Our duty is to maintain a firm position here at the United Nations to take decisions that promote our common interests, so that people can freely choose their own destiny, their own development model and their own future," the French president said in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York
"The question we need to answer is very simple. The question is: do we want to live in this situation, with a return to the law of the jungle, or do we want to live in a civil international society?". This was said by French President Emmanuel Macron, who in his speech to the UN General Assembly in New York added: "Our duty today, more than ever, is to maintain a firm position here at the United Nations to take decisions that promote our common interests, so that people can freely choose their own destiny, their own development model and their own future." "We must not give anything up to what is being established - that is, basically, a slow division of the world and a spirit of defeat, which would leave some in the abuse of power", warned Macron, citing the "empires that threaten the sovereignty" of others and "some" who would like to "concentrate wealth". "We must rediscover the vitality of our Organization - is the appeal of the French president - that multilateralism which represents the defense of a common interest, of justice for all".
"Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a priority"
Looking then at the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East, Macron observed: We have an independent multinational coalition aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This issue must not be exploited for blackmail purposes. This is a key principle of international law and it is in the interests of all of us that ships can transit the Strait safely. Therefore, also in order to protect the energy interests of all our countries, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz represents a priority".
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"We should all be ashamed of the situation in Gaza"
"A year ago, in this very Chamber, several dozen states recognized Palestine. I understand that some are very cynical: you only recognized it on paper, they say, look at the reality of the facts. But what value does our credibility have if we remain inactive in the face of the situation in Gaza? - Macron then said - Some claim that peace has been achieved, yet this has not opened the way for humanitarian aid. It is a shameful spectacle. A shame for all of us". "Just look at what is happening in the West Bank, where day after day we witness violations; and in the name of what? Hamas has never been very active in the West Bank. What is needed is respect for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, for their legitimate right to exist - added the head of the Elysée - This is a prerequisite for the security, today and tomorrow, of the people of Israel - for their security and for their very existence, to which we are strongly committed. However, all those who argue that Israel's security requires the violation of the sovereignty of all neighboring states are making a fatal mistake. They are undermining Israel's security, today and in the future;
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"Ukraine? We need a moratorium on energy, civilians and the Black Sea"
Turning to the conflict in Ukraine, according to Macron "we must protect the civilian population; that is why we wish to express our support for a double moratorium - a moratorium on attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure, first and foremost, and a moratorium for the Black Sea, which would unblock grain shipments and address food security concerns. Since food security is of paramount importance for many emerging economies and developing nations, this double moratorium is a necessity. Let's put it on the table and put Russia faced with this reality".
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"We will continue to support the ICC"
The French president then reiterated that "we will continue to support the International Court of Justice and the central role it plays. We cannot passively accept this new order of impunity that some are trying to establish". "This is why we support reforms aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the Security Council. We must open up to new members and new regions, first and foremost Africa. But, on the merits, the Security Council must be able to act in the face of mass violations of international law," he added. "Who can accept a procedural stalemate in the face of the commission of barbaric acts? - concluded Macron - The American initiative aimed at regulating the right of veto in the event of mass atrocities is more necessary than ever, and I am pleased that it now enjoys the support of 128 member states. The campaign will continue and we aim to obtain the commitment of all the permanent members of the Security Council in favor of this initiative".
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