The ICCdeserves our full support and i am proud that Liechtensteinhas been a consistent advocate for the court since the very beginning. We will continue that important work for victims and survivors, for the rule of law and democracy, for the atrocities that the ICC's very existencehas deterred and will deter in the future

Our historic decision to join the European and Euro-Atlantic family is the core principle that guides our Foreign Policy. Especially since 2012, Georgia has made great strides in advancing democracy, human rights and the rule of law. All are fundamental values we share with European institutions.

e know that our security depends on the rule of law instead of the law of the jungle. The rule of law will be in the centre of our efforts when elected to the Security Council for the term 2027-28.

They are the ones which give individuals freedom and the capacity to live up to their potential: Rationalism, rule of law, equality, human rights and liberal democracy.

The Czech Republic is a firmsupporter of the rules-based international orderwith the UN at its core, upholding international law and compliance with commitments rooted in the UN Charter. In this context let me reiterate the unwavering support of the Czech Republic to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independenceof Ukraineand Georgiawithin their internationally recognised borders.

he defense of an international order based on rules and institutions is a strategic priorityof the Government of Spain. We demonstrated this a year ago when, together with the Prime Minister of Sweden, I launched an initiative with a group of countries fromdifferent parts of the globe ready to exercise their leadership to support multilateralism, and strengthen it with specific responses

Administration has launched four blocks of essential democratic reformsto strengthen human rights, the rule of law, and anti-corruption.

syrian orgies global solidarity on access to justice and remedies for survivors of sexual violence this is building upon our domestic effort against sexual and gender-based violence in that regard i have directed the mission of sridean to the united nations to sponsor a standalone resolution on this issue at the general assembly let this be the year that the united nations we give all survivors of sexual violence the remedy they deserve

with this realization our administration will work towards strengthening of oversight governance institutionsand ensure the independence and autonomy of the three arms of government particularly the legislature and the judiciary the fight against corruption will be at the center of our transformation agenda and this shall be expected to be executed with zero tolerance to corruption zero tolerance to corruption we shall also promote free media and an active civil society as they are critical in upholding checks and balances human rights liberties and freedoms

Our experience in strengthening statehood, rule of lawand good governance lets us better understand similar efforts elsewhere. 49.Latvia has also madea practical contribution to global peace by sending 158 experts to participate in 8 international missions and operations around the world. We are determined to continue to contribute to peace-building processes by actively participating in the UN Peacebuilding Commission in 2022.50.Latvia has shown that it can effectively contribute to solving global security challenges. Therefore,Latvia aims to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the term 2026-2027

Withregardtothe UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are especially committed to promoting peace, justice and good governance. 33.It is good governance that is crucial for respect for all human rights, democratic principles and the rule of law

Internationallawissuchaframework:itisoneofthegreatestachievementsofmoderntimes.WecandebateatlengthaboutreformingtheUNsystem,buteachofsuchdebatescomesdowntoonething:howtopromotetheUnitedNations’roleinsecuringtheprimacyofinternationallaw.Becausewewanttoliveinaworldfoundedonlaw,notonforce.SecuringrespectforinternationallawwasoneofPoland'sprioritiesasamemberoftheSecurityCouncilin2018-2019.Todaywecontinueinthesamevein,insupportofinternationallaw,byservingintheHumanRightsCouncil