War in Ukraine, climate disasters and food and energy insecurity on the agenda of the General Assembly.
In a world faced with many crises, world leaders gather from today at the UN General Assembly in an attempt to overcome the differences that divide them.
Traditionally, during today’s first day of the General Assembly, the American president, whose country is hosting this diplomatic event at the UN headquarters, delivers his speech. But this year, exceptionally, Joe Biden will deliver his speech tomorrow, Wednesday, as yesterday he attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London.
Nearly 150 heads of state and government are expected to address the floor of the week-long 77th UN General Assembly. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will deliver a speech today.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will be at the center of this diplomatic week, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky giving a video speech — after being granted special permission — and a Security Council meeting Thursday at the level of foreign ministers.
Germany accuses Russia of attacking the foundations of the UN
German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock, before departing for New York, stressed that the United Nations continues to have a vital role to play in dealing with global crises
Ms Burbock stressed that this week’s UN General Assembly would not be “like the previous ones”, accusing Moscow of attacking the founding principles of the United Nations with its attack on Ukraine on February 24.
Despite being one of the five permanent member states of the UN Security Council, Russia completely defies international law and the entire world order, the head of German diplomacy insisted.
“We need the United Nations to find common solutions to global problems. “No country should have to live in fear that a stronger neighbor will attack it,” Mrs. Burbok emphasized.
The UN should be characterized by people who listen to each other with respect and understanding, united in common fundamental values ​​such as the rejection of violence and the equality of all nations, the German Foreign Ministry continued.
Referring to the war in Ukraine, Ms. Burbock said Berlin stands firmly by Kiev and will continue to support it by offering “whatever it takes” for peace to come.
The emphasis in New York, he added, is expected to be on “how to address and prosecute the horrific crimes being committed in Ukraine on behalf of Russia” and on de-escalating the risk of nuclear disaster in the country, which threatens “millions of people.”
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