Statement of CYPRUS at UNGA73

“An Organisation which emerged from the ashes of war for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security, underpinning the respect and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, irrespective of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief.”

“Bearing in mind the ongoing unstable situation and conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Nigeria, Myanmar, Afghanistan, the Sahel, the long-standing Israeli - Palestinian conflict and, of Gender-Militarism Index 44 course, the still unresolved problem of the forcible division of my country, we should attach particular importance to the peace and security pillar reform.”