DPM Sabine Monauni delivered Liechtenstein’s national statement to the 81st #UNGA General Debate. As a small state, Liechtenstein’s security and prosperity depend on a strong UN, respect for international law and effective multilateralism.
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DPM Monauni met with @bolopion.bsky.social of @hrw.org to discuss new impacts and developments on human rights, including with regards to the ICC and the UN80 process. LI values its continued engagement with Human Rights Watch.
DPM Monauni met with Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, to discuss OCHA’s global humanitarian response, Liechtenstein’s continued political and financial support, and the changing humanitarian landscape.
DPM Monauni was pleased to meet with Sering Modou Njie, Foreign Minister of the Gambia. 🇱🇮 & 🇬🇲 are firm supporters of the international legal order and reaffirmed their commitments to the Rome Statute #ICC
DPM Monauni met H.E. Luca Beccari, Foreign Minister of San Marino to discuss: • Multilateral Cooperation • San Marino’s Recognition of Palestine • European Integration of small states like San Marino
H.S.H. Prince Alois exchanged views with Carl Skau, Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme. They discussed: • Liechtenstein’s Support for WFP amid funding shortfalls • Major humanitarian crises and worsening hunger • WFP’s use of AI under UN80 • Global IHL Initiative
DPM Monauni met @comfortero.crisisgroup.org of ICG to discuss current conflicts in the middle east, UN reform, and the Secretary-General Selection. Together, we reaffirmed the importance of multilateral solutions to global challenges.
DPM Sabine Monauni hosted a dialogue with H.E. Glauk Konjufca, Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo at #UNGA81. They discussed: • Kosovo’s integration with Europe • The Importance of International Justice and Accountability Thank you for the good conversation!
At the Global Alliance for Human Rights, DPM Monauni outlined LI's commitments to strengthening the human rights pillar: • Putting human rights at the heart of #UN80 reform • Continued support for UN OHCHR • Protecting civic space at home and abroad Human rights belong to everyone, everywhere.
DPM Monauni met with her Sierre Leone counterpart FM Mohamed Rahman Swaray. They discussed the importance of international law for Small States and mutual support for the International Criminal Court.
PRunners are celebrating High Level Week with an impressive turnout. Even Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania joined us! We wish everyone good luck for the rest of this important week!
Not all diplomacy happens at the negotiating table. Sometimes, it happens in the hallway. A chance encounter for Liechtenstein’s delegation with Austrian Foreign Minister @beate.neos.eu during #UNGA81.
Great for DPM Monauni to meet with Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas of Timor-Leste to discuss the importance of multilateralism for small States, protecting the International Criminal Court, and upholding international law.
Liechtenstein’s delegation, led by H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois, attends the opening of the UN General Debate. 🇱🇮🇺🇳 As a small state, Liechtenstein relies on a strong UN where every country has a voice and international law matters.
DPM Monauni met with @icrc.org President Mirja Spoljaric to discuss current humanitarian crises, including in Palestine and Sudan. Liechtenstein - ICRC's largest per capita donor- strongly supports its vital role in upholding international humanitarian law.
At #UNGA81, H.S.H. Prince Alois of Liechtenstein was pleased to meet with H.E. Kristrún Frostadóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland. They discussed the future and importance of EEA, navigating the changing security landscape, and changing economic circumstances.
H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois met UNSG @antonioguterres.bsky.social . They discussed UN reform and pressing issues in the Middle East, reaffirming Liechtenstein’s commitment to effective multilateralism.
This morning, DPM Monauni co-hosted with UN Foundation a Ministerial Breakfast Dialogue on UN80: From Reform to Renewal. The Chairs’ Summary:
Happy Birthday, Liechtenstein Mission! 36 years ago, LI joined the UN. We've been proud to make a contribution through our resolutions, initiatives, and facilitations; but also through the behind-the-scenes work of diplomacy. And of course, paying our UN contribution in full and on time.
At the UNICEF Executive Board, LI expressed support for: • Country, Regional, Global Program Documents: to deliver practical results for children • Future Focus and UN80 Initiatives: for efficiency, effectiveness, and coherence • National Committees: to catalyze individual and private sector support
In #UNSC Open Debate on #FoodSecurity, LI: • Urges an end to conflicts that threaten food security, including in the Strait of Hormuz, Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan • Notes that the intenational starvation of civilians is a #warcrime • Reminds SC that effects of hunger never truly end; prevention is key.
Liechtenstein expresses concern at all sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, including against its President of the court announced yesterday. The sanctions are an attack on international law and on the independence of justice and should be repealed immediately!
In SCOD on Working Methods, LI •Reminds SC Members of their commitments including the #ACTCodeofConduct, and to the Charter, including Article 27(3) •Expresses concern over the SC's failure to agree on subsidiary body chairs •Encourages codification of a transparent selection process for the next SG
Liechtenstein and Botswana have established diplomatic relations. We look forward to deepening our longstanding cooperation and advancing our shared commitment to effective multilateralism.
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, LI reaffirms that ending modern slavery/human trafficking requires a "follow the money" approach. The Financing Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) Initiative mobilizes financial actors to eradicate these crimes, which affect over 50m people worldwide.
At SC OD on Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, LI highlighted: • roles of PBC, ICJ, GA in international peace & security • peaceful paths to fulfilling self-determination without secession • Art 27(3) binding obligation of SC members party to a dispute under Chapter VI to abstain