With its credibility waning, UN has no choice but to take ‘bold steps’ to modernize, says Cyprus President |
“How then we go back again and again, year after year, as a kind of ritual, to attest to the dismal inefficiencies for some and the attempt to embellish others, because of the fact that we are not able to fulfill the goal of uncharted? ‘ he said, recalling he posed a similar question a few years ago.
“Why are the decisions of Security Council still in the majority of their absolute certificate of violation certification? Why are international laws and international agreements not implemented? Why are strategies and programs, aimed at bettering those who are suffering, still wishful thinking? ” he added.
‘Bold steps’ towards modernization
While acknowledging that the UN was established at the end of the Second World War, President Anastasiades said its inefficiencies and inflexibility stem from its many ages, and because, among others, “the hegemonic tendency of some states for the purpose of creating new empires, at the expense of smaller States; financial interests of certain Member States; and “coalitions based on common interest lead to tolerance for states that violate international law, if the offending party is within their sphere of influence.”
With all this in mind, and “in light of…the impending danger after 77 years of the New World War, following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine,” he said, “there is no choice.” no choice but to make bold but necessary decisions to reform and modernize the Organization.
Such steps, among others, include identifying the causes of unnecessary competition and conflict and renewing our commitment to a global order based on international law ; and political will and determination to reform and modernize the UN into a just, effective and efficient multilateral system of governance.
A look back
“During my ten-year tenure, I may not have enjoyed what the vast majority wanted: the necessary reforms of the International Organization, the resolution of international conflicts, and the resolution of international challenges. affecting hundreds of millions of people, such as hunger, poverty and climate change”, the President said.
Furthermore, he lamented: “I may not have been able to see my homeland reunited, with my Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots living in peaceful, prosperous conditions. prosperity and stability. However, I earnestly hope that during my lifetime I will be able to witness a better and more stable future for humanity,” he concluded.
