A delegation of 17 MEPs, led by the Chairman of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, David McAllister (EPP, Germany), during their visit to the United States from 27 to 31 October, supported the United Nations reform process initiated by its Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.
“A more agile, focused and reactive United Nations will enable us to respond quickly to crises and prevent conflicts. This would also reinforce the general perception of the essential importance of rules-based multilateralism and the need to seek consensus within the international community and avoid fragmentation”, the delegation said in a statement.
“The EU and its Member States have a responsibility to support the reform process and to foster a context of dialogue and cooperation within the United Nations system between like-minded countries and to do everything possible to combat political fragmentation”, Mr McAllister said.
The delegation commended the “very good efforts” of the EU and the Twenty-Eight to remain a “coherent and effective” group within the UN system, “with a unique message and political position on behalf of the EU”.
Mr McAllister announced that the Committee on Foreign Affairs and its subcommittees would strengthen their cooperation with the UN. (Original version in French by Camille-Cerise Gessant)