Brussels: Europe and the Arabs
In June 1945, the hope of generations torn apart by two world wars was fulfilled by the entry into force of the United Nations Charter. With its ratification by a majority of its signatories in October 1945, the United Nations was born. According to a European statement issued by the office of Joseph Borrell, the European Union’s foreign and security policy coordinator, 78 years later, with 193 members, the United Nations remains A cornerstone of the multilateral global system, it continues to provide hope for a better future through open and honest dialogue between countries.
The statement said, “As any architect will tell you, the most important part of any building is the foundation. The principles and values of the United Nations Charter remain as valid today as they were 78 years ago, even if the challenges have multiplied in number, complexity, and intensified. But when we look at the state of the world today, We may wonder how and when we deviated so far from the guiding principles of the Charter.
That is why, today, more than ever, we must focus and unite around the common founding goal of the United Nations: peace and security, friendly relations among nations, social progress, improved standards of living, and human rights - for all, everywhere and regardless. where they live.
The European Union works alongside the United Nations to protect the Charter and uphold its universal rules and values. We do this across a wide range of initiatives, from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to the ambitious UN reform package as outlined in our Joint Plan and preparations for the 2024 Future Summit.
UN leadership and engagement remain crucial in addressing the many peace and security challenges the world faces and on global issues such as climate and digital governance.
On this day, let's remember how it all began. May the vision of the founders of the United Nations inspire us towards a better future.
The European statement concluded by saying, "The European Union will stand by the United Nations every step of the way."