The United Nations used to play a central role in maintaining world peace, but “the foundation of the international order is violently shaken right now,” Kishida said in a speech at the U.N.'s annual assembly of world leaders. Russia is a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, and has rejected criticism of its actions in Ukraine. “We must face the reality that the integrity of the United Nations is at risk because of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which is a U.N. Security Council member,” Kishida said. Kishida said Japan is committed to providing greater support for the United Nations to help it play a greater role in keeping global peace and security. Japan is to serve as one of the non-permanent members of the Security Council beginning in January.

Source: Libya Today September 21, 2022 08:10 UTC