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Sovereignty and non-interference at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised sovereignty and non-interference
Vanuatu · Day 6Odo TeviOur security depends fundamentally on something else, international law, multilateral institutions, diplomacy, and the equal sovereignty of states.
It establishes sovereign equality, peaceful settlement of disputes, and the prohibition or the threat or use of force as fundamental principles of international relations.
And when sovereignty is respected, independence has meaning.
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Sudan · Day 6Mohieldin Salim Ahmed IbrahimI 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.
His Excellency, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, was to stand before you today to address the General Assembly on behalf of the Sudanese people and government.
These sanctions have negatively affected its economy, security, and territorial integrity.
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Burkina Faso · Day 6Karamoko Jean Marie TraoréThe supreme sacrifice that our heroes have made is a seed of liberty, of justice and sovereignty that our oppressed peoples aspire to.
courage, resilience, commitment and mobilization, as they are showing each and every day, supporting the efforts of the heads of state of the AES confederation remain the center of gravity of our journey towards sovereignty and stability and development to all of the peoples of Africa in the world who share our struggle and who recognize themselves and the ideals of peace dignity and liberty that the confederation represents I reiterate my gratitude Mr. president confederal dynamic that has been engaged in and taken up by our states, far from being an act in isolation, brings forward the rejection of fatality and chronic wardship that we face, as well as the reject of selective criticism when we see human tragedies.
that upholds some powerful actors in order to become the common house of all of the peoples equal in dignity, equal in rights and equal in sovereignty.
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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · Day 6Kim Son GyongUnfortunately, however, what the world witnessed every day for the last one year was a harsh reality rampant with unprecedented mutual distrust and confrontation, infringement on sovereignty and military conflicts that led to extreme unrest and disorder globally.
all the crises the international community is faced with point one clear fact: that infringement on sovereignty, threat to security interests, and denial of right to development of other countries are bound to breed regional instability and crisis, and lead to aggression and war.
Mr. President, The sovereignty, security interests, and territorial integrity of sovereign states are ruthlessly trampled upon, and international law and order feebly collapse due to the unilateral high-handedness and tyranny of a hegemonic state.
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Congo · Day 6Constant Serge BoundaYour Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, sovereignty is not a rejection of cooperation.
Sovereignty is the ability of a people and a nation to freely determine their priorities, to defend their legitimate interests, to choose their partners, and to preserve their independence in decision-making.
This is the understanding of sovereignty that the Republic of the Congo upholds.
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Mali · Day 6Abdoulaye Diopbecause beyond encouraging reflection on how our organization can regain credibility and effectiveness amid multiple crises and challenges to multilateralism, it especially calls on member states to restore trust and seek common solutions to the many challenges of our time.
And how can this be achieved?
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.
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El Salvador · Day 6Alexandra Hill TinocoAs the United Nations, we need to commit ourselves and work to redefine the international order so that we can prioritize the common well-being of the whole of humanity regardless of whether of where they live and their condition guarantee the well-being of our brothers and sisters the whole of humanity we need a multilateral system that is able to listen but also to make decisions, to safeguard principles, to respect the sovereignty of states, but that at the same time understands that no state can resolve problems that know no borders alone.
multilateralism that does not oblige countries to constantly choose between sovereignty and cooperation.
However, we did this while always fighting to safeguard our sovereignty, because our sovereignty is not up for negotiation.
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New Zealand · Day 6Victoria Louise Hallumwhose sovereignty, security and prosperity depends on a functioning, inclusive multilateral system, grounded in agreed rules and norms, with the UN Charter at its centre.
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.
We continue, therefore, to invest in the United Nations and agreed international rules as an exercise of our sovereignty, because we believe it is essential to our interests and, indeed, the interests of all.
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United Arab Emirates · Day 6Khalifa Shaheen Al MararThis approach is grounded in full respect for the sovereignty of states, good neighborly relations, international law, and the UN Charter.
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.
We have also supported efforts to reach a sustainable political solution to the question of the Moroccan Sahara, based on the Moroccan autonomy initiative, while affirming the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the Sahara.
