Guterres says: Path to peace ‘forged by dialogue and cooperation’ Security Council
Referring to “dialogue, diplomacy and mutual trust”, Secretary General António Guterres called on ambassadors to the United Nations Security Council on Monday, describing them as “eternal instruments of peace”.
“The path to peace is forged by dialogue and cooperation,” he said, and is shaped by “a common understanding of threats and challenges.”
On the ground in Ukraine
Yes only return from Ukraine, Türkiye and Moldova, the head of the United Nations recounted how he had witnessed first-hand the success of the Black Sea Initiative organized to transport grain and other vital food supplies to the rest of the world from Ukrainian ports, and noted another agreement on unimpeded access to food. products and fertilizers from Russia to global markets.
“This comprehensive plan is vital for the most vulnerable people and countries in the world, who are desperate for this food supply,” he said, adding that “it is a concrete example of how dialogue and cooperation can bring hope, even in the face of conflict.”
Top UN official calls for “joint commitment to dialogue and outcomes” at Zaporizhzhia . nuclear power plantcurrently under the control of the Russian military, reaffirming the logistical and security capabilities of the United Nations to support a mission by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from Kyiv to Europe’s largest nuclear power facility.
Division, conflict, instability
From military coups to interstate conflicts, invasions and “prolonged wars” over the years, today’s collective security system is being “tested like never before.” , Mr. Guterres said.
He drew attention to the differences that remained among the world’s great powers, including at the Council, which continued to limit the collective response; humanitarian assistance is extended to the breaking point; human rights under attack; and lack of trust.
“Many systems established decades ago are facing challenges unimaginable to our predecessors – cyberwar, terrorism and lethal autonomous weapons. “And the nuclear risk has risen to its highest level in decades.”
‘Diplomatic Toolbox’
Instruments, presented another catastrophic world war “more important than ever,” he continued; however, they need an update on “the rapidly deteriorating international environment of peace and security today”.
“We need to recreate the global consensus… to ensure collective security“He said while pointing at the mold Our Common Agenda blueprint for multilateral action.
In addition to exploring the “diplomatic toolbox” for ending conflict, it also focuses on preventing and building peace – including predicting flashpoints and long-term conditions that could flare up. violence; exploit human rights in addressing the root causes of conflict; building trust between people who share a border; and generally reduce the risk from cyberwar and so-called lethal autonomous weapons.
The explosion of the nuclear sword must stop – Head of the United Nations
Tackling the nuclear threat
“The The 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) meeting this month must demonstrate that progress can be made”, stressed the top UN official, renewing his call that all Member States “show flexible and willing to compromise in all negotiations”.
“Nuclear sword-launching must stop,” he stressed, urging countries to continue “come to the negotiating table to ease tensions and end the nuclear arms race,” he said. one and forever”.
At a time of “maximum danger to our world”, the Secretary-General stressed that “the future of humanity is in our handsemphasizing that division must be replaced by dialogue and diplomacy, to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”.
He argues that negotiation, compromise and accountability are necessary for the future, demonstrating that as it represents the nations of the world, the UN is “humanity’s best hope for building a better day”. better tomorrow, more peaceful”.
“As we develop the new Agenda for Peace, Let’s show that we have learned from the lessons of the past“.
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Protesters in the United Kingdom against nuclear weapons. (File)
Nuclear disarmament
Gustavo Zlauvinen, President of the NPT’s 10th Review Conference, encouraged Council members, including non-partners to the treaty, to recognize the benefits, resilience and adaptability its.
He warned that technologies are creating new levels of risk, including unpopularity, which is a growing concern across all regions.
Disarmament agreements must be “premise and central”.For NPT-registered countries, Mr. Zlauvinen said, adding that preventing any use of nuclear weapons remains a top priority for reversing dangerous trends and eliminating the prospect of an unintended launch.
And for some countries, he asserted that nuclear risk reduction is no substitute for full formal disarmament.
