Statement by H.E. Mr. Tofig F. Musayev Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations at the Security Council open debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security: practicing multilateralism, reforming and improving global governance”
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Statement by H.E. Mr. Tofig F. Musayev Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations at the Security Council open debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security: practicing multilateralism, reforming and improving global governance”
20 February 2025
Mr. President, I would like to begin by expressing our appreciation to the People’s Republic of China for convening this important debate. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his informative briefing.
Mr. President, Over the decades, Azerbaijan has consistently advanced the aspirations of multilateralism and took an increasingly active role in many international forums. In particular, we were honored to host the 29th Climate Change Conference and chair for four years the Non-Aligned Movement. Azerbaijan also attaches great importance to multiculturalism, organizing the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku every two years.
Mr. President, Multilateralism is based on the shared norms, principles and values that underpin dialogue and sustainable and effective cooperation to address interrelated global threats and challenges that no country can overcome alone. The United Nations is the central pillar of multilateralism, and the purposes and principles of its Charter are universally binding and constitute the foundational normative framework in international relations. Under the United Nations umbrella, dedicated common efforts catalyzed decolonization, promoted peace, helped develop legal standards and advanced international cooperation. However, serious challenges remain and evolve into even greater threats. The ideals of multilateralism are being undermined, and the universally accepted fundamental values, norms and principles are being disregarded or misinterpreted. As a result, in many ways the world is becoming more divided and intolerant. Double standards and selectivity in applying international law inevitably lead to persistent incompliance with international obligations. Growing inadequacy of multilateral prevention and security mechanisms has been and continues to be one of the major obstacles to addressing current and emerging threats. Impunity for serious violations of international law and ethno-nationalist ideologies are the other major barriers on the path to greater stability and cooperation. Challenges facing the world today necessitate a renewed commitment to strengthened global solidarity, more effective and trusted multilateralism grounded in international law, the Charter of the United Nations and a reformed and reinvigorated system of multilateral cooperation. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States is crucial to any progress in preventing conflicts, restoring and maintaining peace, building bonds of peaceful mutual benefit among nations and promoting sustainable economic and social development. There is a need for enhanced efforts to confront hate speech and reject hatred of all kinds. Through coordinated global action, we must strengthen the commitments and accountability of governments and other stakeholders for the spread of disinformation and misinformation. Providing support to States engaged in post-conflict peacebuilding, reconstruction, rehabilitation and demining must remain a critical priority for the entire international community. Such support and solidarity are critical to my country in overcoming the severe consequences of the 30-year aggression, ethnic cleansing and occupation. Azerbaijan will continue its efforts towards developing international cooperation and ensuring that the multilateral system is more effective and better equipped to deliver on its promises and the existing commitments. Thank you.
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