Foreign Minister Yván Gil called for the UN to take a more proactive role in defending the principles of its founding Charter. | Photo: Archive

United Nations, September 24 (RHC)-- At the Future Summit, held at the United Nations General Assembly, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil raised his voice on behalf of the "Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter," highlighting the global challenges facing the international community and the impact of unilateralism, particularly through economic sanctions imposed by some countries.

Gil began his speech by pointing out that “growing global interconnection demands greater pluralism,” but denounced that, instead of moving towards that goal, the world is witnessing an increase in unilateralism.

“This trend, marked by the imposition of unilateral coercive measures and the attempt to replace international law with a supposed order based on rules, is undermining efforts to address common challenges,” he said.

The foreign minister emphasized that the only way to address global problems is through multilateralism and respect for international law, asking member states to renew their commitment to the principles established in the United Nations Charter.

“We insist that true multilateralism and the application without double standards of the principles of the United Nations Charter are necessary for the peaceful coexistence of nations,” he stressed.

The Venezuelan foreign minister also stressed the importance of sovereignty and demanded a rectification by the Spanish Government, condemning terrorism unambiguously and calling for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which he described as a tragedy.

Yván Gil urged the international community to act.  "There will be no future without peace and there will be no peace without development.  It is our moral and ethical duty to conclude the decolonization processes still pending," he said.

He also stressed the importance of economic development for countries in the global south, pointing out that the right to development must be at the center of international agendas.

"Our future depends on ensuring that our nations, particularly those in the global south, return to the path towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," he said. However, he criticized that "the international financial architecture today is designed to perpetuate a model of domination and dependence," and called for the urgent reform of these mechanisms.

The diplomat also condemned the lack of political will of developed countries in the context of the SDGs.  “We regret that the Future Summit and its final documents have not been as ambitious as expected,” he said, referring to the lack of concrete progress towards the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda.

Finally, Gil reiterated that only “the consolidation of relations of friendship and cooperation between states will guarantee peace, security, stability and development of the international community.”  In this regard, he called for the UN to take on a more proactive role in defending the principles of its founding Charter and in protecting the rights of peoples under occupation.

[ SOURCE:  teleSUR ]