By Sheriff Saidykhan
Annalena Baerbock, the President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly has outlined vision for peace and security of member states, and to end global conflicts.
“Even if our ways of living may differ, every person on this planet shares thesame aspirations for their life: to live free from poverty, to keep one’s familysafe from conflict and violence – no matter where one hails from. Becausehumanity is indivisible.We need to join efforts to forge a better future for all. In doing so, the Charterof the United Nations will remain the bedrock of our collective aspirations andour joint work.” she said.
The former foreign minister of Germany was elected president of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on Monday.
On Reform and Transparency
She promised to introduce structural reforms to the general assembly for member states to have a seat.
“I will put a strong focus on promoting reforms, in close coordination with the Secretary-General and in partnership with all Member States. The General Assembly, where all Member States have a seat and a voice, should deliberate on how our organization can best make decisions which benefit all.” she promised.
The United Nations charter for peace and security she said, will be her fundamental priority for the general assembly.
“To me, it is crucial to further strengthen this role in close collaboration with the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, while fostering innovative partnerships for peace. Sustainable peace can only be achieved when everyone is involved. Humanity is indivisible.” she said.
She added: “As President of the General Assembly, I will make sure that the General Assembly retains its role as a body in which both sustainable development and climate justice are being brought forward.We know that security, sustainable development and human rights areinterlinked. Respect for international law, international human rights law andinternational humanitarian law is essential for a world in which every humancan live in peace and dignity. Therefore, fostering justice and accountability should remain priorities of the General Assembly’s work.”.
