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Andrej Plenković

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2017-09-24

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2022-09-24

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1. “In particular, we believe that the path to achieving that goal would be expedited by enlarging both categories of membership, including by ensuring that the Group of Eastern European States is better represented in the Security Council’s non-permanent membership. One of the effects of globalization is that the world is faced with an unprecedented number of people on the move. Refugee crises and mass migration are a reality. One in 30 people around the world is a migrant. Croatia has faced acute refugee and migrant crises in the past. The approach we took — and will always take — was one that put people first.”

   2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)

2. “Discussing strong international organizations globally also means addressing the strength of this institution — the United Nations. As the world changes, our firm belief is that the United Nations must also keep up and change. Croatia supports the Secretary-General’s drive to reform the Secretariat, especially in peacekeeping and development. The Secretary-General’s surge in diplomacy is also a much- needed development. Security Council reform is central to United Nations reform. It is vital that its membership — both permanent and non-permanent — be regionally balanced and more reflective of the world 70 years into the Organization’s life.”

   2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)

3. “Croatia is dedicated to assisting others in post-conflict transitions with its own experiences in reconciliation and confidence-building. We were a recipient of international security assistance, including through several United Nations missions. One of the most successful peacekeeping missions to date was the United Nations Transitional Administration in Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium, which ended in January 1998 with the peaceful reintegration of our formerly occupied territories. We put at the world’s disposal that unique know-how and extensive expertise as a useful complementary contribution to the international community’s efforts in similar situations, such as with the implementation of the Minsk agreements in Ukraine, where we can draw many parallels.”

   2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)

4. “At the national and global levels, we believe that institutions need to be more open to the public and genuinely involve people in their decision-making. It is only through an active and informed citizenry that we can make Governments accountable and create credible institutions. Only well-functioning institutions ensure the implementation of the rule of law. Such citizen involvement brings about a welcome mix of representative and participatory democracy by bringing forward substantiated arguments and avoiding superficial and misleading populism. Croatia places great emphasis on peace, justice and strong institutions as one of the 17 goals to transform our world. Our own experiences in building State institutions were a particular challenge for a country that achieved peace and re-established its territorial integrity only 20 years ago.”

   2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)

5. “Building on its unique historical circumstances, we are now actively participating in peacekeeping operations around the globe and providing development aid to societies in need. I address the Assembly as the Prime Minister of a country that in that relatively short time has served on the Security Council, presided over the Economic and Social Council and chaired the Peacebuilding Commission, and which is currently a member of the Human Rights Council. Today we celebrate the International Day of Peace. I would like to reiterate that, as a peace-loving nation — as symbolized here at the United Nations by the recently restored Peace Monument by our great sculptor, Antun Augustinčić — Croatia is a strong advocate of a rules-based international order.”

   2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)

6. “Let me take this opportunity to offer my sincere condolences to all those affected by the destruction wrought by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and to the people of Mexico, who have been hit by successive earthquakes in past few days. Twenty-five years ago, my country’s first President, Franjo Tuđman, addressed the General Assembly as Croatia was being admitted to the United Nations, which brought us back into the fold of free nations. At that time, he appealed to the international community to help end the aggression against Croatia and establish lasting peace. Since then, my country has been rebuilt, modernized and profoundly transformed and has become one of Europe’s top tourist destinations. Today Croatia is a State member of the European Union and NATO.”

   2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)