Statement by H.E. Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, at the Interactive dialogue on enhancing multilateralism for international peace and security

Dear Co-chairs, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is my pleasure to participate in this interactive dialogue on multilateralism at the
Summit of the Future, which presents a unique opportunity to foster global
cooperation and steer the responses to the challenges faced by our world today.

Multilateralism benefits all countries, small or big. Armed conflicts, climate change,
poverty and hunger, new technologies and other global challenges and threats cannot
be solved by one nation alone; they need a collective response, in a good faith and
in solidarity with one another.

Regretfully, the current multilateral system often lacks efficiency and swift reactions.
And while being aware of its imperfections, we also see the benefits that it poses.
Rather than seeking ways to dismantle it, we need to put all our efforts into its reform
and revitalisation, so that it can reflect the realities of today.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We need a strong and effective United Nations system, fit to face the current and
future challenges. We need an organisation that is able to anticipate new trends and
adapt to the current geopolitical situation.

As a current member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia firmly believes that
multilateralism, dialogue and respect for principles of the UN Charter, international law
and human rights provide the best framework for international peace and security. To
that end we are organizing this week (on 25 September) a High-Level Open Debate
under the slogan Leadership for Peace. In order to strengthen the multilateral system
with the UN at its core and make it relevant in the world of today, we need to restore
the political will and mutual trust. In this context, we also need to ensure to full
implementation of Security Council resolutions.

Your Excellencies,

Yesterday, we had marked an International Day of Peace. A date that the UN General
Assembly has designated as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence. Regretfully,
in many places around the globe the guns have not stayed silent. And neither have the
complex challenges we face gone away.

I am hopeful that this Summit of the Future will chart a new path ahead for humanity –
one towards a future where all of us can thrive, side by side, in peace and solidarity
with one another.

Thank you.

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