EU and its Member States reaffirm their support for effective multilateralism
On 2 September, the EU reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to effective, renewed and strengthened multilateral cooperation, based on international law and the universal objectives and principles of the UN Charter, and its fundamental interests in this regard.
“At a time of growing geopolitical tensions, increasing contestation and grave violations of international law, including international humanitarian law, international human rights law and the UN Charter, a rules-based international order and a multilateral system with the United Nations at its core remain the essential global framework to ensure respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States, peaceful settlement of disputes, predictability, accountability and equal application of international law,” the European External Action Service, the EU’s Diplomatic Service, said in a statement.
The EU recalled the indispensable role of the United Nations in maintaining peace and security, promoting sustainable development, advancing human rights, and addressing global challenges that no State can tackle alone. “Multilateral cooperation is equally crucial to promoting gender equality and strengthening democracy and the rule of law worldwide,” the statement said.
The EU also said it would intensify its efforts to be a constructive, reliable and credible partner in the multilateral system, playing an active role in shaping the international agenda, working with all partners, regional organisations, and the wider UN system to build cross-regional alliances and coalitions, strengthen international cooperation, and advance global solutions to common challenges.
The EU also stressed the importance of reforming and further developing the multilateral system so that it remains effective, inclusive, representative, accountable, cost-efficient, and responsive.
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