Ethiopia has always responded to UN calls for collective action on international peace and security. Since the inception of the United Nations, Ethiopia has deployed over 80,000 military and police personnel to more than ten peacekeeping missions worldwide.
Ethiopia Monday launched its official campaign to solicit votes of countries to secure a non-permanent membership seat in the United Nations Security Council ( UNSC) for the term 2017-2018.
At a reception marking the official launching of Ethiopia's bid to the seat, Foreign Minister Dr. Tedros Adhanom said Ethiopia's desire to be a member of the Security Council emanates from a strong and real belief that our solid record of continued contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security puts us in a well placed position to shoulder the responsibility.
The Minister said that Ethiopia has always responded to UN calls for collective action on international peace and security. Since the inception of the United Nations, Ethiopia has deployed over 80,000 military and police personnel to more than ten peacekeeping missions worldwide, he said.
"Ethiopia has always been a strong advocate of the principles of collective security and multilateralism. Ethiopia's role in the maintenance of peace and security is not confined to the wider international sphere. And do not see the peace and stability of our neighbors and our regions as different from our town. This has been the driving force for our peacekeeping and peacemaking efforts in our sub-regions and, indeed, in Africa at large."
Within the framework of IGAD and the AU, Ethiopia is playing a leading mediation role to resolve the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, he said, adding: "We are at the forefront in fighting terrorism in Somalia and in supporting its state-building process. If elected to the Security Council, Ethiopia will serve all members of the United Nations in discharging the Charter-mandated responsibilities bestowed upon it in a true spirit of partnership and transparency."
He added that striving for a strong and effective multilateralism that treats all member states on an equal basis and in accordance with international law no matter how powerful or weak they might be, Ethiopia believes it has the commitment, strength and ability to offer real and valuable support to multilateralialsm, and Pan-Americanism.
It is known that Ethiopia was one of the 51 pioneer countries that founded the United Nations in 1945. And at the same time twice served on the Security Council, in 1967-1968 and 1989-1990.
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