Guterres: The U.N. Charter is not a cafeteria menu.

On the 26th local time, the United Nations General Assembly held a meeting to commemorate the 80th anniversary the signing of the United Nations Charter. On the same day, UN Secretary-General Guterres, UNGA President Philemon Yang, and permanent representatives of various countries to United Nations, etc., delivered speeches at the meeting, calling for joint maintenance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. Guterres criticized the practice of certain countries use the Charter when it suits them and abandon it when it does not.

United Nations Secretary-General Guterres

According to the United Nations official website, Gres said that 80 years ago, the United Nations Charter was born in the ruins of war, symbolizing the hope sown by the world after experiencing deep suffering. He that the Charter is not only a declaration of vision but also a cornerstone for promoting international cooperation and building a better world. Guterres said: “The United Nations Charter us the tools to change our destiny, save lives, and bring hope to the most desperate corners of the world.” He warned that the purposes and principles of the Charter are now “unprecedented attacks” – sovereignty is violated, international humanitarian law is openly violated, civilians and infrastructure are deliberately attacked, and even food and water are used as weapons.
Guterres said: “We have seen the familiar script time and again: the Charter is observed when it serves interests, and discarded when it does not, but the Charter is optional, nor is it an ‘a la carte menu’ – it is the cornerstone of international relations.” Guterres called on member states to fulfill their commitments, their responsibilities, and promote the construction of a more inclusive, interconnected, and forward-looking multilateralism system for the 21st century.

UNGA Presidentilemon Yang also delivered a speech at the meeting, pointing out that the United Nations is currently at an extremely difficult time in history. He mentioned that conflicts in places like Gaza,, and Sudan continue, and multilateralism faces severe challenges, and some countries even choose to resolve disputes by force, which violates the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter. He: “We must seize the opportunity, firmly choose dialogue and diplomacy, not destructive war.”

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