Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, emphasizing that restoring trust in the organization and multilateral work requires two essential conditions: genuine commitment and effective reform. He highlighted that genuine commitment is based on the responsible commitment of all states to respect international law and adhere to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
Nafti further explained that the second condition involves accelerating a comprehensive and in-depth reform of the UN that responds to global transformations. He stressed that collective action will remain hostage to narrow geopolitical calculations, and the gap between principles and practice will widen unless real progress is made in these two areas.
The Tunisian Foreign Minister also noted that addressing the UN's liquidity crisis requires all states to fulfill their financial commitments fully. He added that Tunisia emphasizes that reforming the organization should not result in reducing support for developing countries or humanitarian tasks and development programs supervised by the organization and its specialized agencies.
Nafti considered that restoring trust in the UN is measured by the extent to which its members commit to its charter and resolutions, and the organization's ability to ensure respect for international law without selectivity or double standards. He also emphasized the need to provide protection to oppressed peoples who have no refuge except international legitimacy.
The Tunisian Foreign Minister expressed hope that the new UN Secretary-General will be chosen based on their qualifications and ability to lead the organization with a strategic and courageous vision. He also highlighted Tunisia's commitment to multilateral action, which is an extension of its journey that began before independence.
Nafti supported the efforts made within the "UN 80" initiative, considering it an opportunity to be built upon, not a final station for the reform process. He emphasized that Tunisia supports reform paths as long as they are carried out within an inclusive and consultative framework that preserves the international governmental character of the organization and does not affect the negotiating mandates of member states.
The Tunisian Foreign Minister's statement reflects his country's commitment to the principles of the UN and its efforts to promote a culture of dialogue and cooperation. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of collective action to address global challenges and the need for the UN to play a more effective role in promoting peace, security, and development.
Key points
- The Tunisian Foreign Minister stresses that genuine commitment and effective reform are crucial for restoring trust in the UN.
- Nafti emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and in-depth reform of the UN that responds to global transformations.
- The Tunisian Foreign Minister supports the efforts made within the "UN 80" initiative to promote a culture of dialogue and cooperation.
