United Nations marks 80 years since its founding

The international community marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) on 24 October. The date commemorates the entry into force of the UN Charter and serves as a reminder of the organisation’s core objectives: maintaining international security, protecting human rights, and advancing global cooperation.

The UN brings together 193 member states and consists of six principal organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat. Through such frameworks and initiatives as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Pact for the Future, and “UN-80”, the organisation seeks to renew the foundations of international cooperation and ensure its effectiveness for people worldwide.

Furthermore, the BRICS leaders, in their joint declaration, reaffirmed their collective commitment to implementing the 2015 Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention – the key international instruments to combat the consequences of climate change.

In a video address to participants of the solemn meeting dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is ready to work jointly to unlock the creative potential of the United Nations, based on all states’ adherence to the principles of the UN Charter.

"Russia supports an approach that envisions enhancing the role and influence of the countries of the Global South and East within the UN bodies, including its most important one – the Security Council"

Sergey Lavrov Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia

Speaking at a ceremonial event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the UN, Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar highlighted the importance of international cooperation in the face of today’s global challenges, as reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

"The 80th anniversary is a significant milestone for any institution. On UN Day, I would like to reiterate India's commitment to the ideals of peace and security as well as development and progress"

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Minister of External Affairs of India

President of Belarus Aleksander Lukashenko, in his congratulatory message on the occasion of the anniversary, underlined the historical role of Belarus as a founding member of the organisation, BelTA, a partner of TV BRICS, reports.

"Having repeatedly demonstrated its effectiveness in addressing humanitarian emergencies and supporting the development of nations around the world, the UN remains the most vital platform for negotiations and for finding optimal solutions to overcome global challenges and threats"

Aleksander Lukashenko President of Belarus

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