Uruguay Foreign Ministry Issues Statement on International Day of Peace

The ⁣Ministry of Foreign Affairs​ of Uruguay, in a press release marking⁣ the International Day of Peace, reaffirmed its commitment to ‌building peaceful societies based⁤ on respect for multilateralism and international law, according to the English section of webangah News agency.

The statement continued:‌ Today’s world faces ‌growing uncertainty and escalating conflicts.Global military​ expenditures have seen their highest annual increase as the end of the⁣ Cold War. This year ‍has recorded the greatest ‌number of ⁤interstate conflicts since World War​ II. ‍These ‌indicators highlight important challenges confronting the international system, despite having ⁤available⁢ tools, as both the credibility of international law and humanity’s core values are under threat.

Uruguay’s foreign ministry added​ that it remains committed at various levels to cooperating‍ with international⁣ efforts⁢ aimed ⁢at achieving ‌peace. Strengthening and upholding multilateral forums-basic pillars for maintaining peace ⁤and international security-has ⁣been ‌a consistent priority for Uruguay. The country’s⁢ uninterrupted participation in ‍United ⁢Nations peacekeeping operations over the past​ 35 years, combined with ongoing support for regional dialog initiatives and its new policy ‌focused on capacity-building in conflict mediation and preventive⁤ diplomacy, exemplify this enduring‍ commitment within its ‍foreign policy ‌framework.

The statement concluded by ⁢emphasizing that on International Day of Peace, Uruguay renews its‍ dedication to ​promoting peace and international ⁣security as well as fostering just, peaceful, ⁣and inclusive societies.