New York: The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted Resolution 2788 (2025) in an open debate aimed at promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and peaceful dispute resolution. This resolution seeks to strengthen the mechanisms available for the peaceful settlement of disputes, urging Member States to effectively utilize the options outlined in Article 33 of the UN Charter, such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
According to EMM, the resolution emphasizes the importance of supporting the Secretary-General’s mediation and preventive diplomacy efforts, involving well-trained and impartial mediation experts. It calls for enhanced cooperation with regional and subregional organizations and stresses the inclusive participation of women and youth in conflict prevention and resolution. The Security Council also expressed its readiness to utilize the investigative mechanism provided in Article 34 of the UN Charter.
The United Nations chief highlighted the current global landscape, where conflicts, such as those in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, persist and international law is frequently violated. Despite divisions hindering the Council’s actions, there have been successful multilateral efforts, such as the Black Sea Initiative and the Cybercrime Treaty. These examples underline the need for the Council to reflect modern geopolitical realities and for Member States to honor their obligations under international law.
Member States discussed the necessity of focusing on prevention rather than crisis response, reaffirming their support for the UN’s mediation role. The delegate from Guyana stressed that the international community must encourage peaceful dispute resolution, recalling her country’s peaceful approach to a territorial dispute through the International Court of Justice.
The urgency of Security Council reform was also a focal point, with delegates from Somalia and France calling for greater representation of African countries and a reconsideration of veto powers in situations involving mass atrocities. The importance of regional organizations in conflict resolution was highlighted, with examples of ASEAN and the UN complementing each other’s efforts.
The discussion underscored the critical role of diplomacy in resolving conflicts, with Bulgaria’s Deputy Foreign Minister emphasizing ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United States representative outlined recent de-escalation efforts in various global disputes, while condemning aggressive actions by other nations.
The debate concluded with calls for stronger multilateralism, with the UN at its core, to address the complex challenges of the twenty-first century effectively. The resolution’s adoption marks a significant step toward reaffirming the UN’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and collective security.