MINSK, 26 September (BelTA) - The lack of dialogue and the threat of using force continue to undermine the international order, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov stated at a ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter in New York on 26 September, BelTA has learned.
Maxim Ryzhenkov recalled that the United Nations, which was born with the adoption of its Charter, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. This milestone provides an opportunity to take stock of the UN's work over the past eight decades.
“Has the world become safer and more predictable, as intended? We all understand: it has not! Deep-seated distrust, lack of dialogue, fear, and the threat of force continue to undermine the international order. The organization itself is now at risk. However, the UN cannot be blamed for this. Only member states can and must make the UN stronger and more effective,” the minister said.
According to him, there are numerous examples where UN member states failed to achieve expected outcomes due to the lack of consistency in past decisions. For instance, just a few years after World War II, the organization promptly adopted well-founded resolutions regarding the establishment of Arab and Jewish states in the territory of Palestine and their peaceful coexistence.
“Unfortunately, at that time, these valuable decisions were not successfully implemented. What is the result? For nearly 80 years, we have been discussing the Palestinian issue. But the problem has only worsened,” the diplomat stated.
Another “warning sign” from the past, according to Maxim Ryzhenkov, stems from the failure to adhere to the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, and concerns Venezuela. The country faces a real threat of the use of force.
“Today, we must declare to the entire world that we once again express our firm solidarity with Venezuela and reaffirm our commitment to striving for the eradication of methods that contravene international law and the UN Charter,” the Belarusian minister said.
Maxim Ryzhenkov recalled that the United Nations, which was born with the adoption of its Charter, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. This milestone provides an opportunity to take stock of the UN's work over the past eight decades.
“Has the world become safer and more predictable, as intended? We all understand: it has not! Deep-seated distrust, lack of dialogue, fear, and the threat of force continue to undermine the international order. The organization itself is now at risk. However, the UN cannot be blamed for this. Only member states can and must make the UN stronger and more effective,” the minister said.
According to him, there are numerous examples where UN member states failed to achieve expected outcomes due to the lack of consistency in past decisions. For instance, just a few years after World War II, the organization promptly adopted well-founded resolutions regarding the establishment of Arab and Jewish states in the territory of Palestine and their peaceful coexistence.
“Unfortunately, at that time, these valuable decisions were not successfully implemented. What is the result? For nearly 80 years, we have been discussing the Palestinian issue. But the problem has only worsened,” the diplomat stated.
Another “warning sign” from the past, according to Maxim Ryzhenkov, stems from the failure to adhere to the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, and concerns Venezuela. The country faces a real threat of the use of force.
“Today, we must declare to the entire world that we once again express our firm solidarity with Venezuela and reaffirm our commitment to striving for the eradication of methods that contravene international law and the UN Charter,” the Belarusian minister said.
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