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Stevo Pendarovski

lines on the record: 30
first: 2021-09-24
most recent: 2023-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“A precondition to that is to achieve, as soon as possible, a renewed agreement for respecting the fundamental values and humanistic ideals for which the Organization was established seventy-eight years ago.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We remain among the biggest promoters of regional cooperation in South-East Europe, working at the same time on the fulfilment of the criteria for membership of the European Union, not later than 2030. There is no doubt in our mind that strengthening the democratic institutions, in continuity and with the guaranteed equity of all citizens is the only possible way to a greater cohesion in a multiethnic society. At the beginning of my statement. I mentioned that fear of the future is perhaps the predominant feeling today. However, that must not be accepted as normal. We political leaders gathered here today have a responsibility to substitute that feeling of fear with one of hope and faith in a more just world.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“on the contrary, as an expression of self-confidence in our ability to protect our own interests without damaging the interests of others. Respecting the principles that we believe in. we continue to make an active contribution to peace, stability, democratic values, sustainable development and economic prosperity. This year, we hold the chairpersonship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the largest regional security organization, at a time of unprecedented challenges. Even in such conditions, we strive to maintain the relevance of the Organization, led by the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and the Helsinki Final Act.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“There should be no doubt in our minds that without a joint pact for the future, no country or group of countries will have the potential to offer or implement responses to those challenges alone. Since day one of our independence, more than 30 years ago. my country has been manifesting, in the best possible way. its attachment to the principles of peace, profound regional cooperation and the resolution of open issues by means of dialogue. In 1991. we started a process of internal democratic maturation by affirming the rights of ethnic communities to the highest degree possible and fostering a culture of dialogue when resolving internal issues, but also in the relations with our neighbours. We accepted compromise as a way of solving problems, not as an expression of weakness but.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“It is certain that a prerequisite to that are internal reforms of the United Nations system, with respect for the principle of greater representation and inclusiveness, in order to reflect the reality of the world today. Moreover, it is necessary to establish mechanisms for better functionality while also reducing the options for paralysing the work of the Organization. In that context, we offer our full support to the ministerial meeting convened in preparation for the Summit of the Future, to be held in 2024. Of course, the need remains to solve old problems while addressing new challenges, although some, like fake news and cyberthreats, have already become part of our lives. Some others, although of newer date, such as artificial intelligence, are already causing major changes in our lives.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“The greatest threats of the present — geopolitical turbulence, wars, terrorism, climate change and massive migration waves — are arising at a time when international organizations and the entire multilateral system are going through an identity or a functionality crisis, and most often, both. The only real answer can be renewed and reinforced multilateralism that will value the individual needs of every country, but will also offer a clear vision of the big picture, of the things uniting us and of the greater good. There is no better place for that joint endeavour than the United Nations. One urgent need of humankind today is to restore predictability, early warning and prevention in international relations.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Global warming, as the Secretary-General has said, is now becoming global boiling. There is no doubt whatsoever that the world finds itself before an existential challenge, and a successful counter-response is possible only if we rally around a single, global platform. The necessary instruments, such as the Climate Solidarity Pact, whereby developed economies provide financial and technical support to those in development have already been set; an equitable transition towards a green economy is possible, but only through their adequate implementation. According to the Climate Action Acceleration Agenda, developed countries should not only achieve a level of zero net emissions by 2040. but also keep their promises to the countries in development by doubling the resources for adaptation and funding of the Green Climate Fund.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“The devastating earthquake in Turkey in February brought us back to the very essence of humanism: vulnerability when faced with natural disasters, but also the primordial need of humans to help the weak and the suffering. None of us knows what tomorrow will bring, but we do know that we will face all challenges far more efficiently if we use the mechanisms we have already built. Along those lines, it is necessary to address the issue of climate change far more resolutely. Those changes do not acknowledge or recognize borders; therefore, an efficient response absolutely requires joint action. The region of South-East Europe, where I come from, is facing phenomena unknown to date: so-called supercell storms verging on tornadoes, which are a direct consequence of climate change.