UN must get actively involved in Ukraine's reconstruction - Murniece

• Published date: 21 July 2022
• Publication title: LETA

RIGA, July 21 (LETA) - The international community must get actively involved in the reconstruction of Ukraine and the United Nation can play a prominent role in this, Saeima Speaker Inara Murniece (National Alliance) said during a meeting with Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives.

s LETA was at the Saeima press office, Murniece emphasized Latvia's readiness to take part in Ukraine's reconstruction efforts in accordance with the principles laid down at the Lugano conference. Provision of the necessary assistance to Ukraine is a commitment taken not only by the Latvian state, but also civic society and the private sector, Murniece said.

The UN representative highly appreciated Latvia's support to Ukraine, especially noting the assistance provided by Latvia's people to Ukrainian war refugees.

"Since February 24 we have been seeing gross violations of international law, including the UN Charter, committed by a permanent member of the UN Security Council. It is therefore especially important to continue defending a rules-based international order, which is essential to small countries," said Murniece.

Murniece also praised the work of the UN General Assembly, particularly the adoption a resolution denouncing Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

Murniece warned that the war Russia has launched in Ukraine can lead to further aggression in the future and an even greater negative impact on global security and economy.

Shahid agreed that Russia's...