The Supreme Pontiff laments the erosion of the multilateral system

In an online message, the Pope of Rome expressed his regret at the erosion of the multilateral system and demanded an end to the policy of questioning relations between states.

United NationsPope Francis lamented the erosion of the multilateral system on Friday and called for an end to the “climate of skepticism” in international relations, during a video he delivered before the United Nations General Assembly.

“We must end the current climate of suspicion. We are currently facing the erosion of the multilateral system, which is an increasingly dangerous issue,” he said.

The pontiff asked, without mentioning any country, “the relaxation of international sanctions” that, in his opinion, affect the civilian population in the first place.

He denounced once again the “deviant logic” that links the guarantee of security with the “possession of weapons” and added: “We must get rid of this perverse logic that links personal or national security with the possession of weapons. This logic only contributes to increase the income of the arms industries “.

The Pope also wanted the United Nations to be more effective, especially for the Security Council to become “more united and resolute.”

“Our plague-ridden world needs the United Nations to become a more effective means of peace. This means that the members of the Security Council, especially the permanent members, must act with greater unity and determination.”

“In this sense, the adoption of the global ceasefire during the current crisis constitutes a noble measure that requires the goodwill of all to continue its implementation,” he added.

“We must ask ourselves whether the main threats to peace and security, such as poverty, epidemics and terrorism, can be dealt with effectively when the arms race continues, including nuclear weapons,” the Vatican’s official website quoted as saying. Papa in his message.