antonio Guterres.
Georgia · Irakli Kobakhidzhe · Day 3 · 3 sentences
- The trials of history have also taught us that sovereignty can never be taken for granted, that stability must be protected, and the strength of the international order ultimately depends on the same principles being upheld for every nation.
- Our commitment to these principles carries particular meaning for Georgia.
- The principles of respect and cooperation are also at the heart of effective multilateralism.
Iraq · Ali Falih Al-Zaidi · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- I stand here to renew my country's commitment to the United Nations Charter and principles, and to present Iraq's vision for its future, its region, and the world at this critical juncture.
- Based on these principles, Iraq renews its position in support of dialogue and diplomacy to defuse any crises.
- Therefore, we affirm that we hold steadfastly onto our just and legitimate water rights, and we call for the joint management of water resources in accordance with the principles of cooperation and international law.
Guinea-Bissau · Ilídio Vieira Té · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- The reform of the United Nations Security Council must reflect the legitimate aspirations of the African continent and ensure fairer, permanent, and effective representation in keeping with the principle of a more inclusive, equitable, and representative international order.
- Today, as we reaffirm our commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to the promotion of international peace and security, I wish to reiterate that Guinea-Bissau is a candidate for non-permanent membership of the Security Council for the term 2028-2029.
- It is in this spirit of cooperation, solidarity, and peace that Guinea-Bissau will continue to work with all member states to uphold the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and to build a better future, a future of peace, development, and well-being for present and future generations.
Tonga · Lord Fakafanua · Day 4 · 3 sentences
Mauritania · Mohamed Salem Merzoug · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- the Islamic Republic of Mauritania renews its commitment to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and the norms of international law, as well as the resolutions of international legitimacy.
- Proceeding from such principles, my country under the leadership of his excellency, the president of the state, Muhammad Wildraswani, continue to build a modern state that is coexistent in synergy with its neighbors and open to the entire world.
- We can do that if we return with wisdom to what our founding fathers have been guided upon the common principles and purposes that gather us under the umbrella of the United Nations for more than eight decades by bringing hope that good governance, technological development, and the advancement will be an addition that will be in all our benefits, that will save the entire humanity from the current challenges.
Mexico · Roberto Velasco Álvarez · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- This is the result of a national security strategy that is being strengthened thanks to international cooperation on shared challenges, and that, I'd like to respectfully recall, is grounded in four principles.
- President Excellencies, Mexico's foreign policy is rooted in the normative principles of our constitution that transcend any particular administration or international circumstance and that our people have forged throughout our history.
- Those who look to these constitutional mandates will find reflected in them the purposes and principles of the San Francisco Charter, in whose drafting the contribution of Mexican diplomacy is clearly relevant.
Mauritius · Dhananjay Ramful · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- He will be remembered as a leader with a steady hand, always guided by principles of fairness, compassion, and dignity for all.
- We also support the legal principle affirmed by the ICJ that states are under no obligation to update the maritime baselines or zones to account for climate-induced sea level rise.
- Mauritius calls for the principle that statehood and sovereignty are not impacted by sea level rise to be formally codified.
Norway · Espen Barth Eide · Day 4 · 3 sentences
- These are symptoms of the same disease, a growing belief that power matters more than principle, a growing temptation to seek national advantage at the expense of common rules.
- This long-standing principle enshrined in our Convention on the Law of the Sea benefits every state.
- For an organization of 193 states to function, we need a strong, independent Secretary-General that firmly advocates the principles of the UN Charter with integrity and with authority.
Sao Tome and Principe · Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz · Day 5 · 3 sentences
- For Sao Tome and Principe, this reality underscores the importance of an international order based on the charter of the United Nations, international law, and the sovereign equality of states with principles applied universally and consistently.
- Saint Thomas in principle.
- And we reaffirm our capacity to contribute to peace, uphold the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and participate responsibly in building solutions to the challenges we collectively face.
United Arab Emirates · Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- Amid growing threats to navigation in our region and beyond, my country has continued to emphasize the principles of freedom of navigation and the right of transit passage, We stressed the need to secure and protect the safe flow of supply chains, trade and energy in accordance with international law, including the law of the sea and the principle of state sovereignty, recognizing these as pillars of food security, development and prosperity of nations.
- Furthermore, we have advocated for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter, including respect for sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
- This role reflects the core values of our foreign policy, which is driven by the spirit of giving through effective international partnerships, while reconfirming the principles of international humanitarian law and protection of civilians.
