Uruguay's President Addresses UNGA on Peace, Global Challenges, and International Law

Uruguay's Identity and Values

• 🇺🇾 Uruguay is presented as a small nation with a profound vocation for peace and respect, characterized by its tranquil people and strong democratic institutions.
• 🤝 The country emphasizes its unique political culture, where peaceful transitions of power and cross-party consensus on national issues are common.
• ⚖️ Uruguay is recognized for its commitment to international law, honoring commitments, and maintaining macroeconomic stability.

Global Peace and Conflict

• 🌍 The world faces growing geopolitical tensions and an increase in conflicts, with 2023 seeing the highest number of interstate conflicts since WWII.
• 💰 Global military expenditure rose by nearly 10% in 2024, reaching $2.7 trillion, highlighting a shift towards militarization.
• ⚠️ Modern warfare includes new cruelties and the use of military practices to instill fear and terror among civilian populations.
• 🚫 All forms of terrorism are condemned as despicable acts of cowardice, and war is characterized as criminal, irrespective of justification.

International Law and Human Rights

• 🕊️ Uruguay advocates for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and upholds international law as the primary guarantee of state sovereignty.
• 🇵🇸 The nation supports a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and urges the suspension of military operations and the release of hostages.
• 📜 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights serves as a reminder of how far the world is from its principles, with widening gaps in equality and dignity.

Uruguay's Role in Multilateralism

• 🌐 Uruguay staunchly supports multilateralism as the best way to address global challenges and is committed to dialogue and peacebuilding.
• peacekeeping missions, specializing in the protection of civilians in armed conflicts.
• 🤝 Uruguay positions itself as a reliable host for negotiations and a promoter of dialogue and mediation networks to build peace.