Group of Friends of Global Governance calls for safeguarding UN Charter, intl rule of law
2026-02-20 08:39:19 source：CGTN
February 19, 2026
At a time when the world is filled with uncertainty and instability, coupled with mistrust and rising polarization, the international community must safeguard the UN Charter and uphold the international rule of law, the Group of Friends of Global Governance said on Wednesday.
At the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization, the group said in a joint statement that, faced with major choices between peace and conflict, progress and regression, order and chaos, the world once again stands at a new crossroads.
Against this backdrop, the full implementation of the mandate of the special committee – to strengthen the role of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security, the development of cooperation and the promotion of the norms of international law – "is more urgent than ever," said the statement, delivered by China on behalf of the 49 members of the Group of Friends of Global Governance.
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