The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly is taking place at the UN headquarters in New York City. This year, its theme is: “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.”
Heads of state and governments, and national representatives presented their priorities and discussed international challenges to promote peace, security and sustainable development.
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena welcomed the approval of Agenda 2045 “The Pact for the Future,” which was adopted by UN member states, but said that it would be applied in accordance with Paraguay’s constitution and legislation, preserving its values, principles and culture.
“That is why we defend today countries such as Ukraine, Israel or Taiwan, which have every right to be respected and treated in their dignity. We also defend the rights of countries like Paraguay, because of history’s misfortune, have no access to the sea: We must level the field equitably and ensure real equality between nations,” Pena said.
The Pact for the Future was discussed at a summit prior to the General Debate, which began on Tuesday.
We must remember that Paraguay has reiterated on multiple occasions that Taiwan has the right to be reincorporated into the international system of nations.
Carlos Jose Fleitas Rodriguez is the Paraguayan ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan).
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