Fajon: In the name of peace, we call for the respect of the UN Charter

26. 6. 2025

Today, we mark the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, one of the most important documents of international law. In 1945, representatives of 50 countries gathered at a conference in San Francisco to sign a document, which lay the foundations for a post-war international community and binds all UN member states to an active participation and a moral obligation to protect the world from the horrors of war.

Citat ministrice Fajon ob 80. obletnici podpisa Ustanovne listine OZN — Quote by Minister Fajon on the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter | Author MZEZ

The values and goals of the UN are of equal importance today as they were 80 years ago. The anniversary is a reminder of how crucial it is to uphold the multilateral system, solidarity, dialogue and joint action for a better future of all people.

Slovenia is a firm supporter of an effective multilateral system. Ever since joining the UN, it has played an active role in the organisation and has highlighted the significance of its role in the world. At the 80th anniversary of the signing, we are sending out a reminder that peace and cooperation are not self-evident, but rather a result of our common will and responsibility.

“The UN Charter, this tiny booklet, has been ratified by 193 countries. Unfortunately, these 80 years have shown that many of these countries have completely forgotten about the contents of the Charter. That is why, in the name of peace, we are calling for the respect of this fundamental international treaty. There is still time to change the situation in the world and restore hope in the objectives which were a driving force behind the creation of the UN Charter. For the security and prosperity of humanity,” Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon pointed out on the occasion of the anniversary.