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Cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union remains one of the key tools for solving today’s global problems, UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari said at a meeting of the Security Council on Monday. He emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation in the context of growing global instability.
Khiari noted that the European Union is an important global player and a reliable partner of the UN in a variety of areas – from the maintenance of international peace and security to the protection of human rights, social development and humanitarian assistance.
According to him, in an increasingly complex and unpredictable international environment, dialogue and measures to strengthen trust.
Cooperation in practice
Khiari emphasized that UN-EU engagement is practical and comprehensive, including in the world’s most challenging regions.
Joint work is taking place in Central Asia, the Western Balkans and the South Caucasus, where the UN is cooperating with the EU and other partners, including the OSCE, to promote peace.
He also noted the importance of supporting the EU’s role in resolving crises in Afghanistan, the Middle East, Sudan, Libya and the Great Lakes region, where EU assistance is helping to advance inclusive political processes. continent.
Supporting peacekeeping efforts
Member states of the European Union continue to play an important role by sending military and police personnel to missions, including those operating in difficult environments such as Lebanon.
EU missions operate in parallel with the UN in a number of countries, including Somalia, the Central African Republic and Libya. In some cases, EU operations are carried out under a Security Council mandate, demonstrating a high level of trust between the parties.
Cooperation also covers areas such as disarmament, security sector reform and peacebuilding, with a focus on national priorities.
The war in Ukraine: a serious test for international order
Speaking of Ukraine, Khiari noted that the war remains a serious test for the international order and regional security architecture.
“The Russian invasion has undermined the foundations of the European security system,” he said, adding that the conflict is now in its fifth year and the death toll is growing. The assistant secretary general said a temporary ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter period could pave the way for a more stable truce, stressing that an immediate, complete and unconditional ceasefire is the first step towards a just and lasting peace.
Shared priorities
The UN and EU are also strengthening cooperation in areas such as climate and security, counter-terrorism and the protection of civilians.
Khiari noted progress in advancing the “women, peace and security” agenda, including EU efforts to increase women’s participation in peace processes.
New joint priorities for 2025-2028 aim to deepen cooperation in peacebuilding, mediation and conflict prevention, as well as strengthen support for UN support operations peace.
International cooperation
In conclusion, Khiari emphasized that the adoption Pact for the Future confirmed the central role of the UN and the need to strengthen the international cooperation.
According to him, the partnership with the European Union is a clear example of such cooperation, and the parties intend to develop it in the interests of peace and security.