Statement by H.E. Mr. Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the UN at the Informal Commemorative Meeting: “Better Together: One Charter, One[...]

Madam President,

As we commemorate the Anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, we do more than recall a historic moment; we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to its purposes and principles. The Charter remains the cornerstone of the contemporary international legal order and our symbolic signature serves as a timely reminder that the UN Charter is not merely a political declaration. It is a legally binding international treaty that governs relations among States and provides the normative framework the maintenance of international peace, security, cooperation and justice. Yet, The Charter can protect International peace only of member states uphold and protect the Charter.

Madam President,

Today, the Charter's foremost purpose-the maintenance of peace is being tested by the growing number and protracted nature of armed conflicts and persistent violations of international law.

We remain convinced that lasting peace, security and sustainable development depends of our ability to uphold human rights and strengthen the rule of law. To this end preventive diplomacy, dialogue, mediation, confidence-building measures, and other peaceful means of dispute settlement remain indispensable tools.

In this regard, Armenia continues to advocate the Prevention oif Genocide agn eda through its biennial HRC resolution and the GA resolution establishing the International Day for the victims of Genocide.

Effective prevention must be underpinned by systemic, early-warning and early-action mechanisms at all levels. The recently adopted GA resolution "Education for Peace" initiated by Armenia underscores education as a core pillar for sustainable peace.

At a time of growing geopolitical divisions and increasing pressure on the multilateral system, it is imperative that we reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism anchored in the Charter and with the UN at its center.

I thank you.