International law
Sovereignty and non-interference at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised sovereignty and non-interference
France · Day 1Emmanuel MacronThe question is, do we want to live Under this state of affairs, with a return to the law of the jungle, or do we want to live in a civilized international society?
Our duty, today more than ever, is to hold firm here at the United Nations in order to make decisions to further our common interests so that people can choose their fate freely their development model, choose their future, to refuse their sovereignty being taken hostage by unjust forces, by fear.
Therefore, the very raison d'etre of this organization is to bring together free people on an even footing, an equal footing.
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United States of America · Day 1Donald TrumpOur actions in Venezuela are proof that the United States will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.
And if necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital national interests of the United States.
As you know, Venezuela had the finest equipment in the world from other countries.
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Naoero · Day 1David Ranibok AdeangSome have been built through decades of cooperation.
And some are grounded in the conviction that when a wrong persists, it must be named and addressed.
Each relationship matters.
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Qatar · Day 1Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniIt is the cumulative result of years of postponing crisis management through temporary solutions and unrealistic policies.
Our perspective has always been that the way to resolve disputes is through dialogue and negotiations to reach just fair solutions grounded in international law, grounded in respect for the sovereignty of states and the rights of peoples.
This remains our position in the aftermath of the wars we've been witnessing.
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Brazil · Day 1Luiz Inácio Lula Da SilvaIt approves a more accurate representation of the world map.
Now it needs to focus on issues crucial for the future of humanity.
We are called to choose between multilateralism or unilateralism, democracy or extremism, sovereignty or subordination.
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Belgium · Day 1Maxime PrévotWhen a border can be changed by force, every border becomes less secure.
No one in this room needs reminding that international politics is shaped by power and by interest.
The Charter doesn't wish those realities away.
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Kyrgyzstan · Day 1Sadyr ZhaparovStarting from the 1st January 2027, as a member of the United Nations Security Council, we intend to formally submit all these proposals to the relevant committee.
Distinguished colleagues, I would like to address separately the issues of sanctions.
As we have all observed, today's sanctions are in some cases used by individual countries as an instrument to interference to the international affairs of sovereign states.
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Peru · Day 1Keiko Sofia Fujimori HiguchiPeruvians 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.
The fact is that the international community really acquires true logic and meaning when it manages to be present at the most critical, difficult junctures.
The international community must act within its own limits and ensure there is a community of sovereign nations.
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Türkiye · Day 1Recep Tayyip ErdoğanFirst and foremost, I would like to express my sadness over a matter.
The State of Palestine is officially recognized by the overwhelming majority of Member States here.
His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, the esteemed President of the State of Palestine, has been unable to attend these sessions for two consecutive years now.
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Chile · Day 1José Antonio KastChile also has the Strait of Magellan, a crucial alternative route for global trade.
Our nation will become the bridge and the port for the bio-oceanic corridors that will unite America with Asia.
This richness, this wealth, is not only fortune that we have in our coffers, it brings with it responsibility to you.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina · Day 1Denis BećirovićThey are slowing down our path towards a modern European state, but they cannot stop it.
Today, Bosnia and Herzegovina stands at the doorstep of the European Union and the NATO.
These are our strategic foreign policy objectives, unanimously defined by the state authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Switzerland · Day 1Guy Parmelinbecause we are going through a time of upheaval.
The international order established in the aftermath of the Second World War is under severe constraints.
Conflicts are multiplying and becoming deadlocked.
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Viet Nam · Day 1To LamUN Charter and international law form the foundation for the international order.
They must be respected fully, consistently, and without selectivity.
All states must respect each other's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to choose their own path of development, refrain from interference in internal affairs, and refrain from the threat or use of force inconsistent with the UN Charter.
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Bhutan · Day 1Tshering TobgayYou see, Gailipoo Mindfulness City is a special administrative region, an SAR.
Under its royal charter, GMC exercises full autonomy in governance, legislation, and the judiciary.
Think one country, two systems.
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- Argentina · Day 1
In response to what was stated by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on the Malvinas Island, I wanted to remind you that the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding areas are part of the national territory of Argentina, illegally occupied by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, are the subject of a sovereignty dispute between the two countries, recognized by the United Nations and by other international organizations.
The illegal occupation by Britain of the islands is from January of 1833, when British forces occupied the islands, expelling the legitimate Argentinian authorities and substituting them this was at a time of peace and in violation of the international law valid at the time, was never recognized by Argentina.
The General Assembly in its resolution 2065 recognizes the existence of a sovereignty dispute and urges the government of Argentina and the United Kingdom to renew negotiations in order to find a peaceful and lasting solution to the dispute as a way of decolonizing the territory.
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Secretary-General of the United Nations · Day 1António GuterresIn Ukraine, Russia's full-scale invasion has subjected a sovereign country to a brutal war in blatant violation of the Charter.
Civilians continue to be killed far from the front lines.
mainly in Ukraine, but also more recently in parts of Russia.
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President of the General Assembly (opening) · Day 1Dr. Khalilur RahmanSo let us engage, let us take charge, fix our own house, respect sovereignty of Member States, and together deliver the transformation we need.
As we decide what must change, we must also recognize what already works.
Again and again, Member States tell us that the United Nations works well at the country level, emergency situations, and in keeping and building peace.
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Dominica · Day 1Sylvanie BurtonWe believe in respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
We believe in the peaceful settlement of international disputes.
We believe in dialogue.
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Seychelles · Day 1Mathew Antonio Patrick HerminieSize does not define sovereignty and geography does not diminish dignity.
We may be a small island developing state, but we sit as an equal participant in this hall.
Every nation regardless of population or economic power, possesses an inherent right to sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity.
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United Republic of Tanzania · Day 1Deogratius NdejembiExcellencies, global solidarity must be concurrent with respect of each other's sovereignty.
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.
As stated previously, Tanzania reaffirms its position to oppose the use of such coercive measures against any Member State and reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with Cuba, Zimbabwe and all other States that are subjected to such unjustifiable constraints.
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Trinidad and Tobago · Day 1Kamla Persad-BissessarTrinidad and Tobago will advocate for an approach that safeguards international security without closing off innovation, development, and opportunity, and that ensures developing countries have a meaningful role in shaping the rules for this new technological era.
Mr. President, the situation in Haiti remains of particular concern, not just for us in the region, but, I think, across the world.
Trinidad and Tobago stands in full support of international efforts to help restore security and stability in Haiti whilst maintaining that the country's political future must ultimately be Haitian-led and Haitian-owned.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Day 1Andy BurnhamWe will stand firm in the face of any threats and challenges to the rule of law, not just from Russia, but from others too, including where they threaten the rights of British territories, to remain British, such as the Falkland Islands.
That's why we're also working with France and other partners to support freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
And it's why I have acted on the Middle East.
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Morocco · Day 1Nasser BouritaSince then, this regional dispute has embarked on an irreversible course, breaking with the past and looking to the future with a view to its final settlement.
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.
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