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“It is beyond understanding that, in the third decade of the twenty- first century, millions of people are left with their basic human needs unmet. What will our authority as political leaders be when we discuss democracy, human rights and prosperity, while at the same time millions of people do not have access to drinking water, food or education? Global solidarity is not a novelty idea or a concept that needs special elaboration. I myself come from Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, which, exactly 60 years ago. was struck by a devastating earthquake. Skopje rose from the ashes, among other things, thanks to global solidarity. We learned the hard way how precious a hand extended in times of trouble is.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“The shortage of food supplies endangers the poorest and threatens to provoke humanitarian disasters with unprecedented magnitude in many parts of the world. We give our full support to the efforts of the Secretary-General to restore the agreement for export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea. because we find it completely unacceptable to use food and energy as weapons for the realization of military or political objectives. In parallel with the efforts to achieve the peaceful resolution of conflicts, it is necessary to redouble our efforts to realize the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Sustainable Development Goals Summit held a few days ago on the sidelines of this year’s general debate is a step in the right direction, but it is crucial to turn words into actions.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“It is certain that trust, built throughout decades and mostly in this building, has been seriously undermined and that we will need time, effort and. above all. political will to reinstate it. Independent of all differences among us — be they political, economic or cultural — we must act together in the interest of the peace, stability and prosperity of current and future generations. The alternatives to dialogue among nations are frightening, and every delay will again lead us to the same threat, with the difference that the price to be paid then will be much higher. The war in Ukraine creates a state of general unpredictability and a constant loop of crises, especially in food and energy supply.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“It was no accident that the Secretary-General recently warned that the risk of a nuclear disaster is today at the highest level since the end of the Cold War. That alert, coming from the highest level of the Organization, should be a wake-up call for all reasonable political leaders and for a global mobilization to preserve peace, which is undoubtedly the greatest value of humanity. It is high time to silence the drums of war. to respect the Charter of the United Nations, guided by respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of States as the fundamental principles and the main raison d’etre of the world Organization. Peace is the fundament of everything. However, the world is facing challenges of various kinds and addressing them requires not only peace among States, but also mutual trust and cooperation.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We stand for the unconditional withdrawal of Russian occupying troops and respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. The Charter of this world Assembly is crystal clear in that regard — all open issues anywhere in the world must be resolved by peaceful means, with negotiations and dialogue and by renouncing the use of force. The war in Ukraine is the most blatant but. unfortunately, not the only example of a threat against world peace and security. The planetary security architecture, the basis of which is the Organization, is especially shaken when a State, a permanent member of the Security Council, illegally attacks another State Member of that same Organization.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“It is an undeniable fact that international order has been shaken to its core in various parts of the world. The aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine continues with unabated and tireless ferocity, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and of the principles of international law. This is the biggest security crisis since the Second World War. with global consequences that are felt, more or less, on all continents. With each passing day. the suffering of the Ukrainian people becomes greater, material goods are destroyed and the danger of escalation grows ever more imminent. We most strongly condemn the aggression against Ukraine, as has been done by a great number of Members of our Organization.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“It is indeed a particular honour and pleasure to speak on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of North Macedonia here in the heart of the United Nations at the general debate of the General Assembly. At the outset, allow me to wish every success to Mr. Dennis Francis. President of the General Assembly at its seventy-eighth session. Every year at this time, the eyes of the world turn towards the largest gathering at which the political leaders of nations elaborate on their visions for the future. This year, the focus on all of us is perhaps greater than ever before because the lowest common denominator of the emotional state of humankind today is fear — fear of wars, famine, poverty, environmental disasters; fear for the future of our next of kin.