President of the Security Council
H.E. Mr. Vassily A. Nebenzia
Statement Summary
VASSILY A. NEBENZIA (Russian Federation), President of the Security Council for October, spoke on behalf of the 15?member organ, saying that no other global organization has the legitimacy, the convening power and normative impact of the United Nations. Nor is there one that gives hope to so many people for a better world. “We should be proud of all those who have contributed to the UN’s success, and we should remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.” However, with the world facing a myriad of challenges, there is still a long distance to go before the vision set out in the Charter of the United Nations becomes reality. “We have early reason to celebrate all that we have accomplished as a community of nations over the past 75 years. We also need to build on our collective achievements and learn from our shortcomings in order to live up to the promises of the founders of the United Nations.” Reaffirming the Security Council’s commitment to the Charter, he said that all States and international and regional organizations must respect the Charter, increase its legitimacy and move closer towards a world based on peace, justice and prosperity that the Organization’s founders envisioned 75 years ago.
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