Georgia: The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, gave a speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. During the speech, the PM also called Georgia a safe link between West and East.
He mentioned, “At the first UN session in 1946, the founders promised the world to unite to maintain global peace and security. As a responsible member of the International Fellowship, Georgia actively promotes global peace. For more than two decades, we have made significant contributions to NATO and EU missions worldwide, making Georgia one of the biggest contributing countries to NATO missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. 32 brave Georgian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan, while hundreds of others were injured in ensuring freedom and international peace.”
“Almost 8 decades have passed since the United Nations was founded and we are still fighting for peace. Unfortunately, in a world filled with conflicts, the rules-based international order continues to face challenges, posing increasing risks to peace and stability,” Kobakhidze told the ongoing 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Irakli Kobakhidze also recognized the price of peace. He said that the country is making every effort to turn its immediate region—the South Caucasus—from a conflict zone to a region of opportunity.
He said, “If we look at the political map, Georgia is the single safest and most reliable transit route to ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods and services. Our commitment to maintaining and enhancing our role as a reliable transit corridor ensures we are able to support our strategic partners in Europe with their energy security needs.”
Finally, the prime minister of Georgia emphasized that upholding UN laws and international law can help the citizens keep their promise to maintain peace and security and pave the way for human rights and sustainable development.
He highlighted the critical need for a more substantial commitment to international principles, effective multilateralism, and accountability.
