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MINSK, 28 April (BelTA) - The Vienna Chapter of the Group of Friends of Global Governance, created by the Chinese side as part of promoting the Global Governance Initiative, was launched in Vienna on 28 April, the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BelTA.
The event was attended by Andrei Dapkiunas, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the International Organizations in Vienna.
The Global Governance Initiative was put forward by the Chinese side and aims to develop a fairer and more balanced system of international relations. It focuses on strengthening multilateral cooperation, enhancing the role of international law and the central coordinating function of the United Nations.
The initiative promotes the principles of sovereign equality of states, inclusiveness, and consideration of the interests of all members of the international community. Special attention is paid to improving the effectiveness of global governance, adapting international institutions to contemporary challenges, and strengthening collective approaches to addressing them.
The permanent representative of Belarus reaffirmed Belarus’ commitment to the principles of genuine multilateral cooperation, mutual respect, and non-interference in the internal affairs of states, while also stressing the importance of strict compliance with international law as a key factor in ensuring global stability.
As one of the pressing issues on which the Group of Friends could take an active stance, the Belarusian permanent representative pointed to the need to counter the spread of unlawful unilateral coercive measures by states whose worldview is based on the idea of domination and a sense of their own superiority.
The Belarusian diplomat emphasized that the practice of subordination and intimidation should have no place in the emerging world order, and that sanctions aggression should be nipped in the bud. This requires unity of action and collective resolve from all states committed to the principles of good faith and responsible cooperation.
The event was attended by Andrei Dapkiunas, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the International Organizations in Vienna.
The Global Governance Initiative was put forward by the Chinese side and aims to develop a fairer and more balanced system of international relations. It focuses on strengthening multilateral cooperation, enhancing the role of international law and the central coordinating function of the United Nations.
The initiative promotes the principles of sovereign equality of states, inclusiveness, and consideration of the interests of all members of the international community. Special attention is paid to improving the effectiveness of global governance, adapting international institutions to contemporary challenges, and strengthening collective approaches to addressing them.
The implementation of the initiative is accompanied by the creation of groups of friends, designed to facilitate the development of agreed approaches and coordination of actions on key issues.
In his speech, the Belarusian diplomat confirmed Belarus’ support for the initiative, noting its particular relevance in the increasingly complex international situation and growing geopolitical uncertainty, as well as its focus on ensuring greater stability, predictability, and fairness in the system of international relations.
Andrei Dapkiunas expressed confidence that the work of the Group of Friends in Vienna will help strengthen dialogue, build consensus, and coordinate collective action on key issues on the international agenda.
The Belarusian diplomat emphasized the importance of the initiative’s basic principles: sovereign equality of states, genuine multilateralism, and strict adherence to the UN Charter as the foundation of a just and balanced world order.
He highlighted the central role of the United Nations in coordinating international efforts to address global challenges and the need to enhance the effectiveness, flexibility, and adaptability of the UN system in line with the changing needs of member states.
In his speech, the Belarusian diplomat confirmed Belarus’ support for the initiative, noting its particular relevance in the increasingly complex international situation and growing geopolitical uncertainty, as well as its focus on ensuring greater stability, predictability, and fairness in the system of international relations.
Andrei Dapkiunas expressed confidence that the work of the Group of Friends in Vienna will help strengthen dialogue, build consensus, and coordinate collective action on key issues on the international agenda.
The Belarusian diplomat emphasized the importance of the initiative’s basic principles: sovereign equality of states, genuine multilateralism, and strict adherence to the UN Charter as the foundation of a just and balanced world order.
He highlighted the central role of the United Nations in coordinating international efforts to address global challenges and the need to enhance the effectiveness, flexibility, and adaptability of the UN system in line with the changing needs of member states.
The permanent representative of Belarus reaffirmed Belarus’ commitment to the principles of genuine multilateral cooperation, mutual respect, and non-interference in the internal affairs of states, while also stressing the importance of strict compliance with international law as a key factor in ensuring global stability.
As one of the pressing issues on which the Group of Friends could take an active stance, the Belarusian permanent representative pointed to the need to counter the spread of unlawful unilateral coercive measures by states whose worldview is based on the idea of domination and a sense of their own superiority.
The Belarusian diplomat emphasized that the practice of subordination and intimidation should have no place in the emerging world order, and that sanctions aggression should be nipped in the bud. This requires unity of action and collective resolve from all states committed to the principles of good faith and responsible cooperation.
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