Aoun congratulates Guterres, reaffirms Lebanon’s commitment to international legitimacy
President Joseph Aoun affirmed, in a congratulatory message addressed to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the occasion of United Nations Day, which falls tomorrow, that Lebanon values the role played by the United Nations in supporting stability and peace, remains committed to international legitimacy and the principles of the UN Charter, and is keen to continue cooperating with the international organization in addressing shared challenges.
The message read:
Your Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations,
On the occasion of United Nations Day, I am pleased to extend to you, and through you to the entire United Nations family, my sincerest congratulations and best wishes.
This occasion serves as an annual opportunity to renew our commitment to the principles and values upon which the United Nations Charter was founded, foremost among them the preservation of international peace and security, respect for the sovereignty of states, the promotion of cooperation among peoples and nations, and efforts to build a more just and stable world.
As Lebanon values the role played by the United Nations in supporting stability and peace, I reaffirm Lebanon’s commitment to international legitimacy and the principles of the Charter, as well as its keenness to continue cooperating with the international organization in addressing shared challenges.
I take this opportunity to express my appreciation for your efforts to promote peace and international cooperation, wishing you continued success and the United Nations and the international community further capacity to achieve their noble objectives.
