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The President at the UN Summit: The United Nations must be empowered to stop and contain aggressors

President of the Republic of Lithuania

September 23, 2024

President Gitanas Nausėda began his working visit to New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly. During his address at the UN Summit of the Future, the President emphasized the need to return to the rules-based international order, address the climate crisis, and intensify efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. He highlighted that these actions are crucial to ensuring that future generations inherit a safer, more sustainable, and inclusive world.

Addressing the participants of the UN Summit of the Future, held during the United Nations General Assembly, the Lithuanian leader stressed that it is important to maintain respect for the principles of international law, democracy, and freedom in building the world of tomorrow. According to Gitanas Nausėda, it is essential that Russia is not allowed to walk away with occupied Ukrainian territories.

"Lithuania calls on the international community to put more efforts into limiting Russia's ability to continue its colonial war. Russia must be forced to completely withdraw from the entire territory of Ukraine. Sadly, lack of multilateral response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine has already put forward serious doubts about the United Nations' ability to maintain global peace and security. Significant reforms of the organization, including those of the Security Council, are clearly needed. The United Nations must be empowered to stop and contain both present and future aggressors! This would contribute not only to global peace and security but also to sustainable development and human rights," the President spoke.

The Lithuanian leader emphasized the need to step up efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. According to President Gitanas Nausėda, one of the key obstacles currently is the lack of financial resources; therefore, we need to develop a global financial architecture that is more equitable, just, and responsive to crises.

In his speech, the President underscored Lithuania's commitment to tackling the climate crisis, noting that the country plans to invest more in renewable energy sources and innovative technologies. He also emphasized the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities offered by digital transformation to create a more sustainable future.

The President's Communication Group