Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed participants of the gala evening marking the 75th anniversary of the UN, noting that there is no alternative to the UN as a global platform for multilateral and equal dialogue, the Kremlin website reported.
" We proceed from the assumption that there is no, nor had there ever been any alternative to the UN as a global platform for an equal multilateral dialogue and partner-like collaboration in dealing with a host of various problems facing humanity," the greeting says.
The President stressed that the Russian Federation actively supports the UN activities, consistently advocates the strengthening of its central coordinating role in global affairs and the importance of strict compliance with the norms and principles of the UN Charter.
The Russian leader added that the UN was established to strengthen peace and security worldwide, to facilitate a political and diplomatic settlement of crises, to ensure sustainable socio-economic development and to protect human rights.
"The theme of the 75th UN anniversary celebration is Shaping Our Future Together. It is indeed true that we will only be effective if we stand up together against the global challenges of the 21st century in order to ensure the peaceful and prosperous development of the humankind," the message adds.
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Photo: official website of the President of the Russian Federation
Based on materials from RIA Novosti