Adoption of the Declaration of Heads of State and Government on the occasion of the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations

Today, the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly formally adopted the Declaration of Heads of State and Government representing the peoples of the world on the occasion of the celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.

The meeting was attended by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, heads of the principal organs of the international organization and representatives of its member states.

The contents of the declaration dealt with the orientations of the international community regarding the important role that the international system plays in facing common global challenges, especially the pandemic, security challenges, peace, global development and climate change.

The declaration dealt with 12 axes for the work of leaders and heads of public during the next ten years, and included their pledges not to leave anyone behind, protect the planet, promote peace and prevent conflict, adhere to the provisions of international law and ensure justice, place women and girls at the center of the efforts made, and build Bridges of trust between and within countries, working towards improving digital cooperation, ensuring the availability of sustainable financing, strengthening companies and listening to and working with young people, improving the performance of the United Nations, and working towards continuing preparation for facing health-related crises and all other emerging crises and their challenges through strengthening cooperation, coordination and solidarity at the level International.

The declaration renewed the commitments of world leaders to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, to promote peace, prevent conflicts, respect international law, the rule of law and justice, promote human rights and sustainable development for peoples, ensure equality between states in sovereignty and independence, respect the territorial integrity of states, non-interference in internal affairs, and resolve Disputes by peaceful means.

The declaration carried the pledges of world leaders to make the utmost efforts to address all current and emerging challenges in order to reach a world of peace, security, prosperity, development and human rights, as they are the main pillars on which the United Nations was established .. And world leaders affirm in the declaration that there is no other global organization that gives hope To achieve a better world and achieve the future that everyone aspires to along with their commitment to promote peace, prevent conflicts and end threats to international peace and security expeditiously by peaceful means, adhere to the Charter, principles of international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, and adhere to international agreements on disarmament, non-proliferation, and climate change Preserving the environment. The declaration also notes that terrorism and violent extremism pose a serious threat to international peace and security.

The declaration called on the Secretary-General of the United Nations to strengthen the necessary tools to prevent the outbreak of hostilities on land, sea and air, and in cyberspace .. and affirmed the full support of world leaders for the initiative of the Secretary-General for a global ceasefire, respect for international humanitarian law and building and maintaining peace as one of the Main responsibilities of the United Nations.

The declaration touched upon the Corona pandemic, and the challenges resulting from it, pointing out that it can only be addressed through active multilateralism .. and pointed out that this pandemic is the largest global challenge in the history of the United Nations, as it not only caused death and disease, but also created A global economic recession, the increase in poverty, anxiety and fear, imposing tremendous pressure on our societies, our economies and our health systems, and harming the most vulnerable and fragile countries, "which places on everyone the responsibility to intensify cooperation and solidarity to end the epidemic and address its consequences, and to address future epidemics and other global challenges."

The declaration also affirmed the role of women and youth for peace and development, not to marginalize them and enhance their meaningful participation in all aspects of life .. It also addresses all fundamental issues affecting humanity, and pledges to strengthen partnership and cooperation to address them, in line with the spirit and text of the United Nations Charter.

The declaration stressed that the sustainability of the planet and the well-being of generations for decades to come will only be achieved through collective action and building on the progress made during the past 75 years since the founding of the United Nations, noting that world leaders are determined to work to ensure the future sought by the international community, including Mobilize resources, strengthen efforts, demonstrate unprecedented political will, and work with partners to strengthen coordination and global governance for a common future for current and future generations.

The declaration called on the Secretary-General of the United Nations to submit a report before the end of the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly, including recommendations to implement the declaration and respond to current and future challenges .. The leaders also pledge to transmit this declaration to the peoples in spirit and text.

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