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Algeria · Day 6Ahmed AttafAlgeria renews its condemnation of the violations of the sovereignty of states and their territorial integrity in the region.
Foremost among them is the Palestinian people's natural right to establish an independent and fully sovereign state with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital.
Accordingly, Algeria promotes an approach that is based on supporting the security of states in the region and accompanying their development efforts, and encouraging reconciliation and dialogue, and addressing the underlying causes of instability while respecting state sovereignty, their territorial integrity, and the choices of their people.
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Antigua and Barbuda · Day 6Walton Alfonso WebsonSovereignty cannot depend upon power nor justice upon one's friends.
The General Assembly's high-level meeting on sea level rise placed before the international community fundamental questions of statehood, sovereignty, Maritime rights, displacement, culture and identity.
Climate change must never be allowed to erase a nation's sovereignty, its statehood, or the rights of its people.
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Turkmenistan · Day 6Vepa HajiyevIn these circumstances, it's particularly important to uphold the common purposes enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, ensure respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, their sovereign equality and non-interference in their internal affairs, and strengthen the rule of international law.
Turkmenistan will also propose the establishment within the United Nations of a group of friends of multilateralism and the sovereign equality of states.
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- Sudan · Day 6
The UAE is holding a campaign, international campaign, to target the Sudanese armed forces, which are currently working against the mercenaries attacks, referring to the Sudanese government as the poor Sudan.
government as used by the representative of the UAE does not befit this international forum where the charter talks about equality between members.
And we do not refer to the UAE as the Abu Dhabi regime or worse than that.
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- Burundi · Day 6
That is the bilateral cooperation agreement for defence signed on the 6th of March 2023 in Bujumbura.
That was signed between the government of Burundi and the government of the DRC.
This agreement also authorizes, as appropriate, the conduct of joint operations The deployment of the FDNB in the DRC is thus being conducted at the request of and with the explicit consent of the Congolese authorities, in accordance with the provisions of this agreement.
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- Indonesia · Day 6
Indonesia is currently serving as the president of the UN Human Rights Council.
After serving six terms as a member of the Council, reflecting the highest level of trust from the international community to Indonesia.
That record alone reflects sustained engagement, not a selective one when it's convenient.
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- Thailand · Day 6
The Cambodian displaced persons, including the remaining 20,000 internally displaced persons as referenced by Cambodia, were in fact Cambodians residing in areas that Thailand originally opened as temporary shelters in the 1970s.
This is well documented.
Cambodia knows it, so do we.
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- Iran (Islamic Republic of) · Day 6
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Mr. President, in response to the UAE representative, the Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates its full sovereignty over the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Quriyat al-Tum, and Lesser Tum in the Persian Gulf.
They have been, are, and will remain integral parts of our territory, and our sovereignty over them is not negotiable.
We therefore categorically reject any claim to the country.
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- China · Day 6
On territorial issues and maritime delimitation disputes, China does not accept any dispute settlement solution imposed upon it, and has consistently advocated resolving disputes through negotiation and consultation with the countries directly concerned.
China will continue to work with ASEAN countries to jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Thank you, President.
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- Chad · Day 6
They seek to install ideas according to which Chad would be involved in one way or another in the conflict in Sudan.
That's the narrative they're trying to push.
We categorically reject in the strongest terms these fallacious allegations.
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- United Arab Emirates · Day 6
Mr. President, My delegation would like to exercise the right of reply in response to the statement delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Greater Tomb, the Lesser Tomb, and Abu Musa of the Arab Gulf are islands that are part of the UAE and are under Iranian occupation.
We completely reject continued Iranian occupation of the three islands.
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- Philippines · Day 6
The fact that one party does not accept the award does not alter its legal character or the obligations arising from it, nor can unilateral assertions or subsequent domestic measures modify the maritime entitlements established under UNCLOS.
The Philippines likewise rejects any suggestion that its lawful exercise of sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction constitutes provocation.
The relevant question is whether the conduct of states is consistent with their obligations under international law.
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- Chad · Day 6
What's more is the territory of Chad has not been spared from attacks linked to the Sudanese conflict.
Another attack was recently recorded linked to the Sudan conflict.
Chad firmly condemns these new incursions.
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