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Without concrete decisions today, we will not make the world a better place for tomorrow. We have a unique opportunity and responsibility, as a generation of leaders who are guiding their countries through their greatest challenges since the end of the Second World War, to take steps towards creating a more peaceful and just world in which faith in humanism, freedom and solidarity and respect for human dignity will be restored.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“The effects of the Prespa agreement, which is now being implemented in good faith, will benefit both of our countries and the region as a whole. At the same time, we are ready to engage in constructive dialogue with one of our other neighbours, Bulgaria, to ensure the full implementation of our treaty of friendship, good neighbourliness and cooperation. We continue to bolster our internal stability and development as a functioning multi-ethnic society, based on the principles of democracy, the rule of law and human rights. We are indeed aware that the best possible contribution we can offer to the wider stability and prosperity lies in the enforcement of those values at home for our citizens. In conclusion, I would like to stress that the messages we are sending this week from New York should not remain mere words.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“It is high time to reconsider the current phase of the largest continental project since the Second World War, the idea of a united, free and peaceful Europe. Is the current status of European integration in the region in line with the vision conceived by its founding fathers decades ago? If we care about a stable and prosperous Western Balkans as an important link in continental and transcontinental stability and security, we must acknowledge that a breakthrough in the European integration process is urgently needed. As a small country in South-Eastern Europe, North Macedonia has proved its ability, together with Greece and under the mediation of the United Nations, to resolve even complex problems such as the so-called “name issue”, and thereby contributing to added stability in the region.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“We look forward to and have great expectations for the upcoming twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow, considering it a crucial phase in our common efforts to restore the only home we have — our planet Earth. Moving from global to regional and national issues and dilemmas, let me say that the Western Balkans is facing serious challenges to its European integration aspirations. The current impasse in that process frustrates our citizens and continues to diminish their enthusiasm for positive change. This state of play also opens the door not only for geopolitical competition but also for different models of governance, making it harder to ensure the democratic reforms that are vital to the region’s prospects for stability and prosperity.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Despite the fact that we feel the effects of climate change in our daily lives and are increasingly aware of the need to mitigate them, it seems that we unfortunately have difficulty in mobilizing our strength against this menace. Horrifying scenes from across the globe have been unfolding in front of our eyes — the terrifying floods here in New York and in Western Europe and the series of deadly fires in South-Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean that resulted in the loss of lives and enormous human suffering. Reaffirming its past pledges, North Macedonia remains committed to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, while at the same time increasing its national contribution incorporated into national laws and policies and regulatory measures.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“It is important for young people to learn from our failures, which are often motivated by good intentions. In practice, the old truth that we borrow this Earth from our children means opening up space for their contributions, freedom and creativity. Universal education, accessible to all, as a foundation for personal development, will prepare our youth to face today’s challenges more easily and make the world a more dignified place to live in than it is today. A broad international consensus is slowly forming that the greatest challenge of our time is probably climate change, which we see happening every day with varying intensity and in different forms.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“We should spare no resources or effort in ensuring the structural empowerment of women, with the ultimate goal of full gender equality across all categories of society, whether in entrepreneurship, security, education or foreign policy. In that context, we must open a debate on democracy, which is under threat globally, and continue to actively invest in democratic values while discouraging authoritarian tendencies, high-level corruption and systemic human rights abuses. As President of a country that knows the meaning of a different system of governance, from the very beginning I supported President Biden’s idea of convening a summit for democracy in December this year. If we want to maintain the moral superiority of democracy over other models of political governance, we must invest in it, especially among younger generations.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“The eradication of poverty is only a starting point in the work of ensuring at least minimal rights and needs for all, and a precondition for that is ensuring that new generations are brought up in a spirit of greater solidarity and less inequality among people. Establishing responsible visionary leadership within our own borders and beyond them is fundamental to the work of achieving those noble goals. We should not shy away from our own responsibilities. We must learn from our own mistakes and misperceptions, caused sometimes by our unwillingness to leave our comfort zones, and demonstrate more courage and determined leadership. Moreover, it is absolutely essential to hear and include different views as we make decisions.