Tunisia: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, has reiterated Tunisia’s unwavering commitment to the establishment of a more humane, fair, and inclusive international order. This reaffirmation was made during a speech at the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis in celebration of the United Nations’ (UN) 80th anniversary.
According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse, Nafti emphasized the need for a new global order to address current challenges and meet the aspirations of people for peace, security, and stability. He highlighted the importance of the UN’s role in ensuring international peace and security, stressing the necessity of collective and sincere efforts to reform the organization and enhance its ability to tackle present and future challenges.
Tunisia aligns with the ‘UN 80’ initiative introduced by the UN Secretary-General, which aims to reform and modernize the organization’s operations through a detailed roadmap to restore international legitimacy and r
espect for the law. Nafti stated that the celebration of the UN’s 80th anniversary serves as both a reflection on past achievements and a reaffirmation of commitment to a shared future, development for all, and the promotion of solidarity and cooperation among nations.
The Minister also addressed the complex challenges confronting the UN, including armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, violations of international law, and global warming. These issues, he noted, threaten the multilateral system, necessitating strengthened resilience and restored trust among people. Nafti reiterated Tunisia’s dedication to international law and its vision for a global order founded on state sovereignty and international legitimacy, reaffirming support for Palestinian rights.
Reflecting on the theme for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in 2025, ‘Better Together: Over 80 Years in the Service of Peace, Development and Human Rights,’ Nafti considered it an opportunity to rebuild trust through organizational reform, enh
ancing representation and ensuring equal voice for all countries.
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tunisia, Rana Taha, highlighted the ‘unprecedented challenges’ faced by the UN, including political pressures and financial crises impacting its agencies and programs. She called for a revival of the spirit of the 1945 UN Charter, advocating for security through justice, development with equality, and inherent dignity as a right.
Taha described the UN80 Initiative as a call for renewal and a redefinition of the UN’s role in a rapidly changing world, aiming for an organization that is agile, responsive, and centered on human well-being. She affirmed the UN’s enduring symbolism of hope for the international community and its irreplaceable role in defending peace, with Tunisia positioned to lead in this new chapter of multilateralism.
The UN official also announced the launch of a ‘United Nations Guide’ in Tunis, aimed at elucidating the organization’s mechanisms and fostering coordination between its huma
nitarian and development efforts. The celebration in Tunisia was attended by various dignitaries, including the UN Resident Coordinator, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives of UN and international bodies.