4 marca 2025 r. Polska przekazała w imieniu 35 państw wyjaśnienie dotyczące sposobu głosowania (tzw. EOV) w związku z przyjęciem przez Zgromadzenie Ogólne ONZ rezolucji z okazji 80. rocznicy zakończenia II wojny światowej.

Tekst przemówienia wygłoszonego przez Michała Miarkę, Zastępcę Stałego Przedstawiciela RP przy NZ w Nowym Jorku, dostępny jest poniżej:

President,

I have the honour to speak on behalf of Poland and 24 ¹ other Member States of the European Union as well as Albania, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Republic of Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, San Marino and Ukraine. 

We firmly believe that an open and honest dialogue about history is essential for reconciliation grounded in truth and remembrance.

We therefore join consensus on this draft resolution in preserving the memory of the victims of one of the darkest periods in human history.

President, Colleagues,

As we approach the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a profoundly tragic chapter in the history of the world and Europe, which was forcibly divided into two for almost half a century, we are reminded of the importance of reflection and commemoration. We must honour the sacrifices made and mourn the countless lives lost during and after the war, including those who were victims of the Holocaust, occupations, deportations and acts of repression.

We remain steadfast in their commitment to collaborating with all Member States of the United Nations to eliminate these scourges worldwide and create a more peaceful, equitable, and prosperous future for generations to come.

To build our common future, we must be cognizant of our present and our past. Given our responsibility towards all victims of atrocities, war crimes and crimes against humanity, past and present, it is crucial that initiatives commemorating the Second World War remain committed to historical truth and reconciliation.  

Today, we consider a draft resolution which includes a powerful call on Member States to settle all disputes by peaceful means in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations at a time when Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues unabated. The irony that Russia, together with the DPRK and Belarus, is among the main sponsors having tabled the draft resolution should not escape us. And neither should the cynicism of using “denazification” to justify its illegal aggression and occupation of part of an independent UN Member State – one, it must be recalled, that had to suffer decades of “colonization” under the rule of the then Soviet Union.  We strongly condemn such politically motivated misuse of the anti-Nazism narrative.

And let us also not forget, dear Colleagues, that this is not the only war or crisis that persists unresolved:  The Middle East, Sudan, or the DRC, to mention just three, are festering crises that constitute a blot on our collective historic responsibility to ensure peace and human rights. This anniversary must serve as a reminder of our commitment to renounce the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and self-determination of any nation or people. We vow to uphold the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and strongly affirm that there is no place for the use of force or coercion in altering internationally recognized borders in the 21^st century or in denying peoples their freedom and dignity. These principles are central to settle any current conflicts and prevent further ones. 

To succeed, we need to build on the progress made since the end of the Second World War in promoting democratic values, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.

Mr. President,

When commemorating this milestone, let us honour the individuals who fought for liberty and peace, drawing inspiration from their courage to strengthen our resolve in promoting respect, understanding, tolerance, and cooperation among peoples and nations. 

Thank you.

                                                 

[1] Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.