The diplomat pointed out that a true Rule of Law begins with a reformed United Nations as a banner of transparency, democracy and participation of the entire international community in addressing the pressing global problems, by consolidating the central role of the General Assembly, the only body with universal membership and an exclusive task towards the progressive development and codification of international law.
On behalf of Cuba, she reiterated the commitment to work towards a broad and profound reform of the Security Council, so that it becomes an inclusive, transparent and democratic organ that reflects the genuine interests of the international community, in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations.
Granda Averhoff emphasized that sovereign equality, good-faith compliance with the obligations assumed by States, peaceful settlement of disputes, refraining from the use or threat to use force against the territorial integrity or the political independence of any State, non-interference in internal affairs of other States, as well as non-selectivity, must be the basic principles governing at all times the actions of States and the promotion of the Rule of Law.
She explained that promoting and strengthening the Rule of Law are based on due respect for the legal institutions of all States by the international community, as well as on recognizing the sovereign right of peoples to create legal and democratic institutions in line with their social, political and cultural interests.
Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations.