BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 21. Sarajevo, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, hosted the second chapter of the worldwide initiative
“Name for Peace, Finish of Wars, and Respect for Worldwide Legislation,”
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The occasion introduced collectively high-ranking officers, non secular
leaders, representatives of civil society, the educational group,
in addition to younger folks and girls actively contributing to
peacebuilding around the globe.
On the closing ceremony, held in Sarajevo’s Metropolis Corridor
(Vijećnica), Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of International Affairs,
Elmedin Konaković, addressed the attendees, expressing satisfaction
that his nation had the honour of internet hosting such an vital world
initiative. In his speech, he emphasised the symbolic power of
Sarajevo — a metropolis that endured the longest siege in fashionable European
historical past and at present stands as an emblem of resilience, reconciliation,
and hope. He highlighted the accountability that comes with the
previous, calling for purpose, dialogue, and bridge-building amongst
nations.
The minister significantly underscored the significance of peace as
a basic human proper, and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s function in
selling worldwide regulation, solidarity, and a standard future primarily based
on dignity and justice.
“About thirty years in the past, I defended this metropolis. I used to be a soldier.
I do know what struggle means. And that’s the reason at present I perceive much more
the true worth of peace. I don’t discuss peace solely as a
minister, however as somebody who has personally felt its value — as
somebody who is aware of that we should construct and defend it each single day
by dialogue, understanding, and cooperation,” Minister
Konaković mentioned. He added that “Sarajevo at present as soon as once more stands as
a beacon of peace, understanding, and shared human dignity.”
The minister said that the “Name for Peace”
initiative comes at a time when the worldwide order faces severe
challenges, and that Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a rustic that has
survived destruction and genocide, deeply understands the price of
struggle and sincerely values the that means of peace.
“Our expertise obliges us to tirelessly and constantly
promote dialogue, tolerance, and mutual respect, and to defend the
ideas of worldwide regulation, multilateralism, and human
rights,” he added, welcoming efforts to attain peace in Palestine,
Ukraine, Sudan, and all locations on the earth the place conflicts
persist.
The ceremony concluded with the adoption of the Joint Sarajevo
Declaration, which, amongst different issues, requires peace by
unconditional respect for worldwide and humanitarian regulation;
condemnation of all types of aggression, terrorism, and assaults on
civilians and cultural heritage; full and equal participation of
girls and youth in peacebuilding processes; and combating hate
speech, disinformation, intolerance, xenophobia, antisemitism,
Islamophobia, and Christianophobia. It additionally emphasizes the
promotion of schooling for peace, cultural and sports activities diplomacy,
and the accountable use of latest applied sciences.
On the closing of the occasion, individuals known as on all states,
worldwide organizations, and social actors to maneuver from phrases
to motion and to help the institution of a worldwide peace foyer
that may monitor and encourage concrete steps towards ending wars
and strengthening worldwide regulation.
