Eritrea
is participating in the Third Meeting of National Coordinators of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, being held on 14-15 April 2025 in Moscow, Russia
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Remarks by H.E. Sophia Tesfamariam Permanent Representative of the State of Eritrea to the United Nations At the Third Meeting of the National Coordinators of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter 14-15th April 2025, Moscow
Apr 14, 2025
Excellencies,
Distinguished Colleagues,
At the outset, let me express my delegation’s gratitude to the Russian Federation for graciously hosting us here in the beautiful and historic city of Moscow. Our appreciation also goes to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for ably coordinating the works of our Group. I would further like to congratulate the Group, for this Third Meeting of the National Coordinators and for the comprehensive Political and Special Declarations which will be adopted soon.
Excellencies,
The convening of the Third Meeting of the National Coordinators comes at a critical transition period in which the defunct unipolarity and ‘rules-based-order’ have proved to be erroneous and futile in resolving existing and emerging global crisis. Under this unjust order, our nations, particularly the Global South, have been and continue to bear the brunt of hegemonic political, military, economic…interests of the few of the powerful.
Nevertheless, recent global developments intimate that the skewed international order and its institutions can’t sustain any longer and should pave the way for a polycentric global order that provides opportunities for all nations to play their deserved role and cooperate on level-playing grounds. At this crucial period, the Group of Friends in the Defense of the UN Charter should resolve to seize the momentum for a just, peaceful and representative international order.
As we recommit to address the ramifications and legacies of global injustices, it is incumbent upon all member states to uphold the sacred principles of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, political independence, non-interference in the domestic affairs, peaceful settlement of disputes, and prohibition of the threat or use of force. These core principles of the UN Charter and international law must govern the friendly relations and cooperation among all states – big or small, rich or poor.
Excellencies,
As several members of this Group, Eritrea has been and continues to be subjected to the illegal and unwarranted unilateral coercive measures (UCMs) that deprive nations the right to development. All types of UCMs must be rejected and annulled immediately and unconditionally. We further urge all member states, particularity our Group of Friends, to work in solidarity and unity to eradicate their negative impacts, including by seeking a legal redress through relevant UN organs. To that end, the UN General Assembly, as the most representative body, should continue its earnest deliberations on the matter and further advise on practical measures to eliminate the practices of applying unilateral coercive measures.
The requisite political goodwill galvanized among our Group of Friends in the last years certainly deserves applaud. We need to leverage on these achievements by taking concrete steps to further coordinating and harmonizing positions in matters of common interests and concerns. Instead of dwelling on specific issues, the fundamental principles should continue guiding our collective vision and aspiration. To strengthening and deepening our shared objectives, a qualitative expansion of our membership is also crucial.
Finally, Eritrea reassures its commitment to engaging constructively within the Group and its members to advance the stated objectives of the Group as stipulated in the UN Charter.
I Thank You!
Zoba Maekel of 
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