Statement by Deputy Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the United Nations Saša Jurečko at the briefing on the threats to international peace and security

Thank you Mr. President,

I wish to thank Director Ebo for his briefing. I also take note of the statement by Ms. Kneissl.

Mr. President,

Let me make a couple of points on behalf of my delegation:

Firstly, as a staunch supporter of international law, Slovenia cannot and will not accept this aggression and rejects this violent attempt at land acquisition, as well as any and all international law violations that took place since its start over two years ago. Ukraine is defending itself in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter. Slovenia sees its assistance to Ukraine not only as supporting the protection of its civilians against drones and missiles, but also as protecting the Charter against erosion of its basic tenets.

With this in mind, I can inform that my Prime Minister and President Zelensky have signed a security agreement between Slovenia and Ukraine just last week. This solidifies Slovenia’s support to Ukraine’s self-defensive efforts and highlights Slovenia’s commitment to humanitarian aid for Ukrainians.

Secondly, as we discuss transfers of arms that support Ukrainian defence against aggression, it is becoming increasingly hard to ignore reports that Russia is replenishing its arsenal by importing missiles and artillery shells from the DPRK.

While transfers to Ukraine are in line with the international legal framework, transfers of weapons from the DPRK violate multiple Security Council resolutions. Procurement of weapons from the DPRK supports the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and destabilises two parts of the globe at the same time.

Mr. President,

Our discussions on Ukraine’s self-defence have security implications for countries like mine. However, we know that there is only one long-term security guarantee for everyone – strict application and respect for international law.

This is why we will be one of the first to man the barricades in defence of the UN Charter, this is why you will always hear us exposing double standards in application of international humanitarian law and this is why we will keep supporting Ukraine until there is an aggressor on its soil.

I thank you, Mr. President.

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