“The UN cannot solve global problems without the political will of its member states,” Miroslav Lajčák, President of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, said during a panel discussion held as part of the 13th Global Baku Forum, APA reports.
He noted that although criticism of the UN has increased in recent years, much of this criticism is not fair. “It should not be forgotten that the UN is not a global government and cannot act independently of member states. This organization is a platform and a tool for member states and operates only on the basis of the mandate they provide,” he said.
According to Lajčák, if member states demonstrate stronger political will, the UN will also be able to operate more effectively. “In this regard, it is not the right approach to blame the organization for all problems,” he added.
In his speech, he also stated that the current power architecture of the UN does not fully reflect modern realities. Lajčák noted that emerging powers and regions are not sufficiently represented, and that the veto power is sometimes subject to misuse.
He emphasized that changing this system is also in the hands of member states and that the main reform process should be carried out within the UN General Assembly, where all 193 member states of the organization are represented.
“If there is a right time for reform, it is now. The question is not whether the UN will be needed in the future, but how the organization will be adapted to modern challenges,” he said.
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