Statement of Croatia at the UNGA72

Quotes/References to disarmament:

Nuclear weapons: “We appeal to North-Korean authorities to discontinue developing and testing nuclear weapons and to fully meet their commitments under international law, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and global non-proliferation regime.”

Quotes/References to WPS:

Sustainable Peace: “I would like to reiterate that Croatia as a peace-loving nation, as symbolised here in the UN by the recently restored "Peace monument" of our great sculptor Antun Augustinčić, is a strong advocate of a rules-based international order.”

SDG 16: “Croatia puts great emphasis on peace, justice and strong institutions as one of the seventeen goals to transform our world.”

Ukraine: “We put at disposal this unique know-how and extensive expertise as a useful complementary contribution to the international community's efforts in similar situations, such as with the implementation of the Minsk Agreements in Ukraine, where we can draw many parallels.”

Conflict Prevention: “In addressing crises across the globe our focus should be on early-warning, prevention and diplomacy.”

Conflict Prevention: “Any post-conflict measure comes too late, especially in terms of human life.”

Conflict Prevention: “Conflicts need to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and require tailor made approaches. While a consistent approach of the UN – and in particular the Security Council – to conflicts is essential for the Organization’s credibility, copy-pasted "one-size-fits-all" approaches are not the most effective way to proceed.”

Libya, Syria, Iraq, Yemen: “Croatia believes that when addressing conflicts and crises – be it in Syria, Libya, Iraq, Yemen or anywhere else in the world – it is important to have a global comprehensive approach based on solidarity and coordinated international effort under strong UN leadership.”

Sustainable Peace: “Croatia has contributed to 19 UN peace-keeping operations to date and we are currently preparing our contribution to UNIFIL in Lebanon.”

Sustainable Peace: “Adherence to the standards, principles and rules of international law and their faithful implementation represent a firm foundation for lasting peace and stability worldwide, to which we are deeply attached. “

Bosnia: “This is especially important in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina, where proper implementation of the constitutional equality of its three constituent peoples – Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats – is a prerequisite for ensuring the full functionality and stability of the state and its European integration process which we wholeheartedly support.”

SDGs: “Two years ago, through the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the international community properly recognized the limits of reach of individual governments.”