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Foreign Minister Maas used his video speech in front of the UN to demand that Russia clarify the Navalny case again. In the world crisis, he called for courageous decisions and more solidarity from all nations.
By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York
Federal Chancellor Maas spoke from quarantine. Because he had contact with an infected person a few days ago, he had to record his video message himself at home. Everyone should obey the rules, Maas says.
“Way of cooperation”
The experience with the corona pandemic showed that the world has a choice: “On the one hand: lack of transparency, misinformation and conspiracy theory can kill. On the other hand, it is the path of reason that is based in scientific experience. The path of cooperation that is based on builds common rules, “says Maas.
This also applies to the search for vaccines and medicines – this should not be a race. As the largest exporter of pharmaceuticals, Germany is clearly committed to the fair distribution of potential vaccines and drugs.
International cooperation is necessary and successful not only with the corona pandemic, but also with the many conflicts in the world. For example in Ukraine and Libya.
“The rapprochement that has taken place between the Tripoli government and the forces in the east of the country in recent weeks is a great step forward,” Maas said. “For a solution, the outside forces must give in now and stop sending weapons and mercenaries and thus fuel the conflict.”
Far from global rethinking
That is what the conference in early October invited by Maas and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The latest developments in the relationship between Israel and the Arab Gulf countries also give rise to hope. But despite all the progress, we are still miles away from a global rethink.
This is also demonstrated by the Navalny case: “It is not the first time that we have faced a violation of an existential principle of international cooperation: the prohibition of chemical weapons. The violations here, as we were able to demonstrate with our partners when Navalny was poisoned, they are a problem for the entire international community, “Maas said. “I urge Russia to do more to clarify this case. Such a case cannot be left without consequences.”
It’s about adhering to the rule-based order – this applies not only to international law, as it does to Navalny. But also because of the work of the International Criminal Court or the work in the Security Council, which is blocked by vetoes and whose permanent members are preventing a reform of the most important body of the UN through new delaying tactics.
Lawsuit in Iran
The Meuse once again supported the nuclear agreement with Iran, known internationally as the JCPoA: “We share the concern about the end of the current arms embargo whenever Iran threatens Israel and destabilizes the entire region from Lebanon to Syria and Yemen.” , then Maas. At best, the end of the JCPoA will bring Iran one step closer to the atomic bomb. “That is why, as participants in the JCPoA, we continue to defend its full validity and ask Iran to also fully comply with it.”
The United States abandoned the accord in 2018, but has now sought to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran through an approval in the regulations. A majority in the Security Council rejects it, including Germany.
In his speech, Maas threatened Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko with sanctions. Germany and the European Union do not recognize his re-election due to allegations of electoral fraud.
“Time and again we have called for a national dialogue with Lukashenko; he has rejected all offers and continues to depend on violence and repression. That must also have consequences if we take our international values and agreements seriously,” Maas said.
More solidarity in response to a crisis
Addressing the international community of states, Maas called for courageous decisions, especially in times of crisis: “Today, in the midst of the pandemic, our generation faces the choice to go forward alone, ignoring this multilateral legacy. Or to renew this legacy and show that the correct response to the crises of our time is “more solidarity”, “more cooperation” and “more justice.” Germany is ready for this.
