L.Linkevičius calls for not using UN Security Council veto in situations of genocide and crimes against humanity
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius on 25 September attended the UN Security Council’s High-level meeting “Framing the veto in the event of mass atrocities” and called not to use UN Security Council veto in such situations.
Minister expressed his full support behind this initiative launched by France and Mexico, acknowledging its importance in the history of multilateral diplomacy. According to L.Linkevičius, when the UN Security Council discusses egregious crimes such as genocide or crimes against humanity, disagreements cannot be tolerated as they run counter to the spirit of the UN Charter.
“The use of the veto in the event of mass atrocities undermines justice and accountability. It tramples upon humankind,” said L.Linkevičius.
The meeting was co-organized by France and Mexico in an attempt to consolidate the agreement between the permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Lithuania is a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2014-2015 term.
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