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He said that working together to address the pressing challenges facing every country, creating solutions that benefit citizens and remaining true to the founding purposes of the UN “remains the test of our time” that “we can and must overcome”.
The UN was founded eight decades ago “from the ruins of war” by citizens and leaders who pledged to work together to prevent another global conflict, Albanese stressed.
Uniting nations
“We can exploit and share and shape the opportunities that exist today for the benefit of our citizens. But we can only do it together,” he said.
Albanese stressed that “UN missions cannot be entrusted only to the big powers or the largest countries, or even the loudest voices, nor can they be subcontracted to the world’s richest companies or dictated by the pace of technology.”
He emphasized that “shaping a safe, peaceful and prosperous world is the task of all of us”, which is why Australia is seeking a non-permanent seat at the UN. Security Council for 2029-2030.
Promote a broader perspective
If successful, “Australia will maintain the rules that protect us all by upholding international law, including international law UN Charter and the sovereignty of all countries,” he said.
“We will amplify the voices of small countries and medium-sized countries to ensure a broader perspective shapes Council decisions.”
The Australian Prime Minister noted that the world is changing rapidly and new issues – including climate change, new technologies such as AI, and the breakdown of trust, civility and social cohesion – require the full attention of the international community.
He also emphasized the need to “embrace” change and reform multilateralism.
Cooperation, not coercion
“As a middle power, Australia is showing leadership and working with other countries to generate fresh ideas to tackle the big problems the world now faces in our region,” the Prime Minister said.
He highlighted how his administration is “enhancing relationships that help build sovereign capabilities and offer countries sovereign options free from coercion.”
In this way, partners can address the “big problems” they face such as economic and energy security, development, transnational crime, etc.
Social media ban
Mr Albanese also recalled that last year Australia imposed a social media ban on people under 16, following a campaign by bereaved parents during a speech at the General Assembly which later turned into a global action.
“Today, more than 20 countries have implemented or implemented age restrictions on social media,” he said, “and with the European community taking action, many more countries will implement them.”
