Armenian Foreign Minister calls on UN and Francophonie to unite in  overcoming the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic

ArmInfo.Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, chairing the Francophonie summit, took part on September 8 and delivered a speech at the open discussion of  the UN Security Council "Regional and sub-regional organizations of  the UN. Role of the International Organization of Francophonie".

As reported by the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry,  Mnatsakanyan during his speech pointed out the importance of the  initiative to discuss cooperation between the UN and OIF.  "50 years  after its founding, Francophonie stands as an important platform for  multilateral cooperation, rallied around the French language, the  fundamental values of peace, democracy, respect for human rights and  equality of women and men.

The relationship between the UN and Francophonie is based on a set of  common values of multiple actors, united by a common desire to work  for the promotion of peace and international security, as well as a  determination to fight terrorism and take action to prevent genocides  and crimes against humanity. They are also based on a firm,  unshakable commitment to achieving sustainable development goals,  "Mnatsakanyan said.  The Armenian minister also pointed to the  importance of holding such a discussion in the context of the current  global crisis in the health, economic and humanitarian spheres, which  threatens to undermine the cohesion of society. In this regard, he  stressed the need to establish international cooperation and  effective multi-vector.  Mnatsakanyan described the above discussion  within the UN Security Council as a unique call to action, a test of  general endurance and collective ability.  "While the negative  effects of the crisis are more affecting developing countries, the  most vulnerable segments of the population, the UN and Francophonie  must reaffirm their readiness to promote peace and cooperation,  solidarity and the values of coexistence. This is a challenge for  both organizations and we must work towards a more effective global  management, "the Armenian minister said, recalling that Armenia  supported the call of the UN Secretary General for a global truce,  confirming that there is no threat or force in the settlement of  conflicts.  However, he expressed concern about the recent increase  in incitement to hatred, which was especially evident during this  health crisis. "Today, more than ever, our commitment to tolerance,  respect for human rights and the values of multiculturalism needs to  be highlighted. Despite the tremendous efforts of the multilateral  system, we continue to face armed conflicts, destabilizing military  exacerbations and the sowing of hostility at the highest political  level. including in the immediate vicinity of us, "Mnatsakanyan said.   In conclusion, the Armenian Minister reaffirmed Armenia's commitment  to developing cooperation between the two organizations, expressing  confidence that thanks to this discussion, as well as the joint  efforts of the Secretary General of Francophonie and the UN Secretary  General, this cooperation will be strengthened, opening up new  promising prospects.