Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti delivered a speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting the importance of restoring trust in the organization and multilateral work. He emphasized that this can be achieved through two essential conditions: genuine commitment and effective reform. Nafti expressed his congratulations to the newly elected President of the General Assembly, Khalil Rahman, and praised the outgoing Secretary-General, António Guterres, for his leadership.
Nafti acknowledged Guterres' efforts in addressing global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and his commitment to upholding the principles of the UN Charter. He expressed hope that the next Secretary-General will continue Guterres' work and provide a new vision for the organization. The Tunisian minister also emphasized the importance of reforming the UN to make it more effective and representative, including the need for a more balanced geographical representation in decision-making mechanisms.
Nafti highlighted Tunisia's commitment to multilateralism, dating back to its independence. He recalled that the Tunisian national movement had brought the country's cause to the UN, and that Tunisia had been an active member of the organization since its independence. The minister emphasized that Tunisia's faith in multilateralism is not a recent development, but rather a long-standing commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.
The Tunisian minister outlined the two essential conditions for restoring trust in the UN: genuine commitment and effective reform. He emphasized that genuine commitment requires a sincere effort from all member states to respect international law and the principles of the UN Charter. Nafti also stressed the need for effective reform, including the reform of decision-making mechanisms and the enhancement of transparency and accountability.
Nafti expressed support for the "UN 80" initiative, which aims to reform the organization. He emphasized that any reform efforts must be inclusive and preserve the international character of the UN. The Tunisian minister also called for a fair and balanced approach to reform, which would preserve the effectiveness and credibility of the organization.
Nafti addressed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, expressing concern over the ongoing violence and human rights abuses against the Palestinian people. He called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and ensure respect for international law and the rights of the Palestinian people. The Tunisian minister also emphasized the need for a two-state solution, with Palestine as an independent state with full sovereignty.
The Tunisian minister concluded his speech by emphasizing the importance of collective action to address global challenges. He expressed Tunisia's commitment to working with other nations to promote peace, security, and development. Nafti also emphasized that the success of the UN depends on the genuine commitment of its member states to its principles and objectives.
Key points
- Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti calls for genuine commitment and effective reform to restore trust in the UN.
- Nafti expresses support for the "UN 80" initiative and emphasizes the need for inclusive and fair reform efforts.
- The Tunisian minister addresses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for respect for international law and the rights of the Palestinian people.
