Welcome remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Albares
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares takes the stage at the forum, which he described as a highly anticipated and important event on the weekly agenda of the UN General Assembly, which is exactly where he should head once he has finished his speech.
“The international context over the past 12 months has been challenging. And yesterday’s images from Lebanon indicate that it is only going to get more challenging. But we have demonstrated our resolve and commitment to what we are standing up for this week at the United Nations: a rules-based international system. International politics is undergoing significant changes that require a united and decisive response.”
The minister then goes on to list some of the major challenges facing countries, from tensions between major powers, the resurgence of the far right, to climate change and migration. “These phenomena are altering the traditional balance of power, generating uncertainty and risk for peace and stability. That is why now more than ever we must reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism.”
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