H.E. Mr. Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations, made a statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on «Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System».
In his remarks the Permanent Representative of Armenia highlighted that at a time of growing geopolitical tensions and declining trust, it is essential to reaffirm the core principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including sovereign equality, respect for the territorial integrity and political independence of states, the non-use of force or threat of force, and the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue, mediation and diplomacy.
In the context of the need to invest more in prevention, Ambassador Hovhannisyan stated that Armenia recognizes the role of education for peace in promoting mutual understanding, respect, tolerance and human rights, while countering violence, xenophobia and hate.
In this regard, it was underscored that Armenia has initiated and presented the UN General Assembly draft resolution entitled “Education for Peace” with the view to consolidate global efforts to fully unlock the potential of education in fostering peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
Permanent Mission of Armenia to the UN
