International Law Prioritization by Estonia in United Nations, as stated by Formin
The high-level week of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is set to take place in New York from September 22 to 30, with Estonian President Alar Karis leading the Estonian delegation. During this week, the focus will be on engaging in dialogue with the broader international community and highlighting the need for continued support to Ukraine.
Estonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, has emphasised the importance of preserving the rules-based international order founded on the UN Charter. He underscored the need to uphold the principles of international law, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The minister stated that the future of the UN, its authority, and its credibility as a guardian of peace depend on the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
Tsahkna stressed that gross violations of the UN Charter, including acts of aggression and breaches of territorial integrity, are unacceptable. He reiterated Estonia's position – a just and lasting peace will come to Ukraine once the country's territorial integrity is restored, the initiators of aggression have been held accountable, and the aggressor has compensated for all the war damage it has caused.
The minister also emphasised the importance of inclusive UN decisions, stating that no nation's suffering is greater than another. He added that the UN80 reform process, launched this year by the UN secretary-general, is an important step towards making the organization more effective and responsive.
In a separate development, the New York Declaration received the support of 142 member states, including Estonia, during the UN General Assembly session held last Friday, September 12. The declaration aims to promote a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and support the implementation of the two-state solution. Tsahkna briefed the members of the foreign affairs committee on the New York Declaration.
Estonia is running for a seat in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2026-2028, elections for which will be held in October. However, there is no available information on who ran for Estonia at these elections.
Reforming the United Nations, including the Security Council, is key to defending and strengthening this order, according to the minister. He did not mention Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine or the need to reform the United Nations in this context during his speech.
The protection of human rights remains a priority for the foreign minister during this year's high-level week of the UN General Assembly. The minister did not mention the need to defend and strengthen the rules-based international order founded on the UN Charter in this paragraph.
However, it is worth noting that Russia, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, is waging a brutal war of aggression against Ukraine, consistently ignoring the principles enshrined in the UN Charter. The New York Declaration sets out clear demands for both parties, including upholding the principles of international law, ensuring the openness of humanitarian corridors, and releasing hostages.
In conclusion, Estonia stands firm on its commitment to upholding the principles of international law and supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity. The country's efforts to reform the United Nations and strengthen its role in maintaining peace and upholding human rights are crucial in these challenging times.
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