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“COVID-19 calls on all of us to rethink our attitude to various aspects of living. Public health, education and science deserve much more attention if we intend their development to be systematic, integral and sustainable. When tackling complex and interdependent problems in this new era, we will need stronger and deeper partnership and solidarity, not only so that we can cope better with their consequences, restructure economies and secure further development, but also so that we can change mindsets that hold us back and hinder progress. However, human dignity should be the focus of our efforts, nationally and internationally.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“In that regard, I would particularly like to stress the efforts of the Secretary-General as expressed in his report on Our Common Agenda, which reaffirms the core values of the Organization and offers concrete proposals for a more effective United Nations based on inclusive multilateralism. We also commend the activities of the Alliance for Multilateralism, initiated by Germany and France, which we see as a useful platform that could give new impetus to enhanced international cooperation. In the spirit of multilateralism, North Macedonia will continue to fulfil its international obligations and support the work of the United Nations and its specialized agencies in creating and implementing public policies on issues of global importance. It is well known that every crisis also represents a new opportunity.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“The new developments in Afghanistan have only accentuated the existing threats of terrorism and violent extremism. We must continue to work together and address the root causes of terrorism with a multidimensional approach. We should reinforce our efforts nationally, regionally and under the United Nations umbrella in the quest for solutions and mechanisms to fight that evil. Multilateralism, with the United Nations as its core and universal embodiment, should be the driving force strengthening the instruments and methods for assuring security, democracy, freedom, human rights, sustainable development and prosperity for all. We must reinvigorate an effective and inclusive multilateralism that gives us a sense of joint participation in shaping our destiny.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Guided by our sense of moral obligation as well as solidarity, my country, North Macedonia, immediately announced its readiness to host a considerable number of Afghan refugees, particularly those in the most vulnerable categories and those who have worked for United Nations agencies in Afghanistan for many years. Hundreds of them have already received safe haven, in addition to the conditions for a dignified life. A baby was born in the local hospital immediately after the first plane carrying Afghan refugees landed at Skopje airport, a symbolic spark of hope and proof that life does indeed prevail. We stand ready to contribute to the international community’s efforts to ensure a better life for the people affected by the military chaos and destruction.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“We can only deal with global challenges, whether in the areas of security, disease or climate change, by exercising more empathy, cooperation and solidarity. The reality today is that our world is far from being a safe place to live in. Conflicts around the world, whether fresh or frozen, terrorism or hybrid threats, continue to disturb our peace and ways of life. They continue to threaten human rights and freedoms, provoking humanitarian catastrophes and waves of refugees. We are particularly worried about the latest developments in Afghanistan. We share the concerns of many leaders, including the Secretary-General, who has warned that the world is facing yet another humanitarian plight and called for helping hands, united efforts and solidarity.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Despite the disparities that have surfaced once again between the most developed countries and all the rest, we have witnessed a great series of exemplary cases of solidarity and humaneness all around the world. Although there is still a long way to go, we can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel and refocus on the future. We therefore need to support new ideas and initiatives such as the Group of Seven’s Build Back Better World, an infrastructure partnership aimed at assisting the developing world, which has been severely affected by COVID-19. Like every other terrible scourge in human history, the pandemic is a lesson that must be learned. It is a fact that most of the challenges confronting humankind, not just COVID-19, do not stop at national borders or differentiate among countries, religions or ideologies.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“I am especially honoured and privileged to be addressing this gathering for the first time on behalf of the Republic of North Macedonia. The very fact that most leaders are here in person today, rather than addressing the Assembly via video messages, is testament to the fact that the beginning of the end of the pandemic is in sight. For nearly two years, there is almost no country that has not been severely affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Faced with an unprecedented plight, humankind came together and mobilized all of its capacity to mitigate the consequences of the pandemic and prepare for a post-COVID era.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)