Welcoming the President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, President Roberta Metsola said that this is a moment to renew our commitment to multilateralism as a force for good in the world.
Dear colleagues, It is truly a pleasure to welcome to this House the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock. For decades, multilateralism, embodied in the United Nations, has helped lift millions of people out of poverty, protect children and the most vulnerable, and save countless lives. It has delivered results that no country could ever have achieved on its own. We don’t say that enough. Eighty years on from the founding of the United Nations, this is a moment to renew our commitment to multilateralism as a force for good in the world - one that keeps us safer, freer and better off. In a more uncertain world, we need to double down on our commitment that cooperation and dialogue between nations delivers better results than confrontation. That means taking responsibility, being ready to reform, and having the courage to act together, even when it is hard. The European Parliament was built on the belief that cooperation is our greatest strength. And that belief continues to guide our work. President Baerbock, dear Annalena, when the United Nations looks to this House, you will find a partner determined to keep moving forward together.