The Impact of Unilateralism and Bullying Practices on International Relations - Security Council Arria-formula meeting.


Objectives: The meeting will provide a platform for Security Council members and the broader UN
membership to:Deepen understanding of the dangers posed by unilateralism and bullying practices.
  • Reaffirm commitment to multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter.
  • Amplify calls to oppose all forms of unilateralism and bullying while upholding
  • international fairness and justice.
  • Strengthen multilateral institutions, including the UN, to fulfill their essential roles.

Briefers:Jeffrey David Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia
University and president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
Wang Huiyao, founder and president of Center for China and Globalization.

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