Turkmenistan · Vepa Hajiyev · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- In this regard, Turkmenistan intend to convene under the auspices of the United Nations intergovernmental consultations on the elaboration of a global peace strategy founded on the principles of peace, security, and preventive diplomacy.
- Its activities could contribute to safeguarding the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations, strengthening dialogue among equals and preventing the emergence of dividing lines in international cooperation.
- Turkmenistan will continue to firmly uphold the principles of permanent neutrality, good neighborliness, peacefulness, and constructive engagement, contributing to the strengthening of the central role of the United Nations in international affairs.
President of the General Assembly (closing) · Dr. Khalilur Rahman · Day 6 · 3 sentences
China · · Day 6 · 3 sentences
- stockpiling large amounts of sensitive nuclear materials, pushing for amending its pacifist constitution, attempting to break free from the three non-nuclear principles, and even clamoring for becoming a war-capable nation.
- The Philippines in electoral initiation of the so-called arbitration violated such basic principles of international law as state consent and pacta sunt servanda, and violated international law, including UNCLOS.
- It has seriously undermined the principles and spirit of the convention and substantially impaired the authority and integrity of the international law of the sea.
Jordan · Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Kyrgyzstan · Sadyr Zhaparov · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- If a mechanism designed to ensure the implementation of the organization's decisions is systematically blocked by permanent members through the use of the veto, such practice would no longer be consistent with the spirit of the UN Charter and the principle of equal responsibility of member states.
- In some cases, such practices led to interference into the internal affairs of independent states and contradicted the fundamental principles of international law.
Lithuania · Gitanas Nausėda · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Angola · João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- Our paradigm for peacebuilding initiatives is based on the search for realistic and sustainable solutions within the principle of African solutions to conflicts in Africa.
- As the embargo is chiefly responsible for the calamitous situation in which Cuba and the Cuban people find themselves, And since it is inhumane, unfair and violates all the principles and norms of international law, we once again call for the end to the embargo against Cuba.
Sierra Leone · Julius Maada Bio · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Seychelles · Mathew Antonio Patrick Herminie · Day 1 · 2 sentences
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Andy Burnham · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- We came together to agree principles which everyone implemented at home in a way that was right for them, and it worked.
- And we will work towards agreeing a single set of global principles and standards to ensure the transparency and access we need to increase our preparedness and to ensure that AI development is safe.
Croatia · Andrej Plenković · Day 1 · 2 sentences
- The same principle applies to illegal migration, which has caused mistrust in Europe and altered the political landscape in many countries.
- It is carefully designed electoral reform that protects every citizen while ensuring that a basic principle of legitimate political representation of the constituent peoples is restored.
Belgium · Maxime Prévot · Day 1 · 2 sentences
Burundi · Évariste Ndayishimiye · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Burundi, which has always been able to count on the United Nations generous support, wishes to commend his leadership and his unwavering commitment to the principles of multilateralism.
- We need a true bridge builder, a leader capable of engaging in dialogue with all parties, of bringing positions closer together, even when divergences appear unsurmountable, but also of showing firmness, courage, and independence when it comes to defending the principles of the United Nations Charter and ensuring that the collective interest prevails.
Timor-Leste · José Ramos-Horta · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- You have remained humble, honest, and steadfast in your principles, never losing sight of the millions of women and children who have been abandoned and forgotten, caught in the turmoil of wars unleashed by warlords.
- President, the more or less reaffirmed the principles of climate justice, common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities in the light of different national circumstances.
Palau · Surangel Whipps · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- This principle matters because we have seen what can happen when tensions build, when concerns are ignored, and when channels for dialogue are left too narrow for the challenges before us.
- We choose our partners based on our shared values of democracy, human rights, and a rules-based international order, principles that underpin our friendship with Taiwan, a trusted partner that can contribute even more fully if given the space to do so.
Slovakia · Peter Pellegrini · Day 2 · 2 sentences
Rwanda · Justin Nsengiyumva · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- Our survival depended on our capacity to rebuild against all odds, and what made that possible was a simple principle and conviction that institutions earn legitimacy, not by what they promise, but by what they deliver year after year.
- We believe this principle holds for the multilateral system as a whole and for the United Nations in particular.
Spain · Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- I have come to defend the principles and ambitions that inspired the creation of this organization 81 years ago, principles and ambitions that different governments present here disregard or seek to dismantle.
- And we've done this always holding true to our principles, not even in the most difficult times, like the times being experienced by the Spanish city of Ceuta, where inequality, desperation and disinformation has fed one of the most significant to regular migration crisis in recent years I know that in times like this the temptation is to take shortcuts to give in to fear to turn migrants into the enemy and to break the law however my country Spain will not do this and a Spanish city like Ceuta won't do it either because their citizens are showing that we can tackle a crisis without compromising on decency upholding the law and respecting human rights.
Uzbekistan · Saida Mirziyoyeva · Day 2 · 2 sentences
- However, the principle must be clear: humanity and its destiny must be at the heart of technological progress.
- A separate international commercial court based on the principles of English law is being established at the Tashkent International Financial Center, We have eradicated child labor and systemic forced labor.
Somalia · Hassan Sheikh Mohamud · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- Somalia works to uphold the principles of the United Nations Charter and Constitutive Act of the African Union, strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, prevent conflict, and support peaceful Africa-led solution with global benefits.
- Respect for national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity is not an abstract principle for Somalia only.
Liberia · Joseph Nyuma Boakai · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- Trust in multilateralism is broken and needs to be restored, not because the principles of the Charter are no longer relevant, but because we have applied them inconsistently and selectively during global fragmentation.
- As a current member of the United Nations Security Council, Liberia is putting these principles into practice while confronting evolving threats across West Africa, including transnational organized crime, cyber war, and illicit according trafficking along maritime corridors in the Gulf of Guinea.
Uruguay · Yamandú Orsi · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Gambia (Republic of The) · Mohammed Jallow · Day 3 · 2 sentences
Armenia · Nikol Pashinyan · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- Ladies and gentlemen, the balanced and balancing foreign policy adopted by Armenia stems from the logic of multipolarity, which is one of the key principles of the United Nations.
- Now that we have established peace with Azerbaijan, Armenia-Russia relations will naturally change, and it is our desire that these relations develop on the basis of the principles of friendship and mutual respect.
Bangladesh · Tarique Rahman · Day 3 · 2 sentences
- At least 73% of the activities under the government's 31-point program have a direct alignment and 27% an indirect alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their guiding principle of "leave no one behind."
- I conclude my address by reaffirming Bangladesh's unwavering commitment to the values and principles of the United Nations in order to build a peaceful world.
Maldives · Hussain Mohamed Latheef · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Monaco · Christophe Mirmand · Day 4 · 2 sentences
Marshall Islands · Hilda Heine · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- The principles in the UN Charter affirmed by each one of us taking our seat in this hall, are now tested not by argument, but by neglect or ill intention.
- The Marshall Islands look forward to supporting its secretariat in a host nation committed to upholding the law of the sea as a matter of both principle and law, in words and in actions.
Solomon Islands · Matthew Cooper Wale · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- Mr. President, as the UN marks its 81st anniversary, it must continue to evolve to meet today's challenges while remaining faithful to its founding principles.
- Mr. President, in closing, the challenges of our time demand renewed solidarity, stronger multilateralism, and genuine commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.
Saint Lucia · Philip J. Pierre · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- Trust will be restored only when promises are matched by action, when commitments are honored, and when the United Nations delivers meaningful results for every nation, and when there is due regard for multilateral principles, not only for the most powerful, but for the weakest of us as well.
- And we need a renewed international compact based not on power, but on principle.
Bahrain · Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- The Kingdom of Bahrain has not only stated its position in principle on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and by virtue of its current presidency of the GCC and its non-permanent membership of the Security Council, Bahrain led efforts resulting in the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2817 with a historic and unprecedented support of 136 countries.
- Our position on other conflicts, including the conflict in Ukraine, is guided by the same principles, regardless of the parties involved.
Chad · Abdelmadjid Abdelrahim Mahamat · Day 4 · 2 sentences
- Loyal to the principles of the Charter, Chad rejects any act of aggression against a sovereign State and condemns, to this end, the air strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran and, along the same lines, Chad very firmly condemns the Iranian attacks against the fraternal countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan, as well as the drone attack on 29 July in the Egyptian port of Damietta.
- The choices that Chad makes, the responsibilities that it shoulders, and the sacrifices that it makes all stem from the belief that multilateralism only has a future if it knows how to reform, if it can correct any imbalances, and if the same principles can be applied to all.
Belize · John Briceño · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- The League did not collapse for want of noble principles, but because member states abandoned those principles the moment they became inconvenient or constrained their power.
- Guatemala's conduct risk prejudicing the court's authority and undermines the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes enshrined in Article 33 of the Charter.
Cabo Verde · Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Lao People’s Democratic Republic · Thongsavanh Phomvihane · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Nicaragua · Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- We would like to recognize and pay tribute to all brothers and sisters throughout the world who believe in ideals, principles and values that are valuable to us all as humanity, to continue moving towards achieving the most important significant battle, which is to achieve peace so that we can defeat poverty once and for all.
- In this context, we wish to express our unwavering solidarity with the heroic people of Cuba And we also recognize the principles and values expressed by the people and government of the People's Republic of China, in particular the one China principle, which is non-negotiable.
Oman · Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- Based on the values and principles that help us achieve our shared goals of achieving security and stability for all and advancing economic development projects and prosperity, shared prosperity for our peoples.
- the Sultanate of Oman once again reaffirms its steadfast commitment to continuing its efforts aimed at safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with the principles of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Jamaica · Kamina Johnson Smith · Day 5 · 2 sentences
Zambia · Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe · Day 5 · 2 sentences
- Trust means that the founding principles of the United Nations Charter must be respected.
- We therefore call for predictable, accessible and affordable climate finance, technology transfer and greater investment in adaptation and resilience consistent with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.
Antigua and Barbuda · Walton Alfonso Webson · Day 6 · 2 sentences
South Sudan · Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng · Day 6 · 2 sentences
Denmark · Christina Markus Lassen · Day 6 · 2 sentences
Burundi · · Day 6 · 2 sentences
- Burundi is not in line with any armed group operating against a neighboring state Burundi remains committed to Regional stability to the fight against armed groups and to stringent compliance with the principle of the sovereignty of States its cooperation with the DRC is state to state cooperation based on formal agreements made between two sovereign governments Burundi reaffirms that its military presence in the DRC is something that falls within the exclusive purview of a bilateral framework and has no direct or indirect link to the FDLR.
- Faithful to the principles of the United Nations Charter, Burundi remains committed to dialogue, regional cooperation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Japan · · Day 6 · 2 sentences
President of the General Assembly (opening) · Dr. Khalilur Rahman · Day 1 · 1 sentence
United States of America · Donald Trump · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Chile · José Antonio Kast · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Suriname · Jennifer Geerlings-Simons · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Denis Bećirović · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Dominica · Sylvanie Burton · Day 1 · 1 sentence
Paraguay · Santiago Peña Palacios · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Namibia · Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Kenya · William Samoei Ruto · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Eswatini · King Mswati III · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Honduras · Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) · Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez · Day 2 · 1 sentence
Zimbabwe · Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Ghana · John Dramani Mahama · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Palestine (State of) · Mahmoud Abbas · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Comoros · Azali Assoumani · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Senegal · Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Côte d’Ivoire · Tiémoko Meyliet Koné · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Nigeria · Kashim Shettima · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Yemen · Abdullah Abdulkader Al Alimi-Bawzer · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Nepal · Balendra Shah · Day 3 · 1 sentence
South Africa · Ronald Ozzy Lamola · Day 3 · 1 sentence
Kiribati · Taneti Maamau · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Liechtenstein · Sabine Monauni · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Godwin Friday · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Kazakhstan · Mukhtar Tileuberdi · Day 4 · 1 sentence
Togo · Robert Komlan Edo Dussey · Day 4 · 1 sentence
China · Han Zheng · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Republic of Moldova · Vasile Tofan · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Philippines · Ma. Theresa Lazaro · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Cuba · Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Singapore · Vivian Balakrishnan · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Belarus · Maxim Ryzhenkov · Day 5 · 1 sentence
Cameroon · Lejeune Mbella Mbella · Day 5 · 1 sentence
El Salvador · Alexandra Hill Tinoco · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Sri Lanka · Vijitha Herath · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Congo · Constant Serge Bounda · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Grenada · Ingrid Jackson · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Costa Rica · Boris Vasir Marchegiani Carrero · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Benin · Marc Hermanne Gninadoou Araba · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Chad · · Day 6 · 1 sentence
Democratic People's Republic of Korea · · Day 6 · 1 sentence